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Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:06 am

Information from user AWOLPRODUCTIONS:

Please help find Allen Alfiler

Please visit www.allenalfiler.com and help keep our scene aware
of this career crook, he is targeting VW enthusiasts nation wide and since we have been on the case, stolen over $14,000.00 in deposits and growing.

if you encounter Allen Alfiler please contact me at [email protected] or through the website www.allenalfiler.com

if you are ripped off by this POS the cops in your jurisdiction will probably not know what to do and in most cases will tell you that this is a civil matter, THIS IS WRONG! make them aware of the website, tell them you are asking to file a "COURTESY REPORT" these are special reports needed when a detective in one area is building a case with multi jurisdictional issues.

I have 7 detectives nevada and california who i forward all information to on a daily basis and i keep them up to date with new victims who seem to report daily.

we are intent on finding this creep and putting him in jail!!!!
and we need the support of this great community to help spread awareness.

Update April 13, 2011 - He was arrested
Please see:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5262501#5262501

Later update - he is still cheating people... updated in this thread

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Original post from localboy:
This is a total fraud/scam ad. I did not post it, nor did I give permission for my pictures of my car to be used. I've already notified CL of the fraud ad and hopefully, they'll remove it ASAP.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/1256513618.html

Admin note:
This Bus is commonly used, among others, in scam ads from this person:

And this one:

And also:

Also this 1958 23-Window

And this 23-Window

Also known to use or may be using:
[email protected]
Ddsguy - [email protected]
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Phone #s
(323) 873-0158 / 323-873-0158
(415) 738-9354 / 415-738-9354
(510) 682-7813 / 510-682-7813
(541) 615-7002 / 541-615-7002
(707) 208-1970 / 707-208-1970
(707) 296-1430 / 707-296-1430
(707) 590-3484 / 707-590-3484
(707) 614-7608 / 707-614-7608
(707) 771-0091 / 707-771-0091
(707) 828-7409 / 707-828-7409
(925) 597-3365 / 925-597-3365
(925) 220 4165 / 925-220-4165
(707) 205-0513 / 707-205-0513

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:13 am

localboy wrote: This is a total fraud/scam ad. I did not post it, nor did I give permission for my pictures of my car to be used. I've already notified CL of the fraud ad and hopefully, they'll remove it ASAP.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/1256513618.html

sorry to see "you have no more time for it" :wink:

those scammers have done this so much its pathetic

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:16 am

I just called the pencil dick "selling" the car. He insists he owns it, has it and called me a "hater". :^o That's some funny shit right there. :fist:

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:22 am

How do these guys make money on this crap, how does the scam work?

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:26 am

They take your deposit and disappear, I assume.

Or grind you through the wood chipper when you arrive to pick it up.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:30 am

Oh yeah, the wood chipper :lol: Thought that only happened up North where you get the full "blood on snow" spectacle, can't be that visually interesting in the LA area...

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:30 am

I'm a little tight for cash right now, would you take $4200?

Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:42 am

use the report feature. it will get pulled quick with a little help from the sambanistas

Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:03 am

I have seen more of these ads than I care to remember. You should agree to meet him with 5 of your friends in tow.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:04 am

Someone else reported this the other day, but I only read the Topic "Samba Ad" and deleted it.
After reading it, I realized I had made a mistake, but could not restore it.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:09 am

Soul_VW wrote: I have seen more of these ads than I care to remember. You should agree to meet him with 5 of your friends in tow.

Localboy wears a Badge and is packing! Thought you knew? :shock:

Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:00 am

I reported it.

For the guy who called, where does he live? Ad is from LA but the 510 area code in N. CA.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:17 am

EverettB wrote: I reported it.

For the guy who called, where does he live? Ad is from LA but the 510 area code in N. CA.

thanks Ev. I did the same.

Reverse came back unlisted to "Richland, CA".

Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:18 am

Quote: This posting has been flagged for removal

I'll keep checking though.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:29 pm

Text from the "seller": "U wish it was ur notchback moran!"

From me: Who's moran? how's the sale going pencil dick?

Him: Good

Me: Go get a job and stop stealing pix of vws you could never afford

Him: OK I like the way u fixed up your notch

Me: Cool. Go fuck yourself

Him: Sure peckerwood

Me: Good comeback don't waste your limited braincells

Now I have to get back to adult life and work.....

Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:54 pm

Peckerwood?! Now that thar is funny!

Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:24 pm

wtf? what an idiot.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:45 pm

Maybe it is not really a scam. Maybe the tire kickers that respond to ads, ask a bunch of questions, and waste the sellers time are looking for people with the same interest. Sorta like a tire kicker personal ad. :D

Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:21 pm

localboy wrote: I just called the pencil dick "selling" the car. He insists he owns it, has it and called me a "hater". :^o That's some funny shit right there. :fist:
You should have had some or your Los Angeles area friends call and arrange a meet 8)

Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:56 pm

mayfair_mistress wrote: Hey Folks - Was this posting for a white 69 vert autostick? I found the car of my dreams two days ago, and having read the sellers response (see below) am quite convinced it a scam. The add disappeared after 12 hours being posted. I am still talking with him to clarify (thankfully my husband has access to all the vin searches, state registration etc . . .), but I would appreciate you expert feedback!

Thanks Kindly
~Meg
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Hi,

The car is still for sale. It is in perfect shape. It has no scratches, dents and it was never involved in an accident or something like that.The VIN is 149486697. It has 65000 miles.
I have a clear title and it is on my name. Why is the price so low? I'm in Glasgow (United Kingdom) with my new work and I cannot register the car here, as it is made for USA, according to USA standards. So all that I want to do now is to sell the car at this price, because I need to sell it fast(I already made a deposit here to buy me another).
My final price is $4000. I already have tons of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions. This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
Thank you.

P.S. If you are decided to buy it, I can make a private auction just for you on eBay so you can purchase it there. That way you will receive assistance for the purchase, paperwork, title transfer and an extended warranty. They also are guaranteeing purchases up to 50.000 so we will both be protected.

Travis Brohimer

Smells like a scam to me. What car is perfect has a clear title and now car CAN NOT be registered? dont you have to register it to get the title or do I have something backwards here? Get a contact phone number including the country code and google it to start with.