Phantom Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I ws looking at Auto Trader the other day and came across a 2003 G35 Coupe, 6-spd with about 19,000 miles for, get this, $7,000. At that point I knew something was very wrong because the pictures showed a perfect car. I fired an email to the owner asking for more details and got the standard pitch about it no longer being in the country, could be inspected by a third party, they'd handle all the shipping, car is in perfect condition - yada - yada - yada. I sent them a "busted" email and reported them to Auto Trader. What amazes me is that people are still trying this scam. It's almost a game now to track them down and bust them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I ws looking at Auto Trader the other day and came across a 2003 G35 Coupe, 6-spd with about 19,000 miles for, get this, $7,000. At that point I knew something was very wrong because the pictures showed a perfect car. I fired an email to the owner asking for more details and got the standard pitch about it no longer being in the country, could be inspected by a third party, they'd handle all the shipping, car is in perfect condition - yada - yada - yada. I sent them a "busted" email and reported them to Auto Trader. What amazes me is that people are still trying this scam. It's almost a game now to track them down and bust them. I love the Yes i want to buy your car, can i send you a "Money order" for more then sales price b/c (insert bad reason) you can just make me the extra and ill have my person pick up your car b/c i am in (insert country)...... I **** on them all the time.... i play their game get the phoney money order then turn it over to my local FBI along with the Emails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I keep getting emails in response to MY classified ad for my Z that are so clearly scams... Totally cut-and-paste emails that dont' even say anything specific... something like "hey I saw your ad for -item- for sale. I am very interested in the -item-, and want to know if you will accept personal check for payment?" seriously... it won't even say 240z or whatever... it usually just says car or I kid you not a couple just said item. oh and they were all from out of the country, coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 tehehehehehehehe God its sooo fun.... so want to have them make them out to people i dislike and leave them in thier mail box and laugh my *** off b/c i know they will cash them... and cashing a fake Money order is a fedral crime XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I **** on them all the time.... i play their game get the phoney money order then turn it over to my local FBI along with the Emails maybe I should do that? You know... I think the next one that emails me one of these BS scam emails for my car... is gonna get it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 LoL Don't get Caught.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 From: Cristine Mapucii Save Address ReminderTo: zedshed@att.netSubject: Re: Owner 57063162: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 2003 Infiniti G35Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:43:12 +0000 [View Source] Hello, First thank you for your email regarding my car. The car is in a perfect condition, the milage is accurate, no scratches, no damages, no hidden defects.Kept it in a warm garage. My boyfriend is devastated that we have to sell it but we have to pay too much money for register it here,so we decide to sell it. My company have relations in States and I worked there for 2 years. I has the oportunity to buyit from there and bring it with me when I come back.The car was buyed from US, so it is US standards,so stay cool it´s perfect compatibile to your standards and you will don´t have to pay more duty taxes on it. And this is an impediment for me to sell it here caus,first, we have a different standards and second will be very expensive for me to register it here.I have to pay an very expensive duty taxes.The price for this car is $7,000.00 USD.The car it is still register in States.What other info would you like on it? It will be shipped from London,United Kingdom and i will pay the shipping and insurance charges.I will do the arrangements for shipping from here.The original receipt and all remainded warranty information packet with enrollment number is included for you. If necessary ever I will assist you in getting warranty help; most people just dump it on you with a useless warranty. The payment will be done via secure pay which means that the third party will keep the money until you receive and inspect the car. You have 10 days to inspect the car.I will wait for your email to let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about the purchase. Best Regards Enjoy the email. It was fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonsZ Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 dang What's going to happen when we're old and senile and don't know any better anymore? Just don't buy anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 meh I love the sacmmers they are a free scource of joy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 This is my second exposure to an auto scam. The first was on ebay when I came across a 2-yr old Lexus SC430 advertised for $19,000. It was easily a $45K car. Same basic deal. What they want you to do is wire money to a "third party" who will use that to identify your bank account and run some siginifcant identity theft on you. This is commonly referred to as a "419 Scam". The term refers to the area code - 419 - of Nigeria where this type scam originated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 This is my second exposure to an auto scam. The first was on ebay when I came across a 2-yr old Lexus SC430 advertised for $19,000. It was easily a $45K car. Same basic deal. What they want you to do is wire money to a "third party" who will use that to identify your bank account and run some siginifcant identity theft on you. This is commonly referred to as a "409 Scam". The term refers to the area code - 409 - of Nigeria where this type scam originated. You can just give me your Bank info and Ill take your money... no need to let them scam you atleast with me you know it will be going into Z work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Actually, the Nigeria code is 419. Here's a web site that pretty much wrote the book on how to scam these losers back: http://www.419eater.com/ I am proud to say that I've played a very small part and you can see one of my efforts on this site, although I'll never tell which one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bastaad525 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Okay I got one!!! Here is an email I recieved today that just screams scam... I've been getting at least one email like this a day since posting my ad at Zcar.com: Information about inquiring person:Name: WILSON ROLIQTON Email: wilsonroliqton@yahoo.com =================================================== GOOD DAY SELLER, I am Wilson Roliqton,sales manager Bob Kurl Motor in United Kingdom.We specialise in purchase of Motor for customers in Europe,and we get paid in commission,after payment has been confirmed by the seller to the buyer.At present we have a customer interested in purchasing your Motor and we will arrange for the pick up of the Motor once payment is confirmed cleared by you. Please acknowledge the offer and we have inform the buyer of your confirmation of acceptance to sell and have the funds remitted to you as soon as possible. NOTE: My customer is a diplomat and due to his job and duties he would want this to be kept in your upmost conifidentiality and trust,till the end of this transaction.I hope you can understand. I have spoken to my customer and he accepts to pay you with a Certisfy Cheque. I will want to restate clearly that i am an vets procurement agent based in United Kingdom.Towards concluding the entire deal and issuance of the Certisfy cheque there is a slight issue which i believe should not be a problem if i can get my message clearly to you. I want to let you know if you will be able to treat this in confidentiality and will want you to ask questions if you are not clear with my explanations.In order to conclude the deal as soon as possible my client has said he can only be able to raise a cheque for the sales of the Motor and the entire shipping charges of the Motor from there to his destination. i will be looking forward to see your reponse with this information NAME THAT WILL BE ON THE CHEQUE........ ADDRESS WERE THE CHEQUE WILL BE DELIVER TO....... CITY........ STATE..... ZIP CODE...... MOBILE PHONE FOR EASY COMMUNICATION.... Thanks. Mr. Wilson Roliqton. Should I forward it to the FBI or something? Friggin arseholes.... my only consolation is knowing what awaits them after they die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Heres my recent potential scam, it is long, i cut as much out as i could with out distorting the message. She wrote: Hi Chris Moris , Thanks for the response. I have a client who is intrested in your item, He said he's ready to issue to you a {us bank cheque/cheque in us dollars} the payment . He proceed that he's ready to pay {$300} for the {15"X8" 0 offset 4X114.3} . So any other excess on the {cheque in us dollars} will be my COMMISSION and SHIPPING FROM YOUR DESTINATION, for that is what i do to earn a living since the death of my grand mother who brought me up. Get back to me asap, Also you dont need to worry about the shipping. I have a reliable shipping company i work with in terms of pick-up. Best regards, mary scot, thanks. maill asap. I wrote: So let me get this straight, your client is going to pay you a certain amount of money, then you are going to pay me $300 and pay the shipping to the destination plus arrange for the wheels to be picked up? She wrote: hello, thanks for your cooperation but just to bring it to ur notice that the payment is coming to ur way so keep watching for it, the reason is that my client had an accident abt a month ago so thats why u didn't hear anything from me and do plz let me be aware asap u receive the payment. best regards, mary scot, thanks. I wrote: I did not agree to sell you the wheels and they have long since been sold. Your payment will not be cashed if and when it arrives. Thank you though, sorry i do not know how you could of been confused like this. We did not work out any shipping terms or anything in general, sorry you got your hopes up. She wrote: hello, thanks for your maill, i really appreciate ur straight speach but all the same the client has already sent the payment down to ur place but do plz help me to cash it asap u receive it ok then we talk what to do next. mary csot thanks. I replied: I am not going to cash the payment, as soon as it arives i am going to Xerox it and put it in a file. Sorry i do not have the wheels any more and did not consent to sell them to you. I did not request your payment, thanks any way This was all over craiglist to, last she emailed me was about a half week ago. Ridiculous, here is her original email inquiring about the wheels (i cut out alot of mails to spare everyone the LONG *** read): I hereby wish to inform you that i am interested in the purchase from you {15"X8" 0 offset 4X114.3}.I saw the advert on the internet today, Kindly give me your best offer.Will you accept a {us bank cheque/check in us dollars} as payment?I have aclient and colleague of mine who will be ready to send you payment by post when we both finally agree on terms. If its still available forsale,provide the details below... YOUR NAME............ ADDRESS FULL .................... TEL. NUMBER........................ LAST PRICE.......................... NOTE: I WILL LIKE YOU TO GET BACK TO ME TODAY SO WE CAN MAKE THIS TRASACTION FAST This lady either doesn't get it or is trying to scam me out of some 80's wheels I already sold to a ricer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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