For you guys in Florida
05-10-2013, 07:27 AM
#61
Burning Brakes
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Location: 2011,2012 ECS CC 10.50 CHAMP Massapequa NY
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Anybody seen this version of it, or, contacted this guy? Please click on "Description". Lots of detail. Way too much for a scammer, IMHO.
Craigslist poster may have swiped the pics from this ad?
http://autosalelist.net/cars-for-sal...ine-47782.html
Craigslist poster may have swiped the pics from this ad?
http://autosalelist.net/cars-for-sal...ine-47782.html
05-15-2013, 07:19 PM
#65
Burning Brakes
It really sucks that people keep getting scammed like this. The fraudster doesn't own the car, he copied the pics from the internet, copied or made up the VIN, uses disposable cell phones and doesn't live in any of the locations he posts locally for sale. Frankie had it exactly right. If the seller balks at a cash deal contingent on a visit to see the car, it's a fraudulent deal. These folks prey on those that want to make a quick purchase and get a great deal before someone else scoops it up. They are getting better as it used to be much easier to see. The fraudsters would put pics up of a car with shiny paint, detailed engine, numbers matching and perfect everything and then price it at $14K. This one as a project was more reasonably priced and probably why it generated so much interest and got a quick strike just like a hungry bass all over a crank bait in the spring...
Buyer must ALWAYS beware!
Buyer must ALWAYS beware!
05-15-2013, 07:39 PM
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I learned my lesson,the next car or truck i want, i will buy a plane ticket first.its to bad not being able to trust anyone. The old hand shake and the look into the eyes are long gone.
05-19-2013, 04:10 PM
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Just found this post in your forum after i have driven from va beach va to pick up this 65 corvette 396 car the same as listed above i wired desmond howard 2000 dollars to hold the car after i saw the ad in richmond craigslist, i am now in the middle of mobile alabama with no contact from desmond, im filing a police report and let me tell you im not happy after 1000 miles of driving, please help others watch out for this dbag
05-19-2013, 06:55 PM
#69
If it's too cheap and sounds too good to be true, get ready to get screwed. Never , never wire money, etc. until you touch the car and meet the owner. Verify the info you receive, google the phone number, name etc. If it dont check out , buyer beware. So sorry for you guys. I'm pissed and it doesnt affect me at all. This son of bitch needs an adjustment.
05-19-2013, 08:08 PM
#70
Le Mans Master
Desmond Howard scored a touchdown in the Superbowl (fake name) This guy is raking in money on this sight alone. IF ITS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT A SCAM always ask why cant he take it to someone close and sell it? Plenty of classic car dealers in every town.
05-20-2013, 12:59 PM
#71
Team Owner
This guy has cleared about $10 G's in about 5 weeks just with the scams we know about right here. A 6-digit tax free, annual income just for posting some old photos around. Crime pays.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 05-20-2013 at 01:02 PM.
05-22-2013, 06:23 PM
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For the ones who got scamed you need to e-mail your info to malachi.hicks@des.nh.gov N.H. State Police Hicks has been working with me to catch Howard Desmond. He needs the acount numbers you used to deposit the money into the scam account. in Alabama. Also any e-mails you received from Desmond. Thank u Harley
05-22-2013, 07:32 PM
#73
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Guys, I think the interest of this scam goes beyond this one sale ad, so I am going to move this to the General Section so more people can see it. I think more exposure benefits everyone.
06-04-2013, 10:53 PM
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Somebody, PLEASE get this dirtbag! 
06-11-2013, 06:11 AM
#79
Team Owner
Before I retired from the Dept of Justice in Wash DC the FBI had just cranked up their cybercrime division. Time to get the 'big dogs' on this criminal:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber
I think the multi-state, multi-victim and dollar amount aspects of this scam might have moved it into the 'major cyber fraud' category so the Feds may be willing to get involved. Let this clown hide from these guys. I've seen some of their techniques and tools; wouldn't want 'em after me.
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/cyber
I think the multi-state, multi-victim and dollar amount aspects of this scam might have moved it into the 'major cyber fraud' category so the Feds may be willing to get involved. Let this clown hide from these guys. I've seen some of their techniques and tools; wouldn't want 'em after me.
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 06-11-2013 at 06:20 AM.