Hijacked eBay account? Mint '05 Gixxer 1K $2900 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

tlwisner · 01-31-2006, 01:54 PM

I'm guessing this is a bogus offer through a hijacked eBay account.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem

I also saw an immaculate '04 Goldwing with a buy it now price of $4600 and a really cheap heavily customized 'busa. eBay is really starting to suck ***.

tlwisner · 01-31-2006, 02:19 PM

I thought $4600 for an immaculate '04 Goldwing sounded pretty darn good, and the listing says the bike is in Ohio. I emailed the seller abd rec'd the following response:

Hi,

You have to know that the bike I am selling is 100% working and great
looking, no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage.
I just moved to IRELAND because my wife is from here and she wanted to be
closer to her parents. The bike is here with me.

Shipping will be done by Lufthansa Cargo and the bike will arrive in 10
days. I will pay the shipping fees. It will be insured at the shipping
company for the transport. All documents, including owner's manual in
english, clear title and bill of sale will be provided along with the bike..
The price i'm asking is $4600.

The bike is an US model bike, made and bought in the US. It is still
registered in the US, so you won't have to pay any custom taxes and you
won't have any problems registering the bike in your name.

Terms: The transaction will be closed only through a safe and secure method
recommended and approved by eBay, so both you (as a buyer) and I (as a
seller) be protected.

I'm a serious seller and a fair trader and I prefer to deal only with a
serious buyer. If you consider yourself one please e-mail me back so we can
start our deal. >
I would really appreciate a quick answer.

Regards,

I responded that I was flying into Shannon on Thursday and I'd like to see the bike. I wonder how that will go with this scammer...

**Trapper** · 01-31-2006, 02:28 PM

Let us know what he says.

Oh, and have a good time in Ireland.

**Clint** · 01-31-2006, 02:47 PM

They're all the same ad. They almost always use $2900 since it generates the most response. Why would you even get involved with these people?

tlwisner · 01-31-2006, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Why would you even get involved with these people?

I'm bored, the weather sucks. Don't mind me, I'm a bad influence. It seems eBay read my e-mail and removed some of the dubious ads.

Some years back I bought a motorcycle onm eBay at a good price, sight unseen, from a dealer in Ohio. That deal worked out fine. I would never do it again because of all of the scammers out there. The only way I'll buy a motorcycle now is in person - and the only way I'll sell a bike is in person for cash.

**intimid8er** · 01-31-2006, 03:03 PM

The obvious tipoff is in the description, (with a different font than the rest of the description) it'll say, e-mail me @ blah blah @ hotmail . com. If it was the legitimate seller, why do they have a separate contact other than e-bay's contact seller button? They're always overseas, etc.

I watch the local e-bay ads for my area everyday looking for a bargain on a bike. I get a kick out of seeing an ad for a bike that just sold like the week before being cloned. Lately, I just alert e-bay with the item number. It's gone within' the hour.

tlwisner · 01-31-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

The obvious tipoff is in the description, (with a different font than the rest of the description) it'll say, e-mail me @ blah blah @ hotmail . com. If it was the legitimate seller, why do they have a separate contact other than e-bay's contact seller button? They're always overseas, etc.

This guy hijacked the account, the seller contact button e-mailed the scammer. His e-mail to me came through hotmail but originated from a German IP address.

Bad Boy · 01-31-2006, 03:24 PM

it happened to me this weekend on a jet ski that was price to low to believe on craig list. i had to laugh when i read his e-mail to me. i'm playing with him now. let the fun begain

**inspiron** · 01-31-2006, 03:27 PM

This listing (#4609301795) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number.

If the listing was removed by eBay, consider it canceled. Note: Listings that have ended more than 90 days ago will no longer appear on eBay.

Try searching for another item now.

**intimid8er** · 01-31-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlwisner

This guy hijacked the account, the seller contact button e-mailed the scammer. His e-mail to me came through hotmail but originated from a German IP address.

Interesting.

Too bad they can't put that know-how to legitimate uses, they'd probably cure cancer or at the very least lead a long and prosperous life.

Zuki Dude · 01-31-2006, 11:38 PM

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tlwisner · 02-01-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trappercase

Let us know what he says.

Oh, and have a good time in Ireland.

He hasn't replied after I asked to see the bike in person. How puzzling...

01-31-2006, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Hijacked eBay account? Mint '05 Gixxer 1K $2900 I'm guessing this is a bogus offer through a hijacked eBay account. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem I also saw an immaculate '04 Goldwing with a buy it now price of $4600 and a really cheap heavily customized 'busa. eBay is really starting to suck *. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC** Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 01-31-2006 at 01:57 PM.

01-31-2006, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	I thought $4600 for an immaculate '04 Goldwing sounded pretty darn good, and the listing says the bike is in Ohio. I emailed the seller abd rec'd the following response: Hi, You have to know that the bike I am selling is 100% working and great looking, no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage. I just moved to IRELAND because my wife is from here and she wanted to be closer to her parents. The bike is here with me. Shipping will be done by Lufthansa Cargo and the bike will arrive in 10 days. I will pay the shipping fees. It will be insured at the shipping company for the transport. All documents, including owner's manual in english, clear title and bill of sale will be provided along with the bike.. The price i'm asking is $4600. The bike is an US model bike, made and bought in the US. It is still registered in the US, so you won't have to pay any custom taxes and you won't have any problems registering the bike in your name. Terms: The transaction will be closed only through a safe and secure method recommended and approved by eBay, so both you (as a buyer) and I (as a seller) be protected. I'm a serious seller and a fair trader and I prefer to deal only with a serious buyer. If you consider yourself one please e-mail me back so we can start our deal. > I would really appreciate a quick answer. Regards, I responded that I was flying into Shannon on Thursday and I'd like to see the bike. I wonder how that will go with this scammer... __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 01-31-2006 at 02:24 PM.

01-31-2006, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Let us know what he says. Oh, and have a good time in Ireland. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

01-31-2006, 03:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,092	The obvious tipoff is in the description, (with a different font than the rest of the description) it'll say, e-mail me @ blah blah @ hotmail . com. If it was the legitimate seller, why do they have a separate contact other than e-bay's contact seller button? They're always overseas, etc. I watch the local e-bay ads for my area everyday looking for a bargain on a bike. I get a kick out of seeing an ad for a bike that just sold like the week before being cloned. Lately, I just alert e-bay with the item number. It's gone within' the hour. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 12/03 Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions Bonus for Buster The Airborne Toxic Event - Sometime Around Midnight I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

01-31-2006, 03:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bad Boy Wife's pet :) Joined: May 2005 Bike: 04 volusia 800 Location: camas wa Posts: 127	it happened to me this weekend on a jet ski that was price to low to believe on craig list. i had to laugh when i read his e-mail to me. i'm playing with him now. let the fun begain __________________ sky

01-31-2006, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	This listing (#4609301795) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. If the listing was removed by eBay, consider it canceled. Note: Listings that have ended more than 90 days ago will no longer appear on eBay. Try searching for another item now. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

01-31-2006, 11:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zuki Dude Fourth gear and illegal Joined: May 2005 Bike: Sadly, nothing at the moment :( Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 762	. __________________ "I said it before, and I'm here to say it again ... there IS no cure ... I AM back!"

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