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Old 04-25-2013, 04:06 PM
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Default BEWARE - Protouring Camaro Scam

Boys and girls, beware, Protouring Camaro scam going around.



It is likely in your local Craigslist as well

Few emails:

[email protected]

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[email protected]
http://californiacars.org/chevrolet-...21989-miles-2/


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...exp=true#v4-41


One of her responses:

"Hello Gui,
Like I said in my first e-mail, I just got divorced and in need of a fresh new start, I moved to Omaha, Nebraska with my job. The car is with me, and its already at the shipping company, in a cargo container, ready to delivered to be its future new owner. Using eBay, you get free delivery, the car arriving at your place in 4 to 6 days. In addition, you also get 5 days to try it out before buying it, and if you don't like it, you can send it back at my expense. I want to make it very clear, that eBay will hold your money, and I won't be receiving a single dollar unless you call and tell them to release the money to me. If interested, e-mail me your whole name and ph#, and I will forward it to eBay so they can send you more details on how this works."

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Old 04-25-2013, 04:19 PM
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well at least the scammers picked up a cool looking ride
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Old 04-25-2013, 04:39 PM
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I may catch crap for this, but anyone who believes someone would sell a car way under value, ship it to you for free, and let you try it out for a few days before paying deserves to lose their money.
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Old 04-25-2013, 04:41 PM
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lol I hear ya, but it happens all the time.
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lol, not catching crap from me that was funny
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I've seen it before. (I would write to them just for kicks)..Their scam was... the car is in England and their brother couldn't get it to pass smog so they are selling it cheap. Sad that some people fall for it
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yep I sent her a note, the car is supposed to be in Nebraska. I mentioned "that is great news, my best friend lives there and can give you the cash on teh spot" no news back lol I should have asked for her pics sitting on the hood of the car etc

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I was half expecting to see Steve Rupp's old camaro. That thing was used as a scam for a long time.
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The car was posted up on PT recently by the original owner along with build details. He did mention he might put it up FS

Edit: http://www.pro-touring.com/showthrea...teral-G-wheels
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I was half expecting to see Steve Rupp's old camaro. That thing was used as a scam for a long time.
You mean this one??? It's on eBay right now!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...item257d2934eb
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