Questions about an ad. (what would you do question)
#1
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Questions about an ad. (what would you do question)
Looked at ad #1794425 it's an 2009 ATC enclosed trailer. Not much in the ad except e-mail for pictures. Well I sent the seller a message through RJ leaving my e-mail requesting pictures. The seller (a female?) sent pics and said the trailer was in "perfect condition" and what I thought to be strange choice of words said the trailer had never been "implicated" in an accident. The seller also said the trailer was part of a divorce settlement and she did not have a use for it.
The pictures appear to have been taken in a dealers lot. I could not find anything out about the telephone number listed in the ad & no other number was given in the e-mail. Also the trailer is listed in Houston, Texas and she stated the trailer would have to be purchased through e-bay's vehicle purchase plan, which I know nothing about.
I'm a Deputy Sheriff and this doesn't seem legit but, I could be wrong. I have the money to purchase a trailer so what do you guys think. Oh & I live 600 miles from Houston.....Thanks in advance.
The pictures appear to have been taken in a dealers lot. I could not find anything out about the telephone number listed in the ad & no other number was given in the e-mail. Also the trailer is listed in Houston, Texas and she stated the trailer would have to be purchased through e-bay's vehicle purchase plan, which I know nothing about.
I'm a Deputy Sheriff and this doesn't seem legit but, I could be wrong. I have the money to purchase a trailer so what do you guys think. Oh & I live 600 miles from Houston.....Thanks in advance.
#3
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Scam.
Two flags:
1) new member,
2) posted email to bypass RJ email system to establish contact.
Also peculiar word choice is ususally a sign.
Email the seller and let her know that you have a relative local to her to come and see it and that you want to set a time.
Bet is that its in another state or at some location where it can't be viewed. And if she says you can see it - then pay to send an inspector out.
And welcome aboard.
Scorp
Two flags:
1) new member,
2) posted email to bypass RJ email system to establish contact.
Also peculiar word choice is ususally a sign.
Email the seller and let her know that you have a relative local to her to come and see it and that you want to set a time.
Bet is that its in another state or at some location where it can't be viewed. And if she says you can see it - then pay to send an inspector out.
And welcome aboard.
Scorp
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 239
Two choices
RUN RUN RUN...... It is clearly a scam. Ask if cash in person is good? That will say everything
Run Faster
There are plenty of good trailes to had for a fair price. You will find the right deal with the right person.
Good Luck
RUN RUN RUN...... It is clearly a scam. Ask if cash in person is good? That will say everything
Run Faster
There are plenty of good trailes to had for a fair price. You will find the right deal with the right person.
Good Luck
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Thanks for the quick replies.... My gut feeling when I first read the e-mail sent to me was, it's a scam. I like to think you can trust people but, some things about this ad seem "odd" and thats why I posted a question on here. I'm gonna forward the e-mail address to some Law Enforcement friends and see what they come up with.
Thanks again, I'll keep looking!
Thanks again, I'll keep looking!