Tradiitonal Auto Scams
#11
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The particular scam in question is described here: http://phonehelp.grn.cc/facts.html Hold your mouse over #17 to get the explanation on how it works.
I got hits on Lami on an earlier search and I think LifeLock was the site. I will look again and let you know. His text offered me full price and would pick up my car and said it was a surprise gift for his cousin and he would only use PayPal since it was so secure. In any case, I hope you don't get burned in any way.
Here is site where I first found him: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-613-917-8314 Different tel, same name, same set of circumstances.
I got hits on Lami on an earlier search and I think LifeLock was the site. I will look again and let you know. His text offered me full price and would pick up my car and said it was a surprise gift for his cousin and he would only use PayPal since it was so secure. In any case, I hope you don't get burned in any way.
Here is site where I first found him: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-613-917-8314 Different tel, same name, same set of circumstances.
Last edited by rltilden; 04-21-2014 at 06:58 PM. Reason: additional info
#13
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Right info! The best way to avoid scam is always go for a particular dealer that's well reputed and well-known in the market. In this regard, I will mention Pedata RV Center that has deliver me the best rv truck for a family trip inside the U.S. Although, it also depends on the customer to avoid third class car or truck dealers that are the main cause of these scams.
Last edited by alex345; 06-25-2022 at 06:06 AM. Reason: to add missing info
#14
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I think that shipping scam is the most common issue. I haven't personally faced it, but a good friend of mine purchased a car online, and after paying the deposit, the seller vanished. I can't provide all the details about this case now. But I see it happens pretty often. Some people wait for their cars for more than a year and still believe that they will get them.