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patrick sanders

cesartanchez — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:02:21 +0000

I was suspicious to begin with! I went along with him untill it was time to send funds then i contacted ebay and had a chat with someone who really worked for ebay! PLEASE READ!

7:26:58 PM

Initial Question/Comment: Buying

7:27:03 PM System

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7:27:03 PM System

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7:27:15 PM Jerold

Hello, thank you for waiting and welcome to eBay Motors Live Help! My name is Jerold! How may I assist you today?

7:27:27 PM

purchasing a vehicle from an independant who is using ebay buyer protection

7:27:48 PM

i recieved a few emails that were supposedly from ebay but how do i know for sure

7:27:58 PM Jerold

I am a bit suspicious of this deal based on the detail you just gave, can you tell me more about this?

7:28:31 PM

well my name is cesar and he wants 3500 for an acura tl

7:28:41 PM

his name is patrick sanders

7:30:27 PM

i first saw the lising for the car on nola.com classifieds he wanted to go through ebay’s buyer protection i sent him my name shipping adress, and phone number and then two e mails came through from “EBAY”

7:32:48 PM

the invoice number for his transaction was 269ga847709

7:33:05 PM

from e bay

7:33:59 PM Jerold

This sounds very much like a tactic used by unscrupulous sellers to defraud unwary buyers. Here’s how the scam works-sellers on these sites pretend to be eBay representatives or sellers. They promise buyers that the vehicles will be covered by and paid through eBay’s Vehicle Protection Program or eBay’s Escrow services, or held in an “eBay shipping center” even though they’re not being sold on eBay. This isn’t true, and we encourage you to be very cautious about these scams.”

7:36:50 PM

then how would we have recieved e mails from ebay and an invoice number

7:36:54 PM Jerold

for you to verify from your end if it is a legitimate sale, you should have placed a bid on the item or bought it through Buy it Now on the eBay Motors site. Please check “my eBay”, then click on your “won” items. If the item does not appear on your “won” list , then there was no transaction that has transpired through eBay

7:37:37 PM

then how would we have recieved e mails from ebay and an invoice number

7:38:50 PM Jerold

from the information you’ve provided above, I can tell you that this is actually a known method of scam which deceitful people used to make the transaction appear as if it’s through eBay. We have reported cases of schemes like this.

7:39:00 PM Jerold

We do not send invoices on eBay Motors transaction,

7:39:35 PM Jerold

the invoicing feature is not functional for eBay motors vehicles. Since vehicle transaction tend to be more complicated a simple invoice is not as useful. Please do not proceed with this deal.

7:41:11 PM

well thank you very much for your help do you need any of his info like an e mail

7:41:41 PM Jerold

yes, we take these reports very seriously, and we advise you to forward the email to spoof@ebay.com so we can take appropriate actions immediately

7:42:13 PM

thank you for all your help have a great night

7:42:56 PM Jerold

You’re most welcome! Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

patrick sanders

Craigslist-1999 Regal boat 19′ Bowrider

CM — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:05 +0000

This boat was posted across the country on craigslist. If you put the post title into google it will show you all the places it was posted. Here are the responses: "Hello, First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my 1999 Regal boat 19' Bowrider Ski/Wake/fish. According with my divorce settlement, I own this boat and as a woman i don`t need it so I’m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (that`s why I’m selling it so cheap and I have some financial problems and like you know in these times many peoples confront the financial crisis). This boat is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, no mechanical or cosmetic issues. The engine type is single, model 4.3LTR, made by Volvo, fuel type: gas, fuel capacity: 31-40 (gallons), hull is fiberglass, 270h on it and the trailer is included. Here is a link where you can find some pictures with this gorgeous boat: http://1999regal1900lsr.shutterfly.com/pictures/9 My asking price is $2900, The boat was left at a shipping company in Pine Bluff, AR and it will be shipped from there if necessary for inspection and test, before we close the deal. I really need to sell it ASAP as I am being deployed to Iraq to help and treat our brave soldiers. Please get back to me if you are interested in purchasing and we can have a deal." "Hi again, Right now I'm in a military base, we are getting ready for Iraq. I cannot leave the base for now. The boat is already at the shipping company warehouse in Pine Bluff, AR, ready to be shipped. It's enlisted in the eBay VPP program so this deal must go through them. In accordance with eBay Vehicle Purchase Program terms, you have 3 days from the time you receive the boat to inspect it and decide whether you want to keep it or not. The boat will be shipped free of charge (assured by the army) along with all documents, clean title with my signature on it, owner's manual and keys. Here is how it will work: 1. First of all I will need your details: Full name, shipping address and phone #. 2. Once I receive the details from you, I will forward them to Ebay. 3. After they process your information, they will send you an invoice with all the details on how to make a Money Gram refundable payment. 4. After the deposit is made, eBay will contact me and I will ship the boat. After you receive it you will have 3 days to test and verify the boat. If you decide to buy it, I will receive the payment from Ebay. Otherwise, the boat will be shipped back free of charge on your side and you will be fully refunded. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary information so we can proceed. I'll wait your response." *****Ebay does not handle money or merchandise. No one will ship anything for free, especially not a vehicle that is under priced in the first place.******

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Craigslist-1999 Regal boat 19′ Bowrider

Patrick Sanders scam on Acura 2005

mjeskie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:06:13 +0000

I almost got scammed on this. The 2005 Acura with 86,000 miles in mint condition sounded too good to be true. Here’s what his letter said. He even included lots of pictures and a carfax. DON’T GET SCAMMED. IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS. I’m writing you regarding my Acura TL. The car is still for sale. My asking price for the car is $3500. The car is currently located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a 2005 model loaded with everything including DVD Navigation, Wood Grain trim, Camel color leather interior and handsfree link & bluetooth telephone. The exterior is a rare Acura Abyss Blue Pearl. The car has AEM Polished Aluminum Cold Air Intake. Currently the car has 84,250 miles, it is very well maintained, it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. The tires are Goodyear Eagle F1 Tires that are nearly new. The beautiful wheels are 19″ Chrome Zenetti Duece. I’m selling the car because I don’t have time to enjoy it due to my job (i work as a casino dealer on a cruise ship) plus that I have some financial problems and I need money very soon. I have to tell you that I’m currently at work and I left the car in Little Rock at the shipping company, it is already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the car (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:

1. You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your phone number.
2. I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
3. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction.
4 You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.
5. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done.

Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the vehicle is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren’t just fooling around. I will wait your reply.

Thank you!
Patrick

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Patrick Sanders scam on Acura 2005

NEW SCAM USING YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS

mary zappa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:43:15 +0000

I receieved an email this morning from a friend of mine who said she took a short trip out of the country (could be anywhere) and that her wallet and credit cards were stolen. That she went to the embassy and they put her up in a hotel until she could fly back home (the embassy was paying for her flight). She emailed me a phone number (supposedly to the hotel so I could wire her money that she would later pay me back once she got home.

Fortunately many of her friends called her to confirm this and she answered her phone and then started calling other friends and told them this was a hole scam.
She also called back the number provided by the scammer and found it was diconnected.

She had to then change her password on all of her emai accounts and her checking account number. Don’t send money.

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

NEW SCAM USING YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS

A NEW SCAM USING EBAY MOTORS–AND PRETENDING TO BE IN THE MILITARY

dalmation1978 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:01:48 +0000

Hi, Here are some pictures of this unit. It is in excellent condition as you can see in the pictures. Never been dropped, raced or in an accident. It has been regularly maintained. It runs like brand new with no issues. I’m in New Jersey due to my work (i’m an Air Force Msgt.) and i have it here with me. I can deliver it to your shipping address (i will pay for the shipping and insurance fees) and i will agree to let you test and inspect it for 5 days just to be sure. In this 5 days you will test the conditions of the rzr. If something won’t be like you expected to be you can return it without any expense. It will come with all the paper work.The payment will be made through bank wire transfer. The deal will go through eBay motors and Square Trade. In this way both of us will have the required assurance that the deal will take place well. A refund policy will be included.If you agree with these terms please reply me with your full name, shipping address and phone# so that i can forward them to eBay. They will send you a complete list with instructions. I`m waiting for your reply as soon as possible.Thanks

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

A NEW SCAM USING EBAY MOTORS–AND PRETENDING TO BE IN THE MILITARY

Markisha Hedges – Hollywood, FL – Scam

Mizzoujk — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:55:07 +0000

2007 Honda CR-V EX-L with 26,701 miles for $3500 in Hollywood, FL. I believe this is a scam on Craigslist. If you have any input, let me know. Thanks, JK Scam reported at FightTheScams.comMarkisha Hedges – Hollywood, FL – Scam

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Markisha Hedges – Hollywood, FL – Scam

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 w navigation SARAH BROWN SCAM

scamDELETE — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:11:57 +0000

wow, luckily read the posts before proceeding with the scam!! this is the first response from her:
“Hi,

The car is still for sale. Thanks for being interested in buying my 2007 Honda CR-V W Navigation EX-L DVD. It is in very good condition, no scratches, no damages, never been implicated in any accidents, no problems at the engine, runs very well. It has an 4 Cylinder, and only 48,000 miles, clear title, a perfect car. The price is not negotiable, $5,900.00 firm. The only thing because I am selling it, because I divorced with my husband and after the divorce I own this car and now I don`t need it anymore…

I can send you the pictures and more details too. Just let me know if you are still interested.

Thank You
Sarah”
thought well, sounds ok, but too good to be true was on the back of my mind, second email :

”
Hello again,

The car is located in Jacksonville, Florida (I just moved here with my new job), we will use eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection, so we can both be protected and insured. I have made all the arrangements and the car is already in a shipping container (sealed with all the papers inside) and the shipping and insurance charges are included in this price. The shipping takes 3-5 days and the car is delivered at your home. I just need your full name and full address so eBay can send you the invoice in which you’ll see how to make this transaction. I will send the car with all the papers ( vehicle registration, warranty papers,transfer papers etc ) I am just waiting your full name and address to complete the shipping papers and start the delivery process.

Thank you
Sarah”

i guess the next step is to ask for money right!!

way ahead of her now, thanks to this site!!

WATCH OUT!!

SARAH BROWN IS THE NAME, email address is SARAHBSARAH22@YAHOO.COM, the suv was listed in AUTOTRADER.COM, claims to be in EL MONTE, already reported her, we’ll see how it goes!!

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 w navigation SARAH BROWN SCAM

another Scammer–2007 Polaris Ranger XP L@@K!?

dalmation1978 — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:16:42 +0000

The ranger is near NEW, has ONLY 825 miles and 126 hours adult ridden, nothing wrong, not wrecked, never layed down, never dropped, not out on rain, clean title, first owner and all papers come along with the ranger… I am selling for financial reasons, lack of use… I am moving and I will not have anywhere to store it.

The price is $2600 shipping included to your address, because the ranger is located in Fresno, CA… We can use a shipping company to protect your money and my ranger, it’s up to you if you want. I will handle the shipping, so this will be free of charge for you. Also, a refund policy will be included… For the moment I was relocated with work to Manchester UK, but this is not a problem because my wife can handle the shipping… If you want more info about the ranger, just let me know in the next e-mail so i can send you, and i will also explain you better how this deal will be closed. I HAVE ATTACHED MORE PHOTOS.

Waiting your reply ASAP,
Best Regards.

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

another Scammer–2007 Polaris Ranger XP L@@K!?

Acura TL type S 2007 Craigslist

modellane0925 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:47:04 +0000

These people are still scamming people. They scammed me out of $3900 3 days ago. I am dealing with detectives and officers that will probably never catch these people. PLEASE no one else talk to the email address bokvab@hotmail.com they are crooks. Im heartbroken and out of $4000. I didn’t do enough research and now Im finding all these things out

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Acura TL type S 2007 Craigslist

Watch out for This SCam –Another one they are using all over the US

dalmation1978 — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:24:57 +0000

Asking Price: $2,900.00 Seller will ship item if needed.
For Sale: With only 21 hours on the clock this will not last!!! The WORKSITE model includes the DUMP BED, STEEL BRUSHBAR and ALL TERRAIN TIRES. If you are looking for the best and hardest working utility vehicle on the market this is it!! This machine is in MINT CONDITION and has been kept in a garage its entire life!! JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES!! It is 100% factory except for the installation of hazard lights on the front brush bar and ROPS. The lights were professionally installed by the Kubota dealer. Overall the machine is perfect and I even have a two engine oil filters that I will gladly give the new buyer. There are minor scratches in the bed and from normal use and holes where the dealer installed mirrors on the brush bar that have been removed (one was broken during transport so I removed the other). Also included in the price I’m throwing in the snow plow. I can make arrangements for delivery anywhere in the continetal US. Between the Kubota RTV, Yamaha Rhino, John Deere Gator and Polaris Ranger I would chose the Kubota RTV. Kubota is for sale in local newspaper. I reserve the right to remove the ad early, if sold through the paper. The unit is in Waverly, OH as we just moved here.

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com

Watch out for This SCam –Another one they are using all over the US