Comments on: How to spot an online scammer http://www.wheels.ca/feature/how-to-spot-an-online-scammer/ Sat, 25 May 2013 04:10:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Larry B http://www.wheels.ca/feature/how-to-spot-an-online-scammer/#comment-898976 Larry B Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:43:42 +0000 http://ec2-107-20-15-173.compute-1.amazonaws.com/?post_type=feature&p=34842#comment-898976 Auto Trader are full of these ads. I was looking at a Toyota Highlander that was under priced. Same line but the vehicle was in Thunder Bay. Several emails and it was very obvious it was a scam as I offered to drive to Thunder Bay to see the vehicle. It was unavailable to look at. Some of the text from the email... What is the VIN? I will be in Thunder Bay next week, can you arrange for me to see the vehicle? Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:41:19 +0200 Subject: Toyota Highlander 2007 From: calvin.long45@gmail.com To: Hi, The vehicle is still available for sale, price as stated in the ad $8000.It's in perfect working order, no wear and tear, no scratches, it wasn't involved in any accidents.I moved to the United Kingdom with my work but I left the vehicle at a shipping company in Thunder Bay, Ontario.All shipping costs and insurance during transportation are included in the price, I won a promotion(1 free shipping).You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase.Email me back if you're interested and have further questions. Thanks Auto Trader are full of these ads. I was looking at a Toyota Highlander that was under priced. Same line but the vehicle was in Thunder Bay. Several emails and it was very obvious it was a scam as I offered to drive to Thunder Bay to see the vehicle. It was unavailable to look at. Some of the text from the email…

What is the VIN? I will be in Thunder Bay next week, can you arrange for me to see the vehicle?

Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:41:19 +0200
Subject: Toyota Highlander 2007
From: calvin.long45@gmail.com
To:

Hi,

The vehicle is still available for sale, price as stated in the ad $8000.It’s in perfect working order, no wear and tear, no scratches, it wasn’t involved in any accidents.I moved to the United Kingdom with my work but I left the vehicle at a shipping company in Thunder Bay, Ontario.All shipping costs and insurance during transportation are included in the price, I won a promotion(1 free shipping).You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase.Email me back if you’re interested and have further questions.

Thanks

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