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Old 08-08-2004, 08:46 PM   #1
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Another Scam?

This can't be for real:

1990 Land Yacht 36ft, Tandem Axle, Leather NO RESERVE

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6737

Seems fishy to me.

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Old 08-08-2004, 08:51 PM   #2
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Looks like a scam to me!

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Old 08-08-2004, 08:58 PM   #3
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Looks like a scam to me!

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I live almost walking distance from Yonkers Ny. If anyone would like for me to "check it out" I have to head that way in a few days from now.All I can say Yonkers of not the "normal" place for a MH and on my guess they have no clue what they have for they took it form a poor soul that owed some cash to them. Jim
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:01 PM   #4
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isn't that "preapproved bidders" thing often a tipoff of a scam?
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Just a quick note I just e-mail the owner and ask him if I can stop by and check ot the MH . Let's see what happens.
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:07 PM   #6
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Power Seller

I don't think it's a scam except for the sense that he won't sell it without pre-approval.

His feedback is good; he's a Power Seller
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:08 PM   #7
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Ebay feedback

Oftentimes a seller's feedback consists of things he himself has bought, but this guy has sold lots.
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:11 PM   #8
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Pre-approval

And I just emailed the seller and asked for info on what it's all about!

Suppose the seller is watching us here?
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:22 PM   #9
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No problem I will just drive over and check him out
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:37 PM   #10
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Well, something has to be wrong other than the minor fiberglass cracks.
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:44 PM   #11
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The item you requested (2486667823) is invalid, still pending, or no longer in our database. Please check the number and try again. If this message persists, the item has either not started and is not yet available for viewing, or has expired and is no longer available.
I hit "Buy it Now" and got the above message. I was going to get it.

Now it won't refresh. Who beat me to it?
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Old 08-08-2004, 09:53 PM   #12
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Yup, it's a scam....just got an email back from the seller:

Hello eBayer,



I see that you are interested in my motorhome.

I have to tell you i am from England ,UK.I can manage the shipping for you if you would like to and i am ready to complete the deal with you if you have the cash for the car .I have to tell you that the car is running very well,it has a clear title and it was never damaged.I hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you !

England, wants the cash....I see it all very clear now. Let's play with them!
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Old 08-08-2004, 10:20 PM   #15
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Stringing him along

From scammer:

Hello,
I will have the car shipped for you .I will manage the ship and you will have to make a wire transfer via western union for the payment. Let me know soon and i am pretty sure that youll be my buyer.

Thanks !



From me to him after the first email exchange.

Yes, I am very interested in your motorhome, as I am trying to go on a vacation in near future. How does all this work? with you being in England and all. I thought the trailer was in Yonkers NY? Is that in New York City? I appreciate any information you can lend me. Thanks. I look forward to this, and am really excited. How do I ship you the money? I recently sold my house and have it in hand. Let me know so I can see about doing this. I am nervous buying things through the internet. You sound like you have alot of experience, and from your feedback, it appears you're very trustworthy.

Thanks again,

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Bizarre.....

Good job, folks. Y'all saved some unsophisticated person some real problems. Well done!!!

P.S. - Rob, I'll be happy to invest the proceeds from the sale of your home for you! Your e-mail to the "seller" had just the right amount of naivete!
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Oh, what was the "sellers" e-bay id?
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I suspect that the scammer hijacked a legitimate eBayer's account... happens with some regularity I fear...

Rob... good job scambaiting! Keep us posted.

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I just bought a motorcycle from Alabama and the seller asked that I call first so he could check my feedback so he wouldn't get jipped. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

This is how a true auction should look like. I recieved the bike in 7 days..rec'd clear CO and the person included all papers,manuals and even the jets for carburation. Feedback is everything!!!!!!
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