by davidgoldman
Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:15 pm
I just came upon what I believe to be a similar scam. As much as I would like to buy this bike everything in me says it's a scam:
http://springfieldil.freeclassifieds.co ... RUlHyI7Q==
I asked him where the bike was, thinking it was in or near Chicago. It was then that he told me it was in Switzerland. Said he would pay for shipping etc and I have a few days to check out the bike. I decided to search "scams" and found this site. This is the email he sent back to me when I asked for more info:
My initial email:
Hi,
I am interested in the bike. I'm in NY (Brooklyn) are you in Chicago?
Are you the original owner?
To confirm it has 6,100 miles.
May I ask why you are selling it?
Also I see you have the short seat, How tall are you?
Thanks
David
His Response:
I found it odd that even though I signed with my name he did not address me by my name. His email is: [email protected]
The Hotmail made me think this was a bit odd. I know plenty of people still use it but still.
Pretty sure I'm done corresponding with him but I wanted to share this with the group.
Thanks.
David
http://springfieldil.freeclassifieds.co ... RUlHyI7Q==
I asked him where the bike was, thinking it was in or near Chicago. It was then that he told me it was in Switzerland. Said he would pay for shipping etc and I have a few days to check out the bike. I decided to search "scams" and found this site. This is the email he sent back to me when I asked for more info:
My initial email:
Hi,
I am interested in the bike. I'm in NY (Brooklyn) are you in Chicago?
Are you the original owner?
To confirm it has 6,100 miles.
May I ask why you are selling it?
Also I see you have the short seat, How tall are you?
Thanks
David
His Response:
Hello,
As you can see the price is very good. I can ship the bike to you and you will pay C.O.D (CASH ON DELIVERY) the reason that I selling the bike at this price is because right now I am in Switzerland. I will be responsible for the shipping cost. I was in USA and bought the bike from USA and I took the bike with me in Switzerland. Now the bike is here in my garage in Switzerland. Here to register a bike from outside of Europe cost too much. Now, I can't come to USA to sell the bike because I'll spend much money and lose more time, my only chance to sell this bike is to find a buyer from U.S. or from other country. I can send the bike to your location. Shipping will take approximately 10 working days, after you receive the bike you have another two days to inspect. When the inspection period ends, the shipping company will contact you and if there are any issues with the bike you can refuse it . If all is good, I'm sure it will be, they will help you with the transfer of ownership. If you are interested to buy write me back with your shipping information (full name, full address and a phone number).
You won't find another bike in such condition.
I found it odd that even though I signed with my name he did not address me by my name. His email is: [email protected]
The Hotmail made me think this was a bit odd. I know plenty of people still use it but still.
Pretty sure I'm done corresponding with him but I wanted to share this with the group.
Thanks.
David
Last edited by Bryon Williams on Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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