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RE: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850 (SCAM ALERT-San Antonio)

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Date: 2010-05-28, 12:45PM CDT
Reply to: sale-xdrnp-1764105435@craigslist.org ^{[Errors when replying to ads?]}

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"SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850 (san antonio)": This was listed on May 2, 2010
Too good to be true? Because it is! I played along with these crooks just to see what would happen.
Their stories, tactics and overall BS never cease to amaze me.
I wonder why they didn't meet me in Helena? I guess "Tina" doesn't want to play anymore.
See the series of e-mails pasted below. Please read from the bottom up.
Thanks,
FB

From: FB
To: Tina Howell
Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 8:12:03 PM
Subject: Re: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850

Dear Tina,

I hope your UNICEF work is going well. You are to be commended for all of your unselfish work. The world is a better place with people like you in it.

My wife and I are actually on vacation and will be traveling through Helena tomorrow afternoon. If you will give me the name and address of the storage company where your boat is located, we could meet you or your representative there tomorrow afternoon around 2:30. If the boat is as you described, I can pay you cash on the spot. You will need to have the titles to the boat and motor as well as the trailer registration so you can sign them over to me when I pay you cash.

Here's hoping to see you and the boat tomorrow afternoon.

Take care,
FB

— On Tue, 5/25/10, Tina Howell wrote:

From: Tina Howell
Subject: Re: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850
To: FB
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 9:06 AM

The price of boat $2,850.00 includes all the shipping costs and handling.
The boat is located in Helena,MT at a shipping and storage company. The sale will be managed through eBay under their Vehicle
Purchase Protection Program since they offer the highest rate of
safety and reliability during online transactions.Here is how it works :
– you give me your full name and shipping address
– I start a transaction with eBay,
– they send you the payment instructions,
– you send the money into eBay trust account,
– they confirm me that the payment was received,
– I ship the boat,
– you receive the boat in 3 days,
– they send me the money.

The payment type will be establish by eBay after start the transaction. They will hold the money until the boat is delivered to you, with properly executed title. You have 5 days for the inspection period. If the boat is not like described you will have to ship it back in 30 business days on my expense, but I am sure that you will love it.

In order to move forward I will need the following info from you so I can set up a new transaction case through eBay:
1. full name
2. shipping address

—– Original Message —–
From: FB
Sent: 05/25/10 03:08 AM
To: Tina Howell
Subject: Re: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850

I have cash. There will be no financing; however, I want to look at the boat before I do anything.

Please let me know. If you want to call me, my number is xxx-xxx-xxxx before 8:00 PM.

Thank you,
FB

— On Mon, 5/24/10, Tina Howell wrote:

From: Tina Howell
Subject: Re: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850
To: FB
Date: Monday, May 24, 2010, 4:06 AM

The price for this boat is: $2850
I want to tell you that I am not selling this boat for profit or due a lack of money. All I can say is that some recent events in my life made me change my perception of certain things, things that I’ve considered important in the past. I will donate all money to charity after I sell this boat. I am currently on a trip for UNICEF.
The boat has a clear title, is in an excellent condition, no dents or scratches. The motor runs very well. I don’t want to offend you but the boat is priced for a fast sale so please if you intend to apply for a loan or financing do not reply.
The transaction will be made through eBay company for the safety of both. I’ve already included the boat into eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection, so I will sell only through this.
If you want to buy the boat, and you agree with my terms please reply so I can give you a detailed description of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.

Waiting for your reply.

Thank you,

—– Original Message —–
From:FB
Sent: 05/23/10 05:11 PM
To: tinahowell3@gmx.com
Subject: SMOOTH AND FAST 2000 Fisher Walleye Boat 17' Mercury Johnson – $2850

Is this boat still for sale?

Thank you,
FB

Tina has changed her name to Julia!!  I was playing the same game.  Gonna report this to the internet police!!

The price of the boat $2,850.00 includes all the shipping and handling costs. The boat is located in Helena, MT at a shipping and storage facility ready to go. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the boat (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:

- You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your fax number.

I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction. You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will ship the vehicle to your location. After you will inspect/drive the boat and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done. Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the boat. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the boat is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the boat before committing to buy it.

In order to move forward, I'll need the following info from you, so I can set up a new transaction case through eBay:

1. full name

2. shipping address

Thanks,

Julia

—– Original Message —–

From: djf218@aol.com

Sent: 08/16/10 10:02 PM

To: juliaregan7@gmx.com

Subject: Re: boat

Hi Julia,

I'm still interested. Where is the boat located? Provided there is a means to protect both parties, I have cash available. My 10 year old son would really look forward to fishing from this platform! Thanks again!

With Blessings!

David

—–Original Message—–

From: Julia Regan <juliaregan7@gmx.com>

To: djf218@aol.com

Sent: Mon, Aug 16, 2010 9:07 pm

Subject: Re: boat

I would like to let you know upfront that this boat is priced at: $2850

I also like to tell you that I'm not selling this boat for profit or due to a lack of money. The reason for selling is that some recent events in my life made me change my perception of certain things that I considered important in the past. The funds received after this sale will be directed towards charity. Right now I'm traveling with UNICEF as a volunteer.

On the other hand, you shall know few things about the boat. The title is clear and is in an excellent condition without any dents or scratches. It was always garaged and the regular maintenance was done in time as well as the oil changes. The boat was never involved in any accidents or flood damage. The motor never let me down, look great and run smoothly.

I'm not trying to offend you, but if you intend to apply for a loan or financing, please don't go any further because the boat is priced for a fast sale, and I require a cash transaction. The process will be managed by eBay Company and the transaction will be made only through their eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection plan for the safety of both. If you are still interested and ready to agree with my terms, please reply so I can forward you the detailed description of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Plan.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Thank you,

Julia

—– Original Message —–

From: djf218@aol.com

Sent: 08/16/10 04:05 PM

To: juliaregan7@gmx.com

Subject: boat

Hi. I'm interested in your boat. Please call me at xxxxxxxxxx. Thanks!

With Blessings!

David

Same thing here!

On California Craigslist!  juliaregan7@gmx.com- Needs to be reported to the Internet Crime Division… http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/

He/She will keep doing this, and how many people are desperate enough to fall for it?  Needs to be stopped!  I will be filing first thing tomorrow, when I have cooled down some… and have the time!  Below are the e-mails that took place with me…

8/22/2010

The price of the boat $2,850.00 includes all the shipping and handling costs. The boat is located in Helena, MT at a shipping and storage facility ready to go. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the boat (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:

- You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your fax number.

I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction. You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will ship the vehicle to your location. After you will inspect/drive the boat and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done. Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the boat. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the boat is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the boat before committing to buy it.

In order to move forward, I'll need the following info from you, so I can set up a new transaction case through eBay:
1. full name
2. shipping address

Thanks,
Julia

—– Original Message —–

From: XXXXXXXXX @aol.com

Sent: 08/22/10 08:12 PM

To: juliaregan7@gmx.com

Subject: Re: Question

Julia,

I am absolutely Interested!

To be up front. Is the Boat paid for with title in hand? I would pay cash. I have looked for this item on ebay, and cannot find it! NOT to OFFEND you, but almost sounds "to good to be true!"  If it is ok, I would like to have the boat looked at. I have many friends and Family in your area.  Can you give me your location so I can have either my Father, Uncle or friend look at the boat? 

Many Thanks!

~David

 

 

In a message dated 8/22/2010 7:03:05 A.M. Central Daylight Time, juliaregan7@gmx.com writes:

I would like to let you know upfront that this boat is priced at: $2850
I also like to tell you that I'm not selling this boat for profit or due to a lack of money. The reason for selling is that some recent events in my life made me change my perception of certain things that I considered important in the past. The funds received after this sale will be directed towards charity. Right now I'm traveling with UNICEF as a volunteer.
On the other hand, you shall know few things about the boat. The title is clear and is in an excellent condition without any dents or scratches. It was always garaged and the regular maintenance was done in time as well as the oil changes. The boat was never involved in any accidents or flood damage. The motor never let me down, look great and run smoothly.
I'm not trying to offend you, but if you intend to apply for a loan or financing, please don't go any further because the boat is priced for a fast sale, and I require a cash transaction. The process will be managed by eBay Company and the transaction will be made only through their eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection plan for the safety of both. If you are still interested and ready to agree with my terms, please reply so I can forward you the detailed description of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Plan.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Thank you,
Julia

—– Original Message —–

From: XXXXXXXX @aol.com

Sent: 08/22/10 04:24 AM

To: juliaregan7@gmx.com

Subject: Question

I am wanting information on the 2005 ProCraft.

I am back east now, but from SoCal, and willing to travel!

How much are you asking for this Boat?  And how many hours are on the motor? And, does it have a CLEAN Title?

Many Thanks!

~David