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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by statultra, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. statultra

    statultra uber-Senior Member

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    so i went on craigslist specifically looking for a scammer, i emailed them telling them im interested in the car.

    I got this:

    Hello,

    I have received your email regarding the 2007 Toyota Prius with only 11,500 miles.
    The car is in perfect condition,with no scratches on it,no damage, clear title.
    The price for the car is $6,100 with shipping included.
    The car was my husband`s as he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it as he died in a IRAQ 3 month ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it.
    The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name.
    Shipping will be done whit DAS and it will take no more then 2-3 days. I have a friend there who will manage me a low price shipping and I assumed that it is my duty to pay for shipping it.It will be delivered directly to your address.
    Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it,please reply with the following information's:
    -Your full name;
    -Your shipping address.(street,city,state,zip code)
    The transaction will close only through ebay so we both will be protected.
    I want ebay because as they are the biggest company on the internet I think that we can close this deal fast and safe for both of us. Also I am not very familiar with the internet transactions and ebay is the only one I know.
    I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
    Let me know.
    Regards,
    Stacy Martins

    so i replied and said
    :
    Does the prius come with the standard XKR Automatic Dynamic system?, many prius'es come with it

    If So ill be willing to make the immediate payment

    , Miss stacy martin replied and said:
    Hello again,

    Yes Toyota prius has the XKR Automatic Dynamic system!The car is already at the shipping company ready to be sent to any location anywhere in the worldIf you wish to purchase it please provide me your full name and full shipping address (street,city,state,zip code,country) so I can initiate the deal through eBay Purchase Protection.
    Regards,
    Stacy
     
    #1 statultra, Oct 4, 2008
  2. TonyPSchaefer

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    Give her the address and contact information of your local police station.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 4, 2008
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    LOL @ "XKR Automatic Dynamic system".
     
    #3 charansr, Oct 4, 2008
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    If you like reading about scammers getting scammed themselves, check out this website: Welcome to the 419 Eater

    If you read a few of the stories, they're quite interesting.
     
    #4 ualdriver, Oct 5, 2008
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    I thought my car was loaded, where is my XKR Automatic Dynamic system?? JK
     
    #5 wchardin, Oct 5, 2008
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    It should be right under the flux capacitor.
     
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  7. statultra

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    update:

    I replied to "Stacy Martins" with this:

    "Since it has the XKR system im even more interested, does it also have the 2008 TOMTOM Update?"

    IT sounds way to obvious by this moment that im joking around with her.

    She replies:
    No..i'm sorry to tell you that!

    Well Continuing on, i had to formulate a scheme to make the "TomTom" update sound viable.

    I sent this yesterday:
    "I would be interested if the car had the tomtom update as specified in my last emails, this update is vital to the XKR Dynamic System, that runs the electrons on the Prius Hybrid car, I need you to make sure that this vehicle has this. If it does ill be willing to make immediate payment."

    I think when i say the words "immediate payment" it indicates im very interested.

    She replied:

    Hello again,

    I apologize for the mail past, I asked my friend from the shipping company and he said he has TomTom.
    Best Regards
     
    #7 statultra, Oct 5, 2008
  8. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    This is really starting to get funny.
     
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  9. TonyPSchaefer

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    I can't see where there's been any discussion of color. Write her and let her know that it's not the right color for you and you would be willing to pay a little more if she would have it painted.
     
    #9 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 5, 2008
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    At this point you ask her if she also has...

    "Prince Albert In A Can"

    and when her partner says yes we do,
    you can email them back to ...

    "Let him out of the can, he has VD"

    Oh those old jokes, they just never stop being old!!!

    Ask for a photo!!!

    73 de Pat KK6PD
     
    #10 KK6PD, Oct 5, 2008
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    Ask her if she'll throw in a rheemus meter so you can adjust the canooten valve while driving.

    Where do people come up with this stuff????
     
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    Tell her you can get the money in cash, but unfortunately it's all tied up right now. However, if she can "lend" you $100, you will be able to get at the money right away.
     
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    I'd love to pay for the car right now but all my money is tied up with the Crown Prince of Europa who needs my help freeing his assets. Additionally, I have received word that I have won the Nigerian lottery and am expecting more than one million dollars.
     
    #13 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 6, 2008
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    Shipping will be done whit DAS and it will take no more then 2-3 days. I have a friend there who will manage me a low price shipping and I assumed that it is my duty to pay for shipping it.It will be delivered directly to your address.
    Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it,please reply with the following information's:
    -Your full name;
    -Your shipping address.(street,city,state,zip code)
    The transaction will close only through ebay so we both will be protected.
    I want ebay because as they are the biggest company on the internet I think that we can close this deal fast and safe for both of us. Also I am not very familiar with the internet transactions and ebay is the only one I know.
    I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal!
    Let me know.
    Regards,
    Stacy Martins

    I always like to find a place on the map close to their city, and tell them that I only live 20 miles from them, so I'll swing by to pick up the car FOR CASH. They reply that it's already at DAS, ready to be shipped, so why would I want to waste the time and effort to pick it up; it'll be delivered right to my door. I just need your name, etc. to complete the transaction.
    Then I tell them that my bank says they are a scam and I shouldn't send any money to them. Please prove my bank wrong by telling me where I can pick up the car, FOR CASH.
    I never here from them again.
     
    #14 MrK(2), Oct 6, 2008
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