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11/30/2005 3:52:05 PM EDT
Backstory....


I emailed about a 02 Jeep Sahara for 4200 on autotrader.com thinking it was a missprint...

This is his reply

Hello,
> Please excuse for my late answer but I had some problems with my
> internet service provider.I am glad to hear that you are interested
> about my Jeep.It is still available and the price($4,200) includes
> all the shipping costs and insurance, so you wont have to pay any
> extra charges. The Jeep looks like new, it has never been scratched
> or wrecked and it hasn't any mechanical problems. It will come with a
> clear title, bill of sale signed by me and all the papers (including
> the original manuals and keys) that you will need to register it
> under your name.I live in Portugal.I bought this car from US but when
> i tried to register the car here they said me that i can't register a
> car that has US emissions.I sell it so cheap because i can't find a
> buyer in my country.I want to sell it in US because is still
> registered there.I hope that you will understand my situation.I want
> to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100%
> legitimate.If you really want it please reply me as soon as
> possible.
>
> Thank You!

My reply

Do you have the VIN number for you Jeep? If the VIN number come back clear, I
am sure we can make arrangement to transfer the car to me, thanks for your
reply.


His reply

Hello,

Good faith has always been my top priority and my most valued business approach.
The payment will be done by cash money transfer and will be supervised by BidPay.The financial part of this deal
will be managed by them.They will keep the payment until you receive the car and test it.You will have 10 days to drive and test the car.First you will send the
payment to BidPay and as soon as I have the confirmation I will start the shipping. After you receive and inspect
the car to see that everything it's ok BidPay will transfer me the money.Please take into consideration that I will
get paid only after you receive the car.
If you agree with these terms and you have the money ready, reply me your full name and address and i will be
more than glad to start the transaction with you.As soon as you will send me your personal details I will contact
BidPay and they will send you all the details regarding this transaction.

My best wishes and I'm waiting your response so we can move forward with this deal.
Thank You!


It was an advertisement on Autotrader.com, the listing has since been pulled.

Thoughts?
Opinions?

Thanks for the help and replys.
11/30/2005 3:53:06 PM EDT
[#1]
Scam Alert!!!!!!

It reads like a classic nigerian scam.
11/30/2005 3:57:48 PM EDT
[#2]
Absolutly!! This is a Classic scam "Cut and Paste"
11/30/2005 4:00:07 PM EDT
[#3]
Good faith effort, I say go for it!!!        

11/30/2005 4:00:36 PM EDT
[#4]
Scam.......Nigerians again
11/30/2005 4:02:29 PM EDT
[#5]


See, she's a fine jeep isn't she?
11/30/2005 4:02:38 PM EDT
[#6]
ask questions like "how many dead nigerians will fit in it?"
11/30/2005 4:05:05 PM EDT
[#7]
LOL, that is what I figured.  I figured I would get a second opinion, my tinfoil hat wasnt all the way on.
11/30/2005 4:06:44 PM EDT
[#8]
Tell him you need a pic of him holding the title to the Jeep and a sign that says "I love Arfcom", and post it here

Also, ask him if he knows anyone named Cole.
11/30/2005 4:07:06 PM EDT
[#9]
you may want to make sure he isn't part of clique mob first.

Ask him questions like:

Do you know "the governor"?
Have you ever owned a hammer of dead?
Does the Jeep come with a "ANUS" laptop?

Ask these questions for your security.
11/30/2005 4:08:37 PM EDT
[#10]
Insert "GSXR""R1" or"ZX10" in place of Jeep, and you'd be surprised how many idiots give away their money.
11/30/2005 4:09:35 PM EDT
[#11]
I have seen folks on other forums post this message up for other cars word for word what you saw in that auto trader add.  Its always a different country or model of car, but the exact text of the ad and reply are the same.
11/30/2005 4:09:59 PM EDT
[#12]
The Clique Mob will surely visit you and bring the Hammer of dead.
They know your Govenor also, so procede with caution.
11/30/2005 4:14:01 PM EDT
[#13]
Hell yeah it's a scam. Wise up.
11/30/2005 4:14:33 PM EDT
[#14]
One more time.....Hell yeah it's a scam. Wise up.