206-333-1164

NO CALL- But researched number, due to this inquiry on a boat I have for sale. Nice try! "Fred Green" That is the name of the emailer!
I also forward the origainal email to Fraud Department on Boattrader.com

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"Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $15,500 ,he said he will be going on a vacation soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($11,900) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $15,500) and then refund balance which is ($6,400) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges,
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Fred.
206-333-1164"

I got a similar email from this "Fred Green".  Is it a scam?  Has anyone tried calling the number back?

Fred

I called you yesterday and left a message for you to call me re the below

The boat is owned outright by me

I have had the boat since 1996 when I bought it from the original owner

Contact me so we can discuss the below... no problems with the boat just want to understand your direction with the below questions and understand what you have in mind

Darrell


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From: fredboats_inc@yahoo.com
To: Darrell
Sent: 6/22/2008 3:27:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time
Subj: Re: Boat forsale - 1993 Howard---BOAT INQUIRY



Hello,Thanks for the timely response.I have reached my client in regards to your response to our enquiry on your boat and he is really intrested to purchase this boat considering the fact that it will serve as a wedding present to his son very soon! with emphasis on the above reason ,this purchase need to be completed as soon as possible, and boat in good condition as you have advertised to suit this occassion.
Please confirm the following for me :
1.Have this boat ever had any serious engine problem?
2. For how long have you own it ? 3.
Do you have a clear title on is ?
4.Can you provide me with a fax report?
5. State the VIN number?
6. Provide your Hull Number?
7.Reconfirm your last asking price ?
I will be waiting for the above answers to proceed. My client will be travelling on a buisness trip shortly and will love to have all the necessary details to effect purchase if it comes out satisfactory.Have a nice day.
Fred.
206-333-1164

Guys, this is just an old fashioned Nigerian Scam. Google it.

They will send you a cashiers check made out for an amount higher than what you're selling your boat for. They will ask you to cahs the check and then give them back the balance to "cover shipping fees". Then they take your boat.

What you will find out in a few days is the cashiers check will turn out to be phony. They will pocket the difference between the price of your boat and the "refund" amount and the bank will not only stick you with the $6,000 or whatever you have to give them in cash or Western Union Transfer, but will stick you with overdraft fees, bad check fees, etc.

I can't believe people still fall for this. They've even had full hours of Dateline NBC and 20/20 devoted to it.

I had the same exact email word-for-word (see below) except for the price of the boat from Fred Green with the same phone number.  I decided to do some homework on his name and phone number, as it seemed like a scam.  Thanks to all of you that have reported this name and phone number, which saved me from a huge mistake. (Fred Green's email below:)

Fred Green <fredboats_inc3@yahoo.com> wrote:

   Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:15:03 -0700 (PDT)
   From: Fred Green <fredboats_inc3@yahoo.com>
   Subject: Re: 1989 BAJA Sport 24ft. performance boat---PAYMENT INFORMATION NEEDED.
   
   Hello,
   Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $18,000 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($24,400) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $18,000) and then refund balance which is ($6,400) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
   Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
   Sincerely,
   Fred.
   206-333-1164

I had the same exact email word-for-word (see below) except for the price of the boat from Fred Green with the same phone number.  Thanks for getting the word out everyone!!!!

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $18,000 ,he said he will be going on a vacation soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($24,400) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $18,000) and then refund balance which is ($6,400) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges,
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Fred.
206-333-1164

We just had the same thing happen. Email was word for word as yours was. Called the bank after recieveing cashiers check and of course it was conterfeit. Wonder how much he has made. Have reported to Boattrader as well and the FTC.

I just received the same email only this time the name used is Goodwin Gundara and the email address is parklandboatz@yahoo.com.  The phone number used is the same.  Thank you to all who have posted before.

We attempted to sell a boat in boattrader and had the same email deliverd to us & thank you for all the posted information.  Our email came from  Goodwin at Parkland Boaz Brokers- address given was 1158 Broadway in Seattle Washington phone number 206-333-1164. Goodwin@parklandboatz.com

We attempted to sell a boat in boattrader and had the same email deliverd to us & thank you for all the posted information.  Our email came from  Goodwin at Parkland Boaz Brokers- address given was 1158 Broadway in Seattle Washington phone number 206-333-1164. Goodwin@parklandboatz.com

THANKS TO THIS WEBSITE MY DOUBTS WERE COMFIRMED.  ANOTHER SCAM......

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $11,900 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($18,250) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $11,900) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Paul.

Me too, just received this and did some research as it was just way too obvious...

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $22,000 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($28,350) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $22,000) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin.

PARKLANDBOATS BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164

He is persistent but it sounded strange to look for a refund.  I’m sure it won’t be long before the phone number changes.  Fortunately, that was the only way I was able to find this site.  Although, I could not find a park land boats there was an automobile dealer with the same address.  I was going to call just before I found this site.  I received the email as well but with only a first name and this time it’s Godwin.  The email is parklandboats@live.com this time but the phone number is the same.  I will be reporting to whatever agencies that might care, key words being “might care”.   Thanks to ALL of you for your responses.  See email below:


Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $14,000 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($20,350) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $14,000) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin.



PARKLANDBOATS BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164

He called himself Godwin Gundara in my case , I am selling a boat also on boattrader.com and will be reporting him to them

I just got the same scam see below... I knew it was too good to be true! Thanks for posting!!

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $33,500 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($39,850) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $33,500) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Paul.


PAULBARNEBOAT BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164
<http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boa ... t=4&slim=broker>

we just received the exact same email today. this time his name is paul barne paulbarneboat brokers...definitley a scam. its been around for awhile. they are just looking to rip us off. thanks to this website i can convince my husband that this is a scam!!1 thanks

I got a similar e-mail. I was unsure from the beginning due to the unprofessional english and grammar. I have not replied but will do so to suit my curiousity.
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Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $19,000 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($25,350) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $19,000) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin.


PARKLAND BOATBROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164

I also have a boat for sale on boattrader. I recieved 2 emails that were identical except for the names. One was from Godwin Gundara and the other from Paul Barne. The e-mails were identical all the way down to the spelling and gramatical errors.

My name is Mr. Godwin Gundara,a private boat broker. I am located in 9471 Rainier Avenue Suite F,Seattle, WA 98118.I am representing my client in the purchase this boat and i will like to know your final bottom price,reason for selling the boat, and also state its present condition at the moment.Get back to me asap if it is still available.Thanks

My name is Mr. Paul Barne,a private boat broker. I am located in 9471 Rainier Avenue Suite F,Seattle, WA 98118.I am representing my client in the purchase this boat and i will like to know your final bottom price,reason for selling the boat and also state its present condition at the moment.Get back to me asap if it is still available.Thanks

I even traced the address down. I believe it to be a medical complex. I was actually falling for Godwin's scam for 3 days until I got the following e-mail, and the same day the 1st e-mail from Paul Barne.

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $23,900 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($30,250) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $23,900) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Godwin.

PARKLANDBOATS BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164

It started off good, but got fishy pretty quick.

I had my  boat on boat trader.  I got the same email from Paul Barne.  See Below. I was falling for it and I even receieved the check.  This is a total scam and I was lucky that my wife said to not do anything unti the check clears.  

Hello,
Thank you for your response,after discussing with my client this morning concerning your reply to our enquiry on your boats's condition ,he is really satisfied with the details of your response and  the boat's condition update from the Boattraderonline ad.. To that effect,and considering the urgeny/timing of this purchase, he has commended your boat and has instructed me to carry on the transaction at the  price of $21,500 ,he said he will be going on a business trip soon and will rest virtually all the transaction on my shoulder and  assign a shipper like wise that i will work with,he futher stressed that he will be issuing out a cashier check of ($27,850) which was an earlier cancelled order made by him,this amount is expeted to cover both the shipping and any other expences that might accrue in the course of this transaction, so you are required to deduct the cost of your boat which is( $21,500) and then refund balance which is ($6,350) to my clients pickup agent and shipper after payment gets to you to enable him come for inspection /pick-up,transfer of title paper and other tax charges.
Confirm arrangement and send me your NAME,ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER for check payment to be delivered to you via fedex courier services .All other information needed in completion of this transaction will be given to you in due time.
Sincerely,
Paul.

PAULBARNEBOAT BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164

He's still at it...only this time he's calling himself PaulBarneBoat Brokers.  He says he's in Seattle, but includes a link to a Yacht Company in Ft. Lauderdale.  What a maroon!
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Hello,
Thanks for the timely response.I have reached my client in regards to your response to our enquiry on your boat and he is really intrested to purchase this boat considering the fact that it will serve as a wedding present to his son very soon! with emphasis on the above
reason ,this purchase need to be completed as soon as possible, and boat in good condition as you have advertised to suit this occassion.

Please confirm the following for me :

1.Have this boat ever had any serious engine problem?

2. For how long have you own it ?

3. Do you have a clear title on it ?

4.Can you provide me with a fax report?

5. State the VIN number?

6. Provide your Hull Number?

7.Reconfirm your last asking price ?

I will be waiting for the above answers to proceed. My client will be travelling on a buisness trip shortly and will love to have all the necessary details to effect purchase if it comes out satisfactory.
Have a nice day.
Paul.



PAULBARNEBOAT BROKERS
1158 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
206-333-1164