Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

jt185

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Probably a scam. If it looks too good to be true, it's likely too good to be true.
 
Kainon

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

OMG what a deal.. yea.. I hear ya, but someone needs to find out.
 
Bifflefan

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

its been posted for 3 weeks.
either its a scam or everyone thinks it is and no one has responded to either buy it or let them know they made a typo.
 
SuzukiChopper

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

"Location: Midland, TX"

I think that might be part of the issue.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

I answered the add and requested a referance and phone number. I have a neighbor next door who is a local police chief and will use there resorces to check this out.
 
ezmobee

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

It will be interesting to here. That was pretty much the exact boat I wanted (not that I could have afforded it) for a while.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

It'sBeen two das y and no e-mail from seller. I would say it is not a legitment offer.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Just received a answer fron the SELLER said the boat is like new serviced regularly washed twice a week . Seats like new needs money to finish a house he is building. Says he needs liquidity is why its being sold for so little, and he has free and clear title for boat and trailer.However the end of the message has a caution to it. (If you are decided we are going to have a safe deal) Also (Please get back to me to explain you more.$2,900 including shipping and delivery to you location/ What do you guys think???????????????,
 
trendsetter240

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

That is a typical scam. You will never see that boat.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

YA THINK I emailed the guy back. Ill probably string him along till he gets tired of it. I like to have them do lots of work on there part so I can ROTFLMAO
 
trendsetter240

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Ill probably string him along till he gets tired of it
Click to expand...

Do it!! And then post what he sends back to you. I always get a laugh out of reading what those guys in nigeria have to say.

I suspect their response will be asking you to send some cash western union or to send a bunch of personal information so they can steal your identity.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

How about I offer him a check for say an easy $5,000 he takes his 29 and wires me back a money order western union for $2,000. Hell I would get caught I bet. He is supposed to get in touch with me about his terms for payment that will be a laugh or two. Keep you posted
 
Barnacle_Bill

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Tell him you will come pick it up with cash in hand. I bet he turns you down. This looks like the same scam that was/is going on in the Craig list.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Check This Out---- The seller says he is a Msg. In the Air Force and in N..J. He will pay all delivery cost plus Ins. and untill I received the boat for test and inspection he will wait for payment. He will go thru e-bay motors to close the deal. I can retutn the boat to him at his cost if not satisfied. He wants my address annd phone no. and full name. What the Hell Im Nuts but not crazy???????????Just opened his e-mail
 
trendsetter240

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Ha. These guys are too much.

The ebay motors link he sends you will be a fake site that looks like ebay but is not. The site will ask for all kinds of personal information which the scammers will use to commit fraud against you and others.
 
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Pugetsound

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

Think I will end this now. been fun but when he passes hisself off as U S A F thats the end of the line. I guess its the winter doldrums that get to me.
 
Kainon

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Re: Deal of a lifetime or a missing digit.....

You can report what information you have to the Internet Fraud dept of the FBI.. even though nothing took place.

http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

I do from time to time.. hoping it helps.. viewing the source of your e-mail with IP information helps.
 
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