Scam alert protect yourself from internet fraud
Potential Fraud And Internet Scams
Please review this information about potential Internet fraud to protect yourself as a seller. Like any form of media the Internet can be a tool for good or for bad. There is a percentage of business transactions on the Internet that are subject to fraud, scams and cheats. Just like normal transactions, buyers and sellers need to be aware of their surroundings and be cautious in their transactions. Be especially cautious of overseas inquiries. If the deal is to good to be true you are probably right.



To report a potential scam please contact us at JeepTruck.comSellAJeep.com or WarJeeps.com

Some recent scams reported by our readers:

Mike reported the following scam on 02/04/24

Given the misspellings in the ad and the incorrect grammar in his email response, along with the price and the pictures. Another online site sold this MUTT for $19k. I suspect this ad is a scam.

1977 AM General M151A2
Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT) Fully restored with all original parts and runs wells. 852 Miles. Clean Title

Price: $10,850, City: Columbus, State: OH
Please contact Steven email: militaryvehicles871@gmail.com

The following was reported as a scam on 12/08/23

1945 Ford GPW

it is a single owner Jeep. The Jeep was completely rebuilt in 2016. The Jeep starts and runs great. I have a clear title. Worldwide shipping.

Contact Kaiser email: prewarvehicles@gmail.com

John reported the following scam on 02/01/24

David Meehan (meehandavid61@gmail.com), contacted me by email and indicated that he was some how affiliated with you guys. Says he has a 45 MB that he is parting out. Do you guys know him? I'm interested in some of his parts, but seems like maybe a scam. Do you guys have any thoughts on this?

Precautionary statement from the Editor: We are in no way affilaited with this individual and consider this as fraud.

The following was reported as a scam on 12/08/23

1945 Ford GPW

it is a single owner Jeep. The Jeep was completely rebuilt in 2016. The Jeep starts and runs great. I have a clear title. Worldwide shipping.

Contact Kaiser email: prewarvehicles@gmail.com

Ru reported the following scam on 11/06/23

From: Harold Gaskill balascio99@gmail.com
Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM

Thanks for your reply, Concerning my inquiry, Am quite comfortable with the condition of the item since I won't be making any repairs on it. I'm making an offer of $12,500 and I will add $50 to it for keeping it for me, Please provide your full Name, Address your Phone number for payment.I am paying by Check. It will take a few days for payment to get to you. As per pick-up, I will arrange for the pick-up after payment has been received by you. I hope it is in good condition, kindly get back to me with your name, phone # and mailing address where payment will be sent. I will let you know how I intend to pick it up. I would have loved to come check it out but I am presently away on a business trip so you can send me pics of the item so that I can know it is in good condition. I would appreciate it if you take the posting off the site today and consider it sold to me.as for the pick-up, it would be handled after you receive your payment. Thanks. God Bless You.

David reported the following scam on 09/10/23

From: Christopher Elliot (simlim0101@gmail.com)
Date: Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 10:08 AM

Hello,
Sorry for my tardy response but unfortunately I cannot make out time to come see it so I'm buying AS IS and I believe the pictures represent the true condition of it. However, I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check/Cashier's check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pickup,

Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you.

Thanks

Jason reported the following scam on 08/03/23

I received an email from a Franklin Bragg about my Jeep I'm selling on the site. He wrote:

From: surveyintellishop@gmail.com

Hello,
I am interested in your ad. What is the lowest price you will consider for it?
Regards

I responded with :

Hi Franklin,
Sorry, but it's a firm price we're asking. We've been the sole owner and between the low mileage and its body condition, it's the lowest we can go.

I just received another email from him. It reads:

Hello,
Sorry for my tardy response but unfortunately I cannot make out time to come see it so I'm buying AS IS and I believe the pictures represent the true condition of it. However, I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check/Cashier's check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pickup.

Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you.

Thanks

Jamie reported the following scam on 07/05/23

From: morrisnorma52@gmail.com

Hello,

Sorry for my tardy response but unfortunately, I cannot make out time to come see it so I'm buying AS IS and I believe the pictures represent the true condition of it. However, I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check/Cashier's check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pickup,

Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you.

Thanks

One of our readers reported the following scam on 03/29/23

From: Sahare Mark saharemark@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:02 PM
Subject: I am interested

Hello, I came across your M151A2, you posted for sale. Please, is it still available for sale? If yes, please kindly get back to me with the present condition and pics of it, if possible for easy assessment... Meanwhile, my mode of payment is via cashier check. So if I'm OK with the mode of payment, kindly get back to me ASAP. I await your reply

Thanks

Donn reported the following scams on 03/28/23

From: Curtis Greenberg curtisgreenberg6@gmail.com
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2023 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: 1979 CJ5 /$25,000

Hello, Sorry for my tardy response but unfortunately, I cannot make out time to come see it so I'm buying AS IS and I believe the pictures represent the true condition of it. However, I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check/Cashier's check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pickup,

Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you.

Thanks

And another reported by Donn

From: Olga Mosmore olgamosmore@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:58 AM
Subject: I am interested

Hello, I came across your 1979 CJ5, you posted on (www.sellajeep.com) for sale. Please, is it still available for sale? If yes, please kindly get back to me with the present condition and pics of it, if possible for easy assessment... Meanwhile, my mode of payment is via cashier check. So if I'm OK with the mode of payment, kindly get back to me ASAP. I await your reply.

Thanks

One of our readers reported the following scam on 03/28/23

Thanks for your mail, and also I am very much impressed with the pics sent, and as a matter of fact, I am ready to issue the check to you. But first, an extra fee will be included in your asking price, which is meant for shipping and insurance. So all you need to do immediately, when you receive the check is to get it cashed, deduct your asking price from the aount sent to you and then the rest to the shipper. Finally, you will be contacted by the shipper immediattely the funds are received, and you will be informed on how and when it will be picked. So, if OK with the arrangements, kindly get back to me with your full name, address, asking price and also your cellphone # so that the check can be mailed out to you. I await your reply Thanks.

Jeff reported the following scam on 03/28/23

Thank you sir, for posting my ad. However, I did get an early reply from a Jeff Cohen that I think is a scam. It's the, I'll send you a check plus extra money if you hold it for me and I'll send somebody to pick it up cause I can't come see it now. Give me your name address and as soon as the check is deposited I'll arrange for pick up.

John reported the following scam on 03/03/23

Once reported the ad was promptly removed.

Seller of 1947 Willys CJ-2A does not respond when told I was a cash buyer. Asked him to call and gave my phone number.

Ad says Willys is in Bosie Id. Listed contact Smartbusinez@gmail.com ask for Mike

Kevin reported the following scam on 02/07/23

Once reported the ad was promptly removed.

The 1942 MB from Rock Springs Wyoming advertised by email: classicvintage.military@outlook.com is a scam he wont produce a phone number and when I told him I was in Rock Springs and wanted to come look at it he said the jeep was in Ohio.

Josh reported the following scam on 01/25/23

Once reported the ad was promptly removed.

The 1952 m38 is fraud. Talked to the seller. His number showed from Vermont. Listing is in Casper Wyoming. He has accent and using viop internet number. I'm assuming he's somewhere halfway around the world because he likes to contact you at night. His email is militaryclassic1213@outlook.com. Looked up the jeeps issued hood numbers and a sign in a picture that had Paine field Washington. Led me to the site that showed it sold at auction in 2020 for 23k. Btw he won't take cash, only a wire transfer.

Several of our readers reported the following scam involving a 1944 GPW on 01/09/23
From: Carl Bierl sb3356379@gmail.com
Date: Jan 9, 2023, 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: WarJeeps - 44 Ford GPW

Can you tell me more about the 44 Ford GPW rebuild. The for sale ad states "The work reportedly included" Did you not have the work done yourself?

Yes, Is available. 1944 Ford GPW work done included repainting the body in olive drab, replacing the canvas top, resurfacing the flywheel, replacing the clutch, and performing a fluid service on the engine, transmission, transfer case, and front and rear differentials. The truck is powered by a 134ci inline-four paired with a three-speed manual gearbox and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a 12-volt electrical system, a tailgate-mounted full-size spare, a jerry can, side-mounted shovel and ax, slotted grille, fold-down windshield, a pintle hitch, and white stencil graphics. This GPW is offered with a tool kit, a first aid kit, AN/GRC-9 radio, a DY-88 Dynamotor power supply, and radio accessory bags.

Please provide a phone number as there are questions about the Jeep that need to be asked.

You can only text me (402) 413-8468 My network is very poor to pick call

Another reader also reported the following regarding the 1944 GPW by the seller Carl Bierl sb3356379@gmail.com
I was contacted by someone claiming to be the seller, but we had a hard time communicating on the telephone with his accent and the long-distance VOIP.

Matthew reported the following scam on 12/27/22
From: Lori Taylor estenluana8720@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2022 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: M151 fuel tank (non-emmissions)

Sounds fine. I am presently on holiday and would have loved to come for inspection or even drive down to pick it up myself but I am pretty fine with the description. Kindly get back to me with your name, address and cell number (for easy communication through text) since I am not around to check email. Please send your name and address so that I can mail out the check to you. I am willing to give you an extra $30 on it so that you can take down the ad till you receive the payment. Thanks and I hope you are pretty OK with the arrangement.

Matthew reported the following scam on 12/5/22
I have encountered a scam attempt via email. The scammer is using the following contact: seancahillsean53@gmail.com this scum is trolling for a scam victim.

Terry reported the following scam on 11/8/22
The buyer was a scam he used text 1 832-781-2932 as the number.

Buddy reported the following scam on 8/29/22
The buyer Sean Cahill sent a bad check.

From: Sean Cahill seancahillsean53@gmail.com ;
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2022 9:30 PM
Subject: Your Details Needed!!!

Am interested in it and the price of $21k is fine by me and will be paying you via check which will be delivered to your house by this week via USPS courier service and as soon as you have confirm the check payment clear in your account,my removal agent will be responsible for the pick-up arrangements at your house okay. Hope to read from soon with your details.

I will wait till it's credited to your account before the pick-up arrangements can commence okay.

Regards..
Sean

From: Sean Cahill
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 4:14 AM

Thanks for the email.Kindly remove the advert from site and consider it sold to me because the check payment will be delivered to your letterbox by this week via USPS courier service okay.Pls,consider it sold to me.

I await your response.

Regards..
Sean

Mark reported the following scam on 8/20/22

The buyer, Ken Solomon at kekeso00200@gmail.com was a scammer. Sent me a certified check that bounced. Can you re-list my 1959 Willys.

Mark reported the following scam on 7/12/22

For Sale: This Ford GPW is a genuine 1942 model having been restored in the United States some four years ago. In addition to this, a replacement steering box has been fitted recently. this Jeep is in excellent condition and offers a number of interesting options to its new owner. I'm selling it now due to my age, I can not longer drive.

Any body who is interested should contact me via email charlesducan788@gmail.com.

Price: $5,500
Name: charles ducan
Email: charlesducan788@gmail.com

Mark: Charles, Has your Ford GPW been sold?

Charles: No, it has not but I'm in the hospital for my surgery and I need money to pay for my surgery. So if you are interested let me know asap.

Mark: I am interested I can stop by on Saturday morning.

Charles: But I need to pay my surgery bills tomorrow. Which means, I will need part payment now, then when you come on Saturday morning you will take the jeep back to your house since you are local.

Mark: I will not be able to do that site unseen.

Charles: Alright let me sort my self out.

Curt reported the following scam on 5/7/22

Chris Thorpe who has already been reported also contacted me about the CJ7 I posted. Sounds like he is still at it.
David reported the following scam on 3/31/22

The potential buyer Christopher Thorpe and partners aka; Mr and Mrs. Baker long story short wasted my time, were scamming me. Sent fraudulent cashiers check.

From: Christopher Thorpe
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2022 3:23 AM
To: David
Subject: Re: 1958 Jeep Willys FC-150

Hello, So sorry I couldn't get back to you earlier than now and please accept my sincere apology for being unable to write back until now, I am in the middle of a family emergency due to the recent heart attack of my father but things are taking shape slowly again however GARY confirmed he had already prepared your check but also unable to drop it off at the post office because so much work commitment. Once again, I apologize and thank you for your patience and understanding.
(He promised to send me the tracking after dropping off at the post office)

My clue was when potential buyer didn't respond with no information on himself when asked.

From: Christopher Thorpe
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 12:32 AM
To: David
Subject: Re: 1958 Jeep Willys FC-150

Thanks for the update, kindly proceed to deposit check in the morning and update me back asap

They sent a bogus CHASE Bank Cashiers check. They said check was counterfeit. They could tell right away by the discoloration of check was off and certain number on backside was missing. Luckily I went to a Chase Bank Branch locally here. The bank manager said that was the best I did instead of going to another bank I have account, they may have cashed it. First thing Chase Bank questioned do I still have the truck? I said yes. They responded that's good we don't want to scare you but, we are turning this over to Fraud Dept.

Thomas reported the following scam on 3/9/22

From: nimblejames001@gmail.com

Hello,
Sorry for my tardy response.....I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pick up,
Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you
Gordon reported the following scam on 1/31/22 when his Spirit of Flight Museum was looking for a Ford GPW to be donated. A "guy" by the name of Erick Fagens is trying to scam us with a fake offer.

From: Gordon
Date: January 30, 2022 at 8:46:32 AM MST
To: erick fagans erickfagans78@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Ford GPW
We just had one donated, so we no longer need one. Thank you.

On Jan 30, 2022, at 1:34 AM, erick fagans wrote:

Here is the attached photo of my Ford GPW for sale asking price is $7000, let me know if my price is fair enough and I will also need your exact delivery address. God Bless.



On 1/29/22, Gordon wrote:

Morning Erick, Thanks for your email. Yes, we are still looking.n Please let me know yours thoughts.
Gordon

On Jan 29, 2022, at 3:22 AM, erick fagans erickfagans78@gmail.com wrote:

Let me know if you are still interested in Ford GPW you requested for. Send me an email if you are still interested.
Jared reported this scam on 1/27/22

From: James Nimble nimblejames001@gmail.com
Subject: Re: 1979 Jeep CJ5 Rebuilt 360 v8/$19,500
Date: January 27, 2022 at 6:03:33 AM EST
To: Jared

Hello,

Thanks but unfortunately I cannot make out time to come see it in person however I'm okay with the condition as seen on the advert and pictures..... I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pick up, Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you
Walker reported the following scam on 11/13/21

From: James Nimble
Date: Friday, November 12, 2021
Subject: 1981 Jeep J10/$10,500

Hello,

I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pick up
Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you

Judy reported the following scam on 09/17/21

On Sep 15, 2021 at 12:22 AM, James Nimble nimblejames001@gmail.com wrote:
Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 12:22 AM
Subject: Re: 1949 Willys CJ2A Jeep/$26,500.00
To: Judy

Hello,
Sorry for my tardy response.....I believe this is a good buy for me so I wouldn't want to waste time haggling over price. I will be paying you using a Certified Bank Check which will be delivered to you asap , I will contact an agent who will handle the pick-up however I also want you to know that I'll be adding the payment for pick-up to the check in which you'll deduct your money and send the remaining balance to the agent who will be coming for the pick up, Kindly get back to me with your :
Full Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Cell Phone Number:
Agreed price to sell:

As soon as this is provided payment will be sent out to you
One of our readers reported this scam on 07/29/21

For sale This listing is for a New Reproduction 1941-1945 MB Willys complete master body kit. These are a very complete kit. This does not include the frame, we do however can get frames and have some in stock. There are several different models of these kits.



Asking price: $4000
Location: Garwood, NJ
Contact Name: Sally richard
Email: sallyrichard956@gmail.com
Jeff reported this as a scam on 07/29/21

This ad is a scam. Asks for shipping money and does not actually have the vehicle.

1953 Willys M38A1 for sale. The jeep is perfectly okay. The exterior was refinished in olive drab, the seats were reupholstered in beige, the 134ci F-head inline-four and T90 three-speed manual transmission were rebuilt, and the steel wheels were refinished and fitted with new tires. Additional service included fitting a 12-volt ignition and distributor for starting the engine and replacement of the windshield and exhaust system, and in preparation for the sale the oil was changed and the starter was replaced.



Name: Erick Fagans
Location: Garwood, NJ
Email: erickfagans78@gmail.com
Justin reported the following scam on 04/16/21

On Apr 15, 2021, at 5:05 PM, John Watson watsonjojo101@gmail.com wrote:
Hello, Thanks for the mail. However,I want you to know that the price is okay by me and as for picking it up that will not be a problem. I will contact an agent that will handle the pick up.As for the payment i will be paying with Cashier's Check which will be cashed easily. I want you to know that i will be adding shipping money for the check you are going to receive..in which you will deduct your $8500,and send the remaining balance to the agent that will be coming for the pick up at your place and deliver to me...To send it out i will need your full name and address where the Cashier's Check will be sent to and your phone number...Listed bellow:

1. The full name on the Cashier's Check
2. Mailing Address to send the Cashier's Check
3. Contact phone number.

So that the Cashier's Check can be written out in your name and mail to your address.. PS:I will want you to kindly put SOLD on the advert from the placing site..okay, or any interested buyer that mail you,just let them know that it has been sold,so for doing that i will be willing to compensate you with $100.Hope this is clear to you. Get back to me asap. J.Watson.

John-
I don't understand your inquiry. The listing clearly states the price $8500obo and has plenty of pictures. I have a tentative offer of $7500, but waiting to see what this weekend brings. Where are you located?
-Justin

On Apr 15, 2021, at 9:24 AM, John Watson watsonjojo101@gmail.com wrote:
Hello, Thanks for your mail. Can I know the price you are willing to sell it for me? J Watson.
Bogus check reported by Robert on 3/11/21.

On March 11th, 2021, Robert wrote:
The guy who was supposed to buy it sent me a bogus check which did not clear. Seemed very legit but I think he may have done this before and possibly got away with it. Guys name was Ken Solomon. Kekeso00200@gmail.com
Cein reported the following scam on 06/25/19

On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 11:11 AM jammy shelhart jjlissa10@gmail.com wrote: Please confirm to me that the name and address to mail the check for the deposits is correct... also,be informed that the fund for commitment fee of $1,000 will come in excess and the excess is for the inspector as charges and cost of moving it from you, it is the policy of the inspector to receive money from the inspecting and moving end..... you will pay them the excess on the check on the scheduled inspection date or i will instruct you on how to pay them the excess on the check as soon as check is cleared to your account.....they have other products to be inspected on my behalf but am paying you first due to the availability of fund in my account...please let me know if this is clear with you so that i can proceed to mailing check...an inspection date will be scheduled as soon as check is cleared to your account.

On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 11:26 PM jammy shelhart jjlissa10@gmail.com wrote: The check has been mailed and according to USPS it should deliver within 2-3 business working days... the check consist of your deposit and the excess is for the inspector as Inspection and shipment charges... I will inform you on how to pay the inspector once the check is cleared to your account. So you dont need to pay the inspetor from your pocket.
Kevin reported the following scam on 02/13/19

Mark, the individual below just replied to the ad I had posted on your site for a 64 Jeep motor I'm looking for. Obviously the wording was a flag but the image he sent of the parts truck was the nail in his coffin. Way too nice for a parts truck. It forced me to google the image and i found it at the link below. This guy is a total scammer. Just giving you a heads up. -Kevin

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=111992

Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 11:48:12 AM EST

Find below the attached picture of my 1964 Gladiator Tornado, note i`m wrecking the complete jeep for parts , but since you need the engine there is no problem asking price for it is $450 , let me know if my price OK by you. And I will also need your exact shipping shipping address to enable me figure out the shipping fees your door step thanks. Hope to hear from you soon next.

On 13/02/2019, wrote:
> I'm interested. What do you have and where is it located? Thanks.
> > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> > On Tue, Feb 12, 2019 at 2:21 AM, bryan dickson
> wrote: I am Bryan Dickson from USA,i just want to know if you are still interested in 1964 Gladiator Tornado 230 Motor > In good running condition .please send me an email if you are still interested. >

> Have a nice day
This scam was recently reported by Marv on 10/27/18.

On Oct 27, 2018, at 5:31 AM, prettymee jjlissa10@gmail.com wrote:
Sorry have been busy and out of the country for a business purpose....Can you cover the cost of inspection so I will have the inspector contact you to schedule an inspection date that is okay for both of you....I will instruct my bank to issue a check in your name for your full payment and unforseen expenses which he will hand over to you on the inspection date ...Please let me know if you can cover the cost of inspection which includes transport, hotel and feeding if the inspector. Hope to read back from you soon. And once again am sorry for the late response.
This scam was recently reported by Susan on 03/12/18.

I am forwarding an email that we received from bobby justing. We posted our Jeep on 3/5/18 and received an email from bobby justing on Friday 3/9/18. The initial contact on 3/9 seemed benign but the email I received on 3/11 sent up red flags. So, I looked in your Potential Fraud & Internet scam link and saw that this person and/or persons are already in your scammers hall of shame. Thought you should be aware that this person is trolling your website. Thank you for the potential scams link, it helps.

From: bobbyjusting@gmail.com
Date: Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: 1941 Willy's MB Slat Grill
To: susan


$25,000 is fine with me, my location is Illinois Chicago. i have an inspector/professional/mover who will visit you for inspection purpose before i procceed to making full payment...i offer to make a deposit of $1,000 as commitment/deposit, and your full payment would be completed same day after the inspection is carried out...pickup date would be scheduled after you have been fully paid...if this is fine with you kindly send me your full name and address to mail you a check for the deposit.
This scam was recently reported by Edward on 02/22/18.

I had posted my 74 Jeep Cherokee Chief on your site for sale about a month and half ago I believe. last week I was contacted by a gentlemen wanting to purchase it. We agreed and I had you list the posting as SOLD. After several communications back and forth with this person thing were not sitting right. I finally received the cashiers check from him for twice the amount that I was asking. He said to cash it and send him a check for the shipping. I contacted the bank listed on the check which was Farmers State Bank in New Paris, OHIO. After talking with the bank and giving them the numbers on it I was told by them that it was a FRAUD. If you could please put a post on you site that would possibly give others a warning that there is a scam out there right now. The person goes by JACK in California. For any questions about the fraudulent checks I was told any check with the numbers at the end after the routing number that start with 08 are fraudulent checks. I would like to just make others aware.
This scam was recently reported by a seller on 02/15/18.

On 13 February 2018, Seller wrote:

Condition is as described in the ad and photos showing existing and recent. Price can be discussed, payment terms bank transfer if. It local else cash if you come here in person.

On Feb 13, 2018, at 7:38 AM, bobby justing wrote:

Still selling, whats your final price, payment options and the present condition? thanks please confirm to me that the name and address for the check delivery of the deposit is correct be informed that the fund for commitment fee of $1,000 will come in excess and the excess is for the inspector as charges and cost of moving it from you, it is the policy of the inspector to receive money from the inspecting and moving end..... you will pay them the excess on the check on the scheduled inspection date or i will instruct you on how to pay them the excess on the check as soon as check is cleared to your account.....they have other products to be inspected on my behalf but am paying you first due to the availability of fund in my account...please let me know if this is clear with you so that i can proceed to mailing check...an inspection date will be scheduled as soon as check is cleared to your account.

Thanks

On 11 February 2018 at 18:10, Seller wrote:

Please confirm you received my last response ???

On Feb 10, 2018, at 9:29 PM, james shelhart wrote:

$6900 is fine with me, my location is Illinois Chicago. i have an inspector/professional/mover who will visit you for inspection purpose before i procceed to making full payment...i offer to make a deposit of $1,000 as commitment/deposit, and your full payment would be completed same day after the inspection is carried out...pickup date would be scheduled after you have been fully paid...if this is fine with you kindly send me your full name and address to mail you a check for the deposit.

On 11 February 2018 at 04:41, Seller wrote:

Hi James.

Final price can be discussed once you make sure it is something you wish to buy. Payment by wire transfer ok if you are not local otherwise cash or check. Condition as described in the ad. Needs restoration. Has original paint so what you see is what you are getting. Nothing hidden behind layers of bondo. Will be happy to send more pics and talk to you on the phone to answer any questions you may have. Can also facetime to show around the jeep.

From: james shelhart [mailto:jjlissa10@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 8:29 PM To: seller Subject: 1945 War Jeep MBPrice: $6900

Still selling, whats your final price, payment options and the present condition? thanks
This scam was recently reported by Van on 08/26/17.

Got another scammer Mark. Goes by the name of Dean Mitchell. Sent a check drawn on an account in Houston, TX. And Mailed from a address in Las Vegas. Claims his accountant is in PA.
This scam was recently reported on 06/29/17 by one of our readers

From: Alexander Ewaskiewicz alex.ewas@yahoo.com
Date: June 28, 2017 at 10:31:26 AM EDT
Subject: M151 A1 NOS complete engine

Good morning! I am a CPL in the USMC and I am looking for a motivational daily driver (on base so not long distances) and one day when I hang up my uniform I want it for the farm back home, I've been looking around for war jeeps and this one is the first one to stand out to me. If I could get some more pictures and and other information I would greatly appreciate it, PA isn't too far from where I'm stationed so that's also a big bonus.

Thanks, Alexander Ewaskiewicz
This scam was recently reported on 06/22/17 by Van

The scammer first asked for the VIN number then he asked for a bank account number so he can deposit funds. His email is engelengel92@yahoo.com
This scam was recently reported on 05/31/17 by Van

Someone tried to run a scam on me with the truck I have listed on your web site. His name he used is Eka Wesenberg. Tried to run one using paypal.
This scam was recently reported on 10/3/16 by Ed W.

I have a jeep for sale on your web site, got several calls, one person claimed to be a broker who wanted my jeep, they went as far as sending a check in express mail. The check was intercepted and confiscated by the postal inspectors. The check is no good and this was a known scam, they are very good, wanted pictures of everything. I felt you should know about this and maybe give fair warning. These scammers are cruising the want adds. It didn't cost me but it could have Ed W.

This scammer used the name James Williams he claimed to be a international bus. man who located vehicles for people. He used the email address jaywillies1@gmail.com. The person who was supposed to get the shipping money Charlotte Clark, Colorado Springs, Co. She apparently is also involved. I expect these addresses are fake and maybe the names too.
This scam was recently reported on 4/15/16 by Doug. Doug received an email from roalndmark490 which included a picture of a transfer case taken from another website.

rolandmark490@gmail.com wrote:

Hey Doug

In reference to your advert on the internet, I am contacting you . Waiting to read back from you if you are still interested in making the purchase. Thanks,



Later Doug received this email claiming that more money was needed because the transfer case was held up in Boston.

ATTENTION: DOUG

WITH REFERENCE TO THE DELIVERY OF YOUR PACKAGE SENT TO YOU FROM UNITED STATE, CURRENTLY IN BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS. WE WISH TO BRING TO YOUR NOTICE THAT YOUR PACKAGE HAS BEEN PLACED ON HOLD, BY THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR SOME REASONS WHICH HAPPENED TO VIOLATE THE SHIPPING POLICIES. AS YOUR GOODS ARRIVED AT THE BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS CUSTOM CHECKING AND TRANSIT POINT, IT WAS DETECTED THAT ILLIGAL GOODS WAS INCLUDED IN YOUR PARCEL. THEREBY, CERTAIN TAX MUST BE PAID AS AIRPORT AUTHORITY DUTY VIA US WHICH IS FOR THE IMMEDIATE CLEARANCE OF YOUR PACKAGE AND FOR US TO CONTINUE THE DELIVERING OF THE PACKAGE TO YOU. FOR THE MAIN TIME REFERENCE OF TRACKING ON THE STATUS" OF YOUR PACKAGE IS PENDING, THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE TO THE MODE OF OPERATIONS IN THE DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY SECTOR FOR FINANCIAL ASSETS DELIVERY. WE HAVE ALREADY TAKEN STOP ORDER LETTER FOR THIS PACKAGE FROM AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVING TO YOU TO FACILITATE THE RELEASING OF YOUR PACKAGE. TO DO THIS, YOU ARE REQUIRING PAYING THE REQUIRED CHARGES LISTED BELOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASING OF YOUR PACKAGE. UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR PAYMENT, YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOUR DESIGNATED ADDRESS ABOVE UNDER SOME FEW HOURS. IN ORDER TO CLEAR YOUR PARCEL AND PROCEED TO YOUR DOORSTEP, YOU REQUIRED TO MAKE THE PAYMENT OF AIRPORT CLEARING FEES AS STATED BELOW:

ADMINISTRATIVE FEE... $450.10CAD

AIRPORT CLEARANCE... $1700.00CAD

NONE INSPECTION FEE: $946.00CAD

TOTAL... $2, 896.10 CANADIAN DOLLARS

OUR BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS BRANCH OFFICE MANAGER AND SECRETARY/DELIVERY CONTROLLER; WILL GIVE YOU A CALL AND INFORM YOU ABOUT THE PAYMENT AND KINDLY FOLLOW UP THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENABLE US TO FACILITATE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASING OF YOUR PACKAGE, NOTE: - IMMEDIATELY YOUR PAYMENT OF AIRPORT CLEARING FEES IS BEEN CONFIRMED BY OUR CASHIER, WE SHALL PROCEED WITH YOUR PARCEL TO YOUR COUNTRY FOR ONWARD DELIVERY TO YOUR DOORSTEP BECAUSE YOUR PACKAGE WAS REGISTERED UNDER SAMEDAY DELIVERY.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO MADE YOUR PARCEL CLEARANCE PAYMENT THROUGH (MONEY GRAM) FOR AN INSTANT RELEASE OF YOUR PARCEL. OUR DELIVERY AGENTS WILL BE HELPING TO CLEAR AND HAVE IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME ADDRESS. BELOW WE ENCLOSE MONEY GRAM RECIVER NAME AND ADDRESS.

RECIVER NAME: Cornelia Osgood RECIVER ADDRESS: 647 Massachusetts Avenue Apt 3A Boston MASSACHUSETTS 02118

REMEMBER TO SCAN OUT YOUR PAYMENT SLIP AFTER YOUR PAYMENT AND SEND IT TO US FOR A PROVE THAT YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE CHARGES AND ALSO FOR EASY AND QUICKEST PICKING UP YOUR MONEY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASING OF YOUR CONSIGNMENT AS WE ARE WAITING FOR YOUR URGENTLY REPLY.

BEST REGARD
This scam was recently reported on 3/30/16

From: samuelcolton1077@gmail.com
Date: March 9, 2016 at 10:30:58 PM EST

Subject: Re: 1993 Jeep Wrangler

Hello, How are you doing over there. I really appreciate your response to my email. I want you to consider it sold, pls do withdraw the advert from site to avoid disturbance,I don’t have time to come over to take a look because of my Business but you don't need to bother yourself with the shipment, I'll take care of that by engaging the services of a mover, hence I'll be sending a certified cashier check and it will be delivered to you via usps, so I'll need you to provide me with the following information to facilitate the mailing of the check.
1.full name on the check.
2.Full Physical address to post the check
3.City, State and Zip Code
4.Home & Cell Phone to contact you.
Note: That the payment will be shipped to your address via USPS SERVICE and I will like you to know that you will not be responsible for shipping i will have my mover to come over as soon as you have cashed the check.

Sam.
This scam was recently reported on 1/30/16

From: marksfreedom1960@yahoo.com

Hi Seller, I come across your advert post on sellajeep websit and I'm interested in this ads you posted for sale, kindly write back if this ads is still available for sale? and I will like to know the present condition with it? if you have more pics for it, please send it to me to take more view on it okay.. I await your quick response asap..

Here is my contact phone number :

Best Regards..
This scam was recently reported on 1/14/16

From: San Patrick [sanpatrick919@gmail.com]
Sent: 7:07 am

Hello Seller,

I'm glad to receive your quick response today, how are you doing today? great I guess you do. I'm here once again to give you a very Vital information concerning these Payment issue I wanted to make out to you Via Cash Deposit I will be making into your Bank Account.

First of all, I will need you to give me the exact Day and Time that it will be convinenent for me to meet you at your Office or at your Resident? I will be making a Cash Deposit of ( $2.000) into your Account as a Deposit at first, for Considering this (Ads ) Sold to me Already before coming over to View this ( Ads ) in your place. And if I'm fully satisfied with it, then I will be making the Full Payment to you Cash at Hand, once I Viewed it and I'm satisfied with it, then these Remaining Balance will be fully made into your Hand in Cash as I've stated to you okay. I'm here to give you a full 100% assurrance concerning this Payment that, I will make everything in my Possible best to make sure that you receive your full total selling Balance price Payment before the pickup can be made by me okay.

Here is the Full Details Requested from you:

Bank Name..
Bank Address..
Holder Name ..
Routine Number ..
Account Number..
Account Type Cheaking Or Savings ?..
Cell and land number

I want you to Consider this ( Jeep ) Sold already to me and please Remove it from the Website I Purchase it from, I will be making the Deposit Payment out to you as soon as I receive your Account info today, I will be here once again today and await your quick response towards the full info as requested from you today, I await your quick response as soon as possible today okay..

Thank you.
This scam was reported by Greg on 8/17/15

I had a response from John & Paul Ussery of Raymond Mississippi, payed for a complete front panel with grill & lights. After seeing photos of a truck they were parting out. They received $600 US & never sent any parts & stopped responding to email. I later found photos of the same truck when I googled photos of Gladiator Jeeps. Looks like they just sent photos of someone else's truck & never intended to send parts.

I also paid $100 US for another grill on the same day, dealing with a guy in Tarpon Springs Florida, calling himself Robert Smith Parts. He also received the money & never sent parts. Blaming the person he nominated to collect money for stealing it & therefore he wouldn't send parts.


This scam was reported by one of our readers on 6/17/15

From: mike.brown005@hotmail.com

Hello Seller,

In reference to your online placed ad, please could you tell me whether the advert is still for sale? Also tell me whether its condition remains as described in your ad? Please include the current price too. Write soon.

Thanks,

Mike

From: mike.brown005@hotmail.com

Hi,

Glad to hear from you.This sounds good and it's like we can come to an agreement.I'm glad you still have it for sale i want you to keep the ad off market and consider sold to me.I know am asking you to trust me.I am ok with the price $3000,do get back to me with your details needed for payment to be issued out and as well mailed to you asap via Ups or FedEx,i will handle the shipment so do not worry about that OK. Get back to me with your details as requested below:

Full name...
Residential address...
City..
State..
Zipcode...
Cell Phone number...
Home Phone number...

I will await to hear from you in this regard as soon as possible.

Thank You.

Mike
This scam was reported by one of our readers on 4/21/15

On Apr 1, 2015, at 12:45 AM, Clint corby corbyclint1@gmail.com wrote:

Hey, Nice to read back from you, I have original J200 Thriftside stepside , available for sale.

On Mar 19, 2015, at 12:25 AM, Clint corby corbyclint1@gmail.com wrote:

Hey,
With reference to your advert on the internet,reproduced below,am contacting you in this regard. Waiting to read back from you if you are still interested in making the purchase. Thanks


This scam was reported by one of our readers on 4/21/15

This guy goes by two names.
Also, Jose Amerika and Manti

Begin forwarded message:

From: Manti h amerikajjjj@gmail.com
Subject: Re: 1963-66 Jeep Gladiator J200 Thriftside
Date: April 11, 2015 at 7:43:59 AM GMT+8


Please advise if you are still in search of the requested item as i have got for sale. am a dealer
Thanks


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