Might need help checking out a car.

[Dave Rifkin]

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here is the reply i got back via e-mail:

Hi,



The car is located in Norwood Young America MN. It has all the papers(complete) as well as the servicebook.

I want this transaction to be smooth enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have very few time at my disposal. The car is in perfect condition, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional repairs what so ever. 45352 miles onboard, a great car ready to be yours. It has no accident or any engine problem.

The price is $16,000 including shipping costs anywhere in the continental US. There are no other costs regarding this transaction. Now, in order to be able to buy it please let me know if you have any negative feedback and, if this is the case, for what reason. I apologize for asking for such information but I need to be sure.

Please also provide me with the following details necessary to take a decision:

-your full name and address for shipping

-your ph#



Regarding payment I am aware of the buyer's protection and we will use eBay Motors secure payments. I require a deposit for $ 4,000 with eBay Motors which will hold it until the buyer receives the car. Deposit is refundable if you do not accept the car. To complete payment the you must have cash available.

If I receive the requested information you will be informed by eBay during the next 12-24 hours.



Thank you.

Rita Pinto


jurys still out on this one.

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That's the exact same reply I got from the seller; word for word.

[SamLBInj]

How about a call to one of the car mags or even Dennis Gage and see if they will do a story on this to make the public more aware of the dangers of buying cars online with ebay, maybe with all the publicity ebay will finally do something about it..Im sure the sudden stock dip will cause alarm

[resto4u]

sam, that is an awesome idea. I would like to see all the car magazines do a feature about this problem. It would atleast keep some new ebayers or new collector car buyers from getting ripped off. But there is no way ebay can keep track of who owns what car. Roger

[SamLBInj]

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But there is no way ebay can keep track of who owns what car.

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Sure there is, by vin numbers, backed up by photo, if they see a duplicate they can check it, if you dont list the vin you cant sell your car..pretty easy..

[Johnny Horsepower]

on occasion i will broker a car for friends. I have been approached with scam buyers, with a (fake) cashiers check for more than the car, then they want the car AND the difference in cash. I did contact the FBI........Response ..... no time for internet related scams because they have hundreds a week reported......that is why they run rampant.
I personally think the only answer is vigilanti style outing of their scheme or hasselling of these pond scum.

by the way Colin has had some of his cars (pics) highjacked and then put on ebay. when i spotted one i contacted the guy he said the car was in Italy (of course i had seen it 2 weeks prior in Mil.) I emailed him that that was perfect as I worked for the CIA and would be in Italy in 2 weeks.......never heard from him again..... i wonder why

[69hurstSC]

my newest repsonse when i pursued a look over

Hi ,



I said the car is inNorwood Young America MN.. but did not said I'm there also. Sorry for that. I'm a hotel manager, now in Hawaii actually and will not be there to hand it over or something like that. The rest of the money you can give me cash or check is not a problem. This is why we'll work through eBay Motors Customer Department and they will keep the money until the purchase is final and you test it and accept it. Sorry for not being clear from the beginning, my fault.

Let me explain you how the ebay process works.

The process works something like this:

1. You send the requested amount to an ebay motors representative.

2. eBay will confirm me that you have made the payment.

3. I will ship you the car so you can test drive the car.

4. If you will not get exactly the same car that you have viewed in the ad, and also a clean title you will receive all your money back from ebay motors.

5. If everything is ok ebay motors will get the approval from you to release me the founds and you will give the rest of the cash directly to me.

If you agree with this process please let me know your full name and address and I will forward the details to ebay motors.



Thank you.

Rita Pinto

[Belair62]

Would be interesting to see how they handle the fraud from this point

[SamLBInj]

Cool, Hawaii works, Get Jeff to meet her in person

[SamLBInj]

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Would be interesting to see how they handle the fraud from this point

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Maybe its like the movie Gone in 60 Seconds and they will steal it to fill your order

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Do any of you guys or gals get these! I have deleted so many of these e mails that I am sick! So now I just respond and this is what I told this person and gues what I have not heard from anymore of them since this response!


-----Original Message-----
From: stephy guei <[email protected]>
Sent: Sep 24, 2005 5:33 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Miss Stephy Guei.

From:Miss Stephy Guei.
04 BP 20145 Abidjan
COTE D IVORIE
WEST AFRICA.
ALTANATIVE EMAIL ACCOUNT/
[email protected]

Dearest,

I am Miss Stephy Guei from Cote d'Ivoire, I got your
contact on my search for a foreign partner,I am the
daughter of Chief Dr.Toure Guei.My father was a business
consultant and Gold and diamond dealer,based here in
Abidjan,Cote D'Iviore.

My Father was assasinated by the M P C I rebels still
occuping half of my country till date.Before the death of
my father he made a deposit of 10.5.million untied states
dollars in a bank security firm in one of the asian
country,and made me the next of kin.if you are ready to
assist me i will send you the contact for verification.

Based on your profile I beleive that you will honestly
assist me in transfering this money to your account in your
country,while i will jion you as soon as you have confirm
the arrival of the money in your account,as it is now my
intention to go into investment partnership with you in any
business of your choice and advice.

Because of the present condition of my country.You are to
act as my father's foreign partner since my late father
made the deposit as foreign partnership funds un behalf of
his associates and family.

I will be glad that you are to be my foreign partner,I have
all the documentations of the deposit and will like to send
it to you upon your request.I have agreed that the total
sum will be on your care for investment.I need your kind
assistance and advice.

I will like you to treat this transaction with absolute
truth and God fearing minded.

I await for your urgent response so that i will send you
the contact of the bank to enable you proceed for the
claim.

May the good God be with you,

Yours faithfully
Miss Stephy Guei.

Hello Stephy,Yes I can become your partner,but I must inform you I am a CROOK! I
have served 15 years in Prison for Murder and Robbery.But if that does not bother
you I will be your Partner.I love to spend other peoples money and will be glad
to spend all of yours. But to know you are true and honest I must require TEN THOUSAND
dollars in cash before I can faithfully be your Partner! If you want to send the
monies to me let me know and I will gladly send you the information as to where
to send it to.

Thanks

Bobby

But to you guys let me clarify I am not a crook,Have never served time in the pen!And I am not looking for any partners! LOL But I am just tired of all the scamming! I have sent some e mails that were outright disgusting and even pissed some scammers off really bad to where all there friends sent me e mails ETC! So I just thought I would send this to see what happened and I was very surprised not to hear back from them! LOL

Bobby Dodson