Apparently the US Marines have deployed to the UK

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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:01 pm

Did not tell him either that the supposed unit he is in, is based in NC, not in FL.

The guy had many photos up too from other car scam ads that all had different throwaway email addresses in them. I think Photobucket set a new record in taking his account down. 6 minutes after I reported it, it was down along with an email back from Photobucket. He had LOTS of pics up too from probably dozens of scam ads, which will ruin all those ads too since the pics will not come up in anyones emails or on the craigslist ads.

Its too bad he does not want endless discussions back and forth, thats exactly what he will get as long as I can keep him on. Its certainly harder to keep these guys going and get them off of script. I certainly do not ever forsee getting one of these Romos to wear green goo and a crocodile mask.

Quote:

Hello ,

I apologize for the delay, I'm in the military and now I am deployed in the United Kingdom with the US Marines and that's why I couldn't reply in time. Anyway, thank you for your interest in buying the car. Why is the price so low? I am selling the car because I am here in UK with my work, and my regiment will be deployed in three weeks in Iraq and I think I'll stay there for a while that's why I'm selling it so cheap. I intend to buy a new car when I'll get back home. So all that I want to do now is to sell the car at this price, because I need to sell it fast. The 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 it's located at FedEx storage facility in US, in state of Florida, the car's in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever.The interior looks great (NO SMOKING). The car has 28,327 miles miles and the VIN is :1J4GX58S02C103752. It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name The price is $3,600. THIS IS MY LAST PRICE. I will not negotiate the price. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions.This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions. So if you are interested please email me back for next step.

Thank you very much for your consideration,
US Marine Corps
Sgt. Chr1stopher Brown
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

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He's at least done some work and is not a complete lazy scammer. That VIN is actually for a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:46 pm

I think anytime they put the VIN up in the ad, its probably is the real VIN, often taken from eBay. Trying to get this guy off script, I asked him if what happened to all of the pics he sent me (hosted on photobucket) and the original ad, since they are both gone.

They just continued with the original script, often not even reading what you write to them. Trying to get him off script enough to have some fun, but not enough that they drop me. I want to get some bank accounts and more websites from these guys.

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:08 pm

And apparently the Marine Corps gives them cars too

Hi again ,the truck is still for sale and because I am enrolled in the US Marines and for the moment departed in UK until new orders, I can't drive the car for two reasons, 1 : because the car is not suited for the roads over here and 2 : because of my statute, I don't have time to drive and also I have a car given to me from the marines.From the beginning you have to know that for the payment. I request ONLY secure pay. Will be done using eBay services.We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have a purchase protection account for $20..000. The final price that I want for this car is $3,600 including shipping and handling.No need for any repairs to the car, it runs and looks great....never had problems with it.

The car is now located at FedEx's ware house in Orlando/Florida stored in a specific container ready to be shipped at the first buyer (hopefully you)
If you wish to move forward with the purchase please provide me with your FULL NAME and ADDRESS so I can forward your personal details to eBay and they will take this purchase forward.
In my contract with eBay I specified that the buyer will receive the car for a 10 day testing period, so in this way you can test the car before I will receive the money, and your money will be safe in the hands of eBay.

Thank you very much for your consideration,
US Marine Corps
Sgt. Christopher Brown
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:22 pm

What are some suggestions for causing problems for these Euro scammers? This latest set I am baiting is using the whole eBay will insure the transaction and I pay via Money Gram, so they send me the fake ebay webpage with a fake name and a US Fax #.

I keep insisting on a bank account and that I am unable to pay with money gram, so hopefully I can get an account to email to alan. So far on this one, no fake website to kill though other than the photobucket ones.

This guy refuses to bite on anything except Money Gram unfortunately. Even told him my car was broken down, and I am unable to go to Money Gram, and that I do not have the cash to do it, but would be happy to arrange a wire transfer.