I was taken for this same motorcycle advertisement.  Have you been able to get any info on who is behind this?  Did you wire money to the Beneficiary named Alfonzo ross Sparks in Royal Oak. MI?  Is this also a false name?  I looked up the name on facebook and found a close match of alonzo ross sparks.  I can only imagine how much money these people have made on this scam.  Its unreal and why is nothing being done to catch them.  I just thought we might be able to help each other out.  I was scammed on Aug 16. It sucks dosent it.

Hi, we weren't so lucky but I am working with police.  Did you happen to get the wire transfer info?  I'm trying to link it to a certain bank because I have 2 wire transfer info sheets and they are both from Wells Fargo.  Please email me at dungan2u@msn.com with info that may help police.  Thanks!

Almost had me... 1995 Crownline 202 Lpx boat listed in Peoria, Illinois Cragislist. Several email exchanges (sounded too good to be true at $3350) and than she had an "Amazon" invoice sent to me that is identical to "L" post on 08/22/12. However, the phone number that is being used is 1-877-717-6977, when called I received an answering service saying the "office is now closed". But it provides office hours indicating the office should be open, with pacific time. Topeka, Kansas is not in the PST time zone...Ha! Also, Kathleen Taylor also provided her phone number as (785) 260-6736, and more scams are listed on the internet!!!



Dear Brian,
Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 183027314:
Order Information:

Seller:    Kathleen Taylor              
For any questions you can call Amazon
        1801 SW Belle Ave.                 Customer Support Centre: 1-877-717-6977.
        Topeka, KS 66604-3631                 3:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to   8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday
                   
    Item:    1995 Crownline 202 Lpx    
    Title    Clear    
    VIN:    JTC21748E595    

The item is currently stored with all the paperwork in Amazon's warehouse number 38, in Topeka, KS.
Order Summary:
Details:
Invoice #:     183027314
Subtotal of item:      $3,350.00
    ------
Other taxes:      $0.00
Shipping fee:      $0.00
    ------
Total for this Order:     $3,350.00  (You can checkout via bank wire transfer)
 
The following item was ordered: 1995 Crownline 202 Lpx (VIN: JTC21748E595)
________________________________________
 

Payment Instructions:    
Amazon Financial Department assigned for this transaction as method of payment, a bank wire transfer, this being the safest way to pay for your item that you are trying to purchase online. This way we can guarantee you 100% protection and insurance in this transaction. For security reasons the wire transfer needs to be completed in person at the your bank. Once the payment has been wired into one of Amazon's Trust Fund accounts please call our Customer Support Centre to confirm it, and also to provide your shipping address, so the delivery of your item can be started.
If you are ready to move forward and would like to receive the payment instructions or if you have any questions, please feel free contact Amazon Customer Support Centre at : 1-877-717-6977.

3:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to   8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday
What makes Amazon FPS a trusted platform for payments?
Amazon has spent over a decade developing, testing, and operating a robust payments infrastructure to support millions of daily transactions. Amazon FPS allows you to benefit from these highly reliable, scalable, and safe systems. Amazon FPS provides you the same trusted payment experience available on Amazon today, leveraging Amazon?s proven fraud detection capabilities, chargeback controls, and risk management techniques.
Amazon Flexible Payment Service Details:
What is the Amazon Payments Buyer Dispute Program?
We want buyers to purchase with confidence when using Amazon Payments. However, disputes between buyers and sellers will occasionally occur. When this happens buyers should first contact sellers directly to try to find a solution. If the parties cannot resolve their dispute, the Amazon Payments Buyer Dispute Program will refund the buyer in full in the same day.

What?s a chargeback?
A chargeback is a reversal of payment issued by the bank when a buyer disputes a charge. A chargeback can occur when a buyer has not received the item or is dissatisfied with the purchase and has not been able to resolve a complaint with the seller.

How does the chargeback process work?
Typically, a buyer contacts his or her bank to request a chargeback. We work with your bank to resolve the chargeback. We will refund you in maximum 24 hours from the moment you request a chargeback.
How does Amazon Payments protect buyers from fraud?
You can feel safe and secure while you are buying an item online. Amazon Payments is backed by Amazon?s leading fraud protection technology. Under our Payment Protection Policy, we will not hold you liable for fraud-related chargeback. .

When is a buyer covered under the Amazon Buyer Dispute Program?
The Buyer Dispute Program applies when the buyer used Amazon Payments to purchase a non-physical item or service from a seller, and either the buyer paid Amazon for the item or service, but it was not delivered, or the buyer received the item, but the item is materially different than the way the seller described it or by any reason the buyer is not satisfied with them item.
The A-to-Z Guarantee only applies to the purchase of physical goods. Therefore, the following items are not covered by the Amazon A-to-z Guarantee: payments for services, digital merchandise, and cash equivalent instruments .

How much coverage will buyers receive under the Amazon A-to-Z Guarantee program?
Buyers who pay for qualified physical goods using Amazon Payments are eligible for a coverage up to $20,000.
Amazon has built up a base of millions of satisfied customers over the years through an intense focus on being responsive to their concerns and acting quickly to resolve any outstanding problems. The vast majority of customers never need to use the A-to-Z Guarantee reimbursement program, but for those who do, the guarantee claim gives customers a greater sense of trust and confidence in shopping from the broad range of sellers.

© 1996-2012, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates .

she posted a 2003 100th anniversary wide glide for $3500 she got me for it shes not goin to get away with it iv got friends in high places she better run

Melissa R Carlson had a craigslist posting in Alb NM. I called this number and an arab or hindu male called me back for 206-734-4694 claiming to be an Amazon csr.  This is a scam ring of several working together.  Why cant it be taken down?  It seems to be going strong without any worry about the law coming after them.  I just dont get it.  Are these people smarter than the Federal Government?

Yep, she was selling a Key West Boat for $3450.00. said she got it from her divorce and didn't want it so she was selling it real cheap. After several e-mails she sent me her phone number. Called her and she had a heavy accent. Didn't know much about the boat. Decided to check it out and followed through like I was going to buy the boat. Same as all the rest. Wanted me to wire transfer funds to a Wells Fargo Account listing the account number and routing number. There was no way in hell I was going to do that. After googling the number, all the scams showed up. It it is too good to be true then it is just too good to be true. You just can't be to careful anymore. Sure saved myself my money. Could have been a bad day though.

SCAM  they advertisd a 1986 Ford Bronco on craigslist for 3600.00 saying to contact amazon
1877,477,9454 when I old them I was recording the call they hung up.Do not fall for this

Omg im glad i looked this phone number up i got the same emails. However they used a different name. When i called the number it was a Hindu lady that answered. Then a man, then they blocked my number. This is the last email i got from them. I looked up the vin number and some lady just sold this the other day on ebay for 15500. Not the 3800 they are asking for on craigslist.



Below you can find your Secure Amazon Invoice # 281850140:
Order Information:
http://i.imgur.com/RDz8C.jpg?1     Seller:     Kathleen Taylor                 http://i.imgur.com/NKLtG.gif     For any questions you can call Amazon
1801 SW Belle Ave.           Customer Support Centre: 1-877-477-9454.
Topeka, KS 66604-3631           3:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to   8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday
                 
Item:     2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL     
Title     Clear     
VIN:     1GKFK66U53J180886     

    
The item is currently stored with all the paperwork in Amazon's warehouse number 38, in Topeka, KS.
Order Summary:
Details:
Invoice #:     281850140
Subtotal of item:      $3,800.00
     ------
Other taxes:      $0.00
Shipping fee:      $0.00
     ------
Total for this Order:     $3,800.00  (You can checkout via bank wire transfer)

The following item was ordered: 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL (VIN: 1GKFK66U53J180886)

    

Payment Instructions:
    

Amazon Financial Department assigned for this transaction as method of payment, a bank wire transfer, this being the safest way to pay for your item that you are trying to purchase online. This way we can guarantee you 100% protection and insurance in this transaction. For security reasons the wire transfer needs to be completed in person at the your bank. Once the payment has been wired into one of Amazon's Trust Fund accounts please call our Customer Support Centre to confirm it, and also to provide your shipping address, so the delivery of your item can be started.
If you are ready to move forward and would like to receive the payment instructions or if you have any questions, please feel free contact Amazon Customer Support Centre at : 1-877-477-9454.

3:00 AM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday
6:00 AM to   8:00 PM Pacific Time Saturday and Sunday
What makes Amazon FPS a trusted platform for payments?
Amazon has spent over a decade developing, testing, and operating a robust payments infrastructure to support millions of daily transactions. Amazon FPS allows you to benefit from these highly reliable, scalable, and safe systems. Amazon FPS provides you the same trusted payment experience available on Amazon today, leveraging Amazon?s proven fraud detection capabilities, chargeback controls, and risk management techniques.
Amazon Flexible Payment Service Details:
What is the Amazon Payments Buyer Dispute Program?
We want buyers to purchase with confidence when using Amazon Payments. However, disputes between buyers and sellers will occasionally occur. When this happens buyers should first contact sellers directly to try to find a solution. If the parties cannot resolve their dispute, the Amazon Payments Buyer Dispute Program will refund the buyer in full in the same day.

What?s a chargeback?
A chargeback is a reversal of payment issued by the bank when a buyer disputes a charge. A chargeback can occur when a buyer has not received the item or is dissatisfied with the purchase and has not been able to resolve a complaint with the seller.

How does the chargeback process work?
Typically, a buyer contacts his or her bank to request a chargeback. We work with your bank to resolve the chargeback. We will refund you in maximum 24 hours from the moment you request a chargeback.
How does Amazon Payments protect buyers from fraud?
You can feel safe and secure while you are buying an item online. Amazon Payments is backed by Amazon?s leading fraud protection technology. Under our Payment Protection Policy, we will not hold you liable for fraud-related chargeback. .

When is a buyer covered under the Amazon Buyer Dispute Program?
The Buyer Dispute Program applies when the buyer used Amazon Payments to purchase a non-physical item or service from a seller, and either the buyer paid Amazon for the item or service, but it was not delivered, or the buyer received the item, but the item is materially different than the way the seller described it or by any reason the buyer is not satisfied with them item.
The A-to-Z Guarantee only applies to the purchase of physical goods. Therefore, the following items are not covered by the Amazon A-to-z Guarantee: payments for services, digital merchandise, and cash equivalent instruments .

How much coverage will buyers receive under the Amazon A-to-Z Guarantee program?
Buyers who pay for qualified physical goods using Amazon Payments are eligible for a coverage up to $20,000.
Amazon has built up a base of millions of satisfied customers over the years through an intense focus on being responsive to their concerns and acting quickly to resolve any outstanding problems. The vast majority of customers never need to use the A-to-Z Guarantee reimbursement program, but for those who do, the guarantee claim gives customers a greater sense of trust and confidence in shopping from the broad range of sellers.


© 1996-2012, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates .

Someone just posted a comment on one of my Squidoo lenses about this, including the text of the message from "Amazon." The message had this phone # so I did a search and found this site.

PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T SEND THIS PERSON ANY MONEY. In fact, NEVER WIRE MONEY TO ANYONE CLAIMING TO SELL AN RV OR AUTO. If you can't look at the vehicle/RV in person, maybe because it's (supposedly) out of town, then tell the seller you want to have a local service check it out; there are quite a few that do that. Yes, there's a charge, but even if you don't plan on going through with the checkup it's a good way to test if the sale is legitimate - if the seller won't agree to it then something is really wrong. Either the thing doesn't exist or it's in really bad shape and they don't want you to find out.

I have 4 lenses (web pages) set up about this kind of thing and it's way too much detail to go into here so I've just put in the most important part. If you want more info please go to http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Ih8scammers (if this link disappears just Google "Squidoo" and "ih8scammers"). It has links to all the pages and you can leave comments if you like.

Well looks like Ms Melissa has been really busy. But the bad part about this is we took the bait. What dumb***'s we were. Now we are trying to out how we can recover or at least have her arrested. We got hooked by a 1998 fleetwood tioga motorhome.

This is A SCAM.

I cannot believe I almost fell for this. Looked at a "2006 Gold wing Trike for $4300." Googled this "Amazon" phone number and found these messages. Wire transfer cancelled. Reported to Amazon, and to Internet Crimes. Tried contacting Bank of America account (wire transfer was to be to Alberto M. Trujillo, Account 164105222849, 8844 Cypress Ave, Cypress, CA 90630, at Bank of America, Routing 026009593 at 8955 Valley View St., Buena Park, CA 90620), but BofA could care less.

Google Melissa R. Carlson and you will see her mugshot from her latest arrest.  The 877-477-9451 number is to a fake Amazon Flexible Payment Service front.   I called the Real Amazon which knew nothing about that number--as its all a front.  Amazon has copies of the fake amazon invoices.   Call the fake number from another phone as they have your number "blocked".  

She tried selling me a 2002 Honda gold wing that did not exist (according to Honda Motor Company) via a ad on Fort Wayne Craig's list.  The bi*** is good--she almost got me.  She used the address 2600 SE Virginia Av, Topeka KS  66605 which is probably fake.

This has to be one stupid w***e to use her real name.  I can not understand why law enforcement allows these people to operate.  The skank belongs in federal prison.

melissa.r.carlson@msn.com the person behind this email address has scammed me for several thousand dollars on an RV sale from Craigs List. This phone number 877-477-9454 will not answer my calls when I inquire about the sale. I get a recorded message saying the person is not available at this time.

Unknown Caller