craigslist scam

[jrb]

The red and white valk on chicago craigslist for 4000.00 is a scam. They stole my picture and ad off of ebay. The bike sold on ebay.

[Ramjet]

There is one listed on Greenville SC and Atlanta Craigslist.  Red and White 97 Tourer, $4000.

[Gavin_Sons]

Same one in indianapolis craiglist

[EM1Pete]

It made its way to Monterey, CA, too!

[LinnB]

It's on the St. Louis craiglist too, that Valk needs its own states visited map  

[Viking]

Had the same thing happen a while back on a HD Road King I used to own. Stole my pics that even had pics of my dog with the Road King.  Stupid scammers. Never would reply to my 10 emails.

[BIGBOB99]

Its made it to Michigan too..............

[T.P.]

What, no one could post the links ? http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcd/3296629789.html

[777kingsman]

same bike on Los Angeles CL. This was the response I received yesterday.

Hello there,

My name is Debra, happy to see you are interested in my 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer.Let me give you a few details about it.Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches nor dents, the bike is free of any accidents, never been dropped, 38,172 miles and the engine size is 1,520cc,the title is legally under my name, clear and free of any liens or loans. I wanted sell it at its Blue Book value but without any luck so I changed up my mind and reduced the price drastically at $4.000. I got divorced recently this is how I got the bike and I want to sell it because as a woman my personal car is enough. Besides, I like to play it safe.

[MacDragon]

Wow... she must have a couple dozen of these... It's here in Boston too.  I flagged it... so don't know if you'll see the pic but it's the same as the others.

http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcd/3298151568.html

[vanagon40]

I got these responses:

Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer I have for sale. The bike is in very good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. It has 38,172 miles and the engine size is 1,520 cc . I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans, under my name. The price was reduced at $4,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this bike and as a woman i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (this is the reason for the cheap price).
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.

THEN

Hi there,
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start. The bike is already at the shipping company in Topeka sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find something you don't like about it you can send it back at my expense.
If you are interested in knowing more info about how it works, I can ask Amazon to send you an email with more information on how to purchase it. Amazon will contact you shortly after they have the details with all the information that you need to complete this deal and you will also have proof that I am covered by them and a legitimate seller. If you would like to receive the email from Amazon will all the transaction information please reply with your full name and phone # and they will contact you right away.

Regards

Debra also has a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RSZ28 for sale.  Scam Alert

And Debra's price of $5000 in one of multiple Craigslist ads is certainly dropped from the $150,000 from the ebay auction last fall.  See http://www.camaronews.com/camaros-for-sale/1969-chevrolet-camaro-rsz28-150000/

[Joevalk]

Add Houston to the list

[JC]

Here in Nashville too.    I love f'ing with scammers. Here's what I've got so far...


Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer I have for sale. The bike is in very
good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of
accidents. It has 38,172 miles and the engine size is 1,520 cc . I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans,
under my name. The price was reduced at $4,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this bike and as a
woman i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (this is the reason for the cheap price).
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Debra



To: Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com>
So again as I asked in my first email, where and when can I see it? I have cash!
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Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com> Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Hi there,
As I told you in my first email, I recently got divorced. I got a new job and moved to Topeka KS for a new start. The
bike is already at the shipping company in Topeka sealed and ready for the shipping. My presence won't be
necessary because I prearranged the deal with Amazon. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your
address in 3 days. You will have 5 days to try out prior to making any purchase and if by any reason you find
something you don't like about it you can send it back at my expense.
If you are interested in knowing more info about how it works, I can ask Amazon to send you an email with more
information on how to purchase it. Amazon will contact you shortly after they have the details with all the information
that you need to complete this deal and you will also have proof that I am covered by them and a legitimate seller. If
you would like to receive the email from Amazon will all the transaction information please reply with your full name
and phone # and they will contact you right away.
Regards

Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:28:47 -0500
Subject: Re: 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
Gmail - 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
To: debra_fowler3@hotmail.com

Elrod McGillicudy Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM
To: Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com>
What a coincidence, I live just outside of Topeka in Auburn! It won't take 20 minutes for me to get into Topeka and
that way we won't have to worry about shipping. This is great, I am ready to buy it today if you'll just tell me where I
can see it. It should only take a minute to get the crate open and I can put it on the trailer as soon as I give you the
cash.
Elrod

[Dr Bobs Patient]

Dang that bike is now in Charleston SC!  Sure it's not a roaming knome?

DBP

[BIG--T]

Dang that bike is now in Charleston SC!  Sure it's not a roaming knome?

DBP

It's in Greenville, SC now. Man it really gets around! 

[Dr Bobs Patient]

Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer I have for sale. The bike is in very
good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of
accidents. It has 38,172 miles and the engine size is 1,520 cc . I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans,
under my name. The price was reduced at $4,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this bike and as a
woman i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (this is the reason for the cheap price).
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Debra

I got exactly the same email this morning after inquiring about it.  I responded with a request for the location of the bike so I could calculate shipping costs.  I'm wondering if I could send these scammers a check for $5,000 drawn on the West Bank of the Mississippi, ask for a refund of $1,000 via Paypal and the close my email account and by chrome for my Valk!

DBP

[BIG--T]

Debra Fowler <debra_fowler3@hotmail.com> Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

Hello there,
My name is Debra, and I'm emailing you about the 1997 Honda Valkyrie Tourer I have for sale. The bike is in very
good shape, no known mechanical issues, without scratches or dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of
accidents. It has 38,172 miles and the engine size is 1,520 cc . I legally own a clear title, free of any liens or loans,
under my name. The price was reduced at $4,000. Because of my divorce settlement, i own this bike and as a
woman i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible (this is the reason for the cheap price).
If you have any other questions, or need more info, please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Debra

I got exactly the same email this morning after inquiring about it.  I responded with a request for the location of the bike so I could calculate shipping costs.  I'm wondering if I could send these scammers a check for $5,000 drawn on the West Bank of the Mississippi, ask for a refund of $1,000 via Paypal and the close my email account and by chrome for my Valk!

DBP

I would love to scam a scamer and beat them at their own game! Just my luck I'd go to jail!

[BIG--T]

I actually have seen this bike around a long time in different "electronic papers" like Honda free shopper and others as well as facebook. I've seen $8000 Valks for $2300 and no way to flag them on FB.