Skeeter Scam??

[fire22driver]

As I was searching for a new bass boat, ran across an add for a 2004 Skeeter TZX200 for only $2,999. Yes thats right, about 27,000 less than it should be. Has anyone else seen this deal (scam) check out the add at http://awesomeboatdeals.com/index.php?a=2&b=941

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

I think that price is missing a number ...like another "9".

 

[cart7]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

There have been a few scam bassboats listed recently on Ebay. This is probably a misprint.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

I'll bet it's a boat some dude let go for a cashier's check for double the asking price. They give the guy the check, he deposits the check and gets change from the bank. The scammers drive off with the boat AND the asking price. Now they're selling it for peanuts and it's still all profit.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

Remember basics.<br /><br />1. Sucker born every minute.<br /><br />2. Fools and their money soon will be parted.<br /><br />3. If it looks like too good to be true it probably is.<br /><br />4. Need any more reasons to shop elsewhere?<br /><br />My 2c.<br /><br />Mark

 

[fire22driver]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

I have been in furhter contact with the seller, he as asked me to wire the money western union, somewhere in England. Put the order in a name other than his, he will have the boat delivered and after I recive the boat and ok it, change the wetern union into his name so he can collect the funds.

 

[fire22driver]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

just to be clear, I am not dumb enough to send the money, I am just trying to figure out this scam.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

SCAM!!!! <br /><br />...I wonder how many suckers have already actually wired the money to him? <br /><br />send me the money and I'll send you the boat...you'll get it as soon as ...hell freezes over.

 

[erikrs301]

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report it to the FBI, just email them, they love to hear about these things

 

[spego]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

Thought you all might find this interesting:<br /><br />Walker Loveland to gregroberts21 <br /> More options 6:40 pm (1 hour ago) <br /><br />Alright....gotta ask.....I am sure there has been 2000 emails already. Why is this 2999? <br /><br />GREG ROBERTS to me <br /> More options 7:02 pm (51 minutes ago) <br /><br />Hy,<br />My name is Greg.If you want to buy the skeeter i have to tell you that the price is 2999 usd,and this is the last price.It has no problem at all,looks great.If you have any questions please dont hesistate to e mail me.<br />I m waiting your e mail.Have a nice day !<br /><br />Walker Loveland to GREG <br /> More options 7:16 pm (37 minutes ago) <br /><br />Well there is a catch man.....you dont sell a boat like that for 2999. What form of payment do you require?<br /><br />GREG ROBERTS to me <br /> More options 7:30 pm (23 minutes ago) <br /><br />No catch,i really want to sell the boat asap.<br />If we'll do this asap I will let the price down at 2900 usd,cause I have <br />to pay some house's bills and I'm in a hurry.I suggets: The Western Union company . <br /><br />You send the money to another name than mine using the western union<br />company.You can send it to your brother's name for example or what name you <br />choose.After that I check the money and if they are there I will send <br />you the skeeter. <br /><br />After you get it and you check if everything it's ok with the skeeter,you <br />will go to a western union office and change the receiver name to my name <br />so that I will be able to pick up the money. So I am sure that you are a <br />legitim buyer and you are sure that I am not able to pick up the money. <br />If you send the money to whatever name you want here in Manchester,England <br />nobody can pick it up here is the address :<br />18 Mont Rd., Manchester, WL4 5EA,England <br /><br />The best way for me to check if you sent the money is to scan the <br />receipt and email to me!!!The idea is that I don't require an upfront <br />payment, but only a payment proof that will show me you have the money and <br />you're willing to pay.I need the reciept scaned cause I need it to make a <br />bill of sale with my lawyer.My lawyer advised me to do this.<br /><br />For more details you can go to www.westernunion.com<br />When you will go to the western union office to wire the money sometimes <br />they ask you why are you doing that.If you will tell them that they are <br />for something you have bought,I will have to pay when I pick up the <br />money a very expensive tax for making comerce.This is the part where I <br />lose.I can avoid paying this money. If they ask you that you can tell <br />them that the money are for a relative.In this case I don't have to pay <br />any taxes.<br />I hope you will understand me.Anyway I will loose money cause the skeeter<br />is cheaper and I will take care of the shipping.But I need this money so <br />bad cause I've got some financial problems. I can avoid paying another <br />tax at western union. The part where you lose is represented by the fact <br />that if I tell them that indeed I have deliverd you the skeeter,you will <br />have to pay also a great amount of money as a custom duty which for a <br />brand new item like this is very big maybe 1/3 from the price of the <br />skeeter.We can avoid paying this money by doing this way.<br />After you'll recieve the skeeter you can test it and after that everything <br />we'll be OK you'll change the reciver's name into mine,but I assure you <br />that the skeeter is in good condition. I hope I can trust you with the rest <br />of the money...<br /><br />If you are agree I will make the shipping arrangements.I will know for sure the delivery period after I will make the arrangements.<br /><br />This is very easy. I think this is the safest solution possible. If you <br />agree with this than we can close the deal.<br />Hope to hear from you soon!<br /><br /> <br /> Walker Loveland to GREG <br /> More options 7:42 pm (9 minutes ago) <br /><br />How about we do this. <br /> <br />I come down to Denver with the 3K and I just buy it out of that nice yard you have?<br /> <br />Say why is your address Denver.....your area code Virginia....and you want me to send money to England??? Hmm???<br /> <br />Maybe I'll just call you instead and we can talk about it.<br /><br /><br />Well I have not heard anything back and don't expect to. Its fun messing with these idiots sometimes. I reported it to the sites admin as well.

 

[fire22driver]

Re: Skeeter Scam??

Got the same E-mail reply for payment, I did get out of him the boat is in Miami, although he will not give me an address to look at the boat.<br /><br />"The boat is near Miami,the point is that i ll be more than glad if i can avoid the shipping but i can t do that cause i have a contract with the shipping company.<br />Thats the problem here.I dont see why dont you agree it!<br />That is the last I hard from him.<br /><br />Now there is an add for 2000, 32Ft. Fountain Fever Powerboat twin 454's great buy at $3,000<br />I did a reverse phone on the listed seller, it came back to :Kenny Sendhu<br /> <br /> 5140 Race Ct, Ste 1<br /> Denver, CO 80216-2144<br /> (303) 296-1229<br />So if anyone in the Denver area wants to give vistit, tell him hi for me.