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1963 CJ-3B Arizona SCAMMER

November 7, 2022 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: SCAMMER!

There was another ad for this that includes a front shot. As you can see, it has a ventilating windshield.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/247270289549336/permalink/1174608823482140

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This late model CJ-3B was spotted by Matt. I saw another ad for this on Facebook that shows the driver’s side. (Note: The hood is not as bad as I thought).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/162509030884383/permalink/1538018110000128/

“Selling this left behind by my father
We are located in Arizona, im ready to ship
Payment is upon delivery.
Text on…..(623) 252-0679”

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1962 FJ-3 Nashville, TN $3500 (**SCAM**)

January 23, 2021 • CATEGORIES: FJ • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Brandon confirmed this was a scam.

The photo included in this craigslsit ad shows an FJ from a different ad with an email address from “Carla” added. This proved to be a scam, as the same gmail can be seen in some other ads (as this google search shows).

“Unrestored 1962 Jeep Fleetvan FJ-3.
Ran when parked, but it’s complete and comes with a clean title.
$3,500 or will consider reasonable offer.”

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CJ-2A Rock Springs, WY (and elsewhere) $3600 … Scam!

November 9, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Definitely a scam. This jeep ad has been spotted in several locations now. A reader named Sam took the plunge and emailed the seller. After several rounds of emails, Sam concluded there was no jeep.

Possible scam as the price seems too good. Seller mentions nothing about the jeep.

https://wyoming.craigslist.org/for/d/rock-springs-new-tires-ndcc-willys-cj2a/7227919292.html

“Seller info e.andres11b＠gmail.com (type it by hand) thank you!”

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1947 CJ-2A Portland, OR **Scam?**

February 29, 2020 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Ad deleted. This same jeep was spotted on the Baltimore Craigslist, so proceed with caution. 

Seems like a “too good of price deal” …

“1947 Jeep Willys ! This Jeep was fully restored about 8 years ago and has only been driven 6 miles since”

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1950 M-38 Astoria, OR $8000 ??Scam??

October 3, 2019 • CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This jeep was auctioned at some point on Mecum

Looks like a great price, maybe too good of a price. Something doesn’t seem right about this ad. Who advertises a mint M-38 by describing it with a “front tow package”? And, I’m not seeing an obvious tow package. This might be a scam ….

https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/for/d/warrenton-1950-willy-jeep/6990088063.html

“Running 1950 Willy Jeep with front tow package. Great condition.”

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1953 CJ-3B Houston, TX **SCAM**

August 28, 2019 • CATEGORIES: CJ-3B • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SCAM** … This ad appears to be a spam ad that was emailed directly to me (we even exchanged several emails).  Neilwilson266 @ gmail.com, the email associated with the post, appears to be a spam email account (or has been co-opted) and has been linked with several spam emails to readers.

In addition, the jeep below has been priced at $3800 on WillysForSale.com for three months, listed by “Neil” as well. A phone number of 409 299 3478 has been associated with “Neil” … 

The jeep below may well still be for sale in Tucson (see older ad here), but I can’t really tell what’s going on with it at this point.  The photo below looks like Tucson, not Houston. 

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“1953 WILLYS JEEP —-RUNS GREAT—— REBUILT—– NEW ITEMS INCLUDE; wiring, tires, shocks, gas tank, glass, seats, upholstery, top, hoses, gauges, brakes, exhaust system, 4 cyl engine rebuilt. asking price is $4,800 negotiable.”

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**SCAM** CJ-5 in Sacramento $1600

June 27, 2019 • CATEGORIES: News • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This jeep ad is starting to spread to other Craigslists. Here it is on the LA board. The seller wants the buyer to pay for the jeep using eBay gift cards. Here’s a discussion about that type of scam.

A reader alerted me to a scam ad in Sacramento. The seller, Ms. Lisa Cruz, claims to be selling a nice CJ-5 for only $1600. The reader relayed the following:

I was in contact with the seller yesterday via email to find out what was up with this really nice looking Jeep. She says the low price is correct, I said OK I will buy it. Sent her my name,address, phone, She said eBay will get back to me. Never heard anything back. Then someone calls me this morning on the phone and said lisa gave me my number, He said he has a jeep for sale, a 1969 V-6. Since he has my number he asked to text me photos of jeep. Haven’t got them yet,”

The ad has already been flagged once, but then popped up again shortly thereafter. Here’s the current link: https://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/d/sacramento-kaiser-jeep-cj-cj5/6920359522.html

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AD TEXT: JEEP for passenger safety.Tailgate is clean and solid, and the wrapped chains hold it firmly in place. There is no sign of rust or rot on the gate inside or outside.Engine bay is just beautiful, and is ready to display at your local cruise night or car show with pride!The JEEP starts with one push of the gas pedal and a turn of the key when cold, and without the single pump when warm. It idles cleanly, and is ready to go when you are.It drives wonderfully, and has only the typical light play found in a CJ”

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1949 Jeepster West Goshen, PA **SCAM**

April 14, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Jeepster • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: This is a SCAM. This was a reply one reader received.

“I’m Janice, glad to see you are interested! The price is $13,100. This belonged to my husband and after he passed away I decided to sell it. I moved at my daughter because I had a throat surgery and I’ll stay here for at least a few months. I’m located in Sioux City, IA. I have signed a contract with eBay to take care of the selling on my behalf. It is already at the shipping company here in Sioux City sealed and ready for the shipping. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 7-9 days, depending on the exact location. You will have 5 days to try out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don’t like about it you can send it back at my expense.” 

It is similar to this scam: https://community.ebay.com/t5/Member-To-Member-Support/Car-sale-scam-I-received-this-message-after-inquiring-about-a/qaq-p/28221471

Original link:

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-chester-1949-jeep-jeepster/6855830526.html

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“Kept immaculate,
Runs and drives beautifully,
Highly restored,
No accidents,
3 speed column,
Radio and heater,
Overdrive,
5 new WW tires,
Side curtains,”

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Beware the “William Cameron” Scam

January 4, 2019 • CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Mark alerted me to a scam by a guy named William Cameron. Mark said William called him up claiming he had an FC-150, just what Mark was looking to buy. All Mark had to do was wire him a down payment. Long story short, it was a scam.

It turns out William Cameron is a regular scam artist. He’s even been in jail for it, though no prison time. So, if he calls you, tell him to where he can go ….

Here’s what Mark wrote me:

“He calls, says he has exactly what you need. Sounds very old, but when googling him you find he is only in his 50’s. Same scam always for the most part and he has gone to jail for it. Tells you he can not take any pics. Tells you everything a buyer would ever want to hear. His price is dirt cheap and he says all he needs is a deposit and says you can send the rest later. All the while he is coughing and sounding very old and he says he is retiring to Arizona. Google his name or number along with the words “Craigslist scam” and you would see he has taken advantage of many people.”

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1957 FC-150 Fallbrook, CA **SOLD*

October 21, 2018 • CATEGORIES: Camping, FC150-FC170-M677 • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

(06/05/2017) Great little camper.

“All original, no rust, 38 thousand original miles. Body is straight. All the upholstery is original. Just removed from barn, where it was stored since 1973. Had gas tank cleaned and sealed. F- head 4 cylinder motor. New Carb, water pump, fuel pump, Distributer, hoses, belts, plugs, wires, Radiator. New Brakes and wheel cylinders. New tires. Has original Camper that was on the truck for most of it’s life. Bed is perfect. Runs and drives. Clean Title.”

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