Recently, Mike wrote to me about several Willys related ads that appear to be scams out of New Mexico. The ads aren’t all the same, but are similar. Mike identified these common themes:
- No phone number
- No pictures
- Rush to sell
- Low affordable pricing
- Rural location outside of ABQ..
- Does not respond to local contact attempts.
Here are some links that you might find useful; my goal is to put together a more comprehensive collection of scams that are automobile focused.
From Fraud Guides: http://www.fraudguides.com/internet-craigslist-scams.asp
Craigslist/eBay Car Scam: http://www.simplysoldstore.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/04/19/the-craigslist-ebay-car-scam/comment-page-6/
From Craigslist: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
eBay Scams: http://reviews.ebay.com/Scam-Warning-Craigslist-AutoTrader-eBay-Motors-Scams_W0QQugidZ10000000011673463
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Here is an example of a Craigslist Ad we believe is fake. If I am incorrect about this ad being dishonest, PLEASE contact me.
1945 X Army Willys jeep – $750 (Sandia Park N.M.)
Date: 2010-12-17, 12:54PM MST
Reply to: sale-gxgnd-2118017716@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
1945 ex army jeep runs good , 4 cylinder engine original threw out, but needs some body work done , not serious some surface rust under the frame and also on top of the front fenders. I used this jeep to get around in the winter time for many years , very dependable old jeep, you can always get your money out of it if you decide to sell later, with more work to be done on it. This jeep will not drive very fast but it sure can climb up trails and mountains, and just in time for the snow here in new mexico, took it hunting deer many year ago, I went out early this morning this place was covered in snow I keep my jeep under my old shed , and it started right up with no problems, it has the 4×4 still working on it, I no longer going to need it because I am moving to t or c where it is a little more warmer, and I am getting somewhat older 78 years young cannot deal with this colder weather so email me to come see , first to come by with cash gets the jeep, please no trades or low offers , I will sell this jeep for my price I will have a better chance if it even snows more,. I just saw one on e ebay sell for much more than this, and the jeep was not even running. The jeep is sold as is no refunds , you buy it it is yours.