vettehound scam?
02-26-2009, 05:09 PM
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vettehound scam?
hey guys. in my endless search for the perfect used corvette, i stumbled upon vettehound. the cars there are being sold for 20k and up mostly, but every now and then you'll find a vette for like, 10000. for example: http://www.vettehound.com/geo/classi...php?a=2&b=6727
2002 corvette with 36100 miles on it for ONLY 7200?! there are lots of these on the site, too... what are the chances they're all scams?
i ask because 3 out of 3 of the really cheap offers that i emailed about turned out to be what i think were scams. Either the person enver responded upon being asked to meet so i could look at the car, or they asked for a small transfer before sending the car. help?
2002 corvette with 36100 miles on it for ONLY 7200?! there are lots of these on the site, too... what are the chances they're all scams?
i ask because 3 out of 3 of the really cheap offers that i emailed about turned out to be what i think were scams. Either the person enver responded upon being asked to meet so i could look at the car, or they asked for a small transfer before sending the car. help?
02-26-2009, 05:22 PM
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Yes, they have scames on there. I have found my car on there for sale, and trust me it is not. It was a NBM 99 with 58k miles. They had copied the pics and the description directly from the dealer and cut and paste. I contacted my dealer to let him know what was happening.
The scammer that was trying to sell my ride had it in New York.
The scammer that was trying to sell my ride had it in New York.
02-26-2009, 05:24 PM
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Here is my car http://www.vettehound.com/geo/classi...php?a=2&b=6315, which is not for sale and is a definete scam.
02-26-2009, 05:48 PM
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Here is my car http://www.vettehound.com/geo/classi...php?a=2&b=6315, which is not for sale and is a definete scam.
That was one of my top picks on that site! I was like "yeahhhh. definitely gonna ask about that one!" there go my dreams 
That site is total 
08-05-2009, 01:59 PM
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Melting Slicks
???????????????????
Wake up America!!!!!!!!
There are no steals out there and if the price sounds great then why is it still for sale?
If you have a budget and it's a low one then l would go back a generation so that you can have some money left over for repairs.
In today's world you get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pay the price then buy a Mustang!
Good Luck
There are no steals out there and if the price sounds great then why is it still for sale?
If you have a budget and it's a low one then l would go back a generation so that you can have some money left over for repairs.
In today's world you get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pay the price then buy a Mustang!
Good Luck
08-05-2009, 02:48 PM
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Here is the follow up message on my inquiry!
the car is in good condition and THE OUTSIDE is CLEAN AS IT LOOKS ALL THE WAY AROUND....i will shipp to you the car and i will cover the shipping to you the car is in the agenti of shipping ready for shipping sorry for the moment i'm in uk with some busines with some cars for sale so i don't have a sim card phone number for the moment ......sir wee make the deal like this....you will make a deposit 1.500.00$ via western union you will send the money from you at my address from uk but the receiver will be your wife...and then i will give to you the tracking number and you will receive the car in max72 hours then you have 10 days to decide if you decide to keep the car then you will change the receiver name in to my name so in this way i see you have the money and you are a honest buyer and in this way your money will be protected and i will be protected.........ok...so if you are intrested please tell me so you can send me your full name and address so i can start the shipping to your address and i can give to you my address!!!!
08-05-2009, 02:57 PM
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Melting Slicks
Total Scam
This is a novice at this game for sure. You will lose in the end no matter how smart you think you are.
The money winds up being sent to a Western Union office someplace in a remote area of Africa.
Keep in mind how many scams world to sustain a Western Union office.
They should close up and sue Western Union.
The money winds up being sent to a Western Union office someplace in a remote area of Africa.
Keep in mind how many scams world to sustain a Western Union office.
They should close up and sue Western Union.
08-05-2009, 03:03 PM
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Melting Slicks
Western Union scams
Just look up Western Union Scams and read. Even though they are aware of the scams they will not do anything about it because they make a lot of money through the money being sent via Western Union money orders.
My question is what is the need for an office in the middle of the bush in Africa where the US dollar is not used.
My question is what is the need for an office in the middle of the bush in Africa where the US dollar is not used.
08-05-2009, 11:52 PM
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Wake up America!!!!!!!!
There are no steals out there and if the price sounds great then why is it still for sale?
If you have a budget and it's a low one then l would go back a generation so that you can have some money left over for repairs.
In today's world you get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pay the price then buy a Mustang!
Good Luck
There are no steals out there and if the price sounds great then why is it still for sale?
If you have a budget and it's a low one then l would go back a generation so that you can have some money left over for repairs.
In today's world you get what you pay for. If you can't afford to pay the price then buy a Mustang!
Good Luck
08-06-2009, 12:21 AM
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Yeah thats the same way someone tried to scam me on a house I was going to buy. They said they were in the UK for work and I needed to send then like 2000 and they would send me the keys. Are people really that stupid??? Why doesnt the website do anything about scams like that?
08-06-2009, 11:31 AM
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Melting Slicks
Yes
People are that stupid and if they weren't then this scam would have died a quick death.
This is a major business and crosses all lines from watches, paintings
boats, anything that has a value.
They are banking on people's basic greed!!!!!
Do l have to say more!
This is a major business and crosses all lines from watches, paintings
boats, anything that has a value.
They are banking on people's basic greed!!!!!
Do l have to say more!
08-06-2009, 11:53 AM
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08-06-2009, 04:55 PM
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So you’re saying that the western union deposit I sent to Obama’s cousin’s mother-in-law’s brother in Kenya for the 3,045 mile ’03 anniversary vert is lost money?
Say it isn't so..............
Say it isn't so..............
05-16-2010, 02:54 PM
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Hi Everyone,
im looking to become a first time owner of a c3 corvette that i discovered in the classifieds for vettehound. The seller has responded on a timely basis and has even agreed to let the car be inspected by a 3rd party, classic car guy. Its a 82 collectors edition for a great price. Has anyone had a good experiance in purchasing from this site? The add was nothing like the examples listed. Thank you for your help and forum its been realy helpful in my quest. Soon to be member and owner.
im looking to become a first time owner of a c3 corvette that i discovered in the classifieds for vettehound. The seller has responded on a timely basis and has even agreed to let the car be inspected by a 3rd party, classic car guy. Its a 82 collectors edition for a great price. Has anyone had a good experiance in purchasing from this site? The add was nothing like the examples listed. Thank you for your help and forum its been realy helpful in my quest. Soon to be member and owner.
