I got hammered for 3 - Gs  on that CJ-7..it looked all lagit...Id liketo have this low life dirt bag alone for just 5 miniutes..im a viet vet and  he wont be breathing when im done..this scam scums gig will end right    then and there..it wont end pretty

Email reads:Hi,
   I've decided to sell my car because my battalion has been sent baOK, first you need to know that I'm currently at US Marine Corps New Orleans, LA base, as I'll be changing it for Afghanistan very soon (I hope for the last time). Due to military security reasons I'm restricted from leaving the unit's facility under any purpose and have strictly limited phone access.
    Because it's a large transaction, I want to use an authorized third party, Autotrader. As long as I'm dealing with Autotrader and they can ship anywhere in the US, the car was listed in several states because it increases my chances to get it sold much faster. Shipping won't be a problem, military has a considerable discount, so I can handle it myself with no charges whatsoever on your account. The car it's already at the Autotrader warehouse in New Orleans (ready for delivery) and it will be sent along with all documents needed for registration, bill of sale and everything else you'll need.
    I asked them to allow viewers to go there and inspect the car but their reply was "We are not a showroom!" in this case, I'll grant you a 5 days inspection period (to test drive it) from the moment you receive it and the option to accept or reject on my expense, before Autotrader releases your money to me. If you are determined in buying, please reply with your full name and complete shipping address, I will forward your info to Autotrader and they will send you the invoice explaining the exact procedure...it's quite simple.

Thank you! Francis.to Afghanistan and it's time to move on from this one. It is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects, meticulously maintained and in perfect working condition, never smoked in.
    Clear title under my name.
   1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX with 118,000 miles, VIN# 4A3AL54F9XE032026, 1997cc 16V Turbo charged 4G63, 4WD, 5 speed gearbox, power windows, power locks, power seats, ABS, driver and passenger airbags, factory infinity stereo system, factory power sunroof-all working perfectly.Garage kept and rarely seen in this condition-1999 was the last year of Eclipse GSX production. Black leather interior-also in very good condition. Full engine service just completed : AMSOL 10W-30 full synthetic oil/Fresh DENSO oil filter, all new accessory belts and new harmonic damper, new OEM water pump/new water pump bolts/new water pump gasket/new thermostat and gasket, brand new OEM radiator, new radiator hoses, cooling system flush and fresh factory spec coolant, new OEM timing belt/2 new timing belt tensioners, new OEM factory gaskets for cam cover/spark plugs, thermostat, inlet manifold and exhaust manifold. Brand new battery with warranty.
Here is a link with more pictures : http://www.use.com/154d6f9e5ca1cc9c887a
    I tried to price it under what I've seen them going for on craigslist, but I need to sell it in the next 2 weeks so I would be willing to let it go for $2300 just to make sure it sells. I hate selling things and have no problem with giving someone a great deal just to get it over with quickly. I would rather sell it fast then wait a month or two trying to squeeze a few hundred more out of it. I don't accept any trades.
    Let me know if you are interested, Francis Gustavo. :-\  ....... sux if not true but I still waiting to hear back , told him when the car got here id wire the $ otherwise good luck .

Bring it down to Florida and I buy...$$$

Posted on Houston Craigslist. Going by "Nathan Allen", stationed in Hawaii and needing money for his sister's medical bills. Now he's willing to do money exchanges through ebay. Toyota '89 pickup. So sad because I really wanted that truck.

This guy has an ad in Dallas Craigslist right now. Too bad the truck is so beautiful....
Gave this number upon request (858) 633-3744....

Don't fall for this scam!

VN for the jeep just so you can keep tabs on this guy. VIN# 1JCCM87EXDT028876

VN for the jeep just so you can keep tabs on this guy.

I got the a very similar email from this guy too, he is going by Kevin Anderson (so original) the jeep is now in NJ.  Buyer Beware.  Way to good to be true.

Hi again,

As I told you, at this moment I am in NJ state in a military base, getting ready for Afghanistan (I hope for the last time). I do a special training program everyday day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or make calls whenever I want. The shipping will take 3 to 5 days depending on your location. As long as I'm dealing with Autotrader and they can ship the jeep anywhere in the US,I listed the jeep in several states because it increases my chances to get it sold much faster. I want to mention that the jeep was inspected by Autotrader and fulfils the CO Emission standards from all the 50 states so it wouldn't be a problem for you to register it in your state.Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like Autotrader because I already prearranged the whole process with them, using their escrow Safe Pay Program for vehicles not listed on their website. The  jeep is located in the Autotrader warehouse in Newark, NJ (ready for delivery). I asked them to allow viewers to go there and inspect the jeep but their reply was "We are not a showroom!" In this case, I will offer a 5-day period to inspect the jeep from the moment you receive it, before I'll have your money. I think this is more than fair for both of us.The payment will be handled by Autotrader , and you will benefit of 5 days inspection time period (test drive) and the option to accept or reject the jeep on my expense. If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address. I will forward your info to Autotrader and they will notify you about our deal. Like this you'll be able to talk directly with them and ask all you want to know.




Thank you! Kevin.

Good sign of a scam is a free email address to respond to. What REAL company would use a free, web based, email account? . ., .Someone in Nigeria? Read more at-

http://www.fraudwatchers.org/forums/view.php?pg=fwmailcom

Why are you placing a spam ad on this site?  What sort of collateral does one need for a $50,000,000 loan, or are those unsecured, but still at 2%?????   I'm wondering if the domain 3mail is some sort of Irish equivalent of Gmail -- if so, clearly not a legit email address for a business.

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This is a scam scam scam please don.t fall far it

Hi guys,

I had the same problem with these guys. They sent me the same emails and i just did some searches and thank God i found this place.
Hello,

Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell the truck before December 25th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 1989 Toyota Pickup Extended Cab 4x4 with 70,439 miles, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Power Locks, Safety Features, Anti-Lock Brakes, 4x4, Audio AM/FM, VIN# JT4RN13P4K0008466, Engine 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 22RE
Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/113148483259991396262/89ToyotaPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPwqLruivWd6QE

It is still available for sale if interested, my last price is $2200, including delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible. I have many interested people on the truck you can provide me your full name, delivery address and phone# so I can reserve the truck for you !

*NOTE* I am not available for trades, monthly payments or financing!
I look forward hearing from you,

Nathan Allen

Second email
Hi again,

Sorry for not providing my phone# I usually do business by talking directly to the other party but since I am in the middle of a special exercise with my squadron we are not allowed to use outside communication, though you can text me at: (858) 633-3744 and I will get back to you ASAP! The reason I'm selling this vehicle way below market value, is because I would like to help ease the burden of my sisters medical expenses, which she has acquired due to a serious illness. The truck is with me in Hawaii at Hickam Air Force Base where I am currently deployed.

The shipping will take 2 to 3 days and it?s not a problem because I will have the vehicle shipped by an Air Force cargo plane so there won't be any additional shipping costs. Also I will arrange for a truck to transport the vehicle to your home address. You will receive it along with all the documents including title, bill of sale, 2 set of keys, full service records and more. Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like eBay because I already prearranged the whole process with them. The vehicle is sealed and ready for delivery. The payment will be sent first to an eBay attorney and will be kept safe until the buyer receives and inspects the vehicle. Please take into consideration that I will get paid only after you receive the vehicle and make sure everything is as agreed. You will have 5 days to test the vehicle and if you are not satisfied you can reject it and I will take it back.

I will forward your details to ebay so the deal can start shortly. They will let you know what you have to do for the payment. Like this you'll be able to talk directly with them and ask all you want to know.

Regards,
Nathan Allen

Scam SCAM SCAM!! Almost failed for this one too..I told him I wouldnt buy anything I couldnt drive in advance and so far no email was sent back to me. He posted this add on Craigslist in Nashville,TN. Apparently this has been going on for a while.

Now he is Kevin Anderson....at a military base in Florida about to be deployed to Afghanistan.  Glad I did some research before a friend sent the money.

http://stockton.craigslist.org/ctd/3441307398.html
shows up in stockton

Will pass on this deal!

JT4RN13P4K0008466 vin

Red truck that is clean- too good to be true.

Hello,
Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell the truck before December 15th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 1989 Toyota Pickup Extended Cab 4x4 with 70,439 miles, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Power Locks, Safety Features, Anti-Lock Brakes, 4x4, Audio AM/FM, VIN# JT4RN13P4K0008466, Engine 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 22RE
Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/113148483259991396262/89ToyotaPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPwqLruivWd6QE

It is still available for sale if interested, my last price is $2200, including delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible. I have many interested people on the truck you can provide me your full name, delivery address and phone# so I can reserve the truck for you !

*NOTE* I am not available for trades, monthly payments or financing!
I look forward hearing from you,
Nathan Allen Nathan Allen <allenn744@gmail.com>

This ad is now showing up on Craigslist Seattle.  Exact same e-mails, but from a Nathan Allen (858) 633-3744

Are you serious dude? I knew it was a scam from the price, took me two seconds to Google the VIN and find this site and several lagit dealer adds in Va for this truck for over ten grand.  I you want I have a newer one with less miles on it I'll sell ya for $1,500... just send me a money order and I'll bring it right over!   Hahahah!

I'm so happy i found this site.

Hello,

Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell the truck before October 20th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 1989 Toyota Pickup Extended Cab 4x4 with 70,439 miles, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Power Locks, Safety Features, Anti-Lock Brakes, 4x4, Audio AM/FM, VIN# JT4RN13P4K0008466, Engine 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 22RE
Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/113148483259991396262/89ToyotaPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPwqLruivWd6QE

It is still available for sale if interested, my last price is $2100, including delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

*NOTE* I am not available for trades, monthly payments or financing!
I look forward hearing from you,

John O'Neil
nlj7@sbcglobal.net

We were going to get the same truck for our son and also were excited about it.  I am thankful for finding this page before we got even further into this.

I got the same exact e-mail about the same exact truck.  I hope they stop him.

It is now in Raleigh, NC.  Thank you all for posting.  It helped us tremendously.

I was gonna buy that too!

John O'Neil nlj7@sbcglobal.net
5:22 AM (1 hour ago)

Hello,

Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell the truck before September 29th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 1989 Toyota Pickup Extended Cab 4x4 with 70,439 miles, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Power Locks, Safety Features, Anti-Lock Brakes, 4x4, Audio AM/FM, VIN# JT4RN13P4K0008466, Engine 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 22RE
Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/113148483259991396262/89ToyotaPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPwqLruivWd6QE

It is still available for sale if interested, my last price is $1,980, including delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

*NOTE* I am not available for trades, monthly payments or financing!
I look forward hearing from you,

John O'Neil- (scammer)

Hi again,
As i told you, as i told you, at this moment I am in KY state in a military base, getting ready for Afghanistan (I hope for the last time). I do a special training program everyday day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or make calls whenever I want. The shipping will take 3 to 5 days depending on your location. As long as I'm dealing with Autotrader and they can ship the car anywhere in the US,I listed the car in several states because it increases my chances to get it sold much faster. I want to mention that the car was inspected by Autotrader and fulfils the CO Emission standards from all the 50 states so it wouldn't be a problem for you to register it in your state.Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like Autotrader because I already prearranged the whole process with them, using their escrow Safe Pay Program for vehicles not listed on their website. The  car is located in the Autotrader warehouse in Louisville, KY (ready for delivery). I asked them to allow viewers to go there and inspect the car but their reply was "We are not a showroom!" In this case, I will offer a 5-day period to inspect the car from the moment you receive it, before I'll have your money. I think this is more than fair for both of us.The payment will be handled by Autotrader , and you will benefit of 5 days inspection time period (test drive) and the option to accept or reject the car on my expense. If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address. I will forward your info to Autotrader and they will notify you about our deal. Like this you'll be able to talk directly with them and ask all you want to know.

Thank you! James.


This as well...

"Hi,
  I am selling my car because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before August 15. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name.
 The 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX has 118,000 current miles VIN# 4a3al54f9xe032026. It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $2,800.The car is in Louisville, KY, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Thank you! James Surber ."

Awesome... was totally stoked too...

I just got this this morning re a Jeep.....

"Hi,
  I am selling my jeep because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before August 15. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name.
 The 1983 Jeep CJ7 has 87,124 current miles VIN# 1JCCM87EXDT028876. It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $2,500.The jeep is in Louisville, KY, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Thank you! Jackson Damico ."

Now he is impersonating a soldier... messed up.

Did you go forward with the transaction?

Now he's using John O'Neil. We found the ad on craigslist today 6/2/2012.  After we received this email I decided to look up the  vin #. Glad I did.

Hello,

Thanks for replying to my ad. I'm in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell the truck before June 15th. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident...I do have the title, clear, under my name. Non-smoker. It is rust free, salt free and has a clean undercarriage (see pics).

This 1989 Toyota Pickup Extended Cab 4x4 with 70,439 miles, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Power Steering, Power Locks, Safety Features, Anti-Lock Brakes, 4x4, Audio AM/FM, VIN# JT4RN13P4K0008466, Engine 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 22RE
Pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/113148483259991396262/89ToyotaPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPwqLruivWd6QE

It is still available for sale if interested, my last price is $2,000, including delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this truck or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

*NOTE* I am not available for trades, monthly payments or financing!
I look forward hearing from you,

John O'Neil