|
07-20-2011, 07:42 AM
|
#1
|
4 Rivet Member
1967 30' Sovereign
Leavenworth
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 382
|
Watch for scam in classifieds
Just answered an inquiry to our ad in the classifieds. Seemed like a logical request for more information. Got another email this morning saying that he like what he heard and wanted to buy our "item" as a surprise for his father. He said that he was a "marine engineer" and was out on the sea and didn't have access to his bank account. He proceeded to tell us to set up a Pay Pal account and give him the number. He then said that he would send his "agent" to pick up the "item" to be delivered to his dad.
This whole thing sounded fishy and the way that the sentences were put together just didn't jive with normal English, especially since he kept saying the "item" all the way through the last email. Another tip - the first email said his name was Bruner William , the next email said Brian Williams.
Please be on the lookout for these guys!!!
__________________
Beth and/or David
67 Sovereign, double bed, rear bath-"Moby"
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Hemi, Quad Cab-"Ahab"
"Vintage trailer, vintage owners"
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 08:12 AM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,542
|
I always figure "if it's to good to be true, it is" And it's up front person to person and cash baby!!!!!!!! Or gold, I'll take gold. It's legal tender in Utah.
__________________
Jason
May you have at least one sunny day, and a soft chair to sit in..
2008 5.7 L V8 Sequoia
AIR # 31243
WBCCI # 6987
FOUR CORNERS UNIT
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 08:16 AM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
|
Hi silver 67. Yup, sure does sound like a scam.
I sent you a PM -- please reply to me via PM when logged in at AIR.
Thanks,
Bob
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 08:31 AM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2016 28' Pendleton
Currently Looking...
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 840
|
Hi from Ga. . .was that in the Airforums classified ? Always thought they were reasonably safe. thanks, Craig
__________________
WBCCI 2851,4CU
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 08:32 AM
|
#5
|
2 Rivet Member
1990 34' Excella
Waterloo
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 26
|
Also applies to online sites like Kijiji. I recently replied to a post for a 2010 International 25' selling for $13000. Sounded too good to be true, but decided to check it out. I rcv'd a response asking for a money draft to be sent through eBay; even got an eBay web site link. When I went to the link it became obvious this was not a legitimate eBay site, so I went to the legit eBay site and checked their security area. They had a note about scammers srequesting money transfers; but emphatically stated eBay does not handle payment in that fashion and this was most likely a sam.
So, just keep your eyes and ears open; and if it seems to good to be true it probably is.
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 08:34 AM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
|
Craig, it's buyer beware wherever one lists an item for sale these days. Communication between seller & prospective buyers takes place completely off this site. Therefore it is incumbent on a seller to use their best judgement. Cash and in-person transactions are what I'd be most comfortable with!
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 10:15 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
1979 31' Sovereign
Milford
, Ohio
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 565
|
Had a simlar experience trying to sell a car, only it was supposedly a lady marine biologist buying the car for her son. Same red flags with bad grammar and wanting to use paypal.
I told her the car was parked at the Denny's restaurant with the keys in the igintion and to just come and take it for free. No response after that.
I think you'll know a serious buyer when you get one. They will be the ones asking how good the plasticoat finish looks, are there any serious dents, and if the axles are original.
Christopher
|
|
|
07-20-2011, 04:07 PM
|
#8
|
4 Rivet Member
1967 30' Sovereign
Leavenworth
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 382
|
Glad I'm not the only one....
It's good to know that my "spidey" senses were on guard today. But it also sad that so many people have had the same experience.
We too thought the forums classifieds were safer than ebay or craigslist, but I guess the criminals are lurking everywhere.
When I answered this guy this morning I told him to "get a real job"!
__________________
Beth and/or David
67 Sovereign, double bed, rear bath-"Moby"
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Hemi, Quad Cab-"Ahab"
"Vintage trailer, vintage owners"
|
|
|
07-21-2011, 07:09 AM
|
#9
|
3 Rivet Member
1977 27' Overlander
Carrollton
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 101
|
Got the same exact response from a craig list posting several months back. Obvious
scam!
|
|
|
07-21-2011, 07:34 AM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
2016 28' Pendleton
Currently Looking...
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 840
|
Hi from Ga. . .ah, it was the alleged purchaser who was the scammer, not the classified ad from our forum. I should have known that ! thanks, Bob. I'm awake now regards, Craig
__________________
WBCCI 2851,4CU
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 01:20 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
|
??? Amanda Cunningham has a 200? As for sale. Just divorced needs $$$ $2800.00. Units in a container in Jackson Tn. Clear title no liens and she will pay shipping for examination and if refused, she will pay for return shipping.
Any thoughts on this???
mike
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 01:46 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
Vintage Kin Owner
Schererville
, Indiana
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,637
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airtandem
??? Amanda Cunningham has a 200? As for sale. Just divorced needs $$$ $2800.00. Units in a container in Jackson Tn. Clear title no liens and she will pay shipping for examination and if refused, she will pay for return shipping.
Any thoughts on this???
mike
|
Run.....
__________________
Becky
1964 Bambi II
1988 Avion 32S
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 04:27 PM
|
#13
|
Retired.
Currently Looking...
.
, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airtandem
??? Amanda Cunningham has a 200? As for sale. Just divorced needs $$$ $2800.00. Units in a container in Jackson Tn. Clear title no liens and she will pay shipping for examination and if refused, she will pay for return shipping.
Any thoughts on this???
mike
|
Tell "Amanda" you'll meet him at the container and give him cash when you can see the trailer and verify the serial numbers. I guarantee you will never hear from "Amanda" again.
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 04:30 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
2000 30' Excella
1999 30' Excella 1000
Low Country
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 820
|
Definitely SCAM
__________________
StreamNTyme
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 05:59 PM
|
#15
|
Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
|
Amanda was going to contact me through Google Wallet; I was to supply them with my full name, address and phone number. I would than be told how to pay and the transaction would be insured.
|
|
|
01-26-2014, 06:56 PM
|
#16
|
Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Airtandem
Amanda was going to contact me through Google Wallet; I was to supply them with my full name, address and phone number. I would than be told how to pay and the transaction would be insured.
|
You have the oddest sense of humor! No one on AirForums could possibly be so obtuse as to do an identity thief's job for them by giving away your personal information willingly to a fictitious seller!
__________________
I thought getting old would take longer!
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|