craigslist Looks like a SCAM to me.

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Any intel? I emailed him, Im sure its a scam.

***1978 Totally Stock Land Cruiser***

***1978 Totally Stock Land Cruiser*** - $3000

Date: 2010-12-09, 2:20PM PST
Reply to: sale-vddvq-2104396913@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

It's in decent condition Model BJ40V,Transmission Manual 4 Speed shifts well,Original Engine 4.2L Diesel,Equipment 4WD,Winch.


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is was just looking at it and thinking the same thing. I'd be curious to see or hear what the deal is.
 
I sent an email and the guy says his name is Clark Lewis and the vehicle is in Missouri. So I guess thats where the name Clark Lewis came from (Lewis and Clark). Pretty nifty on the name, he said I can use Google checkout and put 50 */* down, lol. I should ask him if his wife is Sacagawea.
 
Yea I emailed the guy to see if I could check it out since it was listed in Philly and then he emailed me back saying it was in Missouri. I had no intentions of driving down there, but I asked him for the address so I could come see it and he emailed me back saying he could ship it to me for free just to wire him the money. I always wonder if these guys ever get caught who do this sleezy s***
 
I sent an email and the guy says his name is Clark Lewis and the vehicle is in Missouri. So I guess thats where the name Clark Lewis came from (Lewis and Clark). Pretty nifty on the name, he said I can use Google checkout and put 50 */* down, lol. I should ask him if his wife is Sacagawea.

That is the downside to a rural education. Our geography books never mentioned that Lewis and Clark used Land Cruisers in their expedition. I guess that explains how they got from coast to coast so quickly.:) ............1978HJ45
 
Same "Clark Lewis" is trying to sell an 80 series camper; here are a couple of his responses to my email asking him about it. I know he is a scammer, just playing with him to see how he responds. I asked him repeatedly if I could drive out to look at the vehicle and pay him cash in person but he never answers that, He repeatedly asks for my name, phone number and mailing address.

These all appear to be classic Nigerian scams. I've seen a ton of them in my local craigxlisst; always for a nice car at 1/3 the real value, always stored, always they want the money deposited somewhere.


Hi
78.800 miles on it 4.2L turbo diesel engine in perfect condition ,I live in Saint Peters Mo,so the RV is here,if you are still interested,
is registered on my name and the title is clean

(my question below)

Could you tell me where the vehicle is located? I would like to drive over to take a look at it.

Also, what sort of gas mileage does it get? Are there any current issues with the rig?
Thanks


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Clark Lewis

4 Pegasus Cir
Saint Peters MO 63376
Weather in ST Peters now !


Vintage Furniture Restoration Shop

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Here is another response about the diesel 80 camper:

Details about it>
4x4 Diesel



Heated Driver and Passenger Seats
Console Cooler Between Front Seats
Thermostatically Controlled Climate Control
Air Conditioning
Power Windows & Locks
Cruise Control
CD Player
Full-time 4WD with Center Differential Lock

Accessories

Hood Wind Deflector
Monsoon Windows
Factory 8000lb Electric Winch
Stainless Steel Roof Rack
Chrome Grill Guard

R.V. Equipment

Backup Camera
Professional Custom Fiberglass Camper Conversion
100 Litre Fresh Water Tank and Pump
Propane Water Heater
Mikuni Oil-fired furnace
Roof-top Air Conditioner
Separate Facilities Area with Locking Door
Toilet, Shower and Sink
3 Cubic Foot Engel Refrigerator
5lb Propane Cylinder
Onan MicroLite 2.8kW GenSet: 110V, 60Hz, 23.3 Amps, 3600 RPM
Separate 20 Litre Gasoline Tank for the Generator
Deep Cycle RV Battery
AC powered Battery Charger (runs on generator or land power)
Dual transformers for connecting to almost any AC service voltage
20 Litre Grey Water Tank
"Fantastic Fan" Ventilation System (3 speed electric fan + reverse)
Fiamma Side Awning
2nd Row Seat can Face Forward or Backwards
2nd and 3rd Row Seats Form a Secondary Sleeping Area
Rear Ladder
Overhead Sleeping Area ( Removable Platform)
Overhead Storage Cupboards on Each Side

Additional Servicing



All Above Equipment has been Inspected and Repaired as Required
Complete 3-Inch High Performance Exhaust System has been Installed
4 New Heavy Duty, Firm Shock Absorbers (by Old Man Emu) Installed
All New Brakes Including High Performance Front Brake Pads Installed
Heavy Duty Sway Bars Installed
Four BRAND NEW 16 inch Factory Toyota Steel Wheels





In order to get this started I would need your full SHIPPING ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER AND NAME.You will buy under these therms :

- You deposit 50% of the price at Google Checkout and they will transfer the funds to me ONLY after you receive or pick-up and inspect the car ;

- You are given a 5 days as inspection period to decide if want to keep it.


It's $35 for 30-day tags from the DMV if you pick it up OR $115/300 miles for shipping and handling if you want it shipped.


If you have any questions or suggestions about the process call me at :636-352-4968 or email me at office@vintagerestore.net .

pictures attached,

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The photos he sent would not open.

And there was another I saw this week for a craigzlist diesel Dually locally;
This time his name is McAlister and he is at a military base and the vehicle is in storage but he can't meet with me because his unit is going to Afghanistan and he can't talk to anyone, etc.etc.

Then another, also the vehicle is in storage, but he is in Spain, again at a military base.

They all say about the same thing, vehicle is in storage, just send your name, address and phone number, then send a 50% deposit.
 
This guy also pulls ebay scams. He'll post a good rig, then in his description say something like 'I want to sell this for 9000'. He'll then get a bunch of bids and pull the rig off (or ebay pulls it). If you email him, he claims he is in a clinic in Montana (the rig is in Missouri), he had an accident where he can't hear (so no phone calls). He will then send you a fake ebay 'buy it now' that tells you to wire money to a bank in Florida.

I wish 1000 cockpunches delivered by Mike Tyson on this guy.
 
I just wonder how many people actually fall for this crap. Lately my local Craigslist has the first 1/2 of the page with cars 1/3 the price. I dont even give them a second look anymore. How many 05 Crusiers are selling for $5000??

Either it is working and alot of people are trying it OR people are just done reporting it becasue they are being flooded.
 
Keep flagging them. It's probably the Craigslist monitors who don't have the time to pull all the bogus adds.
 

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