Guess who's giving away a free motorcycle on Craigslist in Houston, Tx.? "Sam Bishop" (
[email protected]) is now the grieving grandfather that is giving away his dead grandsons honda vfr 750 for free on Craigslist. After the same old sob story, he tells you to contact the delivery company and that you will only have to pay the delivery fee. "Tony Adams" (
[email protected]) responds to your email saying that they can deliver it to you if you pay the shipping fee but you must pay half of it up front by wire only. This is where I stopped because it was getting rediculous. All of the emails are below except the first one that is the same as all the previous posts. The ad on Craigslist was removed pretty quickly but judging by all the other posts they seem to be popping up state to state. Craigslist probably won't be able to stop these scammers but they do post an advisory in your emails when you reply to an ad.
** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
Yep, this fits the criteria of a scam. I got bored so I decided to ask "Tony" another question. I'll post if there is a reply but I'm sure they are well aware of this website by now. Thanks to everyone who posted here. Hopefully something bad happens to them soon.
May 12, 2011 "Sam"
Thanks for the email it really hard for me at the moment and all the family getting this out of our mind,Though Movers are already in CA now they emailed me this morning to let me know that they arrived over there safely and that they will be heading to HUNTINGTON BEACH soon to go get the Bike and start heading back to Ohio if possible today but as it is now if you really interested in it you can email them on
[email protected] .They are with the Paper work and the keys and the bike is in good condition so you have nothing to repair on it so email me back if you have interest in it and also have a contact with them before its too late.
May 12, 2011 "Tony"
Yes we can deliver the bike to your address.The costs of delivery to HOUSTON,TX is $445.You'll have to pay a deposit of $245 before the shipment of the bike and the rest will be paid by you when the bike get to your address.Kindly email me your home address where you want the bike deliver,names,phone number and best time to make delivery.This info will also be use to issue receipt of payment and invoice.I await your response to proceed.Thanks
Regards,
Tony Adams
May (Friday) 13, 2011 "Tony"
Kindly go ahead and pay the deposit to our account clerk info below.Go to any western union or money gram outlet near you to make the deposit of $245 and get back to me with the transfer details once you've make the transfer.
Name : Villa shorter
Location :odessa, TX 79761
Amount:$245
I await your response asap so we can make delivery today.
Regards,
Tony
Beware!!! Don't give these crooks any info or money to fuel this scam!