877-572-5715
Peter
Peter
2011-06-06 21:04:38
Unknown
These guys are running a total SCAM! They search ads like craigslist for phone numbers of people selling cars. They use an automated system to call each day during normal business hours.  If you pick up, the system hangs up on you and tries again the next day.  If it goes to voicemail, they leave you a message saying they're a non-profit an you should call them back.  I received these phone calls from and "unknown number" 3 days in a row around the same time, each time getting hung up on when I answered. I finally let it go to voicemail and got their message.

DO NOT RESPOND - THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY! Report these guys to the BBB or anyone else who may be able to shut them down. They've been at this for at least a couple of years, and so far nobody seems to have done what needs to be done to shut them down.
Craig
Craig
2011-06-06 21:04:38
Unknown
Its a Scam up the butt they are trying to get your vehicle for only $150. I get call all freaking day about 4 times a day because I have a Nnice jeep posted on craigslist. I guess im going to have to get off there and sell it old fashion. Stay away from there calls and call service provider and have them black those numbers they leave in a voice mail.
josh
josh
2011-06-06 21:04:38
Unknown
recieved a call from this #, stated 'longwood industries' after posting an auto ad on craigslist. stated its a non profit organization that matches used car sellers with disadvantaged buyers. I looked up the website, looks like they charge a  hefty fee to try and sell your vehicle
CommercialDriveGuy
CommercialDriveGuy
2009-09-02 02:30:43
Unknown
Well Allan has cloned himself once again, and now calls himself Robert lol! He's calling from Longwood Industries and after a short google search of the name I was directed to this site, and of course the story is the same...car listed on Craig's list, although he must be running out of ads to respond to since my ad there is 6 weeks old lol! Pick up the call and there isn't anyone there. He's also changed his number, at least in Canada...866-326-0949...which I of course will be posting on this site..Keep your head up and your stick on the ice!
pblizard
pblizard
2009-05-05 20:06:10
Telemarketer
Got a call from 866-326-0950  A guy named Jacob wanting to talk more about my posted truck for sale.
Jenn
Jenn
2009-05-02 17:12:15
Unknown
Same here! I got a VM from Jacob.
Manda
Manda
2009-04-28 15:27:34
Unknown
Jaccob Reed from Longwood Inc. left me a message this morning
number 866-326-0950.  I recently posted my car on autotrader -
seriously people need to find better things to do with their
time.
ywd6
ywd6
2009-04-15 01:08:05
Telemarketer
I recieve a call from "Jacob Reed" longwood inc 501 c3 company. Turn out they are a so called non profit org. and are  operating a telemarket scam from under the balnket of "non-profit". Its a scam and I'll turning them into the better business bureu in Virgina.
sarah
sarah
2009-03-26 22:16:59
Non-profit Organization
i got 2 phone calls from this "alan" with the "unknown number" on my cell phone. I too had a car posted for sale on craigslist but i removed it after he had called me. My post did not have my email or phone number and it really irks me that they somehow got that info. Its a CELL phone, i deliberately got one so id stop getting harrassing calls about my vehicle warranty(its a 96 i dont think it has much of a warraty left), and get out of debt calls (i dont owe anyone a darn thing! ) and so on n so forth on my home phone. This is just freakin great cuz you know once one idiot starts calling they share that info with 3rd parties and im in the same place i was in at home. My peace is now ruined. DONT CALL ALAN BACK!!! SCAM! SCAM! SCAM! SCAM!
SatCus
SatCus
2009-03-22 05:58:11
Unknown
Nope, don't work there... sorry, but just because I was able to sell a car through them... this is a complaints page not a compliments page.

I only came here because a commuter asked me about them, and if I'd seen this site.
Copper
Copper
2009-03-17 16:02:48
Unknown
got the same message, but changed his name to Jacob.  Morons.....
Deadlegs
Deadlegs
2009-03-10 20:32:30
Unknown
Hey SatCus, Maybe you can give us some in site on the company. Since you obviuosly work for them. Or maybe this is you Alan? Since you are the only person who has said anything positive about this company and I have read many replies on many different sites.

Sorry to disappoint you but when 99.999999999% of the feedback about something is negative. Its usually not a good place to do any kind of business with.
Susan
Susan
2009-03-07 05:34:57
Unknown
If they don't intend to purchase your car why bother you.  What exactly are they trying to sell?
Susan
Susan
2009-03-07 05:32:57
Unknown
Yikes I, also received a call from a Jabob who said he had a buyer for my car.  Guess what he's not getting a call back fom me.
Thanks.  :)
steve m
steve m
2009-03-02 23:50:50
Telemarketer
My mother Posted a vehicle on Craigslist where the site adds on o the end of every post "It is NOT OK to contact this post about third party sales or services." My 80 year old mother could not see the scam coming: Alex of Longwood Industries, Inc. 1617 Longwood Ave. Bedford, VA 24523 scammed my mother out of $125, never herd from them again. I called to get her money returned and he basically just laughed in my face telling me my (80 year old mother) should have known better, what a snake. Thank was last year, this year she had another vehicle to sell, again I put it on Craigslist this time I and specifically wrote in bold letters, all caps, do not contact me with third party sales! Again the very same snake called again in direct violation to craigslist rules. These rip-offs are not going to stop stealing from the elderly unless someone like you puts enough pressure on them to stop.
DON
DON
2009-03-02 00:08:25
Unknown
YAPP I GOT CALL FROM HIM TOO.I GUESS HE DOESNT LIKE TO LIVE VERY LONG!!!!!
SatCus
SatCus
2009-02-28 05:29:03
Unknown
Sorry to disappoint you guys, but I did sell my car from this website.  They are saying they have interested buyers in your car meaning the KIND of car you have, not YOUR specific car.

I think if it's a nonprofit group they can call you the same as the sheriff association selling concert tickets or a political candidate.  There are exceptions to the don't call list.

Some people don't read the receipt they send or listen to how you get the refund if your car doesn't sell.  Same with coupons at the store... if the end date is 2/28/09, don't expect to get a refund if you present it on 3/2/09.  PAY ATTENTION... I'll use them again if I have a car for sale.
Fatwally
Fatwally
2009-02-27 18:13:32
Non-profit Organization
Same call this morning from Alan. The reason they hang up when you answer the phone is that its a recorded message. If you listen carefully you can hear the back ground in the message. There may not be an Alan at all but this Juie woman may be the whole thing. I too am on the no call list and they should have as many of us report them to the FTC.
Dont fall for this and do not call them back.
If you google the business in Longwood florida is really doesnt detail a location....because as the BBB remport above shows they do screen printing and embriodery...and some telemarketing while they print cheap T-Shirts!!
Ty
Ty
2009-02-27 17:27:27
Unknown
I got the same call yesterday after I listed my car on Trader.ca, he left a message, I called back out of sheer curiosity and got ahold of someone claiming to be assisting Alan while he was busy, her name was Julie, I told them I was asking a higher price for my vehicle because of all the upgrades and maintenence I've done in the last year but yet she had some very interested buyers in my area..........right........I've listed on a few different site's and haven't had any enquiries yet so how could they have interested buyers?  Anyway, she told me it would cost me $200.00 and gave me a guarantee that my car would be sold in 90days or my money back, then she wanted my credit card number to process.  That's when I had heard enough and declined.  The only thing that made me think was that she wasn't pushy when I said no......Just gave me her extension to call back if I changed my mind, I think it's a sham but don't know for sure, anyway, I won't be finding out!!
Discerned Seller
Discerned Seller
2009-02-27 14:24:07
Unknown
I got the call from "Alan" today- just as others have on this scam.  The same phone number is still being used.  Would be great if someone could stop this.
ldm66
ldm66
2009-02-26 19:59:11
Unknown
Wow!!!  I got a call also!  So I decided to check it out to see if it was legit......and it brought me here!!!
Vin
Vin
2009-02-26 19:27:56
Unknown
I received a call from Allen this morning. Same thing he wants to scam me for my vehicle. The obvious part of it all was he blocked his number.
az
az
2009-02-26 18:07:05
Unknown
I just got the call and they sound like scammers! They wanted $150.00. I was smart enough to tell them "this is how my program work, I don't pay you a cent and keep the add on Craigs list, and then I hang up and expect you to never ever call me again" click!
J
J
2009-02-25 16:07:24
Unknown
I received the same VM message from "Allen" as most everyone else here after I listed my car for sale on AutoTrader.com asking me to call him because he has some interested buyers for my car. I'm glad there are sites like this to go to in these cases. He left the number 877-572-5715.
robin myrtle beach sc
robin myrtle beach sc
2009-02-24 16:46:09
Unknown
allan of longwood inc a 501 c 3 company 877-572-5715 called yesterday from a blocked number
Troy
Troy
2009-02-24 16:42:29
Unknown
Alan called me too!  I wonder how many nat'l buyers are willing to travel for a $1500 vehicle! LOL!

I knew it had to be a scam and when I Googled his number it brought me here.

Suspicions confirmed!!!
Jimmy Shakes
Jimmy Shakes
2009-02-23 22:07:03
Unknown
Since they're a 'charity', they can send these alleged 'interested buyers' to see and purchase your vehicle and then you can make a donation should you feel they deserve it.
mightymike
mightymike
2009-02-23 21:42:56
Unknown
Same old sh_ _!  Got a call from an, "Alan" about a car I just put on Cars.com.
Really sounds like a scam.  OK, where's Chris Hanson of NBC to chase this guy down and expose his shady business dealings? If it's a "non-profit", then why do they charge for their service and solicits a person's car?

Thanks to the previous poster for the BBB info on this scam!
D
D
2009-02-23 15:46:49
Unknown
I got the same call today.  It may be a real company but why would I want to pay someone to list my car when I can do it for free.  No way would I deal with a third party!!!  I hope no one falls for this scam.  What a jerk!!!
RICK
RICK
2009-02-21 02:50:42
Unknown
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