So, I just had my first Craigslist scam

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Old 08-18-2010, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 00ChevyScott
Should've checked it before you bought it..
I did check it out. I didn't know how to verify its capacity, so I just took his word for it. Everything else he said was true.
Old 08-18-2010, 12:18 PM
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Post his plate #'s and phone # on here too.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
Hahaahh. I didn't even think of that!

I'd be glad to pass along anything to help some of you more creative guys out. lol.
I'd wait to confirm if this guy is a scamming tool or just someone that made a mistake. Give him the benefit of the doubt before raining the wraith of LS1Tech down upon him. Be it known, some members now have resources from beyond the grave to assist with making things right if needed.

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I too have used CL for many years and finally got scammed big time. I sold my caprice to an African American family. Had been on the phone with em all day, took em on a test drive then sold it to them. They gave me 2 United States Postal Service money orders. They waved by to me and my family as we did them.

Minutes later, I'm at the post office to cash them and they're fake....what can you do.


It's been 3 months and i still have no idea if I'll ever see that car again. Unfortunatly I only sold the car because I had been laid off and needed the money for my family. This only made things worse
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Originally Posted by 99 DUKE'Z 28
I too have used CL for many years and finally got scammed big time. I sold my caprice to an African American family. Had been on the phone with em all day, took em on a test drive then sold it to them. They gave me 2 United States Postal Service money orders. They waved by to me and my family as we did them.
That's messed up, you didn't call the cops? I have sold a few cars on CL, but always get cash and a copy of their DL. If they look shady, I take the plates off and the stickers.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
I have a stock head unit that works great, but now I need to have someone rig up a 3.5mm jack. A guy on here is supposed to do it, but I haven't been able to get a hold of him.
its very easy to do. im not electrically inclined, and i did it in about an hour. its VERY easy. there is a write-up on here somewhere on how to do it
Old 08-18-2010, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FireHawk178
I'd wait to confirm if this guy is a scamming tool or just someone that made a mistake. Give him the benefit of the doubt before raining the wraith of LS1Tech down upon him. Be it known, some members now have resources from beyond the grave to assist with making things right if needed.

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Well, it was his IPOD, and it was almost full. He knew damn well what the capacity is. I asked him more than once if it was a 16GB. The second time when I said I was looking for a 16 because I needed the size, he said, "yeah, 8 just isn't enough, blah blah blah." That was in the parking lot before I gave him the money. He was definitely tech-savvy, too. This was a deliberate deception.
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Originally Posted by LeadfootDuramax
Post his plate #'s and phone # on here too.
Really? I can. I'm not 100% on the plate, but it's damn close. At least I have his number, alleged name, and make and model.
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Originally Posted by 02ws666
its very easy to do. im not electrically inclined, and i did it in about an hour. its VERY easy. there is a write-up on here somewhere on how to do it
Hmm. I'll try to find it.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
Well, it was his IPOD, and it was almost full. He knew damn well what the capacity is. I asked him more than once if it was a 16GB. The second time when I said I was looking for a 16 because I needed the size, he said, "yeah, 8 just isn't enough, blah blah blah." That was in the parking lot before I gave him the money. He was definitely tech-savvy, too. This was a deliberate deception.
Bring the rain! and the !
Old 08-18-2010, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FireHawk178
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Old 08-18-2010, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mike171562
That's messed up, you didn't call the cops? I have sold a few cars on CL, but always get cash and a copy of their DL. If they look shady, I take the plates off and the stickers.
I files a police report immediately. But oh well, things happen I suppose.

Shakelford, atleast you got a good working iPod. It coulda been worse! But regardless, you didn't get what u were intending on recieving
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Originally Posted by 99 DUKE'Z 28
I files a police report immediately. But oh well, things happen I suppose.

Shakelford, atleast you got a good working iPod. It coulda been worse! But regardless, you didn't get what u were intending on recieving
They stole that car from you. That's grand theft auto.

Yeah, at least I do have a nice, working IPOD. I definitely will use it but will run out of space, too.
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Oh, I forgot as he was showing me the video function, I turned it on in the parking lot and got a quick glimpse of him. lol. I just saw the clip as I was fumbling around in the IPOD just now.
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Ill check that plate at the office and see if it all rings a bell. Leaving the country tomorrow but I get back in a week. If he is still out and about I will get you an address.
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Post ad for free Xbox360 with his number. It will be a living hell for him. You have to do it a certain way though. Make a .jpeg of a picture that has a 360 with his phone number. That way the douche can't search directly for the ad. Just call the title "Free stuff". Make sure you post it in a different state. Major city. IE Chicago, Boston, NY, San Francisco. The poorer the better.


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Wow. Great idea.

Thanks for all the offers to help.
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
Wow. Great idea.

Thanks for all the offers to help.
No problem. That dude deserves whatever he gets out of this.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
No problem. That dude deserves whatever he gets out of this.
Okay. I posted one in Detroit and Chicago.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Post ad for free Xbox360 with his number. It will be a living hell for him. You have to do it a certain way though. Make a .jpeg of a picture that has a 360 with his phone number. That way the douche can't search directly for the ad. Just call the title "Free stuff". Make sure you post it in a different state. Major city. IE Chicago, Boston, NY, San Francisco. The poorer the better.


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