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Complaint 613 Details
- Date Occurred: 06/10/2013
- Reported Damages: $3,720.00
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The complaint is against an online dating profile
The complaint is a listing fraud posted on public forums or sites against an anonymous entity
The complaint is mobile text spam or smishing related against an anonymous entity
The company or person contact no longer exists
International boundaries
I found a 2002 Ford Explorer on craigslist. A gal named Tamara Potery,supposidly from Glasgow, MT (email address; [email protected]) and also the same gal going by the name of Stephanie Mendez, (email address; [email protected]) responded and insisted on going through eBay for the purchase and shipping. Once the money was sent i have had no response from her. Except for the email i recieved from a Stephanie Mendez about the same vehicle.
The name of the supposed eBay Motors Agent is Thomas Patrick Tyrone who is supposedly located in Louisville, KY. I am out $3,720.00 for this fraudulant act.
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- Joe SBID #N/A
- Posted 06/16/2013
- WOW! I didn't quit understand the details but that is horrible! Thank you for the names and emails. People are always warned about sending money on line. I use paypal.
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- MissElvira SBID #N/A
- Posted 06/21/2013
- Did you just randomly send $3,720 through the mail to "someone" sell a SUV?
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- Adam SBID #N/A
- Posted 06/26/2013
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Don't know what town you're in, but found this one in Austin CL...
2000 Toyota Tacoma!!!!MUST SEE SUPER CLEAN - $3920 (austin )
Here's the reply i received on a simple a/c inquiry:
Hi,
The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the mortgage. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at uShip (1 free shipping). Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 2000 Toyota Tacoma XTRACAB // 4 WHEEL DRIVE // 100,617 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Transmission: 4 Spd Automatic // Engine: 3.4L V6 FI DOHC 24V // Ext & Int color: Black with Blue // Cloth Interior // Power Locks // Power Steering // Power Windows // Air Conditioning // SPECTOR Tires , Front Size: 31/10.5/R15 , Rear Size: 31/10.5/R15 , 90% Tread Remaining , Wheels 15" Alloy Wheels // Garage Kept // NON-Smoker.
Thank you,
AND THE SECOND EMAIL:
VIN: 5TEWN72N7YZ693111
I would like to handle the sale using eBay for our own protection as they act as a neutral third part. eBay will keep the money until you inspect/drive the vehicle.
This is how the eBay works:
1. I will contact eBay and give all the info about this deal.
2. They will email us the forms by email - about the buyer's protection policy, delivery, and payment.
3. You will send the payment to eBay and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.The shipping will take 5 days.
4. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay will forward me the funds and the deal is done.
You have 5 days to test it from the day you receive it. If by any chance you won't be satisfied with it you will be fully refunded and I will have the shipping company come to pick it up and I have to pay the shipping back. If you wish to purchase it please provide me your full name, address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
Good faith has always been my top priority and my most valued business approach.
Looking forward to hear from you!
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- Janet SBID #N/A
- Posted 06/27/2013
- Ya...that is all pretty convincing, but also. A bit weird. I don't know. I would like to say I would fall for it. But that is easy for "me" to say now.
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- Matthew SBID #N/A
- Posted 06/30/2013
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Andrea,
Their was a posting for a 2002 camry on craigslist with the exact same details and also from Stephanie Mendez or [email protected]. You can never trust people these days...and never for any reason should you wire money to someone you don't know. Anyone who reads this should write down the email [email protected], and any time you are asked to sign up for something with junk mail just use this mailing address. -
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- P SBID #N/A
- Posted 07/07/2013
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As I told you in my first email I am in Glasgow,MT with the vehicle.I would like to handle the sale using eBay for our own protection as they act as a neutral third part. eBay will keep the money until you inspect/drive the vehicle.
This is how the eBay works:
1. I will contact eBay and give all the info about this deal.
2. They will email us the forms by email - about the buyer's protection policy, delivery, and payment.
3. You will send the payment to eBay and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.The shipping will take 5 days.
4. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay will forward me the funds and the deal is done.
You have 5 days to test it from the day you receive it. If by any chance you won't be satisfied with it you will be fully refunded and I will have the shipping company come to pick it up and I have to pay the shipping back. If you wish to purchase it please provide me your full name, address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
Good faith has always been my top priority and my most valued business approach.
Looking forward to hear from you!
Hi,
The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the mortgage. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at uShip (1 free shipping). Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 2003 Honda Civic EX Sedan // miles: 78,320 // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 1.7L L4 PFI SOHC 16V // Color: Blue with Gray // Automatic // ice cold AC, CD player, power Windows, power locks, power mirrors, tinted windows, rear defrost, remotes keyless entry with alarm, good tires // Non-Smoker // Garage Kept.
Thank you,
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- Adam SBID #N/A
- Posted 07/08/2013
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Also looks like this person is about to perpetrate the same crime...Vanessa Speller...email: [email protected]
from Vanessa Speller [email protected]
to [email protected]
date Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 7:55 AM
subject Re: 2003 NISSAN FRONTIER XE/SE - $3970
mailed-by gmail.com
signed-by gmail.com
hide details 7:55 AM (3 hours ago)
Hi,
The vehicle is well maintained, no damages or scratches. You will inspect the vehicle before the payment will be made. You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. I am selling the vehicle under market value because I need to pay the mortgage. I recently moved in Glasgow, MT with my new job and I have the vehicle here with me. The shipping and insurance are included in the price because I won a promotion at uShip (1 free shipping). Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.
Specs: 2003 Nissan Frontier SE Truck Crew Cab Short Bed // 74,260 miles // 1 Owner // Clear Title // Engine: 3.3L V6 SFI SOHC 12V // Automatic // Color: Black ext with Gray cloth int // Air Conditioning // Climate Control // Cruise Control // Power: steering,windows,locks // CD Changer // CD Player // Garage Kept // Non-Smoker.
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- KFoster27 SBID #N/A
- Posted 09/30/2013
- I recieved that same Emails from Tamara Potery regarding a 2002 Toyota Camry. Thank you Andrea for posting this! I was really skeptical but this confirmed my instincts! THANK YOU!!!!
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