BEWARE - Protouring Camaro Scam

[geberhard]

Boys and girls, beware, Protouring Camaro scam going around.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/7MUAAOxyhlJRcJvZ/$(KGrHqNHJEIFE3)EgK(qBRcJvZsQS!~~60_3.JPG

It is likely in your local Craigslist as well :)

Few emails:

[email protected]

and

[email protected]
http://californiacars.org/chevrolet-camaro-ss-1968-chevrolet-camaro-ss-9700-excellent-condition-only-21989-miles-2/


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS-9-700-Excellent-Condition-Only-21-989-miles-/251265513473?ViewItem=&item=251265513473&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&forcev4exp=true#v4-41


One of her responses:

"Hello Gui,
Like I said in my first e-mail, I just got divorced and in need of a fresh new start, I moved to Omaha, Nebraska with my job. The car is with me, and its already at the shipping company, in a cargo container, ready to delivered to be its future new owner. Using eBay, you get free delivery, the car arriving at your place in 4 to 6 days. In addition, you also get 5 days to try it out before buying it, and if you don't like it, you can send it back at my expense. I want to make it very clear, that eBay will hold your money, and I won't be receiving a single dollar unless you call and tell them to release the money to me. If interested, e-mail me your whole name and ph#, and I will forward it to eBay so they can send you more details on how this works."

[geberhard]

well at least the scammers picked up a cool looking ride :)

[camcojb]

I may catch crap for this, but anyone who believes someone would sell a car way under value, ship it to you for free, and let you try it out for a few days before paying deserves to lose their money. :lostmarbles:

[geberhard]

lol I hear ya, but it happens all the time.

[bulldogchevy]

lol, not catching crap from me that was funny

[intocarss]

I've seen it before. (I would write to them just for kicks)..Their scam was... the car is in England and their brother couldn't get it to pass smog so they are selling it cheap. Sad that some people fall for it

[geberhard]

yep I sent her a note, the car is supposed to be in Nebraska. I mentioned "that is great news, my best friend lives there and can give you the cash on teh spot" no news back lol :) I should have asked for her pics sitting on the hood of the car etc :)

[WSSix]

I was half expecting to see Steve Rupp's old camaro. That thing was used as a scam for a long time.

[Ron in SoCal]

The car was posted up on PT recently by the original owner along with build details. He did mention he might put it up FS :lol:

Edit: http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?97896-1968-Camaro-with-Boze-Lateral-G-wheels

[Rick D]

I was half expecting to see Steve Rupp's old camaro. That thing was used as a scam for a long time.

You mean this one??? It's on eBay right now!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-11500-/161013642475?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item257d2934eb

[Rick D]

The car was posted up on PT recently by the original owner along with build details. He did mention he might put it up FS :lol:

Ron :hello:

[MarkM66]

I may catch crap for this, but anyone who believes someone would sell a car way under value, ship it to you for free, and let you try it out for a few days before paying deserves to lose their money. :lostmarbles:

Exactly the way I feel... :computer:

[DRJDVM's '69]

The thing about scams like this is that it's all about volume...... They make contacts with multiple thousands of people.....99% of the people realize its a scam.... But it only takes 1 person to believe it and the scam is a success.... There are enough dumb ... Naive people out there to have this stuff succeed... You just have the cast a wide net

[srh3trinity]

Hey, back off guys, the crate should arrive at the house Monday. I will post up a full review. Now, I just have to remember where I put my crowbar to open that crate up.

[intocarss]

You mean this one??? It's on eBay right now!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-11500-/161013642475?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item257d2934eb I wrote this person on 4/25/2013 telling them I reported them to ebay for running a scam by trying to sell someone elses Camaro... The ebay add has since been removed

Here's the reply I got today..Seems like she/whoever is talking to themselfs lol

From: Cathy Gilmore <[email protected]

Hello there,
Cathy you are one of the people interested in buying my car. I'm selling it because i recently got divorced and as a single woman i don't need it. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues,no scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 3500 miles, its Automatic, with an 8 Cyl engine, RWD, WRX Blue Pearl exterior and Black interior.The sale price is $11.500. I have a clear title, free of any liens or loans on it, under my name. If you are interested in buying it or if you have any questions, please reply to this email.

Sincerely,
Cathy

[Steve68]

I wrote this person on 4/25/2013 telling them I reported them to ebay for running a scam by trying to sell someone elses Camaro... The ebay add has since been removed

Here's the reply I got today..Seems like she/whoever is talking to themselfs lol

From: Cathy Gilmore <[email protected]

Hello there,
Cathy you are one of the people interested in buying my car. I'm selling it because i recently got divorced and as a single woman i don't need it. Let me give you a few details about it: very good shape, no mechanical issues,no scratches nor dents, and it has never been involved in any kind of accidents. Has only 3500 miles, its Automatic, with an 8 Cyl engine, RWD, WRX Blue Pearl exterior and Black interior.The sale price is $11.500. I have a clear title, free of any liens or loans on it, under my name. If you are interested in buying it or if you have any questions, please reply to this email.

Sincerely,
Cathy


Stupid absolutly stupid!!!!!!

[Steve68]

I may catch crap for this, but anyone who believes someone would sell a car way under value, ship it to you for free, and let you try it out for a few days before paying deserves to lose their money. :lostmarbles:

Was trying to buy a super moto DRZ400 in Daytona in nov. of last year, this gets good, The guy contasts me and said he's gone to work for the NWO, health division, or something like that, but he's now over seas, imagine that,

So, his father contacts me, says the bike is now in CA., but there still trying to sell it in FL., WHY, have no idea, so, they give me the same run down send money to be held, send the bike, I ride it for a week, then they get money, sure, great idea, they even had a shipping company made up on a web hosting site, great effort on their part, not getting MY money!!!

[Tony_SS]

"Ebay will hold your money for you"

Ha! Welcome to the internet.

[Bucketlist2012]

Hello, I am from Nigeria.. I have just Inherited 5 million dollars...

I just need you to send me your Pro Touring car and the Pink Slip to hold so I can get my money released..

You can send it to me in California and then I will ship it to Nigeria... i will then split the money with you When I get it...:ups:

[Todd in vancouver]

just change the car details to a Jeep and I had this exact experience trying to gat a Jeep for my daughter. That was last August here in Vancouver BC so it seems that they try this scam everywhere.