BEWARE - Protouring Camaro Scam

[geberhard]

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



It is likely in your local Craigslist as well

Few emails:

[email protected]

and

[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."

[geberhard]

well at least the scammers picked up a cool looking ride

[camcojb]

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.

[geberhard]

lol I hear ya, but it happens all the time.

[bulldogchevy]

lol, not catching crap from me that was funny

[intocarss]

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

[geberhard]

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

[MarkM66]

Originally Posted by camcojb

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.

Exactly the way I feel...

[DRJDVM's '69]

The thing about scams like this is that it's all about volume...... They make contacts with multiple thousands of people.....99% of the people realize its a scam.... But it only takes 1 person to believe it and the scam is a success.... There are enough dumb ... Naive people out there to have this stuff succeed... You just have the cast a wide net

[srh3trinity]

Hey, back off guys, the crate should arrive at the house Monday. I will post up a full review. Now, I just have to remember where I put my crowbar to open that crate up.