Scam - 2006 Big Dog Other chopper - $6900

[KnotSo]

So I find this add which at first thought must be a mis print, so I email the poster, and now find another scam.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/725363104.html

His email response:
Hello and thank you for your interest in my bike. This bike is in excellent working conditions, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title. I sell at this price because in the past few moths we've tried to develop a family business but unfortunately the things didn't work the way we've expected and now I really need cash because I am at one step from losing my market, so I've decided to sell the bike. The bike is located in Ephraim, UTAH, at the shipping company ready to be sending at your place. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at live-shipping.tk Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection and I have a purchase protection account for $ 15.000. The final price that I want for this bike is $ 6,900 shipping and handling.

Please contact me only at e-mail because I am working on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico and my phone has no service because we are 100 miles out and we don't have 24 Hr. access to the rig phones.

 

[barhopper]

Already been removed. I hate scammers.

 

[TXSlammer]

Geez! They're getting smarter, though. That one could have easily fooled a few people. I hate those sick @#$@!ks who'd rather work on stealing your hard earned money than going out and getting a decent job.

 

[superfly]

whenever you get improper English it's a tell tell sign. SCAMMERS!!!!!!!

 

[slowrower]

Anytime you hear: Western Union for Payment, My Shipper will contact you and as you said bad English, its a scam. I stopped doing business on eBay with so many out there its just not worth it.

 

[KnotSo]

I sent this to Mr Scam Artist:

Ephraim? No kidding! Wow, this is my lucky day, I am in Elmo.
I have been searching all over for just such a bike and I find it nearby.
Give me the shipping company address so I can check it out and will have the money transferred at that moment and I can pick up the chopper then or the next day. Man, this is great. Get back to me quick as I am off this week and the weather is great. Sorry for your business not doing well.

William

 

[KnotSo]

Here is the response I got:

RE: 2006 Big Dog Other in Ephraim
From: Justin Payne (payne216@inbox.com)
Sent:Thu 6/19/08 1:03 PM
To: Mr & Mrs C ()


Hi again,
The bike is already at the shipping company live-shipping.tk Live Shipping in Ephraim, UTAH, was put in to a container and now is ready to be shipped (the shipping taxes are already been paid by me), the title comes into in your name and address. I am the first owner and the title is clear.
Let me tell you how we will make this deal:
1. You will have to give me your:
Full name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone#:
2. I will open a transaction record with Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will contact you with all the details regarding the payment.
3. You will be contacted by Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection.
4. You will make the down payment of 2,900 US and balance $ 4.000 cash on delivery.
5. You must send the money on one of Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection agent for a better security.
6. I will start the shipping process after you complete Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection instructions.
7. You will have seven days to inspect and test drive the bike.
After you get the bike and if you decide to keep it they will release the money if NOT will refund your money and the shipping company will take the bike back and keep it until I find a new buyer. The shipping will take maximum 1-3 working days. The payment you make will be kept by Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection agent until you will receive and inspect the bike. There is no risk in this deal. If this is agreeable with this please e-mail me with the following information in order to get this deal arranged with Live Shipping Vehicle Purchase Protection and also the shipping ready and they will give you the tracking# as soon the bike it's on the way to you so you can track it. Mail me ASAP if you are still very interested in my bike because now I have more buyers still interested in my bike.
Thank you for your time!

 

[ChuckRB05]

re

there's a special place in Hell for folks like that.

 

[KnotSo]

I notified my State Attorney General, again. :bang: :bang: :bang:

 

[Gas Man]

A guy at work emailed me this. It was in the metro detroit craigslist as well.

 

[Dawgboy]

You know there is an old saying... If it sounds too good to be true, it is!

Who would give their bike to a stranger for 7 days to "test drive and inspect". Shit, my dealer wouldn't let me take for bike off the property.

And shipping was paid both ways (in case you change your mind). Guys of F'n turd.