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Bogus Tacoma ad on craigslist

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jackn7, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Jan 29, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    jackn7

    jackn7 [OP] Old Man Tan Taco

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    Just some stuff...
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  2. Jan 29, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Smell fake
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    FreshOldTaco

    FreshOldTaco Well-Known Rider

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    scam is obvious
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    jackn7

    jackn7 [OP] Old Man Tan Taco

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    Ah come on, $1500 sounds like a reasonable price, doesn't it???? Lol!!
     
  5. Jan 29, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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    otis24 Hard Shell Taco

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    We should all respond via a throw away email address and occupy their time. We could share the emails as they go back and forth for our own entertainment.
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    FreshOldTaco

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    It's like these idiots don't even try. At least make sure the description matches the vehicle in the pics.
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    jackn7

    jackn7 [OP] Old Man Tan Taco

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    I sent an email. They replied! Not his, says it belongs to his mom. Says to contact her at this email address:
    anne.dassen76@gmail.com
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:27 PM
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    TacomaJunkie8691

    TacomaJunkie8691 1999WineTacoma

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    This advertisement has the sweet smell of S*&^ all over it.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:31 PM
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    Interesting!

    Maybe try low balling the seller?
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    It's also in the las vegas, onslow and jackson TN craigslists. Did a search for the email address.
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    He is bound to get it sold with that many ads;)
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    huh, maybe he just put some generic photos up until he gets the real ones from his mom, who knows. Dumb idea if so since it'll make everyone flag his post as a scam lol.
     
  13. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    xguntherc

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    That same spam with a similar truck for 1500 is all over Craigslist in every city. They're just trying to get your phone number.

    They'll probably ask you to "verify" you're a real person by entering a code they send you, totally safe, totally for both of ur protection, before continuing to "talk" about the truck for sale.

    Really, you just let them hijack your phone number to create a Google Voice account, which they'll use for theft and fraud. So be careful, and never enter a VERIFICATION code anywhere when it comes to Craigslist.
     
  14. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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  15. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    Make sure you give Anne your SS# and bank account info.
     
  16. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    ask if they accept monopoly money
     
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    Disney dollars:anonymous:
     
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  18. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    I remember the first time I went on CL.
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2019 at 3:38 PM
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    El Duderino

    El Duderino Obviously, you're not a golfer.

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    It’s always a medical team
     
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