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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:46 am Post subject: Scam emails sent direct to site members to sell VWs |
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so, I have received a few odd emails from someone I have no clue who they are its from "CO Farms" [email protected] and it usually has a ton of vw photo's of cars for sale.
the last one I got was for a early bay and a mid 60's bug. today it's for a 62 bug.
the text states:
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Hi
i got your email from a Volkswagen Form, well i have a 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan for sale
Just checking if you have a possible interest or a customer looking for one.
Pictures attached and asking $6000
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when I emailed them back on the bus, there were a few exchanges, but I never got anywhere with finding out who/where they were located.
I can forward the email to the admin here if you would like. again, I have no clue who this person is, but this time they stated that they got my email from a vw forum. this is pretty much where I hang out (aren't you lucky? )
anyone else get anything like this?
Moderator note:
This Bus is the most common vehicle being sent to people:
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gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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73sports Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 2107 Location: Warrington, PA
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Yes, saw it this morning. _________________ I will never lie, but sometimes the truth changes.
Central Jersey VW Society |
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6115 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Yep, mine was for the white Bug..... same info _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:23 am Post subject: |
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I received the same one for the 62.
Awhile back ago I got one selling a westy, same wording different person _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
tasb wrote: |
I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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sb001 wrote: |
maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for posting.
2 people emailed me today to say they got these messages.
I have seen others in the past from different email addresses.
These are scammers who have saved your email from previous scam ads placed here or elsewhere that you emailed on.
Now they are trying to contact you directly.
So Yes, SCAM.
I have blocked that email from emailing users through the site but of course that does nothing to prevent them from contacting you directly.
If you see other similar emails, please let me know and I will block any other email addresses too. _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:41 am Post subject: |
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thanks
i just found it odd that after some email exchanges i was never able to obtain any real contact info.
besides, who wants a bug anyway _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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73sports Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2004 Posts: 2107 Location: Warrington, PA
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: |
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That'll be great when they send the same email to Randy! I've seen him post about this on Facebook in the past. _________________ I will never lie, but sometimes the truth changes.
Central Jersey VW Society |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16754 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Got it here as well. _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
"John's car" 64 VW woodie - The first ever
Maxine 61 Cal-look bug - Cindy's daily driver.
Max - 73 standard Beetle hearse project - For sale
66 bug project - Real patina & Suby conversion
There's more, but not keeping them... |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17963 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Got it here last night. _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey |
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6115 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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I had another from a few weeks ago, they said they were in Reno Nv.:
1971 VW Westfalia Bus- $8000
This 1971 Volkswagen Westfalia is in very good condition overall It appears to have all of its original accessories and window screens and the Westfalia top is in excellent condition The car literally drives like new, and I would not hesitate to drive it long distance as it stands today.The manual transmission shifts smooth and the vehicle tracks down the road straight as an arrow.
1965 Volkswagen Beetle -$4500
This 1965 comes with Original Factory Roof Rack and the Engine is 1600 Dual Port Engine, No accidents, no rust, and seems to just keep going. The under body splash shields (foot pans) have not been replaced as so many people do,these day It runs great,
Thanks
Ralph & Alicia .O.M
It seemed Scam-ish, I'm thounsands of miles from Reno........
mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]
It was titled VW Love _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon |
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Malokin Martin Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2007 Posts: 3093 Location: E-burg
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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That seems like a good deal on the bay. Do you think he'd come down a bit? |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:37 am Post subject: |
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1732020 _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
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EverettB Administrator
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6115 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:02 am Post subject: |
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And another:
[email protected] FT Farns [[email protected]]
i got your contact from a Volkswagen forum, i have a 1964 Volkswagen Bus Camper for sale and asking $9k.
it was restored so everything looks like new,the underneath is solid also the floors has no rust which is the original floor plan , great interior,great driver bus,great 1600cc engine works perfect with 72k miles
let me know if you might be interested or have anyone looking for one
Thanks _________________ Tom
My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
'11 Jetta Wagon |
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EverettB Administrator
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17273 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:44 am Post subject: |
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I went back in my email to retrieve this scammer's message. Do you have this email on your blocked list?
From: M. K. B Collections <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2014 7:33 AM
Subject: FS: 1966 VW Beetle Sunroof Sedan
Hi
We have a 1966 VW Beetle Sunroof Sedan For Sale,This has the desirable factory sunroof and a nice handful of accessories.
Roof rack is loaded with period accessories that come with the car!... Just checking if you have a possible interest or a customer looking for one. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
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