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224 messages, Last post on Sep 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Sep 15, 2007 9:09 am) >But I do agree that fee-bay has really gone down the tubes in recent Amen. 
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Hi, I was recently browsing through craigslist the other day and I came across an ad for a 2001 Lexus RX with 90,000 miles and a clean title for $3,800. Out of curiosity, as I have always wanted that particular car, I emailed the guy. He said that the car is only $3,800 but he is in Utah and I live near DC. His offer was that his brother works for a towing company and he would be able to ship the vehicle for me for free. The money would be transfered through a service such as Western Union. If I receive the car and am dissatisfied, I would be able to send it back and have my money fully refunded. Does this seem like a legitimate offer that I should pursue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: dirdiggler (Jan 15, 2008 12:48 pm) Run away! Run away! Your money will probably go to Canada or Nigeria. The car doesn't exist. If it's too good to be true, it isn't true! |
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Replying to: dirdiggler (Jan 15, 2008 12:48 pm) There is only one proper course of action - flag the ad.
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Replying to: cccompson (Jan 15, 2008 2:03 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 16, 2008 8:24 am)
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Replying to: dirdiggler (Jan 15, 2008 12:48 pm) 
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jan 16, 2008 8:27 am) But it is also alot easier to check. I mean, the guy provides an address and phone number. You'd see if that number applies to the area, first of all. Call him up and say "I'll be in that area on business in the next few days. I'll swing by your house!" You'd find out pretty quick if this was serious or not. Out of strict boredom, I've gone a few rounds with the scammers just to see where it leads. I remember one in particular that claimed, while they were in another country, the car was in storage in Philly. Little did they know I am very close to Philly. I pressed many times for the address of the storage facility. Told them I had the check in hand and ready to send as soon as I got that address where I can go see the car. They finally gave up on me and stopped responding. |
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