Fraud scam – New tactics used to scam people on used car auctions
In my earlier posts I showed people how they can discover fraudulent ads and auctions on used cars. The only problem is that some fraudsters have found the blog and they changed the method.
The big change that they made is the fact that the email isn’t anymore displayed in the add, so that it makes difficult for me to post it here and alert people about this ordinary scams.
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Hey, i have been scammed a few weeks ago. A joseph cuthbert sold me a vw samba van. Also from spain and the bank account name was under the name of Vasile Laurentiu Laibar. Which is the same as the yahoo name in the reply of Dave. Now that we know this, is there any way we can get our money back, because punishing them is not enough for me! It pretty much went like dave said with the whole buying – selling – tracking info bs. But it’s not that they contacted me. I was actually looking for this vehicle and came on a belgian car buying site that had a vehicle for sale. So i mailed the owner and thats when it all went wrong i guess.
Damm I have one of this punks I believe.
look at this crap
Hi again,
I will have the car shipped from UK by an US Air Force cargo plane so there won’t be any additional shipping costs. The shipping will take 6-8 days, depending on your location.Shipping will be door to door,to your home address,somebody must be home when the car arrives to sign for the reception.The car will arrive with all the papers and documents required for registration and the keys. The clear title and the bill of sale will be already signed by me.
The payment will be done through eBay.You will send the money to eBay and as soon as the payment is confirmed they will notify me to proceed with the shipping. I will ship the car you will receive it and you will have 5 days for inspection, both the car and the paperwork and the option to accept or reject the car.The inspection time period will begin as soon as you sign for receiving the car at your requested address.During all this time eBay will hold the money into a trust account.So, this is not a blind transaction,you can see the car before decided to buy it.If you are satisfied with the car and decide to keep it you inform eBay about this and they will release the money to me. If the car is not as advertised and decide not to keep it eBay will refund you the money, no questions asked,and shipping back the car will be my concern. I think this is more than fair for the both of us.Please take in to consideration that I will get paid only after you receive the car and make sure everything is as agreed.
If you agree with these terms and you have the money, send me your full name and the address where you want the car to be delivered to and I will initiate the transaction with eBay. You will receive all the transaction details from them.I will appreciate an answer as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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here is the email
sgt.robbertbaker@gmail.com
robert baker
Thanks God for this site, add .”Jason Peck, USAF Tech. Sgt.” to the list,
he almost scammed us before we googled his name. he is the same guy in the military staioned in UK.HE IS TRYING TO SELL honda odyssey for $4900.be careful.
and thanks to the people who created this website
his e-mail is now: .”Jason Peck, USAF Tech. Sgt.”
Wow, im so lucky i found this website. I was about to puchase 2 Range Rover’s for $4,800. 1 from a man named Sgt. Robert Rutland and the other from Keith Vernon, there emails are: Keva312@gmail.com( Keith Vernon ); rutl.robert@gmail.com ( Robert Rutland )
Sgt. Ricardo Branch = FRAUD. Toyota Corolla looks great! Great price! Ships from Alaska, bottom line, it IS too good to be true. He’s full of crap. watch out!
Also, Matthew Jackson1906 with the honda has the same story, except this time stationed in the UK.
I realized it may show locally on Craigslist but they are not. From now on, I’M ONLY BUYING LOCALLY & TEST DRIVING IT MYSELF BEFORE BUYING.
Thank you for this site.
heres another one! joerusts@aol.com
Thank god for this website!
Hi,
Thanks for replying to my ad. I’m in a hurry to find a buyer.The reason I’m selling this vehicle way below market value, is because I would like to help ease the burden of my sisters medical expenses, which she has acquired do to a serious illness. I’m an Air Force Sergeant stationed at the RAF Lakenheath base in the United Kingdom . The car is here with me. I need to sell it before February 28.
One more. Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt – mark.p.bound@gmail.com
This was from an Air Force base in Alaska. Letter was identical to the first one except for Alaska rather than the UK.
Yet another. I was pretty excited yet nervous about dealing with someone through the internet. I do not remember looking at anything in Alaska. Something made me google the name and this is wehre it led me. Thanks to those who started the awareness.
Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt – mark.p.bound@gmail.com
mark.p.bound@gmail.com
Started on craigs list. Same as stated earlier. Claims to be a USAF Master Sergeant from Alaska and will ship an 2001 Jeep Wrangler to me from there for no additional charge. Craigslist was notified and he was removed but buyer beware to any other people out there.
Hey guys, yeap x2 on that Mark guy,, look at this email i got:
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Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my car.This is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4 4.0L L6 MPI Gasoline Engine, 2 DR WAGON SPORT UTILITY, 4 Spd Automatic, AC, cruise control. As you can see, it is immaculate.Premium sound, premium wheels, premium car. You will love it.It has a clean title/1st owner Carfax.
Mileage 82,000
Here you can find more pictures of the car: http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/ae179/markjeepwranglersport2001/
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).
The car has been well taken care of, always kept in the garage.Flawless exterior/interior condition,no scratches and no dents.It has never been involved in an accident.The engine starts and drives like new and the paint looks great.It comes with US clear title which will be signed and notarized in the buyer’s name.Have all keys and manuals.
I’m an US Air Force Sgt. currently stationed in Alaska.The car is here with me.
The price is $3,620 including shipping from Alaska and delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you
Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt.
Wow, I am looking for a jeep. I emailed this guy on craigs list and this is the response I just received. I decided to google his name. So I am very thankful for this information. I would have been really pissed off if I had gotten scamed. see below…..
Thank you for your interest in my car.This is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4 4.0L L6 MPI Gasoline Engine, 2 DR WAGON SPORT UTILITY, 4 Spd Automatic, AC, cruise control. As you can see, it is immaculate.Premium sound, premium wheels, premium car. You will love it.It has a clean title/1st owner Carfax.
Mileage 82,000
Here you can find more pictures of the car: http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/ae179/markjeepwranglersport2001/
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).
The car has been well taken care of, always kept in the garage.Flawless exterior/interior condition,no scratches and no dents.It has never been involved in an accident.The engine starts and drives like new and the paint looks great.It comes with US clear title which will be signed and notarized in the buyer’s name.Have all keys and manuals.
I’m an US Air Force Sgt. currently stationed in Alaska.The car is here with me.
The price is $3,620 including shipping from Alaska and delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you
Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt.
I received the same letter as the one above, by Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt – mark.p.bound@gmail.com
I was trying to buy a 2001 Jeep Wrangler.
Hi,
I will have the car shipped from Alaska by an US Air Force cargo plane so there won’t be any additional shipping costs. Also I will arrange for a truck to transport the car to your home address or, if you like, you can pick it up from the nearest airport in your area. The shipping will take 6-8 days, depending on your location.Shipping will be door to door,to your home address,somebody must be home when the car arrives to sign for the reception.The car will arrive with all the papers and documents required for registration and the keys. The clear title and the bill of sale will be already signed by me.
The payment will be done through eBay.You will send the money to eBay and as soon as the payment is confirmed they will notify me to proceed with the shipping. I will ship the car, you will receive it and you will have 5 days for inspection, both the car and the paperwork and the option to accept or reject the car.The inspection time period will begin as soon as you sign for receiving the car at your requested address.During all this time eBay will hold the money into a trust account.So, this is not a blind transaction,you can see the car before decided to buy it.If you are satisfied with the car and decide to keep it you inform eBay about this and they will release the money to me. If the car is not as advertised and decide not to keep it eBay will refund you the money, no questions asked, and shipping back the car will be my concern. I think this is more than fair for the both of us.Please take into consideration that I will get paid only after you receive the car and make sure everything is as agreed.
If you agree with these terms and you have the money, send me your full name and the address where you want the car to be delivered to and I will initiate the transaction with eBay. You will receive all the transaction details from them.
I will appreciate an answer as soon as possible.
Thank you
From mark.p.bound@gmail.com
mark.p.bound@gmail.com tried to scam me as well. Same letter as the top but with Air force base in Alaska. Tried to sell me a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. Thank God for this site!
I just got hit with this. Damn, it was one nice looking Jeep at a price that was hard to believe..
i got same email from this mark air force guy
Add Sgt. Helen Dorothy to the list. Same story as above, too good to be true. 2001 Toyota Tacoma for $2900.
getting better.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my vehicle.This is a 2002 Ford F-150, 5.4L V8 ,4 Wheel Drive Pickup Truck, Automatic Transmission,Non-Smoker,only 62,000 miles on it.The Truck has been well taken care of, always kept in the garage.Flawless exterior/interior condition,no scratches, no dents.No rust on the vehicle.It has never been involved in an accident.This Truck is ultra-clean.It comes with US clear title.Have original manuals and all keys,all the maintenance paperwork, oil change.
Here you can find more pictures of the truck: http://s1034.photobucket.com/albums/a427/justsilva32/
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).
I’m an US Air Force Sgt currently stationed in Alaska. And the vehicle is here with me.The price is $3,820.00 including shipping from AK and delivery to your home address.The price is reduced for an immediate sale.If you decide to buy this vehicle and need further information please get back to me as soon as you can.
Thank you!
Staff Sgt. Justin Silva
I saw the same vehicle on Craigslist as well. I sent an email asking questions and he replied with the saame letter. I thought that I would Google his name Mark Bound, low and behold this came up and started reading. I guess the saying holds true, If it’s too good to be true it can’t be true.
Mark P Bound is still at it. I found a very nice 2001 Jeep wrangler that he was trying to sell with the exact same letter as written here on this site. I emailed hm with telling him I was interested and he sent me the same delivery terms as well. Thank you to every one who has written in here, I hope nobody gets scammed by this guy and I am going to email craigs list right now.
I’ve learned there are a lot of scumbags out there. Thankfully craigslist has a warning up on their site that all offers to ship cars are fradulent. I saw this Jeep posted for 3 different Ohio cities and a Michigan city. My favorite was the Jeep for sale in Cleveland. Photos had palm trees in the background. Careful, it’s a jungle out there folks. And remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it is!
Saw the ad on Craiglists for a Ford F-150 Truck from a USAF Sgt Justin Silva selling for $ 3,820 including shipping from Alaska to our home address. As the saying goes, it is sounds to good to be true, it is not…..beware, it’s a scam. Thank goodness for this website.
WOW…… this guy needs to be stopped . Thank GOD , for this site .. he needs to be exposed
I just got discovered Mark Bound trying to scam on craigslist with a Jeep Wrangler and a couple other vehicles. Look out for MBound???@aol.com on craigslist.
thank God i google mark bound. i was going to pay for the car today. same as the other storys. craigslist, alaska goin spain, airforce, sister is sick
Mark Bound is still active on eBay claiming that his unit is getting transferred to Spain. Beware.
Additionally, Daniel Walker is a copy cat.
Mark P. Bound
Keep reporting them!! They almost got me wife.
sale-sbfsg-1777171714@craigslist.org
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my car.This is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4X4 4.0L L6 MPI Gasoline Engine, 2 DR WAGON SPORT UTILITY, 4 Spd Automatic, AC, cruise control. As you can see, it is immaculate.Premium sound, premium wheels, premium car. You will love it.It has a clean title/1st owner Carfax.
Mileage 82,000
Here you can find more pictures of the car: http://s874.photobucket.com/albums/ab301/mark2001jeepwrangler/
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).
The car has been well taken care of, always kept in the garage.Flawless exterior/interior condition,no scratches and no dents.It has never been involved in an accident.The engine starts and drives like new and the paint looks great.It comes with US clear title which will be signed and notarized in the buyer’s name.Have all keys and manuals.
I’m an US Air Force Sgt. currently stationed in Alaska.The car is here with me.
The price is $3,620 including shipping from Alaska and delivery to your home address.
So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you
Bound, Mark, USAF. MSgt.
WE CAN STOP THIS DOUCHEBAG SCAMMER
I have seen this same ass hole scammer for years on CraigsList. I hate that he is using the US Air Force position as part of his scam and tricking a number of poor folks into sending their hard earned money. Since the law/police can’t stop him I think we should screw with him and maybe slow him down and frustrate the hell out of him.
My idea would be whenever you see one of these scams on CraigsList play along with him for just a little, making him respond to you but you email reply back to him with a LARGE photo file that will tie up his time and computer or flood his email with a bunch of non sense gibberish. I think he is sitting in a little cyber-cafe somewhere in Nigeria and he has to pay for his time on the Internet. Nigerian cyber-cafes charge an average of around $1 an hour. Join me and Declare WAR on these scammers and fight back or just have fun screwing with these douchebag scammers.
As of June 28, 2010 his current name and email is MSgt. Justin McCall email: justmccll@aol.com Please drop him a fuck off email. And please update us all on his current email.
REMEMBER TO USE PROTECTION —USE A FAKE NAME AND EMAIL LIKE THEY DO.
Cheers, Jagon
Watch out for Jeremy Robinson also pretending to be an air force sergeant:
Thanks for replying to my ad. I’m in a hurry to find a buyer because I have a family emergency and I need to sell it before July 30. I’m an Air Force Tech. Sergeant stationed at the Elmendorf AF Base, Anchorage, Alaska. The truck is here with me.
It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident…I do have the title, clear, under my name.
This is a 2002 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab with an excellent carfax history. Mileage: 76,540 3.4L V6 EFI, 4 speed automatic, 4X4, Wheelbase: 122″, Interior Tan, Exterior Black Sand Pearl, Power steering, Tilt steering wheel, Limited Package, leather, Air Conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, keyless entry, TRD Off-Road Package, alloy wheels, towing package, step-up bars, chrome mirrors, sport seats, bedliner and so much more!!
Here you can find more pictures of the car:http://s922.photobucket.com/home/tacoma2002/index
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window).
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $3460. If you want to buy this car I will take care of shipping. Shipping will be door to door, to your home address and I will offer 5 days to inspect the truck from the moment you receive it, before I’ll have your money. So if you need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you.
TSgt. Jeremy Robinson
Hi again,
As I’ve told you, at this moment I am in Alaska in a military base. I do a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or calls whenever I want. The reason I’m selling this vehicle way below market value, is because I would like to help ease the burden of my sisters medical expenses, which she has acquired do to a serious illness.
The shipping will take 3 to 5 days and it’s not a problem because I will have the truck shipped by an Air Force cargo plane so there won’t be any additional shipping costs. Also I will arrange for a truck to transport the vehicle to your home address. You will receive it along with all the documents including title, bill of sale, 2 set of keys, full service records and more. Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like eBay because I already prearranged the whole process with them. The truck is located in their warehouse in Anchorage (ready for delivery). The money must be sent first to an eBay agent and will be kept safe until the buyer receives and inspects the vehicle. I will offer a 5-day period to inspect the truck from the moment you receive it (and the option to accept or reject the vehicle on my expense), before I’ll have your money. I think this is more than fair for both of us.
If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address. I will forward your info to eBay and they will notify you about our deal.
Regards
Jeremy
Here is another. I found it on CL in Portland. What an tool. Its for a 2002 f-150 $3900
waynezuiderhof@aol.com