concession trailer. Too good to be true? - Page 2

HawgNationBBQ · 01-27-2012, 08:28 AM

Scam all the way....

Capn Kev · 01-27-2012, 09:05 AM

What I've found out is that if the poster puts their contact info (e-mail) in the form of a .jpg, it's usually a BIG red flag.

http://www.fraudguides.com/internet-...list-scams.asp

Stacks · 01-27-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

RUN!!! Don't look back!

here's a Google search for '2007 Homem Spcon Concession Food Trailer'

https://www.google.com/search?q=2007...6&bih=735&bs=1

Interesting reading

Looks like there are several versions of this scam going around and has for some time. I placed a scam alert to CL.
Thanks for all the replies. My search for a cook trailer continues...

plethoraofpinatas · 01-28-2012, 12:05 PM

The first thing I noticed was that the CL ad is listed under "Tickets - By Dealer"

Second thing, based on your email, is that the photo is definitely NOT in Delaware, or at least any part of Delaware I've ever been to!

BBQchef33 · 01-28-2012, 12:40 PM

http://jagger-bonte.blogspot.com/201...n-trailer.html

kurtsara · 01-28-2012, 02:10 PM

just my opinion, but when they don't use the email that craiglist lets you use, (the anonymous one) and they put the email in there add it is typically a scam. Typically, I said, not always.

Before we had our trailer built, I looked at allot of Craigslist adds, there are a ton of fake ones out there.

You would think they would put the price a hair closer to a real price to try and scam people. If you think you can get a $10-$15 thousand dollar trailer for about $3000.00 you have to wonder about it.

Dutchovendude · 01-30-2012, 11:03 AM

There are tons of these scams going around. Once you send your your money, kiss it goodbye! The first thing you will notice is these is no contact phone number on these scams. Second, in their replies, they will ship it to you. In some of these scams, they will tell you that the shipping was already paid by someone else who canceled, so you do not need to pay anything on the shipping. The money is handled through a third party, so there is no way to get your money back. The first question you should ask, as someone said above, tell them you live in the area and ask to look at it in person. If it is real, they will give you information on it. If they will not, RUN!

Stacks · 01-30-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchovendude

There are tons of these scams going around. Once you send your your money, kiss it goodbye! The first thing you will notice is these is no contact phone number on these scams. Second, in their replies, they will ship it to you. In some of these scams, they will tell you that the shipping was already paid by someone else who canceled, so you do not need to pay anything on the shipping. The money is handled through a third party, so there is no way to get your money back. The first question you should ask, as someone said above, tell them you live in the area and ask to look at it in person. If it is real, they will give you information on it. If they will not, RUN!

I emailed this guy back asking specific questions. He replied only with the specifics of how the transfer would take place. I told him I was going to be in Delaware this weekend and wanted to see it. No answer. Luckily, there were enough red flags for me to second guess the ad. The brothers here have more than confirmed it.
Thanks everyone

BarbequeKansasCity · 01-30-2012, 01:35 PM

Hey stacks come up to KC we can build 2 at the same time! SAVE YOUR MONEY!! deal face to face...

kurtsara · 01-30-2012, 03:48 PM

And remember, never use western union to buy something off the Internet.

BC Squared · 02-13-2012, 01:13 PM

Saw a very similar ad while looking for a motorhome. Scam all the way

smokinit · 02-13-2012, 04:11 PM

Was removed from craigslist now.

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01-27-2012, 09:05 AM	#17
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01-28-2012, 12:05 PM	#19
plethoraofpinatas On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-29-09 Location: Arlington, VA	The first thing I noticed was that the CL ad is listed under "Tickets - By Dealer" Second thing, based on your email, is that the photo is definitely NOT in Delaware, or at least any part of Delaware I've ever been to! __________________ Stephen DiCicco Old Blue BBQ Coming soon! - Oyler 700 Lang 60 Deluxe 22.5" WSM (x2), 18.5" WSM, 22.5" OTS Char Griller Smoker Pro w/ SFB, reverse flow mod

01-28-2012, 12:40 PM	#20
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01-30-2012, 01:35 PM	#24
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01-28-2012, 02:10 PM	#21
kurtsara is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-27-07 Location: Minneapolis Name/Nickname : Hey you	just my opinion, but when they don't use the email that craiglist lets you use, (the anonymous one) and they put the email in there add it is typically a scam. Typically, I said, not always. Before we had our trailer built, I looked at allot of Craigslist adds, there are a ton of fake ones out there. You would think they would put the price a hair closer to a real price to try and scam people. If you think you can get a $10-$15 thousand dollar trailer for about $3000.00 you have to wonder about it.

01-30-2012, 11:03 AM	#22
Dutchovendude Got Wood. Join Date: 10-04-08 Location: Brigham City, Utah	There are tons of these scams going around. Once you send your your money, kiss it goodbye! The first thing you will notice is these is no contact phone number on these scams. Second, in their replies, they will ship it to you. In some of these scams, they will tell you that the shipping was already paid by someone else who canceled, so you do not need to pay anything on the shipping. The money is handled through a third party, so there is no way to get your money back. The first question you should ask, as someone said above, tell them you live in the area and ask to look at it in person. If it is real, they will give you information on it. If they will not, RUN!

01-30-2012, 03:48 PM	#25
kurtsara is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-27-07 Location: Minneapolis Name/Nickname : Hey you	And remember, never use western union to buy something off the Internet.

02-13-2012, 01:13 PM	#26
BC Squared Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-16-11 Location: Kansas	Saw a very similar ad while looking for a motorhome. Scam all the way

02-13-2012, 04:11 PM	#27
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY	Was removed from craigslist now. __________________ I'MMM Back💪

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