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1948 Jeepster Rhode Island $7500 SCAM

• CATEGORIES: Jeepster • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: I’ve seen this one all over. It’s a scam.

Tim shared this one. He’s concerned the price is too good to be true. I think it is right on the edge. Proceed with caution. After a few searches, I found the same ad in Portland. I suspect this is a scam.

“Runs well, 3 speed transmission with overdrive. Recently painted, interior and convertible top in good condition. 5 new tires with tubes, the bumpers, hood trim and interior dash trim all have been re-chromed.”

https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/1948-willys-2-door-phaeton/6393689473.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1948-willys-2-door-phaeton/6394717575.html

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1948 CJ-2A Seattle, WA $8500 SCAM

• CATEGORIES: CJ-2A • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE II: Clint found the source for these photos. This jeep is actually  for sale in Houston, Texas, for $16,995.

UPDATE: This is for sure a scam. I’ve seen listed across the US. According to one reader, “Seller claims they want to deal thru EBAY where you deposit your money and the Jeep with be shipped to you. If you don’t want it , ship it back and your money will be refunded.”

“Fully Restored 1948 Michigan Yellow Willys CJ 2A! Frame Off Restoration Finished in it’s Original Color!!”

EXAMPLE AD: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1948-jeep-cj/6394044574.html

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1945 GPW Los Angeles, CA $4000 **SCAM**

• CATEGORIES: GPW (Ford MB) • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: We’ve seen a small uptick scams on Craigslist. Thanks to John for finding this in the Ohio Craigslist at $15,000. I guess scammers need money for xmas gifts?? Besides, I didn’t think the background looked like Los Angeles.

To good to be true?

“Very nice 1945 Willy’s Jeep. Restored, runs, drives and stops. 3934 miles on odometer. Number matching 4 cylinder ford production motor with nanual transmission. Must see to appreciate. Cash only and no trades. Please contact for questions and appointment to see.”

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/1945-willys-jeep-military/6375567963.html

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1952 M-38 Ann Arbor, MI $5200 *SCAM*

• CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Claus confirmed that this same jeep was on eBay for $20k recently. If you see this posted other places on Craigslist, I’d suggest flatting it.

Craig shared this ad. The too-good-to-be-true price on this beautiful M-38 suggests it is likely a scam. The phone number for the ad is a California one, but it was listed in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, Craigslist. That doesn’t automatically mean it’s a scam (as I still have my Cali phone number), but is just another reason to be suspect.

“Also has new 12 volt batteries. Totally rebuilt engine and transmission”

https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/d/willysnavy-variant/6356779791.html

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Crime Ring “Selling” Vehicles on Craigslist

• CATEGORIES: Features • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

craigslist-scam-alertA reader who shall remain anonymous shared the story of how pictures of his jeep mysteriously appeared on Craigslist without his knowledge. It turned out someone had taken the pics off a different craigslist ad and was using them to trick buyers into sending the thief money for a vehicle he didn’t own.

Our faithful reader only discovered the issue thanks to eWillys. He was quite surprised to see an ad for his vehicle! So, he contacted the police, which led to the takedown of twenty people working together to “fake sell” vehicles across the US. He’ll be testifying in court later this year.

Here are a couple links discussing Craigslist scams:

  1. https://jalopnik.com/how-a-craigslist-scammer-tried-to-steal-my-moms-car-1789696074
  2. https://www.csoonline.com/article/2875832/security/how-to-stick-it-to-craigslist-scammers.html
  3. https://www.tred.com/test-drive-blog/how-to-spot-a-craigslist-car-scam-and-what-happens-when-you-dont/
  4. https://www.komando.com/tips/349850/craigslist-shopping-and-selling-scams/all

So be careful out there!

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Odd Jeepster-like Jeep Hot Springs, AR **SOLD**

• CATEGORIES: Features, Jeepster, Unusual • TAGS: , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE II: This *might* have evolved into a scam. The seller agreed to sell to one buyer and provided directions to get the vehicle, but now is avoiding the buyer’s calls. 

UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900

Here is an odd one I spotted on Facebook. It reminds me of Bob’s odd Jeepster-like vehicle.

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“This is a very strange “Jeep like” vehicle that is not a Jeep. I was told that it was possibly a specialty vehicle built in the 60s and that it originally had a 4 or 6 cylinder engine that the previous salvage yard owner removed and sold. 2 wheel drive. No seats or top frame. It has full length curved metal running board fenders that Jeeps never had. It also has a center console that housed the shifter. It was originally painted a coral pink color so the possibility exists that it was a resort shuttle vehicle. It is NOT, repeat NOT, a Jeep Surrey model! They look nothing like this “thing”. No engine or transmission. I saved it from a salvage yard over 10 years ago. It has 14 inch “A.J. Foyt” mag wheels that probably are original. Rusty but restorable. Buy it for $900 firm, fix it up, and have the only one out there.”

 

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1953 M-38A1 Various Places **SCAM**

• CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

There are multiple ads across the country for a 1953 M-38A1 for only $3000. This too-good-to-be-true offer is made using a gmail address that is also selling other vehicles across the country. It looks like a scammer to me.

Here’s the ad:
“Army Jeep Very good body, converted to 12 v new reduction starter, c00ntact: monicamiller107@gmail.com”

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/4726388007.html

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other related links:
http://killeen.craigslist.org/atq/4727138596.html
http://tucson.craigslist.org/atq/4727158497.html
http://lexington.craigslist.org/fuo/4708073021.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/atq/4710184308.html
https://goldcountry.craigslist.org/fuo/4716270278.html

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1951 M-38 Kula, HI **SCAM**

• CATEGORIES: M-38 • TAGS: , , This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Steve reports that the photo is of his jeep that he sold last month. And, if you look at the background, it’s not Hawaii. This jeep has been listed twice on Craigslist in Hawaii.

“All original, fully restored 1951 Willys M38 military jeep!
Beautiful piece of history. Runs great, 9,600 miles. No back tax, fully caught up and all legal.
Call us or email us if you’d like more information or if you’d like to come see it. Moving off island, need to sell!”

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1961 FJ-3A Dana Point, CA **SCAM**

• CATEGORIES: FJ • TAGS: This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.

UPDATE: Jay notes this is a scam. Listed at $2500.

1961 Jeep Fleetvan Fj-3A, all original , with original 4 cyl. 3 speed trans. runs and drives good, body is rough , but surface rust , non structural rust, original patina look, clean title non salvage, on non op status , no DMV back fees. $2500 firm ! No offers no trades no tats”

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/4527863024.html

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