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Is this a scam?

Discussion in 'Questions and Answers' started by MikeHoncho, Aug 30, 2011.

  1. MikeHoncho

    MikeHoncho -=| Censored |=-

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    I recently responded to a post on craigslist for a Honda Accord, which the person posted up at $2,900 (sounds too good to be true but I can suspend my skepticism).


    You can read for yourself the replies from this person.


    It smells shady. Need a second opinion though. Never provided enough information.
     
  2. Ronnie Bass

    Ronnie Bass Luxury Box Luxury Box

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    Oh hell yeah, it reeks of scam. The biggest flag is how he keeps pushing how he is a noble soldier when you haven't even pried once what his story is, you know more about "him" than what is normal. Hell, you know half his life story.
     
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  3. pennphinfan

    pennphinfan Stelin Canez Arcade Scorz

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    He can't make calls but has free internet access for Craigslist? Fake
     
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  4. rafael

    rafael Well-Known Member

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    Smells like a scam, but I wonder if you can get the Ebay info directly first rather than providing him info and having him send you something allegedly from Ebay.
     
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  5. phineas64

    phineas64 Season Ticket Holder

    Restricted to base? Natl Guard? Not likely, I vote scam. I spent two tour in the army and still work for them two decades later, and I can count the times anyone I know being restricted to base on one hand, the exceptions being when they were locked up due to misbehaving. Steer clear of the one. Never heard of DAS either.


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  6. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Soon as I read 'shipping', I knew it was a scam.

    If it ain't local -- much less super, super cheap -- it's a scam.

    Craigslist even says you should avoid anything that isn't local.

    EDIT: here's your proof: https://www.scambook.com/search?search=ethan+talson.
     
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  7. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    Usually if anyone is on base and emails they have a

    pettyofficer.army.mil

    type email address. Its a scam, I say send him all your money.
     
  8. aesop

    aesop Well-Known Member

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    As a scam veteran, the number $2,900 is suspicious. It is clearly below what the car is worth so why not ask for $3000? Sounds stupid but it's a common scam technique. Numbers come into play when presenting a scam. Also in the pictures he sent, it clearly is not on a base nor is it near a garage and the license plate is blurred out. For what reason?
     
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  9. MarinePhinFan

    MarinePhinFan Banned

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    Nevada Army National Guard. Due to military security reasons I'm restricted from leaving the unit's facility under any purpose and have strictly limited phone access.


    He's a scamming liar and should be hunted down and shot. POS....
     
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  10. MarinePhinFan

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  11. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    Just like I thought.....You should send him all your bank account information and social security number



    Sincerly,

    Ethan Talson
     
  12. finyank13

    finyank13 Reality Check

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    http://www.dasautoshippers.com/

    I
    got restricted to the base, it happens, right before you deploy...they dont want GI's getting wasted and never coming back, or coming back late etc...

    but yeah this is a scam
     
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  13. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    I thought you were restricted to base for bringing the goat with a victoria's secret bra on into the BOQ?

    And Lmeister, pass on that one Bro, reeks of a scam, I'd be almost willing to bet they phished Talson's name off of facebook or something but even still, no thanks to that one.
     
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  14. MarinePhinFan

    MarinePhinFan Banned

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    Yeah..like 72 hours before not weeks and they don't restrict your phone calls but give you full internet access. lol
     
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  15. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    We weren't restricted at all when I deployed. Maybe it's different for National Guard. We were told when to report the next morning and that was it.
     
  16. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    Rule of Thumb:

    If you have to ask if its scam, then proceed as if it was a scam.
     
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  17. texanphinatic

    texanphinatic Senior Member

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    You should tell him that you are very interested, and actually can pay $3,500 to a "noble soldier" like him, especially since you are about to come into some money due to the recent passing of a relative. Unfortunately, you need an upfront sum of $346.11 to pay the lawyer so you can receive the inheritance money to buy the car. Scam the scammer!
     
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  18. MikeHoncho

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    Shet! I already replied negatively! ^ was a really good idea too! That, or a Nigerian Prince act.
     
  19. BigDogsHunt

    BigDogsHunt Enough talk...prove it!

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    The scam isnt over money, he just wants to collect your phone # so what ever you do, do not give him your #.......oh.....ahhhh....nevermind.

    good luck with that.
     
  20. Paul 13

    Paul 13 Chaotic Neutral & Unstable Genius Staff Member

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    lmeister3, so you are interested in buying a car eh? Unfortunately I live far away from you so I'd have to ship you the car, I'll pay the shipping. Do you like Ferraris? It's a slight upgrade from a Honda, but I'll sell it to you for $9,999.99. Please see below picture and let me know if you're interested. you can then email me at imnotnigerian@ui.edu.ng

    ferrari-458-italia---1_460x0w_9BG.jpg
     
  21. Two Tacos

    Two Tacos Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    That is a scam email address. There are no petty officers in the army. Sick is a scammer.


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  22. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    You should just give me your SSN and PIN numbers. I will keep them safe.
     
  23. MikeHoncho

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    For sure. Those LifeLock people seem shady.

    How much do you charge per month?

    Do you use lasers?
     
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