posted on October 31, 2005 02:07:06 PM new
Does this look suspicious to you??
My husband was surfing yahoo classified and got excited about a great deal on a Goldwing. Unfortunately he emailed the seller before telling me about it.
I knew something was up when I saw the bike advertised was about 10K less than book price.
The following seller has listed several motorcycles at thousands of dollars below their book price. Each item is also listed in a different city with a different phone number. I suspected something was not right, so I checked Ebay auctions as well. Looks like this seller is grabbing pictures from Ebay auctions and then posting fictitious ads to Yahoo classifieds.
posted on October 31, 2005 02:13:22 PM new
You should report to Yahoo,how can you sell for less on Yahoo,there is hardly any traffic on Yahoo to bid up the item ??
posted on October 31, 2005 02:26:57 PM new
Ok, DH just received a reply. Suprise, suprise, the seller is not in the States at this time. LEts find a way to have some fun with him
(I did notify Yahoo and the FBI)
I notifed Yahoo at 9 AM this morning and the ads are still running.
----- Original Message -----
From: "e f" <[email protected]>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 2:44 PM
Subject: RE: Your For Sale ad on Yahoo Classifieds
> Hello,
>
> First of all I must inform you that currently I'm in Austria and i have
> to let you know that the bike is here with me and it is in a perfect
> condition,I am the first owner of the bike; I bought it directly from an
> authorized dealer.The bike is an US model with US specs,it passed the test
> emissions and comes with all the documents you need to register the bike.
> The emission work satisfies EPA
> The bike it has a clear title wich you will receive it with the bike.It
> can be registerd into your name.
> There are no hidden charges pr fees,just a 6% fee from the price when you
> will register it in your name in your state.
> I have to tell you that I have other serious offers that I have to
> consider and I will make a decision regarding this sale function of time
> of payment.
> The price I hope to obtain is 4600$ (this price includes the shipping and
> insurance) and if you agree with this price we can start to complete the
> transaction.
> The finacial part of this deal will be manage by the escrow company.They
> are accting like a third party in this deal.Also, I have to let you know
> that I want a proof that you have all the money availble for this deal as
> I will shipp it in the same day or next day morning ,after you proove to
> me that you are the real buyer.
> Since this deal will be made using a THIRD PARTY to help us closing this
> deal,I prefer honnest buyers.Anyway,if you want more details about this
> deal,please reply with the following informations:
> -Your full name;
> -Your shipping address;
>
> I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
> Regards!
posted on October 31, 2005 06:02:11 PM new
hahahahaha,,,,, I Just KNOW,,I,,,, am currently having FUN with this SAME guy!!!!! Same type of wording... HE,,,, wants to buy my Volkswagen,,,,,I want $700.00....... HE,,,,wants to send ME $2700.00 and I refund the difference back for the shipping,,,,,,hahahahahahaha, hahahahahaha, hahahahaa,,,bent over laughing.....
Been waiting for over a WEEK for that check and his BUDDY,, the pick up man to arrive,,,,WHEN and IF, he EVER does,,,the MEN in Blue WILL be Greeting him.
HE sure gets around,,,,My guys is Currently on business in NIGERIA!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha....
I really wonder if the FBI has time for ALL these scams?????
I mean, this is the INTERNET. WWW....Huge....and with OTHER Countries invloved? Millions of miles.....
posted on October 31, 2005 07:49:16 PM new
I think I'll write the FBI back and volunteer to "make the drop" personally. I've always wanted to go to Austria.
posted on December 7, 2005 06:55:19 PM new
This is a very TYPICAL scam from the ROMANIAN Vlads
"We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job. That's what I'm telling you." —George W. Bush, Gulfport, Miss., Sept. 20, 2005
