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fake car (muscle car, antique, hotrod, sportscar) ads

by: rockwhat( 17Feedback score is 10 to 49)
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Guide viewed: 631 times Tags: bin | hot rod | muscle car | antique | classic


they are all 'buy it now' ads for outrageously low prices. all of the ad hyperlinks go directly to an email - not the ebay user's email. it appears that random ebay user id's are hijacked. these ads are continuously popping up - there are constant new ads popping up in ebay motors for chevelles, chargers, falcons, corvettes, etc. the ads are all conspicuously similar. if you email the 'seller' you might get an answer that the seller is in budapest and needs to sell asap. it all sounds very legit - if the low price, the strange ad page, and the stolen user id doesn't catch your eye. here is an response i got for a barracuda ad i saw (even though i knew it was a fake:

  • Hello,
    Thank you for contacting me about the car. Let me tell you that the car is in excellent condition and runs perfectly. It has no scratches, no hidden defects, has always been garage kept and is a non smoker car. Currently I am in Budapest, Hungary with my job. The reason I am selling is that the car doesn't meet the European requirements. It's made for the US market and has US specs. The car meets all US requirements and emission standards. The car is also here in Budapest at the shipping co. crated and ready for delivery.
  • BUY IT NOW is $6400 US.
  • Shipping will be done using DAS Auto Shippers and shouldn't take more than 7-10 days for the car to arrive at your address. The shipping fees will be covered by me. The car will be insured at the shipping company for transport. Payment will be made through eBay so we can be both protected!
    Mail me back if you are interested!
    Thanks!

someone is very crafty. don't be fooled. these people will probably make their ads look even more legit as the flags are flagged more and more often.


Guide ID: 10000000002399268Guide created: 11/30/06 (updated 05/26/08)

 
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