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Houstonr
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 Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: another Craigslist scammer alert. |
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http://killeen.craigslist.org/cto/2106262798.html
I know this car was recently bought by one of our members here. Looks like someone is using the pictures from the original sale ad to scam people
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1971 VW Type 3 NotchBack I put a 2275cc, dual webber 48mm Carbs, the motor is set up to run 8LBS of boost if wanted. The car is in great condition just PCS'ed from Germany don't need a classic car no more have a baby on the way, time to buy a mini van. lol. Asking 7,500 or best offer trust me its worth it. if interested call or text (254) 681-0404 or (254)554-1933. if no answer feel free to leave a message in what the call is pertaining to.
* Location: killeen Tx
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:12 am Post subject: |
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254 area code is Waco, but 254 country code is Kenya! 
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Houstonr
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Im fairly sure this is an army guy trying to pull some shit before they take off. I see a lady named Amanda trying to ditch some PitBulls with the same number.
anyhow.. just a friendly warning! |
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supaninja
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mmadden99
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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This picture is from Rick Christensen's Notchback that I bought two months ago. This is a total scam. Hope nobody falls for it.
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BSQUARE
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Flag it, if you haven't already.
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supaninja
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jamboguru
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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It is actually a local Killeen number as I can dial it without have to put 254.
I talked to the guy asking when I could go see the car. He said his unit was going out to the field for 2 weeks and he would call me when he got back.
asked him how he got Mike to sell him a car that he just bought a few months ago. He got a little nervous and cut the call short.
I might harrass him a bit more
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notchboy
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| mmadden99 wrote: |
| This picture is from Rick Christensen's Notchback that I bought two months ago. This is a total scam. Hope nobody falls for it. |
Thats what i was going to say!
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Houstonr
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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| mmadden99 wrote: |
| This picture is from Rick Christensen's Notchback that I bought two months ago. This is a total scam. Hope nobody falls for it. |
This is your Notchback not Rick's. I just couldn't remember your handle. You are doing your part to make it yours. |
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notchboy
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| Houstonr wrote: |
| mmadden99 wrote: |
| This picture is from Rick Christensen's Notchback that I bought two months ago. This is a total scam. Hope nobody falls for it. |
This is your Notchback not Rick's. I just couldn't remember your handle. You are doing your part to make it yours. |
And it was never Ricks, it was Alex's 
Yes its yours now.
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mmadden99
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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your right, it is mine. i guess i was talking more about the picture that the dude used because it was a picture that was of the car when it was rick's and he had it for sale.
Thank god we had a break from the rain today. I was able to take the cover off and wipe it down. tried to put a new piece of rocker molding on but I am not convinced it is the wrong stuff. I think it might actually be a piece of the earlier wide trim.
Was able to replace the horn and now that is working.
Also installed my stock aircleaner that I got from Brian (vwfye) and it fits well. Need to clean it up still and paint it but I wanted to check to see if it would fit properly.
Hope this guy isnt able to scam anyone. What a tool.
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Two Glove Boxes
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Hope nobody gets scammed. It wont be the first but lets hope its the last. Many people of the earth are use to the abuse of scams lets make them old news and try some burnouts in respect of them. |
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vwfye
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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| mmadden99 wrote: |
Also installed my stock aircleaner that I got from Brian (vwfye) and it fits well. Need to clean it up still and paint it but I wanted to check to see if it would fit properly. |
glad you got it! sorry about that delay... 
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sharkskinman
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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i have never understood how someone can get scammed At All from something like this
then again i have never had a bad "Trip" either
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| sharkskinman wrote: |
i have never understood how someone can get scammed At All from something like this
then again i have never had a bad "Trip" either |
I can't figure out how anyone would get scammed either. Wrong picture...but when you see the car...or there is no car to see.....its a done deal. Its not like you are buying it sight unseen....are you  ? Ray |
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| sharkskinman wrote: |
i have never understood how someone can get scammed At All from something like this
then again i have never had a bad "Trip" either |
I can't figure out how anyone would get scammed either. Wrong picture...but when you see the car...or there is no car to see.....its a done deal. Its not like you are buying it sight unseen....are you ? Ray |
You go to a location to see the car, cash in hand, and you get jumped/ robbed.
Scammer tells you "I have loads of people coming to see it- PayPal/ Western Union me $100 to hold it for you" and gets 50 people to do this.
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supaninja
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| sharkskinman wrote: |
i have never understood how someone can get scammed At All from something like this
then again i have never had a bad "Trip" either |
I can't figure out how anyone would get scammed either. Wrong picture...but when you see the car...or there is no car to see.....its a done deal. Its not like you are buying it sight unseen....are you ? Ray |
You go to a location to see the car, cash in hand, and you get jumped/ robbed.
Scammer tells you "I have loads of people coming to see it- PayPal/ Western Union me $100 to hold it for you" and gets 50 people to do this. |
thats what pops into my head too. I recently bought some brembos off ebay from a local. of course he was in the crappy part of town, times like that I carry.
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notchboy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Tram wrote: |
| raygreenwood wrote: |
| sharkskinman wrote: |
i have never understood how someone can get scammed At All from something like this
then again i have never had a bad "Trip" either |
I can't figure out how anyone would get scammed either. Wrong picture...but when you see the car...or there is no car to see.....its a done deal. Its not like you are buying it sight unseen....are you ? Ray |
You go to a location to see the car, cash in hand, and you get jumped/ robbed.
Scammer tells you "I have loads of people coming to see it- PayPal/ Western Union me $100 to hold it for you" and gets 50 people to do this. |
I was worried that when I bought the bus from you that I was getting scammed. Or atleast bummed.
Go work on the ghia please.
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