Craig's list - ATVs

RevSmoke · 09-14-2010, 08:12 AM

I don't e-bay and I don't Craig's list, so this is all new to me.

There is a sale that I found in which I am interested which was listed as location - Wausau (about an hour from me).

I e-mailed the seller about my interest, and the idea of purchasing the items. But then I get this note from him.

>>>I want to close this deal through eBay International Trading. They will keep the amount paid until you'll receive, inspect and agree with the ATV's. I'll start the delivery process in the same day with the payment's confirmation. They will arrive at your address in 3-5 days. I will give you 3 days for inspection.

Tell me if you are still interested and I will contact eBay regarding our transaction. Then they will send you the information about the purchasing.

Thanks<<<

Now, the deal is for two ATVs and a trailer for $5000. Each of this model year ATVs normally sells used for anywhere from $4000 - $6000 used.

For some reason, this sounds too fishy for me. Am I right to be skeptical?

I don't know anything about this, but....

Peace of the Lord be with you.

kelmac07 · 09-14-2010, 08:27 AM

Sounds kinda fishy to me too Todd.

rack04 · 09-14-2010, 08:53 AM

100% fraud. Stay far, far away!

http://forum.highlifter.com/tm.aspx?...page=1#3964673

twenty5 · 09-14-2010, 08:55 AM

http://www.chat11.com/Example_Of_Ebay_Fraud

replicant_argent · 09-14-2010, 08:56 AM

I smell fish, and it isn't sweet, sweet walleye.

twenty5 · 09-14-2010, 08:57 AM

http://answercenter.ebay.com/thread....=1264944828099

HK3- · 09-14-2010, 09:00 AM

You know what they say.. If it's too good to be true..... it's probably false.

icehog3 · 09-14-2010, 09:02 AM

Craiglist is FULL of scams.

safariguy · 09-14-2010, 10:09 AM

The English in their message sounds typical of a non-native speaker. It is probably someone from Jamaica or Nigeria. 99% of our internet scam reports we take come from those two places. You did not specify if this was on Ebay or Craigs list. The seller wants to use ebay to pay for it, but on ebay you don't email the seller which is what you said you did. So it sounds like this is craigs list. You should withdrawl your bid (assuming this is on Ebay) and cease all communication with the seller. You will need to report the listing to Ebay in order to withdrawl your bid.

sikk50 · 09-14-2010, 10:33 AM

Craigslist is a advertisement place for rapists and con artists

09-14-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikk50

Craigslist is a advertisement place for rapists and con artists

No wonder you feel so at home.

T.G · 09-14-2010, 11:15 AM

Rev, it's almost certainly a scam.

If you think of craigslist as a newspaper, you'll be ok; you find the listing you want, you contact the seller, the two of you meet up, you look at the item, you pay right there.

Steer clear of anyone offering to ship you something or, if you are selling, anyone who offers to send send you a check/MO and arrange for transportation of the item.

Please read these pages for more info and suggestions on how to avoid being scammed and how to "stay safe":

http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams

and

http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety

BlackDog · 09-14-2010, 11:19 AM

I've bought a few things on Craigslist, but it's always been an in-person inspection, and payment of cash on the spot. I'd avoid this one.

BlackDog · 09-14-2010, 12:59 PM

There's a very similar situation described in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune. Fraud.

http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/102864799.html

pektel · 09-14-2010, 01:09 PM

Yeah, I'd say eff that. Ask them to meet in person to inspect. They won't.

cricky101 · 09-14-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackDog

There's a very similar situation described in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune. Fraud.

http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/102864799.html

I read that earlier today and was going to post it myself.

If you can't inspect the items in person, pay in person, and take possession immediately, I'd say NO WAY!

cricky101 · 09-14-2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikk50

Craigslist is a advertisement place for rapists and con artists

And for seller of a sweet, blue Weber Performer grill I bought off of it last week.

Commander Quan · 09-14-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cricky101

And for seller of a sweet, blue Weber Performer grill I bought off of it last week.

Did you wake up in a bathtub full of ice, missing a kidney?

GreekGodX · 09-14-2010, 02:54 PM

Definitely a scam

I would never use a online payment system for anything on Craigslist. Like others said you meet up, inspect and pay them face to face.

MiamiE · 09-14-2010, 03:10 PM

I buy and sell a lot through ******, Ebay, and Craigslist and this is no doubt a scam. Keep the transaction face to face for peace of mind.

09-14-2010, 08:12 AM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Craig's list - ATVs I don't e-bay and I don't Craig's list, so this is all new to me. There is a sale that I found in which I am interested which was listed as location - Wausau (about an hour from me). I e-mailed the seller about my interest, and the idea of purchasing the items. But then I get this note from him. >>>I want to close this deal through eBay International Trading. They will keep the amount paid until you'll receive, inspect and agree with the ATV's. I'll start the delivery process in the same day with the payment's confirmation. They will arrive at your address in 3-5 days. I will give you 3 days for inspection. Tell me if you are still interested and I will contact eBay regarding our transaction. Then they will send you the information about the purchasing. Thanks<<< Now, the deal is for two ATVs and a trailer for $5000. Each of this model year ATVs normally sells used for anywhere from $4000 - $6000 used. For some reason, this sounds too fishy for me. Am I right to be skeptical? I don't know anything about this, but.... Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

09-14-2010, 08:27 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Sounds kinda fishy to me too Todd. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-14-2010, 08:55 AM	#4
twenty5 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 80 Trading: (14)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs http://www.chat11.com/Example_Of_Ebay_Fraud

09-14-2010, 08:56 AM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs I smell fish, and it isn't sweet, sweet walleye. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

09-14-2010, 08:57 AM	#6
twenty5 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 80 Trading: (14)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs http://answercenter.ebay.com/thread....=1264944828099

09-14-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs 100% fraud. Stay far, far away! http://forum.highlifter.com/tm.aspx?...page=1#3964673 __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky) Last edited by rack04; 09-14-2010 at 09:00 AM. Reason: Added link

09-14-2010, 09:00 AM	#7
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs You know what they say.. If it's too good to be true..... it's probably false.

09-14-2010, 09:02 AM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Craiglist is FULL of scams. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-14-2010, 10:09 AM	#9
safariguy There's one. Set for stun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Michigan Posts: 336 Trading: (7)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs The English in their message sounds typical of a non-native speaker. It is probably someone from Jamaica or Nigeria. 99% of our internet scam reports we take come from those two places. You did not specify if this was on Ebay or Craigs list. The seller wants to use ebay to pay for it, but on ebay you don't email the seller which is what you said you did. So it sounds like this is craigs list. You should withdrawl your bid (assuming this is on Ebay) and cease all communication with the seller. You will need to report the listing to Ebay in order to withdrawl your bid.

09-14-2010, 10:33 AM	#10
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Craigslist is a advertisement place for rapists and con artists __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

09-14-2010, 11:15 AM	#12
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Rev, it's almost certainly a scam. If you think of craigslist as a newspaper, you'll be ok; you find the listing you want, you contact the seller, the two of you meet up, you look at the item, you pay right there. Steer clear of anyone offering to ship you something or, if you are selling, anyone who offers to send send you a check/MO and arrange for transportation of the item. Please read these pages for more info and suggestions on how to avoid being scammed and how to "stay safe": http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams and http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety

09-14-2010, 11:19 AM	#13
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs I've bought a few things on Craigslist, but it's always been an in-person inspection, and payment of cash on the spot. I'd avoid this one. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-14-2010, 12:59 PM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs There's a very similar situation described in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune. Fraud. http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/102864799.html __________________ "We live in the good of this."

09-14-2010, 01:09 PM	#15
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Yeah, I'd say eff that. Ask them to meet in person to inspect. They won't. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 09-14-2010 at 01:22 PM.

09-14-2010, 02:54 PM	#19
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs Definitely a scam I would never use a online payment system for anything on Craigslist. Like others said you meet up, inspect and pay them face to face. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

09-14-2010, 03:10 PM	#20
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Craig's list - ATVs I buy and sell a lot through ******, Ebay, and Craigslist and this is no doubt a scam. Keep the transaction face to face for peace of mind.