CL Scammer Update
 

Just for shits and grins, I responded to this obvious scammer ad:

I'll post the response below>

"2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Black - $3200 (baltimore)

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Date: 2009-10-06, 8:24PM EDT
Reply to: sale-u9k53-1409805930@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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This bike has been minimally ridden,kept in a heated garage, covered, on a battery tender. No dings, dents, damage, rust. It starts, runs, shifts, and handles without a flaw.



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Location: baltimore
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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The part in Italics is in the ad is invisible (white on white) text; as the scammers post so many ads across the web, they put some non-sensical or random quote hidden in the ad; it aids them in doing global searches later. It only shows up when you highlight the whole ad. Your real-life everyday ad won't have hidden text.





Got this response "Hi there,

I'm writing you regarding my 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6. The bike is in perfect condition, not even close to broke in. Paint and everything else is flawless. Never down, never rained on. It sits in garage with a cover on it. The bike has a clear title and it has 863 miles on it.
The price is not negotiable, if you are interested in buying it, the price is $3200. I sell the bike at this price because I cannot enjoy it due to my job(I work as a casino
dealer on a cruise ship), I'm a single woman and I have nobody close who can use it.
All documents, including owner's manual, clear title and a bill of sale on your name will be provided along with the bike.
Also about payment and shipping I will use only eBay Purchase Protection so we can both be protected.
I am looking forward to hear from you.

Thank you, "


The email address is a Hotmail account...another giveaway.

Ebay purchase protection is only available on , guess what, only on puchases through ebay....duh.....another give away.


Here's my response:

"Great! I have cash in hand, and I'm ready to pick it up.
Tell me when and where.

I'll save you some money, as I can pick it up with my own truck....

Thanks

OTB"

I'll keep you posted on the next exchange, but it will be that the bike is in Cleveland or LA or San Juan Capistrano............but it won't be in Baltimore, though that's where the bike is listed.........and I'll have 3 or 5 or 28 days to "examine the merchandise".........watch and wait....

It usually takes 8-18 hours to get a response, as most of these folks are on the other side of the globe....................

SOmebody else is pissed, too:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/1409312672.html

"Re:2004 VTX 2800.00 - $1 (scammer baltimore)
Date: 2009-10-06, 3:18PM EDT
Reply to: sale-gdff2-1409312672@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

This piece of shit scammer this is what he sents

The price is $2850.
This bike is a real 'head turner' and it will make you proud, it is in excellent condition,never been involved in accidents,1300cc ,only 4,500 miles, VIN:1HFSC55094A004432 clean and clear title,no mechanical problems,no scratches,flaws or any kind of damage,all functional and it will need nothing in the near future.
I have the bike sealed at DAS terminal in Cleveland,OH ready to be shipped out will take 4-5 days through DAS and it will be free,my previous buyer(his loan did not get approved)already paid for it and DAS didn't want to refund him the shipping fee.
I cannot meet face2face I have a new job in Tucson, AZ I would like to use Autotrader Vehicle Purchase to take care of this deal, smooth and safe. Let me know if you have any other questions, hope i didn't miss anything.
More pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/erpecher...xxgE#slideshow.

Thank you,Joseph.


* Location: scammer baltimore
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests



PostingID: 1409312672

I just let them know they are scammers and that their CL ad will be pulled within 24 hours. They usually pull it down afterwards. lol

OTB, you're the man.

If you don't buy it I have a friend looking for a bike. :lol:

NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bastards.

We should all just make this a hobby.

Wasting scammers time.

i did that a few times with the nigerian lottery winners, they usualy stop replying when I ask for nekid pics of their wives or their adult daughters :lol:

Tom

I think I might just start sending them videos of me jerking off.

2 birds with one stone!

I reply to them that I don't have a bank account and that sending cash trough western union is the only way I do business. I have never had a reply back from any of them.

I like that one, I will use it next time I hit the lottery :lol:

Tom

Got a reply:
 

This came today as a reply to my "pick it up locally" request:

"Hi again,

I have to tell you that the bike is already at the shipping company in Memphis, TN . As I said in the first email I work as a dealer on a cruise ship and for this reason I chose to sell my bike over the internet.
I want you to know that the transaction fits the Vehicle Protection plan and will be covered by eBay. Vehicle Purchase Protection reimburses buyers who are involved in a vehicle transaction through their program. The program provides reimbursement for all the situations that can appear in a transaction. The money will be sent to an eBay trust account managed by an eBay representative. After the payment is confirmed and secured by eBay I will start the shipping. The bike will be in front at your door in max 3 days. From the moment you receive it you have a 7 days inspection period. After the 7 days you have to decide if you want to keep the bike or not. If you'll keep it the payment will be released to me. In case you will not like the bike and decide not to keep it I will ship the bike back on my cost and you will be fully refunded. If you agree I will need your full name and complete shipping address. Sorry for the long email. I have tried to touch all bases.

Thank you!
Elizabeth Campbell"

So then I sent this:

Dear Elizabeth,

Outstanding! I will be in Memphis tomorrow for business. This will allow me to pick up the bike and ride it home during the weekend! This is great!

Not only will you be able to have the cash the same day, but I'll get a great weekend ride out of it up the Blueridge Parkway! An you'll save shipping costs (but for the price you are selling it for, I wouldn't dream of asking for more of a discount ;) )

This will work out great for both of us. I assume your shipper takes cash?

Send me the address so i can Mapquest it, and I'll pick it up as soon as I get in.

This will be wonderful. I'm so glad this can work out.

thanks

OTB

Nicely played, Leigh.

Yeah it was !! :lol:

I got this reply a couple days ago after I replied to a local for sale on Kijiji.

My original message, "Your temp is in F. Up here in Canada we use C. Scammers are far from smart... "

Their response,

The price for this motorcycle is: 2800CAD
ATT: Please reply to this email just if you are serious and legal buyer. If you don't have the full amount or if you are a scamer from Africa DO NOT REPLY!!!
My name is Anne Thyr. I'm Swedish, now I'm working for the US Army as Consultant in Nevada state and I want to sell this motorcycle because in 3 months will be moved with my job in Sweden.
This offer is available just for the serious buyers because I already had a bad experience with a buyer from Anchorage, AK who asked me to ship the motorcycle through the safe method eBay Vehicle Protection Program but when the motorcycle arrived he never paid for it.
Now the motorcycle is located to the eBay Center and is ready to be delivered to a real customer.
The motorcycle is in perfect condition never involved in accidents.
If you want to purchase it then send me your complete name and address for shipping.
The delivery time will be only 3 days and the motorcycle will be delivered at your home address full registered in your state and under your name.

oh brother

I love it: the Anchorage E-bay Center..........lost in a server somewhere..........:wtfru:

Good one OTB!

I wonder if he/she successfully scammed anyone yet?

someone must fall for it or they wouldnt keep doing it