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CheapBike · 09-20-2007, 12:59 PM

Saw a screaming deal on the local craigslist here locally. A Valkyrie 1999 for $3k. Too good to be true unless the thing has 100k miles.

So I get an email stating the guy is in the UK and he has a 3rd party company who will handle the transaction, respond if interested in details.

I can't access my email from work but I know this is someone asking for cash and promising goods later, I'll post the email for you.

I asked him this morning for a picture of the speedometer to bait him a bit further. I hate scammers, I'd like to make him feel some pain just sitting here wondering how I could do it.

Any suggestions?

Ext1jdh · 09-20-2007, 02:26 PM

If it is local, ask him to contact the local person and set up an appointment to see it in person.

Don M50limited · 09-20-2007, 03:17 PM

Once in a while I have fun with those guys. I'll bait them along for a little while, asking lots of questions etc..... and then give them "my" phone number.........sure wish I could see the reaction when they call that phone number considering I give them the number to the local FBI office

Dave Nadeau · 09-20-2007, 04:25 PM

Scam>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CheapBike · 09-20-2007, 05:58 PM

Ok here's the intro...

Quote:

Hi,
the bike is in great condition, it has been properly maintained, never been dropped or abused in any way. It has clear title and the price I'm selling it for is $3000, which is including all the shipping charges.
I live in Salt Lake City but currently I am with work in UK, Aberden for the next approximately 7 months. Anyway, there shouldn`t be any problem, because I`m using MoneyBookers services so I can sell the bike without difficulty.
I left the bike at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. They will take care of the delivery. There`s a 14-day return policy so you will have the chance to test, inspect and ride it before final decision.
So if you want to purchase it, drop me a line and I will explain you how MoneyBookers works and how we can move forward.
I am waiting your email.

Thanks

Response.. Yeah, looks like a great bike do you have a picture of the speedometer?

Quote:

Hi ,

the bike is stored in Ogden (at MoneyBookers official location). It could take up to 25 days to set up an appointment to pick it up and I am not going to wait that long because I am paying some fees each passing day.

If you want to purchase it, let me explain you how MoneyBookers works and how we can proceed:

To start the official transaction, I need your full name and shipping address.

As soon as I receive your info, I will forward it to MoneyBookers, they will start the transaction and notify you with all the instructions (payment, shipping, my account status etc.) One of their agents will be assigned to handle the payment. You have to make the payment using the exact details they will provide you with and when the payment is complete, you have to send them the payment information, they will verify it and take care of the delivery. You will have a 14-day return policy, so you will have the chance to test and inspect the bike and decide either you keep it or not. If you decide to keep it, they have the power of attorney so they will transfer the title into your name and release me the funds, if not they will be responsible for the return shipping and you will have a complete refund within 3 days.

Anyway, they will explain you detailed the entire process.

I am waiting your email.

Thanks.

Hold on, let me get my checkbook...

**Clint** · 09-20-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapBike

Any suggestions?

Report it immediately to whatever contact Craigslist offers so some knucklehead doesn't get taken. Funny how the amount is always $3000, whether it's a Hayabusa or a Valkyrie.

Ext1jdh · 09-20-2007, 07:38 PM

Scam Spam Slam Pram Cram Dram Lamb Cam Sham Fram Blam Shazam

**drgibson** · 09-20-2007, 07:41 PM

At $3,001 it becomes federal.

**Clint** · 09-20-2007, 09:21 PM

Seriously? I thought it was $10,000.

AZRyder · 09-21-2007, 11:07 AM

go to 419eater.com to look up how to bait these people.
I'm currently baiting 2 Nigerians, In one I'm Dirk Pitt and have got them sending pics to me of potential employees to scout out the location of a civil war ironclad that got lost in a dry nigerian riverbed.

The other, I'm Dr. Fu Manchu getting them to send a pic of them holding a sign saying that they love to drink Cream of Som Yong Gai

Colorado Cajun · 09-21-2007, 04:26 PM

Those same scammers are running all kinds of that crap all over on Craig's list. There was a boat listed in Denver the same way that one of the guys on the fishing forum posted about.

Ext1jdh · 09-21-2007, 08:41 PM

I had a guy on Craigslist who wanted to sell me a cellphone. The only stipulation was that we had to meet at the highway oasis. He may have been a senator, I dont really know. In any case that was the hardest work I've ever had to do to get a phone!

wildwolf · 09-27-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

At $3,001 it becomes federal.

If you pay via postal money order via postal service, it becomes mail fraid, crossing state lines, and thus also federal.

geoffsimpson · 09-27-2007, 12:42 PM

Wow! This is so creepy it's kinda cool....I WANNA BAIT A SCAMMER TOOOO! I tried with Snafu, but he's bigger than you'd think

09-20-2007, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
CheapBike In Training Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 88 Honda VF750 Supermagna Location: Utah Posts: 100	Motorcycle Scams Saw a screaming deal on the local craigslist here locally. A Valkyrie 1999 for $3k. Too good to be true unless the thing has 100k miles. So I get an email stating the guy is in the UK and he has a 3rd party company who will handle the transaction, respond if interested in details. I can't access my email from work but I know this is someone asking for cash and promising goods later, I'll post the email for you. I asked him this morning for a picture of the speedometer to bait him a bit further. I hate scammers, I'd like to make him feel some pain just sitting here wondering how I could do it. Any suggestions?

09-20-2007, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,248	If it is local, ask him to contact the local person and set up an appointment to see it in person. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

09-20-2007, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Don M50limited Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Limited, 01 yz250f Location: Fairfield, Ca Posts: 485	scammers suck Once in a while I have fun with those guys. I'll bait them along for a little while, asking lots of questions etc..... and then give them "my" phone number.........sure wish I could see the reaction when they call that phone number considering I give them the number to the local FBI office

09-20-2007, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 579	Scam>>>>>>>>>>>>>> __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

09-20-2007, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,248	Scam Spam Slam Pram Cram Dram Lamb Cam Sham Fram Blam Shazam __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

09-20-2007, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,642	At $3,001 it becomes federal. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

09-21-2007, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
AZRyder Sit speling cheker Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,637	go to 419eater.com to look up how to bait these people. I'm currently baiting 2 Nigerians, In one I'm Dirk Pitt and have got them sending pics to me of potential employees to scout out the location of a civil war ironclad that got lost in a dry nigerian riverbed. The other, I'm Dr. Fu Manchu getting them to send a pic of them holding a sign saying that they love to drink Cream of Som Yong Gai __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I don't care if it's the unholy four, John Wayne and Dorothy Lamour I just don't wanna talk to him now......

09-21-2007, 04:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Those same scammers are running all kinds of that crap all over on Craig's list. There was a boat listed in Denver the same way that one of the guys on the fishing forum posted about. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

09-21-2007, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,248	I had a guy on Craigslist who wanted to sell me a cellphone. The only stipulation was that we had to meet at the highway oasis. He may have been a senator, I dont really know. In any case that was the hardest work I've ever had to do to get a phone! __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

09-27-2007, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,109	Wow! This is so creepy it's kinda cool....I WANNA BAIT A SCAMMER TOOOO! I tried with Snafu, but he's bigger than you'd think __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

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