The Ford Barn

Steve Plucker · 10-28-2013, 09:58 AM

Hi,
> I am Mr David Connor. I will like to buy from you. I know the difficulties encountered when shipping internationally, But that will not be a problem because, i am registered with a shipping company whom i have used
> severally without any delay nor problems with my shipments . Before i can proceed i will like to be clarified on someone conditions:
> 1) If i can make payment with my credit cards Visa/Master because that is the only way we are set for payment now without no delay.

NO WAY IN HELL...IF YOU WANT IT...YOU COME AND GET IT...CASH ON THE BARREL HEAD!

> 2)I don't place online orders, so i will like to know if i can send your my cards to charge them manually on your end ? Pls Clarify.

ABSOLUTLY NOT! IS THAT CLARIFICATION ENOUGH?

> Looking forward to your swift response then we can proceed further as soon as possible.
> Warmest Regards.
> c6d,No.47,Marcathy,
> Kualalupu,
> Malaysia 67483,,

PLUCK

Tiny · 10-28-2013, 10:07 AM

Ah scammers. Gotta love them. They are persistent!

CarlG · 10-28-2013, 10:22 AM

When I come to pick up the truck with cash in hand -- do you have a paper cutter I could use to cut the bills apart?

Rusty Homestead Fl · 10-28-2013, 10:23 AM

That's hilarious! Just think of the poor guy who legitimately may want to buy something that lives in one of those countries. Wouldn't stand a snowballs chance in hell of making an over seas transaction. lol I've been getting calls at home lately from the "East" wanting to fix my internet problems. Just log on and enter "this" so we can clean up (take control of) your computer so we can fix the problem. Wonder how many fall for that one?

5window · 10-28-2013, 10:27 AM

Hmm, make me wonder what other "sites" you spend your time on. Maybe something guaranteed to get you a larger "truck"??

Dave in Boise · 10-28-2013, 12:06 PM

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Having been in Malaysia, I seriously doubt that the buyer would be able to import it, much less get the govt papers on it.. They are very restrictive on what vehicles go into the country.

Only US vehicles I have ever seen there are a handful of Harleys

1st Red Flag-- Malaysia.. Too restrictive to be able to import I'd think
2nd Red Flag -- Seriously, they will send you a credit card? (or did I misread?)

I usually enjoy the scammer responses.. they are dodgy, but kind of humorous

- Dave in Boise

pooch · 10-28-2013, 01:18 PM

Funny thing happened to me last week.

Sold a car for 12.5 K.

I only accept cash these days....or bank transfer and wait until I see it in my account before anything goes....will not even take a bank cheque anymore.

Took cash to bank, and they had trouble counting it both by hand and machine and teller was looking at notes strangely.

The queue behind was waiting impatiently as she tried and retried .

I thought , what the hell!! must be counterfeit.

Lucky it was just sticky notes she said and finally got it counted.

Getting hard to trust anything these days.

Jeff/Illinois · 10-28-2013, 01:55 PM

I dunno Pluck,looks 'sever-ally' legit to me, I say go for it!!!!!

MBI Houston · 10-28-2013, 02:14 PM

Just think of all the great stuff you could buy with that credit card once it is in your hands!!!!!!

Jim/GA · 10-28-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Homestead Fl

That's hilarious! Just think of the poor guy who legitimately may want to buy something that lives in one of those countries. Wouldn't stand a snowballs chance in hell of making an over seas transaction. lol I've been getting calls at home lately from the "East" wanting to fix my internet problems. Just log on and enter "this" so we can clean up (take control of) your computer so we can fix the problem. Wonder how many fall for that one?

A bunch of people fall for it. My brother did. They created quite a mess on his computer. Luckily, using software I setup for him, he had made an image of his hard drive a week or two before that phone scammer infected his computer with a virus. They basically hold you ransom. Pay them to remove the virus or live with a very slow computer that crashes a lot. I restored his hard drive from the image and he only lost 2 weeks of e-mails, but nothing really important.

jim1932 · 10-28-2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty Homestead Fl

That's hilarious! Just think of the poor guy who legitimately may want to buy something that lives in one of those countries. Wouldn't stand a snowballs chance in hell of making an over seas transaction. lol I've been getting calls at home lately from the "East" wanting to fix my internet problems. Just log on and enter "this" so we can clean up (take control of) your computer so we can fix the problem. Wonder how many fall for that one?

My Uncle did… he called me afterwards… I'm like unplug the computer from the wall right now, use your ipad to log on and change all your passwords
NOW!

jim1932 · 10-28-2013, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave in Boise

Having been in Malaysia, I seriously doubt that the buyer would be able to import it, much less get the govt papers on it.. They are very restrictive on what vehicles go into the country.

Only US vehicles I have ever seen there are a handful of Harleys

1st Red Flag-- Malaysia.. Too restrictive to be able to import I'd think
2nd Red Flag -- Seriously, they will send you a credit card? (or did I misread?)

I usually enjoy the scammer responses.. they are dodgy, but kind of humorous

- Dave in Boise

Actually, first red flag is they do not mention what they are buying or only regurgitate the ad heading…….

Ross/Kzoo · 10-28-2013, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1932

actually, first red flag is they do not mention what they are buying or only regurgitate the ad heading…….

bingo!

Greg Jones · 10-28-2013, 04:11 PM

Now Pluck, not all these guys are scammers. Heck I just found out I am descended from Nigerian royalty and getting a huge inheritance! (And I thought I was descended from the Dutch!) The nice man made it convenient for me, all I had to do was send him my bank account and my online password so he could transfer the money into my account. What nice people!

Lawrie · 10-28-2013, 04:52 PM

There are still trustworthy folks around.
I did some work for a farmer last week, he gave me his c/card to get the parts from in town,
They are from a diferent time.
They are also very nice folks,gave me 5 flatheads, two A engines and four a gearboxes.
Lawrie

160B · 10-28-2013, 05:56 PM

I would want cash or a wire transfer.

The last sale I had was for a 1930 Roadster I had listed on Craig’s list in the Seattle Tacoma area last summer in June. The buyer was in New York and he was going to ship the car to France. I put everything on high alert. I quizzed him on what business he was in and asked for a list of the last 10 cars he purchased for export. I called about 4 buyers on the list and found this guy was not a scammer. He would wire transfer a deposit of $1000 in your account within 24 hours and the rest within 10 days. He would arrange for a transporter to pick up the car only after full payment was received.

I provided him with the routing numbers for my bank savings, only after a long discussion with my credit union that only deposits could be made and NO withdrawals. I had the $1000 deposit within 24 hours and the remainder within 10 days. On the specified date a transporter showed up and the car went to California for transshipment to New York, and then on to France.

1crosscut · 10-28-2013, 06:06 PM

A couple of years ago my brother was selling a couple of items on Craigslist. A scammer emailed him wanting to buy them and assured him that he would take care of the shipping logistics and costs.... my brother was selling burial plots.

Slantwindshield · 10-28-2013, 08:03 PM

I just got the same message from David Connor want to purchase an item I had for sale. I the message directly to trash file. Howard

whirnot · 10-28-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slantwindshield

I just got the same message from David Connor want to purchase an item I had for sale. I the message directly to trash file. Howard

Should have forwarded it to Pluck! They are buddies!!!!!

karasmer · 10-28-2013, 11:06 PM

I have fun with them once in awhile but they are annoying, what's the lowest price you will go, they never know what your selling. The best response if in doubt is to tell them to call you, most will not but I did have one call me though with a thick (scammer accent) that knew nothing about cars. I hope Craigslist gets this cleared up shortly because any scammer with 3/4 of a brain could do a lot of damage.

10-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Another BS scam for my AA Truck Hi, > I am Mr David Connor. I will like to buy from you. I know the difficulties encountered when shipping internationally, But that will not be a problem because, i am registered with a shipping company whom i have used > severally without any delay nor problems with my shipments . Before i can proceed i will like to be clarified on someone conditions: > 1) If i can make payment with my credit cards Visa/Master because that is the only way we are set for payment now without no delay. NO WAY IN HELL...IF YOU WANT IT...YOU COME AND GET IT...CASH ON THE BARREL HEAD! > 2)I don't place online orders, so i will like to know if i can send your my cards to charge them manually on your end ? Pls Clarify. ABSOLUTLY NOT! IS THAT CLARIFICATION ENOUGH? > Looking forward to your swift response then we can proceed further as soon as possible. > Warmest Regards. > c6d,No.47,Marcathy, > Kualalupu, > Malaysia 67483,, PLUCK

10-28-2013, 10:07 AM	#2
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Ah scammers. Gotta love them. They are persistent!

10-28-2013, 10:22 AM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck When I come to pick up the truck with cash in hand -- do you have a paper cutter I could use to cut the bills apart? __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

10-28-2013, 10:23 AM	#4
Rusty Homestead Fl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 351	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck That's hilarious! Just think of the poor guy who legitimately may want to buy something that lives in one of those countries. Wouldn't stand a snowballs chance in hell of making an over seas transaction. lol I've been getting calls at home lately from the "East" wanting to fix my internet problems. Just log on and enter "this" so we can clean up (take control of) your computer so we can fix the problem. Wonder how many fall for that one?

10-28-2013, 10:27 AM	#5
5window Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisburg,PA Posts: 938	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Hmm, make me wonder what other "sites" you spend your time on. Maybe something guaranteed to get you a larger "truck"??

10-28-2013, 12:06 PM	#6
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Having been in Malaysia, I seriously doubt that the buyer would be able to import it, much less get the govt papers on it.. They are very restrictive on what vehicles go into the country. Only US vehicles I have ever seen there are a handful of Harleys 1st Red Flag-- Malaysia.. Too restrictive to be able to import I'd think 2nd Red Flag -- Seriously, they will send you a credit card? (or did I misread?) I usually enjoy the scammer responses.. they are dodgy, but kind of humorous - Dave in Boise

10-28-2013, 01:18 PM	#7
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Funny thing happened to me last week. Sold a car for 12.5 K. I only accept cash these days....or bank transfer and wait until I see it in my account before anything goes....will not even take a bank cheque anymore. Took cash to bank, and they had trouble counting it both by hand and machine and teller was looking at notes strangely. The queue behind was waiting impatiently as she tried and retried . I thought , what the hell!! must be counterfeit. Lucky it was just sticky notes she said and finally got it counted. Getting hard to trust anything these days.

10-28-2013, 01:55 PM	#8
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck I dunno Pluck,looks 'sever-ally' legit to me, I say go for it!!!!!

10-28-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Just think of all the great stuff you could buy with that credit card once it is in your hands!!!!!!

10-28-2013, 04:11 PM	#14
Greg Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Posts: 695	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck Now Pluck, not all these guys are scammers. Heck I just found out I am descended from Nigerian royalty and getting a huge inheritance! (And I thought I was descended from the Dutch!) The nice man made it convenient for me, all I had to do was send him my bank account and my online password so he could transfer the money into my account. What nice people!

10-28-2013, 04:52 PM	#15
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,218	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck There are still trustworthy folks around. I did some work for a farmer last week, he gave me his c/card to get the parts from in town, They are from a diferent time. They are also very nice folks,gave me 5 flatheads, two A engines and four a gearboxes. Lawrie

10-28-2013, 05:56 PM	#16
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck I would want cash or a wire transfer. The last sale I had was for a 1930 Roadster I had listed on Craig’s list in the Seattle Tacoma area last summer in June. The buyer was in New York and he was going to ship the car to France. I put everything on high alert. I quizzed him on what business he was in and asked for a list of the last 10 cars he purchased for export. I called about 4 buyers on the list and found this guy was not a scammer. He would wire transfer a deposit of $1000 in your account within 24 hours and the rest within 10 days. He would arrange for a transporter to pick up the car only after full payment was received. I provided him with the routing numbers for my bank savings, only after a long discussion with my credit union that only deposits could be made and NO withdrawals. I had the $1000 deposit within 24 hours and the remainder within 10 days. On the specified date a transporter showed up and the car went to California for transshipment to New York, and then on to France. __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

10-28-2013, 06:06 PM	#17
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck A couple of years ago my brother was selling a couple of items on Craigslist. A scammer emailed him wanting to buy them and assured him that he would take care of the shipping logistics and costs.... my brother was selling burial plots. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

10-28-2013, 08:03 PM	#18
Slantwindshield Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 265	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck I just got the same message from David Connor want to purchase an item I had for sale. I the message directly to trash file. Howard

10-28-2013, 11:06 PM	#20
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	Re: Another BS scam for my AA Truck I have fun with them once in awhile but they are annoying, what's the lowest price you will go, they never know what your selling. The best response if in doubt is to tell them to call you, most will not but I did have one call me though with a thick (scammer accent) that knew nothing about cars. I hope Craigslist gets this cleared up shortly because any scammer with 3/4 of a brain could do a lot of damage.