Do any of you smell a rat here?

[todd3131]

We should respond with this:

I would like to buy your car for 500.00 more than asking, please take it off
craigs list and give me your contact information and I will have a certified check sent to you right away. I will have my transportation company contact you for
shipping


This is the response I got seven times to my last craigslist add for a used
furnace. I responded that they can come and get it for free and if they like
it they can give me what ever was fair for it or another one was if you need
it that bad I can give it to you I don't need the money that bad. This was following a few email about certified checks and the what not. I didn't have
any responses after I said they can have it for free.

[rowens55]

What a bunch o sinical fellas. I already sent a check for the full amount. I expect to recieve it by weeks end. It will be a flip for me. Will take $8000. Please send me a certified check, MO, cash. Will send the car to you promptly.

If you believe this add, you should believe that one. Stinks out loud!! Run for the hills!!!

[Trukluvr]

This person uses more than just model A's. There was an ad for a 50's pickup in NY with very similar text. I contacted them, and they wanted me to send a certified check deposit to an address in GA. of course I didn't do it, but it is an ongoing scam. I reported them, but nothing happened. It was listed in Albany, NY

[old31]

I agree with 1930 in his comment.

This smells like a big fat 2 legged rat.

[kd4lok]

Agreed. I was recently ready to buy a 3910 Ford tractor at a very low price from Craigslist. Similar scenario: Woman's husband died, selling out and moving to OK to live with mother. Sounded good until the EBay story was announced and I finally wised up to the scam. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is".

[zzlegend]

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Funny. Standing Elk, I saw this today on craigslist and had to find out more. Here was the reply. Sound familiar?

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...393993065.html

Hi,

I'm selling it at this price of $6,000 because my husband died 2 months ago and it brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it asap. No damage or hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained. I have a clear title, without liens or loans on it. Me and my son decided to sell the house and we moved to my parents house in Eagle Point, OR trying to start a new life.

I want to use eBay Motors services (5 days of testing prior purchase) for the safety of both of us so if you’re interested in purchasing, please provide me your full name for the bill of sale, your delivery address and a phone number so I can notify eBay that you're selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. I look forward to hear from you. Thanks!

P.S. I have attached the pics to the email, the specs are below:

Body Type : Roadster
Miles : 18,040
Transmission : Manual
Drive Type : RWD
Exterior Color : Green
Interior Color : Black
Fuel Type : Gasoline
Title : Clear

1928 Ford Model A roadster truck, very good condition, runs and drives great. Has a great running flathead 4 cylinder, 4 row radiator, '39 Ford 3 speed transmission (synchronized gears and no double clutching), '48 Ford hydraulic brakes,mustang dual master brake cylinder, '31 steering box, 12 volt alternator with 12 volt headlights,turn signals,and LED tail lights. Wheels are '35 Ford V8 wire wheels,with 16" radial tires. Front & rear end rebuilt recently, with all new bushings & bearings. Has accessory temp,volt & amp gauges. New battery, new brakes, engine starts with the push of a button and is running fantastic, nice and clean interior, nice and very clean underneath, no rust at all, super clean engine compartment, always garaged and never seen any rain.

[Railcarmover]

like a fillipino pimp once told me.. "you pay your money, you take your chances"...just remember, it's takes greed to be hustled...the scammer relys on your greed to close the deal

[redmodelt]

Same wording only Model T;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages...tml?1511319050

[mike657894]

add these two to the list of scams.

model a
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/...393483194.html

model T
https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/...379748686.html

edit:
the T add is referenced in the mafca posting from the post above.

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by Domino

Great Big Huge Lab Rat - kill it

Yes a Big Ole Lab Rat on Crack

[JDupuis]

I have the deed to some property I bought on Jupiter. Am willing to hold the mortgage if anyone is interested. . Jeff

[chap52]

I once told a bogus buyer that we would have to get the bill of sale notarized. My wife is a notary and we can meet at her office to get it done. She works at the local Police Station.
He never got back with me...huh!

[Kahuna]

Damn you Rowen. I wanted to buy that.
Ok, ok, I'll get the $8000.oo tomorrow.
Just drive it over to my house, I'll give
you the money & a ride home.
That way you'll be able to finish the 55 Crown
Jim

[rowens55]

Originally Posted by Kahuna

Damn you Rowen. I wanted to buy that.
Ok, ok, I'll get the $8000.oo tomorrow.
Just drive it over to my house, I'll give
you the money & a ride home.
That way you'll be able to finish the 55 Crown
Jim

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Yup, that's just what it'll take too!! Happy Thanksgiving Jim! I plan on givin you a call soon. Hope all is well with you!

[Bob Johnson]

Here is another one.
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/...400698751.html

[RUNNERBUN]

And here it is advertised elsewhere.
http://classiccarsexport.com/ford/44...er-pickup.html
Is it possible that this listing is genuine and that the listing on the stockton craigslist is the fake with the information and picture lifted off the genuine listing. Either way it is Buyer beware.

[RUNNERBUN]

And here it is once more.
http://oscarmotorcars.com/ford-listi...er-pickup.html

[zzlegend]

I see it is now listed here on the Barn classified adds. Perhaps the real owner this time.

[tiger.1000]

Ten years ago I bought an antique clock on Ebay here in the UK. A couple of years back I decided to research the maker's name. There, lo and behold was my clock listed on Craigslist in the UK, Canada and somewhere in Scotland....the mind boggles

[mike657894]

another 6000$ model A. with only one picture.
https://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/d...402417964.html