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Honda scammers by military personnel

shannon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:12:27 +0000

I’m a single mom desperate for a car and I got on Craigs list and saw the ad for a Honda Accord , same story , different name. I almost fell for it until called ebay and started researching the Buyers Protection Plan etc. Found info on scams. Prayed to God for guidance, and I decided to google the military address and lo and behold it’s a scam. It sounded too good to be true. Thank you so much for these postings. They were heaven sent and a blessing. We worship a mighty God.

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Honda scammers by military personnel

1996 Mazda Miata MX-5 M Edition – $3,100 (obo) -cars.com

moof — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:30:01 +0000

I requested more info regarding this listing: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?listingId=81906452&tracktype=usedcc
Got the following response:

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Hi,

This 1996 Mazda MX-5 M EDITION , runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, Only 94,647 miles! Transmission is Automatic shifts smoothly.

It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of encumbrances and liens. I bought it when i was serving in Fort Hood base in Texas and now I am deployed in Spain . The car will be delivered from Texas , US.

I have dropped my price to $3,100 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before February 10, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home.

If you’re interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your: Full Name and Shipping address, to open a case with eBay. They will contact you to explain the entire procedure. The financial part will be managed by eBay, which means that you will have a 10 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Maj. Angelica Madisson

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I asked more questions, but didn’t get many answers. Before I asked for clarification, I google for searched on the section of text about ebay and it showed me a lot of listing on this site. Thanks to this site for saving me from potentially getting scammed.

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1996 Mazda Miata MX-5 M Edition – $3,100 (obo) -cars.com

2007 Cheve Tahoe – Craigslist

micheboo — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +0000

John Wofford johnwof@comcast.net

9:33 PM (13 hours ago)

to me

Hello,

This 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained with a full service history! Transmission is Automatic shifts smoothly and the 4×4 operates perfectly. The interior is all original. The truck has all of its original floor mats all books, complete set of tools and keys. Everything works in the truck lights, gauges, radio, seats, windows, locks, a/c blows ice cold, etc… It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of liens. I bought it when I was serving in Fort Lewis, U.S. Army base in Washington and now I am deployed in Madrid, Spain. The truck will be delivered from WA, US.

I have dropped my price to $2,200 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before February 12th, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home.

If you’re interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your: Full Name and Shipping address, to open a case with Google Checkout. They will contact you to explain the entire procedure. The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 10 days inspection period before committing to buy the truck. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Sgt. John Wofford

PS: I have made a photobucket album for the truck: http://s1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg568/WoffordChevrolet/

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

2007 Cheve Tahoe – Craigslist

2003 Yukon Denali for sale on Craigslist

luvlea1 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:53:19 +0000

Hi,

It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $2,490.
I’m an Air Force Technical Sergeant stationed at the Elmendorf AF Base, Anchorage, Alaska. The vehicle is here with me.

It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident…I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 2003 GMC Yukon Denali has 113,652 miles, Black with Gray Interior, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM, Anti-Lock Brakes,3rd ROW SEATING, Automatic Headlights, Bucket Seats, Cargo Area Tiedowns, Cassette, CD, Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror, Fog Lights, Front Air Dam, Full Size Spare Tire, Heated Exterior Mirror, Interval Wipers, Keyless Entry, Leather Steering Wheel, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Locking Differential, Power Locks and more…

Here you can find more pictures of the car: http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q486/rk8ray/?albumview=slideshow
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).

If you want to buy this vehicle I will take care of shipping. Shipping will be door to door, to your home address and I will offer 5 days to inspect the vehicle from the moment you receive it (and the option to accept or reject the vehicle on my expense). So if you need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

I look forward to hearing from you,
TSgt. Ray Taylor

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

2003 Yukon Denali for sale on Craigslist

2005 Acura TL Navigation

SiAsia624 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:45:59 +0000

Hi again,

Thank you, the car is located in Great Falls MT at DAS ( Dependable Auto Shippers ) headquarters, in the container, sealed and ready for shipping. You will have 10 days so you can inspect the car. Once you have inspected the car and decided to keep it, you will confirm your decision to eBay and only then they will re-route the money in to my account, but if by any reason, you won’t be satisfied with the car you can return it back for a full refund of your money. I will take care of the shipping, don’t worry. You will receive the car with all the necessary papers (clear title, bill of sale, user’s manual, insurance etc).

Just get back with your full name and full shipping address and I will get everything started as soon as possible, then eBay will contact you with further instructions.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks a lot!

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 3:27 AM, wrote:

Okay Rebecca thanks for the response,I would really love to have this car.My only problem is i have to wait about two weeks for my next check. Is there a specific time limit your willing to get rid of this car ?

From: Rebecca Dixon <rbk253@gmail.com>
To:
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2012 4:02 PM
Subject: RE:2005 Acura TL Navigation

Hi,
Thank you for your interest in my 2005 Acura TL Navigation!I have a low price on my car because I want to sell the car very quickly.The price is $2,700 including delivery to your home address.The car is in perfect condition, no electric problems, no accidents/liens/loans. No scratches, never been repainted. I have all the car manuals, title,documents. I’m selling this car because my child of only 19 died 4 months ago in a car accident,a drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiance’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old. The car belonged to my son and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it. The last price is $2,700. Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Buyer Protection Program.I just need your full name,full shipping address, home/cell # so I can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need.We will take care of the shipping so don’t worry.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.

RE:2005 Acura TL Navigation
Details:

VIN: 19UUA66275A018850
Year: 2005
Mileage:63,255 miles
Transmission: V6 Cylinder Engine
Fuel type: Gasoline
Engine:V6 Cylinder Engine
Title: Clear

Here you can find more pictures of the vehicle: http://www.use.com/f4bf94573494a83efaab
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).

Thank you for your interest!

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

2005 Acura TL Navigation

Lady tried to scam me on a 2006 Honda Accord for only 1800$! you can’t fool me, here is the email she sent me.

paleblueeyes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:19:12 +0000

Hello ,

Thank you for being interested in buying my 2006 Honda Accord EX 2.4L, 4 cylinder , automatic transmission, white, VIN # 1HGCM56746A119760.
Only 46,031 miles, beautiful condition in and out. Paint shines ,zero dings/dents,no accident. Non-smoker,always garaged and covered.
The vehicle is registered on my name and the title is clear (no lien). It comes with all the documents needed for registration and title.
The vehicle is located in Deland, FL and will be shipped from there.The price that I am asking for the vehicle is US $1,800.
I have recently moved to Portugal with my job and my family.I was hoping to take the vehicle here but when I found out how much shipping and registration would be I have changed my mind. I want to sell it in US because is located and still registered there.
I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,the financial part of this deal will be manage by a third party.So if you decide to buy my vehicle or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
I look forward to hear back from you soon.
Thank you and have a great day!

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Lady tried to scam me on a 2006 Honda Accord for only 1800$! you can’t fool me, here is the email she sent me.

2001 Ford F150 XLT scam

notSophie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:28:23 +0000

I’m not doing too well on finding a good used vehicle. Another response from a post from Houston Craigslist that has been pulled:

Thanks for replying to my ad. I’m in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell it before february 10th. My name is Lisa. I’m an Air Force Airlift Squadron Loadmaster stationed at the Elmendorf AF Base, Anchorage, Alaska. The vehicle is here with me.

Absolutely immaculate 2001 Ford F150 XLT!! This Ford F150 has been incredibly well maintained both mechanically and cosmetically!!4-wheel ABS Brakes, ! The truck has also just undergone a complete service with new brake pads installed. THIS Ford F150 HAS A CLEAN CARFAX AND HAS HAD ONLY ONE OWNER!!!Rear Air Conditioning, Transmission: Automatic, Mileage 74,000, Engine: 5.4L V8 16V MPFI SOHC
Here you can find more pictures of the vehicle: http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff476/lisaford39/
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $2,490 If you want to buy this vehicle I will take care of shipping. Shipping will be door to door, to your home address and I will offer 5 days to inspect the vehicle from the moment you receive it (and the option to accept or reject the vehicle on my expense), before I’ll have your money. So if you need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sgt. Lisa Kuehnl

There actually is a Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Kuehnl who is NOT selling a truck.

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

2001 Ford F150 XLT scam

Gold 2004 Toyota 4Runner 4x4___ – $2500

notSophie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:10:14 +0000

She must have bad luck with her sons. This is a response to a Craigslist posting in Houston. Almost identical to the post for the 2005 Toyota Corolla:

Hello,My name is Christine Baley, I’m emailing you regarding the 2004 Toyota 4runner that I have for sale. The suv is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever, never been involved in any accidents. The interior looks great (smoke-free). It has 130,300 miles, automatic transmission, 8 Cylinders, 4 wheel drive, gold exterior and gray interior leather . It has a clear title with no loans or liens on it. I’m selling the car because my 21′s years old son died 2 months ago in a car accident. A drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiancee’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday. It was his truck and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it as soon as possible. The price that I’m asking is $2,500.00
Just let me know if you are still interested and where are you located.

Thank you,
Christine

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Gold 2004 Toyota 4Runner 4x4___ – $2500

I almost got scammed

kbnoswag — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:19:06 +0000

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 5:47 PM, Mark Hutto <mark.hutto@usmilitaryoffice.com> wrote:

Hello again,

Yes, I am firm on the price.

Right now I’m located in Aviano, Italy. I’m in the Air Force and i have to stay here for the next 2 years.

The reason of selling it, is that the registration of a car with US standards in an European country will cost me up to $5000 on inspections, modifications and paper work.

I am not so familiar with online sales and I decided to use a service from an business-specialized company, eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP).

The payment will be completed to eBay Motors. After you receive the car, inspect it (for 3 days) and register it on your name, eBay will release the payment to me. If, by any reason, you won’t be satisfied with it ( even though I can assure you that it is exactly as described), you can refuse the car and ask for a full refund of your deposit, no questions asked. You will keep the car for few days until i will find another buyer in your area, and there will be no need for you to ship the car back. I think this is more than fair for both of us.

I will handle the shipping. The car will be shipped via US Air Military Cargo, so i will not pay shipping fees. You will get the car in 4-5 days.

The deal WILL BE MADE UNDER THE eBay Motors RULES AND POLICIES. Both of us will be protected. I WILL NOT DEAL OUTSIDE EBAY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!

If you want to move forward, I will need to know your full name, shipping address and phone number. Once I will receive your details, I will forward the details for our transaction to eBay Motors, and after that, they will send us all the instructions of the transaction.

I have my US cell phone with me so if you want to call me, you can find me at +1 (650) 488-8074

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Lt. Mark Hutto

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

I almost got scammed

RE: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT’s $2200

guitarsjm — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:14 +0000

here is one i sent a query too… funny… their signature name ‘sgt. john dugan’ and the email is from ‘MARK_DUGAN66

SO, being intenet/scam savvy… i googled it, found YOUR fight the scam site, and guess what.. of COURSE its all bullshit! and i did what someone else here did.. i replied back that i would fly out and see it…. lol…. now… of course.. no reply.

thanks for this site. below is the email!! such evil bastards!

Hello,

This 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, Only 89,700 miles! Transmission is Automatic shifts smoothly and the 4×4 operates perfectly. The interior is all original. The truck has all of its original floor mats all books, complete set of tools and keys. Everything works in the truck lights, gauges, radio, seats, windows, locks, a/c blows ice cold, etc… It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of liens. I bought it when I was serving in Fort Lewis, U.S. Army base in Washington and now I am deployed in Madrid, Spain. The truck will be delivered from WA, US.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Sgt. John Duggan

PS: I have made a photobucket album for the truck:http://s1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg514/markdodgeram/

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

RE: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT’s $2200