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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Soon as you read " shipping company " you should have started laughing ..........
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by longrideshields-1
Question. Okay, this is obviously fishy for sure, but what would this scammers next move be? If you set up an account, and he puts money in there, how does he end up with the bike and his money, or what is the scam? Just wondering how it works.
They use a stolen PayPal account, they get the merchandise and PayPal takes back the money.

It's sad to think of the number of folks that have fallen for this scam
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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When I sell something, it is cash in person transaction ONLY; no exceptions. Dickey don't trust NOBODY!

And, at $9500 for an '06 WideGlide, you should have no trouble finding a buyer.
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Holy hell! Do these scammers not skim through these emails before sending? The language and sheer out right blatant bullshit spewing from these types of emails is RIDICULOUS....makes me sick. Sadly there are more then a few suckers that will take it hook line and sinker.....
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Soon as you read " shipping company " you should have started laughing ..........
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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I've seen these from time to time and always wonder……are there really people who fall for these?? ……..Amazing.
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Seems legit. I'd go for it. By the way, I have the bridge for lease if you would like to invest your new $9,500.
 
Old Jul 4, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Maybe it was this guy.

 
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Sometimes they send a cashiers check and it clears the bank when you deposit it. Then 2 weeks later it gets kicked back and your responsible for the money and it's taken back out of your account.

As others have stated when selling on CL I always post this:

NO EMAILS. They will be deleted. Cash Only.

Then it never hurts to type your phone number like this:

555- five five two-5555
 
Old Jul 5, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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Thanks for the advice. Yeah I sent an email back asking where he worked, and where he was at. He just sent an email explaining something with Paypal. Yeah I just didn't feel too comfortable with some "shipping company" picking up my bike. I was more worried about some guys coming over here and robbing my house while I am at work at night. What really sent the red flag was how they weren't even worried about a title. Again thanks, and I guess I should introduce myself in the other forum.
 



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