Guest Greg Ross Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I ran across this add again;1990 Buick Reatta :: $3,300 :: LAKE MARY, FL :: Listing ID-194217 :: CarsOnlineFree.comAnd made an inquiry.The response was supposedly from an ex-Serviceman disgruntled with his Iraq experience and what he saw there. Instead he quit, joined UNICEF and returned to Iraq.The car was being sold strictly to make a donation to UNICEF, Oh and he'd entered the vehicle in the eBay Vehicle Protection Program. The price is down to $2700. including shipping. (I guess this guy in Nigeria doesn't know there's an international border between FLA and PEI Canada)Supposedly all you have to do is provide your name and address, you'll receive an invoice from eBay with payment instructions (Western Union Money-gram no doubt) Once the Seller has confirmed payment he'll ship you the car giving you 5 days to accept or reject. Should you decide to not accept the vehicle he'll cover the return shipping, no problem.Oh and sorry, he's in Iraq, the car is in Missouri in a storage facility and it can't be accessed for inspection-see the above generous acceptance terms.I Googled "eBay Vehicle Protection Program" and wasn't surprised to see there were many, many SCAM references.This is almost like a compliment, the Reatta has finally made it to "Main Stream" the Scammers have discovered us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Interesting. The telephone number is answered by a machine and google says it is an Altemonte Springs dentist's FAX. The zip code given is correct for Lake Mary (about 10 mi north of Orlando) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Found this on the page.... How to Avoid Scams almost 100%?-Try to Deal directly with a local Seller/Buyer.-Avoid Shipping arrangements at all times.-Do not deposit any unknown check received.-Do not send money via money order/wire transfer and certainly not in Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Smells and looks like a SCAM to me.When you look at the link and the pictures provided they are the same photos talked about in a previous thread where the car was purported to be in Miami {with a hillside in the background} Could be explained by the fact that those photos come up in a google search for a 1991 Reatta.I would personally be wary.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Looks more like a Missouri landscape though.. all kinda fishy smelling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Definately not a state where the highest point is an amusement park ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It really gets around. In in Ohio and has a VIN 1G4EC33CXLB905029 here. Price is more in line with alleged condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Here's a nice one.1991 Buick Reatta In Wheeling - Buick - cars for sale in Wheeling, IL, 60090, USA | Used For Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 All the photos shown in the FL ad and OH ads were taken at Super Dave's Used cars in OH.Super Dave's Used Cars1990 Buick Reatta, $9,942 - Super Dave's Used CarsGoogle maps street view confirms the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest daytonreatta Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I actually work for the Better Business Bureau and this type of scam is all too common, and you can go to craigslist on almost any given day and find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Interesting how fast we can track things down when motivated, reminds me of anti-virus work in the 90's. One biggie appeared in the Phillipeans about 6 pm EDT and by 6 am the next day, we had defenses in the gateways before the East coast came to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Jeez, The first time I made an inquiry it was a dealer owned car, the second day it said private seller then I was never contacted again and the phone was no longer in service.I wonder why?Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I don't know about you guys, but I'm staying as far away from this as I can.. The temptation to grab it up is high, but i feel it's just going to be a nightmare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) IT IS OF COURSE A SCAM, I WAS JUST HAVING FUN WITH THE"SELLER" There is another group of folks selling 1950s-60s era RCA color TV cameras for around $10,000.00 These cameras are about the size of two modern side by side refrigerator and weigh several thousand pounds. Most say they are in the United Kingdom and will pay for shipping. Oh yeah, they also need a room full of electronics for each camera. When someone asked for a picture of one he was sent a picture of his own camera he had posted on an antique TV web site. Edited February 19, 2011 by Richard D (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) IT IS OF COURSE A SCAM, I WAS JUST HAVING FUN WITH THE"SELLER"...So Richard, do you hang out at 419baiters.com? :cool:419 BAITER - 419 Scammers Busted - VideoOr 419eater.com:http://www.419eater.com/index.php Edited February 19, 2011 by wws944 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Before Christmas, my '52 Roadmaster was apparently for sale on the Charlotte Craigslist...one fellow from the forum with some sort of long distance plan had a chat with him an eventually let him have it...he may have had a '52 Roadmaster for sale, but he'd grabbed one of my photos...of course, not a good photo that shows the car (and its flaws) well, but one that doesn't show much and happens to include my wife. I reported it about all the places I could...it seems Craigslist doesn't care much about pulling scam ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 So Richard, do you hang out at 419baiters.com? :cool:419 BAITER - 419 Scammers Busted - VideoOr 419eater.com:419 Eater - The largest scambaiting community on the planet!I found it on old TV & VTRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Road mister Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Richard, I have a twin to your car, I have put it on the market in the, Reatta For Sale forum. Looking for some input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richard D Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 It looks like your wheels have a better finish and the tail light strip is completely clear. I need to polish mine again, it will stay clear for about six months down here. Why are you selling her?Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Road mister Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) I got great deal on a Jeep, to many cars, the Reatta has been years of fun, time for a change. Edited March 2, 2011 by Road mister (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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