[AT] OT - is this a hoax?

[Larry Goss]

A good friend on another list bit on one of these deals and suddenly found himself the target of all sorts of people -- FBI, CIA, US Marshals, and others.  You don't want to be involved.

Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Knierim <ken.knierim at gmail.com>
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008 18:18
Subject: Re: [AT] OT - is this a hoax?
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>

> Something smells wrong. Be real careful about calling him back too
> since some of these foreign numbers are like the old "900" 
> numbers and
> folks are getting gouged for calling them unwittingly. Also, what
> duties are in effect for selling things internationally to South
> Africa? That could come back to haunt you too.
> 
> Finding a local seller might be a lot easier and less risky. His
> "cash" may be something you can't even use for toilet paper or at
> exchange rates that are highway robbery.
> 
> Ken in AZ
> 
> On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Mike <msm10301 at juno.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >  I could use a little insight into some ruses people use 
> to scam people. I'm selling a car and I get a call from "Victor" 
> who says he is in Africa. I had a hell of a time understanding 
> him so I asked him to email me what he was trying to ask. Here's 
> the email:
> >
> >  Quote:
> >
> >  Michael,
> >  Thanks for the audience on the phone.Although, you 
> didn't get to understand what I was telling you. I was trying to 
> make you understand that I am not going to be the end user of 
> the car. I intend reselling the car here in Africa. So, I am 
> looking to get a cheap car,
> >  because, I am going to take care of the shipping cost, 
> which I think is about $1500- $2000 and also the duty I am going 
> to pay for the car at the Seaport here in Africa.
> >
> >  Clearing a car here at the seaport is expensive.I would 
> have loved you to come down in your price.I am willing to pay 
> $3500 considering my other expenses regarding getting the car 
> down here to Africa. You said the car is located in Birmingham. 
> Could you pls tell me the State Birmingham is located in?
> >
> >  If we agree on the price, I have someone in the States 
> who would come to inspect the car on my behalf and also make out 
> payments to you(most probably, cash).
> >
> >  Pls send me an email to this effect so that we can get 
> the ball rolling. Also, I would appreciate if you send me recent 
> pics of the car. My numbers are +2348023254023,
> >  +23412179252.
> >
> >  Expecting to read from you soon
> >
> >  Victor."
> >
> >  Who would want to ship a Camry with 180,000 miles on it 
> to Africa? I know a lot of you guys have dealt with similar 
> issues when selling tractors, how do you know whether the guy is 
> a scammer. He mentions cash, but these days it's hard to trust 
> cash let alone a cashiers check  ,which can be phony. Any 
> thoughts?>
> >  Thanks,
> >  Mike
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