1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

does this seem like a scam??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sbg2014, Oct 10, 2011.

  1. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:35 PM
    #1
    sbg2014

    sbg2014 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2011
    Member:
    #64977
    Messages:
    98
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    03 PreRunner TRD
    [​IMG]
    Hello,
    My name is Justin Frieds, I am emailing you regarding the 2002 Toyota Tacoma that I have for sale. The truck is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, no dings, never been involved in any accidents. The interior looks great (NO SMOKING). It has 92000 miles, automatic transmission, 4 wheel drive. I have a clean and clear title for it. I'm selling my son's truck who died in Afghanistan and I want to get rid of it asap because the sight of it makes me think of him often and the pain is too great. As you saw the price is very good, only $6500.
    Thank you,
    Justin
     
  2. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM
    #2
    Brunes

    Brunes abides.

    Joined:
    May 31, 2008
    Member:
    #7011
    Messages:
    17,562
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rotorhead
    Around
    Vehicle:
    08 Red/Graphite and Satin Black
    Inside: Tint, Wet Okole 1/2 Piped Red/Black Covers, Black Weathertech Digital Fit Mats, URD Short Throw w/ TWM Weighted Knob, USA Spec iPod adapter. Outside: 4300K Retro w/ Angel Eyes and Red Shrouds, 5000K Blazer Fog Light Retrofit, Debadge, Bed Locking Handle, Satin Black Rims Performance: TRD/Steigmeier Blower w/ 2.7 Pulley. 668 Injectors and 320 LPH AEM Fuel pump. URD UCON and 7th Injector. DTLT Headers, URD Y-Pipe, Wicked Flow Muffler. Suspension: Both: OME Shocks Front: 886X's and TC UCAs Rear: Dakars Armor: Relentless Front Bumper Relentless High Clearance Rear w/ Tire/Rotopax Swing Out Relentless Front, Mid, and TCase skids BAMF Diff Skid Recovery and Spares: Fullsize Spare Tire 2x2 gal Rotopax 1x1 gal Rotopax 1x1 gal Water Rotopax Warn 9.5XP-S Winch Hi-Lift Extreme 60" Ironman Off-Road Recovery Kit
  3. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM
    #3
    kinkrider101

    kinkrider101 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2009
    Member:
    #23497
    Messages:
    2,658
    Gender:
    Male
    santa barbara
    Vehicle:
    2007 cummins/2007 tacoma
    wheels and tires
    Yes a huge one...
     
  4. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM
    #4
    Oat

    Oat Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2011
    Member:
    #61992
    Messages:
    1,214
    Gender:
    Male
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2001 Prerunner
    Gibson Exhaust, Painted factory steel wheels, Chrome wheel caps, K&N Air intake, Tint, Regular Bilstein (yellow/blue) all around, Leveling spacer kit upfront, Partially de-badged, Westin Bullbar with skidplate, White, Double Cab Prerunner SR5
    If you have to ask whether its a scam its probably a scam.
     
  5. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM
    #5
    BakoTruck

    BakoTruck Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    Member:
    #16674
    Messages:
    2,850
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matthew
    Bakersfield, CA
    Vehicle:
    05 PreRunner TRD
  6. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM
    #6
    Jeff3004x4

    Jeff3004x4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2009
    Member:
    #24445
    Messages:
    309
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    East Killingly CT
    Vehicle:
    Timberland Mica
    Stock for now
    I ran into that one before
     
  7. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM
    #7
    DrewH

    DrewH Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2010
    Member:
    #46791
    Messages:
    15,051
    Gender:
    Male
    Absolutely.
     
  8. Oct 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM
    #8
    Hook & Ladder

    Hook & Ladder Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #169393
    Messages:
    460
    Gender:
    Male
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    16' TRD Tacoma
    The project @c4_fabrication-Sliders, HC bumper w/ swing out @kb_voodoo_fabrications-Bed rack @tepuitents-RTT @cali_raised_led-Fogs, ditch lights, bed stiffeners @prinsudesign-Roof rack @kingshocks-2.5 with adjuster @totalchaosfabrication-UCA @rcioffroad-diff skid plate Follow at @wicked_overland #nacrew
    have the cops check into it
     
  9. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM
    #9
    Tigahshark

    Tigahshark Senior NEWBIE

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2011
    Member:
    #61688
    Messages:
    8,241
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Isaac
    On a volcano, literally!
    Vehicle:
    2011 DC TRD off road 4X4
    Tint Weathertech floor liner, weathertech window visor Roll n lock tonneau cover Rubber bed mat Smoked license plate covers
    I dunno, seems like one and it doesn't at the same time
     
  10. Oct 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM
    #10
    sbg2014

    sbg2014 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2011
    Member:
    #64977
    Messages:
    98
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    03 PreRunner TRD
    these scammers are good lol
     
  11. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM
    #11
    dayNnite4

    dayNnite4 We can't stop here, this is bat country.

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2011
    Member:
    #59655
    Messages:
    1,144
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Southern NH
    Vehicle:
    '11 4x4 5-speed AC
    thats fucked up if thats a scam..lying about ur son dying in Afghanistan? thats low..
     
  12. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM
    #12
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
  13. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM
    #13
    I Liquid I

    I Liquid I Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2010
    Member:
    #31207
    Messages:
    791
    Puerto Rico
    Vehicle:
    06 BSP DCLB, 17 Inferno TRD Offroad DCSB, 06 SW ACLB
    Too many mods to list
    If you are local... you could get a few friends... and check it out. Check the truck. Do a VIN search for making sure it wasn't crashed or whatever. Check with police it ain't stolen. Then if all checks, buy your new ride for an awesome price.

    If it is a scam, well then it just a couple hours lost.
     
  14. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM
    #14
    stunt man hans

    stunt man hans DISPLACED VIKING LIVING IN WYOMING

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2010
    Member:
    #43127
    Messages:
    4,637
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Hans
    LIVE FREE OR DIE
    Vehicle:
    2015 AEV RAM 3500
    FULL AEV PROSPECTOR KIT++
    check and see if his kid really did die over seas. sounds horrible but, this does sound kind of fishy then and again who knows for sure.
     
  15. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM
    #15
    memario1214

    memario1214 Hotshot Offroad Moderator Vendor

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2009
    Member:
    #23628
    Messages:
    19,794
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Colton
    Missoula, MT
    Vehicle:
    SOLD - 05 Dub Cab TRD Sport 4x4, CURRENT - '21 Tundra MGM Limited
    Hey... i replied to that exact same ad about 3 years ago. Got screwed, big time. Very ignorant of me. I HIGHLY suggest that you stay away from it.
     
  16. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM
    #16
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
    Faker than Snookie's tan
     
  17. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM
    #17
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
    faker than a non-canadian Oz
     
  18. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM
    #18
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
    Faker than an intelligent discussion on TW lasting more than 15 pages
     
  19. Oct 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM
    #19
    Hook & Ladder

    Hook & Ladder Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2011
    Member:
    #169393
    Messages:
    460
    Gender:
    Male
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    16' TRD Tacoma
    The project @c4_fabrication-Sliders, HC bumper w/ swing out @kb_voodoo_fabrications-Bed rack @tepuitents-RTT @cali_raised_led-Fogs, ditch lights, bed stiffeners @prinsudesign-Roof rack @kingshocks-2.5 with adjuster @totalchaosfabrication-UCA @rcioffroad-diff skid plate Follow at @wicked_overland #nacrew
    if thats the case call the COPS !
     
  20. Oct 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM
    #20
    Bens MBL TACO

    Bens MBL TACO Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2011
    Member:
    #58700
    Messages:
    150
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    07 Prerunner Rumbler
    AFE Air Intake, Billy 5100's up front set at .85 with top plate and lean spacer, Eibach coils, Bilstein 5160's rear shocks, Toytec AAL, TRD Exhaust, Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler, JBA Headers, 5k 35 Watt HID, 3K 35 Watt HID fogs, Anytime fog mod Fierce 265, 70, r17.
    If you have the time do some research and ask a million questions, things only a serious seller might know. Sounds like a scam and it would be awesome if you called him/them out on it. The more you ask the more you knnow if its a scam. Did he approach you?

    Ok that said, Im going to go redeem my money left for me at the Nigerian embassy, I just got the email. So First I have to just mail that check for $5,000 and then I start modding my truck with the millions i receive in return. Ill post pics!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top