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Craiglist Scam

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mxer256, Jul 20, 2012.

  1. Jul 20, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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    Mxer256

    Mxer256 [OP] Well-Known Member

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  2. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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    anthony250f

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    i have seen that same pic many times for ca craigslist
     
  3. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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    ruler

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    thats why I dont really buy shit from there, too many shady characters.. I seen it all except jesus, this don't surprize me
     
  4. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    xgalvanxgx

    xgalvanxgx seymour butts

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    thats why you always gotta meet in person and in a public place.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    Large

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    x2, especially here in Houston.
     
  6. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    whitetoblack

    whitetoblack ******

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    Johnny Branch Fabrication, King, Deaver, Glassworks, Toyo Tire, Alpine, work in progress...
    On the other hand if you fall for something like this, you probably should not be browsing craigslist...
     
  7. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    BamaToy1997

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    Sorry, just trying to figure out did you post wrong link? What were you trying to show? I'm honestly confused...lol

    but yes, you have to be VERY careful about adds on CL.
     
  8. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    Brunes

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    Every time- I've bought and sold things just fine on CL. Met in a restaurant or Walmart parking lot and exhanged items for cash. Anything else and I just don't even respond.
     
  9. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    LMAO, I think he needs to know that's not lunar mist.
     
  10. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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    superswamper003

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    Im pretty sure i saw that on az craigslist a while back
     
  11. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    TeamSarcasm

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    The better coast
    That's what I do. I've met some sketchy people before and always meet at a restaurant like tacobell or something.
     
  12. Jul 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    InactiveUser

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    Tons of drug addicts and prostitutes on that site.
     
  13. Jul 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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    whitetoblack

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    Uhhh? I just said if you fall for an ad posting a tacoma for under 2k, you probably aren't someone who should be using craigslist. Didnt post any links just sharing my opinion. Must not have been clear enough haha
     
  14. Jul 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    pippen

    pippen that was'nt a vitamin!!

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    Either way CL is a hassle for me, I'll post something and about 20 ppl will email me but no one will follow up, I've sold 2-3 things successfully out of about 50 postings, too much hassle for me.
     
  15. Jul 20, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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    buddyfixit

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    That same pickup shows up in the DFW craigslist weekly. Sometimes with different email address, sometimes with different descriptions, always some unheard of cheap price. Flag away. Then again the bozos that fall for it probably deserve spam city theyll get.
     
  16. Jul 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    alexretama

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    I actually replied to a guy using this picture.. he refused to meet and was overseas and wanted to ship it to me and get moneygrahm from me but I luckily walked away.. I bought my 05 from CL in a target parking lot, cash money, giant tatted mexican friend on stand by... This guy needs to get boned with a cactus
     
  17. Jul 20, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    Catbone

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    Didn't know there were fir trees in MS.
     
  18. Jul 21, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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    Hillingdoner

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    Used to see this type thing way more than I do now. Always a super cheap price that is way under market is the clue. That and used to put some hotmail or gmail address or some such in the add quite often. Of course, living in the desert here and having a picture containing ocean and palm trees was a bit of a give away on some lol.

    Flag, flag, flag
     
  19. Jul 21, 2012 at 5:03 AM
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    Hellomoto

    Hellomoto GPV Helicopters inc

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    Scammers are just the scum of the earth. I get several emails a day from the fuckers telling me I've won or been left money. Then they ask for all my personal details, bank account number, I.D numbers, name. I would love to get my hands on the bastards.
     
  20. Jul 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    I got ya now. I didnt notice that the link was actually your signature. lol.
     

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