Claimed to be a boat broker with a buyer for my boat. Wanted to do a deal quickly do to the fact that his client was leaving the country but needed to have the boat for his son's birthday present.  Everything sounded "fishy".  I eventually responded that the boat was no longer for sale.

No call but he tried to buy a boat from me on ebay.  He wanted to send me a check for an amount higher than I was asking and send the money back to the buyer.

No call but he tried to buy a boat from me on ebay.  He wanted to send me a check for an amount higher than I was asking and send the money back to the buyer.  Said he needed to do the deal quickly because he was flying out of town and it was for his son's wedding.

Received an offer for my boat.  Asking price plus additional dollars for transport.  Says his client wants to buy it as a wedding gift for his son and wants to send me a check.  Smells fishy.  Did not give out any information.

Same as others.  Claimed to be from Paulbarne Boatbrokers, was going to cut a check for more than boats listed amount and needed the transaction to occur quickly (Client's son's wedding present).  Note: The phone # listed was different 206-426-0754.

Got the same e-mail that "sounded suspicious" did about the son's wedding present...thank god for the internet...phone number this time was 206-246-0754

i got same email for son's wedding present! this is what he sent:

Hello,
Thanks for the timely response.I have reached my client in regards to your response to our enquiry on your boat and he is really intrested to purchase this boat considering the fact that it will serve as a wedding present to his son very soon! with emphasis on the above reason ,this purchase need to be completed as soon as possible, and boat in good condition as you have advertised to suit this occassion.

Please confirm the following for me in writting :

1.Have this boat ever had any serious engine problem?

2. For how long have you own it ?

3. Do you have a clear title on it ?

4.Can you provide me with a fax report?

5. Provide your Hull Number?

6.Reconfirm your last asking price ?

I will be waiting for the above answers to proceed. My client will be travelling on a buisness trip shortly and will love to have all the necessary details to effect purchase if it comes out satisfactory.
Have a nice day.
Christopher.

CHRISTOPHERMOORE BOATBROKERS
117 N Main Street
Montesano, WA 98563
206-426-0754

Fred Green is a scam artist.  He will send you a fake check for an over amount and request you to send the difference back to the buyer.  Most likely he is out of the US, but the local police and FBI have been notified.  BEWARE OF THIS SCAM!!!!!!

I received the same e-mail. Mine was from Michael Lakes but using DC Harbour as his address.  The boat is selling at a different price than others but he (and the other names) wanted exactly $6,350 returned!  Just like all the other e-mails.  Shows that they are still working at it.

"Godwin Park" <godwinpark101@gmail.com>

Lowlife maggot. Same type of note same BOGUS offer.

Atleast we know Michael Lakes is still at it.  His e-mail address is
michael_lakes1@live.com. It did cost him .62Cents to send the boggs Cashiers check.

Same thing same deal.I did recieve a cashiers check, no good.  Did report to State police. What  a good guy.  He will get his.

Hi JDH, I just received the same exact email:

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client today on your reply to our enquiry on boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase,which this boat is ment to serve as a wedding present to his son. He has just commended your boat, and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $27,750 ,he said he will be going on a buisness trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($34,100) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $27,750) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
John.
 

JOHNGROOVER BOATBROKERS
117 N Main Street
Montesano, WA 98563
206-426-0754

I'm getting the DA/FBI involved!

Same thing here. This guy should be prosecuted for fraud. Here is the email I got below

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client today on your reply to our enquiry on boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase,which this boat is ment to serve as a wedding present to his son. He has just commended your boat, and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $33,500 ,he said he will be going on a buisness trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($39,850) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $33,500) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
John.
 

JOHNGROOVER BOATBROKERS
117 N Main Street
Montesano, WA 98563
206-426-0754

I just received this email as well, complete fraud, this guy is trouble, how do we turn him in?  see below thanks


Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client today on your reply to our enquiry on boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase,which this boat is ment to serve as a wedding present to his son. He has just commended your boat, and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $26,900 ,he said he will be going on a buisness trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($33,250) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $26,900) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
John.
 

JOHNGROOVER BOATBROKERS
117 N Main Street
Montesano, WA 98563
206-426-0754

pure scam I got hit also catch this a hole.............

What an idiot! does this guy really think people are this stupid.


Hello,
Thank you for your response,and after discussing with my client today on your reply to our enquiry on boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase,which this boat is ment to serve as a wedding present to his son. He has just commended your boat, and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $38,500 ,he said he will be going on a buisness trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he further stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($44,850) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $38,500) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin Park.

 

GodwinPark Boats
157 richards avenue,suite 8,seattle wa....
godwinpark101@gmail.com
206-350-8542

Just like all of the others, no phone call but an email Godwin Boat Sales in Seattle, WA.  I emailed back for grins and giggles, to inform him that his terms were unacceptable and that a bank wire would be the way to go.  Imagine......not a single email since.  Sad to think that people are still falling for this ignorance.

Hello,
Thank you for your response, and after discussing with my client today on your reply to our enquiry on boats's condition , he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the boattraderonline ad..  To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase,which this boat is ment to serve as a wedding present to his son. He has just commended your boat, and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $19,900 ,he said he will be going on a buisness trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he further stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($26,250) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $19,900) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services . All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin Park.

FYI ... just got the same email from our "friend" Godwin regarding property listed on boattrader.com.  Unbelievable that he is not even smart enough to spell properly or change the story slightly.  Word-for-word ... unbelievable.  Checks in the mail ... and I'm sure it will arrive and clear the bank!

Hello  ,

How is life treating you,hope fine.
I want to inform you that the check is meant to have delivered to you now,please confirm receipt of the check and follow up with the instructions below.You are required to take exact amount for the property bought from you and send the remaining balance of the funds to the pick up agents via westernunion money transfer or moneygram money transfer.You are also required to inform the agent on the best pick up date.


This is the SHIPPERS/AGENTS Details  you need to send the money to  through WESTERN UNION or MONEYGRAM MONEY TRANSFER as they will need these funds to settle some fees and tax charges regarding their shipping arrangements and payment for their pick up and delivery services.

You are also to split the funds into two places ,this is because some WESTERN UNION  outlets does not allow a transfer above $5000 to be sent to one person in a day,so the agent instructed that half of the money should go to the shipper direct.

You should send $3000 to the agent and the remaining half to the shipper.

NAME     - FRED  EVANS
ADDRESS:314 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014
   
and here is the shippers  info that you will send the remaining $3350 also minus transfer charges

NAME     -VICKY  THOMAS
ADDRESS  -  116 Woodruff Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
           
         
We made enquiries in WESTERN UNION  and you are to pay for some transfer charges ,you should deduct the transfer charges from the money you will be sending to the agent.
Secondly you should not fail to forward the wire transfer information to the agent email address as soon as the transfer is completed,this is important for office records.Below is the agent email address:


EMAIL - (  seasoption@yahoo.com  )


I will be expecting your mail with a copy of the money transfer details to the agent as soon as possible so that he can schedule with you on the pick -up arrangments.
Please remember that you are required to forward the following money transfer details below, after you have done the transfer.


1 - MTCN or REFERENCE NUMBERS  (Money Transfer Control Number)
2 - Receivers Name and Address
3 - Senders name and Address
4 - You are to state in your mail the exact amount that you sent after the transfer charges have
been deducted.


You are advised to go to any WESTERN UNION or MONEYGRAM outlets or stores in your area to make the transfer.

We are expecting your response with the details of the transfer,you should  keep the purchased property in order all its documents  to avoid complication at the time of pick up .
Once again,thanks for your concern, patient and understanding.

Warm Regards,

NOTE:YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE TO THIS MAIL IS HIGHLY NEEDED PLEASE..

April 4, 2009
This "Michael Rocks" claimed he's buying my boat for a wedding gift too! Some "wedding", can't wait to go...where's he holding it, at the local marina of fraud ??? Sink this guy!!

Same deal, Michael Rocks. What;s it take to shut a guy like this down. What a piece of garbage.

I have the same experience with this idiot, although I immediatly recognizd it as a scam.  I have submitted information to the Ohio Attorney Generals office, the Washington state Attorney General office, am following up with a report to the FBI's internet fraud division, and to the local BBB.  You should all do the same.  This is the only way these kind of people will be stopped.

If only I had my friend who was in the FBI still around....

We have also received emails from this guy under the mane Michael Rocks.  Same story- quickly purchasing a boat for a client as a wedding gift.  After sending him some more information on the boat this morning I had a funny feeling and googled his address.  Suprise- No boat brokerage at 117 n Main st Montesano, Wa--but it did lead me to this site. He hasn't made a transaction yet-so I don't have a crime to report. I hope this guy gets caught.

Same guy, same scam. Even after I threatened to turn him over to the authorities, he still pursued. Unbelievable. Unfortunately, the authorities don't seem to have the resources to pursue him. I was told by a local authority that until he actually committed a crime, they wouldn't get involved. If anyone knows of a federal organization that would pursue him, please post the information.

Thanks.

Same disjointed email here but just asked for address and phone number....will report to state bureau of investigation.

Same thing happened to me.  this is the email I received.  Dont send any personal info...sad thing is whenyou call the number there is an actual answering machine.  this is the email i received:

Hello,
Thanks for the timely response.I have reached my client in regards to your response to our enquiry on your boat and he is really intrested to purchase this boat considering the fact that it will serve as a wedding present to his son very soon! with emphasis on the above reason ,this purchase need to be completed as soon as possible, and boat in good condition as you have advertised to suit this occassion.

Please confirm the following for me in writting :

1.Have this boat ever had any serious engine problem?

2. For how long have you own it ?

3. Do you have a clear title on it ?

4.Can you provide me with a fax report?

5. Provide your Hull Number?

6.Reconfirm your last asking price ?

I will be waiting for the above answers to proceed. My client will be travelling on a buisness trip shortly and will love to have all the necessary details to effect purchase if it comes out satisfactory.
Have a nice day.
Christopher.

CHRISTOPHERMOORE BOATBROKERS
117 N Main Street
Montesano, WA 98563
206-426-0754

Jr.  I'm so thankful everyone has posted.  Thank you this is all so true.

chris
this guy is trying to scam 10 k on my motothome hes stupid he sent me a phoney cashers check for 187 k and wants 10k for the shipping his shipper e mail  seasoption@yahoo.com   , blocked phone number hes going on vacation , bad english.his original post to buy the motorhome was
nathan sheer e mail nathansheer_inc@yahoo.com
the shippers e mail is   seasoption@yahoo.com