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I wish I would have found this site sooner because I just got scammed by somebody going by the name of John McArthur@msn.com. I found his ad on a website called autoferret.com and replied back. He said that he was getting rid of a 2003 Lincoln Navigator for 4300.00 because he was being deployed to Iraq. He said he didn't want the vehicle to sit and get old because he didn't know how long he was going to be gone. He used Ebay as a source to make the transaction. He had them send me an invoice and told me that I could transfer the money via moneygram but I could subtract the moneygram expenses from the amount of the truck and once the transaction was verified by ebay it would be but into a trustfund account and the shipping process would begin. He also said that he would handle all of the shipping because he was in the service and that after i recieved the vehicle I would have three days to test drive the vehicle and after that I should email ebay and tell them if I want to keep it. If so then they would then transfer the money to him or something like that. He said he would not be receiving any money until I make my decision and If i didn't want to keep it then I would have to ship the vehicle back and the money would be fully refunded by ebay. This man claimed to live in Montana the agent name he used that he said was through ebay was Derreck Clinton. I wish I could get a hold of this S.O.B. He would wish he never scammed anyone once my husband was done with him. God doesnt like ugly and he will reep what he sowed.

dear doug,
I am an army spouse and my husband and I were scammed by "ssgt dave hunter".  He really is stationed in UK, so when my husband went ako and looked him up, he felt secure....obviously it was NOT the real dave hunter.  We are NOT taking this lying down.  We have "bought" several vehicles using our own made up emails.  I have contacted FBI, DOD, even the white house....I even made the local news last night...www.myfoxhouston.com  push the local button, and I am main story for Feb. 20th 2009.  I promise they will regret scamming me.  I have become worse than a ferocious dog looking for his bone. Every time we "buy" a car we send new info to website for FBI..ic3.gov...I want to rock their world.  We need all the help we can to get these scumbuckets.

I too am having lots of fun with these scammers....I made local news last night, so now when they tell me to send money I instead send them the video of me on the news.  www.myfoxhouston.com  push the local button and there I am....main story for 20 feb 2009.

the truck we "bought" had a matching vin number.....I guess they are getting better....

Money gram won't give out any info unless requested by law enforcement.  We just lost 4850.00.  I have contacted fbi. dod,...last night I made the local news. www.myfoxhouston.com  I am main story online for feb. 20th.  I sooooo want to get these sobs.

they are also using ssgt dave hunter....we got scammed.  I have been bombarding the ic3.gov website with all kinds of info...we are now "buying cars under fake names"  I have also called local media to get the info out there...I was on the news last night talking about these scum.  www.myfoxhouston.com  I am main story for feb 20 2009  Let's get these fu    s.

Just to set the record straight....eBay WAS NOT used.
The scammers sent you a page made to look like you were somehow using eBay. You can not 'use' eBay just for random purchases. eBay is an auction website and THAT IS IT.

Across the top of the Craigslist cars/trucks page there is a huge warning:

"OFFERS TO SHIP CARS ARE 100% FRAUDULENT."

Still, I feel for the folks that got taken.

just so you know, I have original email from ssgt "dave hunter" from 2 weeks ago, and there was NO warning as there has been on my recent inquiries.  I don't know if it's because they have been bombarded with complaints that these have started showing up.

I have been bombarding the ic3.gov website with all the cars I have "bought". My husband is also busy finding the REAL military personnel and informing them that their good name is being abused. Most of these guys have no idea their name is being used in a scam..We have made it our purpose of the moment to let them know.  Maybe when they find out and get po'd more action might be taken.  I will do whatever I can to make sure no one has to go through what we have gone through.

I found a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited with only 19,000 miles. She was selling it for $7,200. She went by the name Roberta Samson. She claimed she was a single mom just divorced, she ended up with the car and it had bad memories.She told me it was in a shipping yard in Miami ready to be shipped out to were I needed it. I got an e-mail from ebay motors. She was very convincing and willing to help me get it ASAP. I just had to send her a deposit and I would recieve the car. They almost got me then I went to the Better Buisness Beauru before I made any money transactions could not find the agent she was going through, I then googled it and got a link to this website, go figure. She used the e-mail raltrise98@googlemail.com dont fall for it, its a SCAM!!!!!!

I recieved a similar message from a Debbie Smith wanting to sell me a motor home, Im glad I did my due diligence, remeber, if it sounds to good to be true then it probably is,due your due diligence and then run for the hills, Here's the message she sent Me.

Debbie Smith to me
show details Feb 24 (2 days ago) Reply


Hello,
  The price is $4600 for 95 Coachmen 321 Class C RV.
This RV is a real 'head turner' and it will make you proud, it is in excelent condition,never been involved in accidents, Mileage: 33063,(VIN): 1fdke30g6shb12942 clean and clear title,no mechanical problems,no scratches,flaws or any kind of damage,all functional and it will need nothing in the near future.
  I have the RV sealed at DAS terminal ready to be shipped out will take 4-5 days through DAS and it will be free,my previous buyer(his loan did not get approved)already paid for it and DAS didnt want to refund him the shipping fee.
I cannot meet face2face because I'm very busy with my job and I would like to use Autotrader Vehicle Purchase to take care of this deal, smooth and safe. Let me know if you have any other questions and if you are interested anymore, hope i didnt miss anything.
I'm from Montgomery,AL.
Thank you

This is a big fraud!!

Mannnn, this piece of sh*t almost scammed the WRONG PERSON!  Serious.  My husband and I were searching craigslist for SUVs on sale in the Seattle-Tacoma area.  We came across an ad for a black 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 26" Giovanni wheels, "clean title," DVD player, built-in navigation--the works.  All for $4900.  Like many of you, I seriously thought there must've been a typo in the ad.  My initial reaction was: Who in the right mind would sell that type of car--especially with all the features that came along with it--for under $5,000?!  

My husband proceeded to e-mail U.S. TECH SGT. THOMAS FLAMMGER.  His e-mail response was pretty much, word-for-word, the same as the rest of you.  My husband ran the VIN# through carfax.com, and everything seemed legit.  And he claimed E-Bay would hold our money in a trusted account until we accepted the vehicle, and then they would release the money to him.  My husband is currently deployed overseas and so I tried to get a loan thru a local bank here just because we really wanted the car.  We even applied for loans online and applied for an auto loan thru our bank back home (O'ahu, HI).  All of this happened just this past week.  

We are expecting our tax return at the end of this week, and so my husband and I were actually going to deposit the money from our tax return (which would've been almost the entire thing) for the car.  Plus, my hubby will be home next week for R&R so we were real excited about this deal that we thought we scored on.  BUT, I still had that gut feeling that this was all just too good to be true.  So two nights ago, we were chatting online thru Skype and I told my husband that we both needed to do our homework first to make sure we don't get screwed.  All I had to do was google Sgt. Thomas Flammger and the first posting that showed up was a craigslist ad requesting to "flag the Lincoln Navigator scammer!"  Woooww....the horns came out.  To think we almost gave away nearly $5,000 to some a**hole who could care less about the many other bills we could've spent that hard-earned money on.  

And he's abusing the identities of military personnel!  My husband is a sergeant in the Army and is on his second tour of duty, we have two young children, and we're in a new state.....uggggh!  This made my blood boil.  And to think we were both worried that he had already found someone to buy his car because after my husband sent him an e-mail expressing our interest in the car, the craigslist ad was deleted that same day.  This dick had pictures posted on photobucket and everything.  And my husband asked him if we could deposit the money thru someone else's PayPal account since we didn't have one, and he agreed.  So I guess he's okay with using PayPal as a method of payment.  

And I guess his English has gotten better (or perhaps he is using a translator) because I compared my e-mail to the rest of yours and his grammar has cleaned up a bit.  Damn fob!  *LOL*  Hopefully others will do their research as well before they get scammed into losing their hard-earned money or being the butt of their loved ones' jokes.  

I have read all of the postings about this sick animal and listed all of the countless fake names below:

Robert Larson; Lt. Chad Maxwell; John McArthur; Sgt. Andrew Bullock; Michelle Lynn; Sgt. Allan Porter; MSgt. Douglas Gosselin; Robert Defilante, Jr.; SSgt. Dave Hunter; Nancy Martinez; Church Gunner; Jeremy Duroe; Robert Thomas; Sarah Fisher; Ana Brown; Wendy Barnes; Sgt. Wilson; Gabriel Edwards; Dina Marchuk; Nilsen Gustav; Kayla Wilson; Dorff Fulman; Roberta Samson; Angela Patton; Maria Kaser; James Campbell; Irwin; Debbie Smith; Paula Cote; Anthony Guerrero; Brenda Dunn; Wayne Rowland; Tayler Jacobsen; Vanessa Marge; Anna Davis; Laura Tims; David Higgins; SSgt. James Hammond

And here is a list of the makes/models of the cars/bikes that the demon has been fraudelently selling on various websites:
Toyota; Honda; Volkswagon (Jetta); Lincoln Navigator; Fat Boy/Harley Davidson; BMW; Porsche; Tractor; Subaru; Audi; Motor home; Jeep Grand Cherokee; Cadillac; Lexus; Acura

This [***] is clearly still at his sick game.

Thank you Darlene. I'm the actual TSgt Flammger and I'm happy to hear you've taken so much action on this scam. I'm happy to serve my country and people like you.

This guy is a parasite tarnishing the good name and reputation of my beloved Air Force. I was shocked to find out that there's almost nothing I can do about this guy. Even though a google search confirms that I'm the only person on the planet with my name, even though I sent g-mail gobs of proof that this guy is a fraud and violating the g-mail terms of use, they won't close his g-mail account.

Thank you again.

WENDY BARNES SENT ME THIS AFTER I RESPONDED TO A

RANGE ROVER SPORT

Hi,

My 2006 Land Range Rover HSE Supercharged is in great shape,no engine problems,damages or hidden defects. Hasn't been involved in any accident. It was always garaged and never kept outside. I`m a single mother with 2 children because i divorced with my husband and after the divorce i own this car,i don`t need it and that`s why i`m selling it so cheap. The car has a clear title, no liens. Transmission is Automatic and has 29,300 miles. The total price is $15,000 including shipping and handling. We will use eBay protection program for our safety and for payment i prefer to use a eBay Safety Bank Account.
I just need your full name and address so i can open a case.(with no further obligation to buy it or fees).

Have a nice day!
Wendy Barnes
eBay sent this message to Jenae Bates.
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay.

Your invoice for eBay Motors purchase - 2006 Land Range Rover HSE Supercharged

  Invoice for VPP Transaction Case ID 86B4T134L3W19 between Wendy Barnes, as the Seller and Jenae Bates, as the Buyer. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
 

Seller:
Name:     Wendy Barnes
Address: 2642 Collins Ave
             Miami Beach 33140 FL

Buyer:
Name:    
Address:
             

Transaction Details:

Case ID: 86B4T134L3W19
Date: 03.29.2009
Status: Payment Pending

Item Description: Used
Price $15,000.00
Quantity Sold: 1
Insurance: Yes
Shipping: Ready to ship

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How to make the payment:

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The eBay Customer Support will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, the Agent will refund the payment to the Buyer.

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Total: $15,000.00
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Hi,
I will initiate the transaction through eBay and they will contact you with all necessary information about this transaction(terms,buyer protection,payment instructions,invoice,etc.)
Thank you,
Wendy





Vehicle Information:
2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROV SPT SPCHG
SALSH23476A965879
4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY 4.2L V8
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
 No accident / damage reported to CARFAX  
 2 Previous owners  
 Personal vehicle  
 5 Service records available  
 11 Detailed records available  
 28,902 Last reported odometer reading  
















A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.  
   
The number of owners is estimated by CARFAX      
Year purchased 2006   2008  
Type of owner Personal  Personal  
Estimated length of ownership  1 yr. 8 mo.   4 days  
Owned in the following states/provinces Florida  Florida  
Estimated miles driven per year ---  ---  
Last reported odometer reading     28,902    
   

 
 
CARFAX guarantees the information in this section      
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt  Guaranteed
No Problem  Guaranteed
No Problem  
Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon
 Guaranteed
No Problem  Guaranteed
No Problem  
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits  Guaranteed
No Problem  Guaranteed
No Problem  
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.  

   

 
 
Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX      
Total Loss Check
No total loss reported to CARFAX.  No Issues Reported
 No Issues Reported

Structural / Frame Damage Check
No structural / frame damage reported to CARFAX.   No Issues Reported  
  No Issues Reported  

Airbag Deployment Check
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.   No Issues Reported  
  No Issues Reported  

Odometer Rollback Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.  No Issues Indicated
 No Issues Indicated

Accident / Damage Check
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.  No Issues Reported
 No Issues Reported

Manufacturer Recall Check
Check with an authorized Land Rover dealer for any open recalls.  No Recalls Reported  
 No Recalls Reported  

   

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A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 11 record(s) for this 2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROV SPT SPCHG (SALSH23476A965879).
 


 
Purchased: 2006
Type: Personal
Where: Florida  
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/29/06 - 4/4/08
(1 yr. 8 mo.)  



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
06/30/2006    6    Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach, FL
 Vehicle serviced
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed  

07/29/2006       Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA    Registered as
corporate lease vehicle  
 
Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Atlanta, Georgia but the car was registered to be driven in Florida.  

07/29/2006    16    Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA
Title #0096514619    Odometer reading reported  

09/12/2006       Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Atlanta, GA
Title #0096514619    Title issued or updated
Correction to record
First owner reported
Registered as
commercial lease vehicle  

10/07/2006   8,066    Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach, FL  Vehicle serviced  

08/10/2007    19,964    Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach, FL  Vehicle serviced
Washed/detailed
Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
Maintenance inspection completed
Cooling system checked  

10/18/2007       Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach, FL    Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed  

10/27/2007        Auto Auction    Sold at auction
in Florida
   

10/30/2007       Land Rover Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach, FL   Vehicle serviced
Battery replaced
Battery/charging system checked





 
Purchased: 2008
Personal

Where: Florida  
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 5/12/08 - 5/16/08
(4 days)  



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/12/2007       Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0096514619    Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Vehicle color noted as White  

03/20/2009    28,902    Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0096514619     Vehicle serviced
Odometer reading reported




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hey is this jenni?

Thank goodness I found this thread. I just responded to a Range Rover Craigslist ad and got contacted by "Wendy Barnes". It seemed fishy from the start, so I searched for the name and -- boom. Sorry for those who lost money... I'm amazed that people like this can't get caught.

For the record, here's the complete text of the answer I got.

from: wendy barnes <wendybarneswb@msn.com>
to:   XXXXXX
date  Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 4:34 PM
subject    RE: 2006 Land Range Rover HSE Supercharged - $15,000
mailed-by    msn.com
    
Hi,

My 2006 Land Range Rover HSE Supercharged is in great shape,no engine problems,damages or hidden defects. Hasn't been involved in any accident. It was always garaged and never kept outside. I`m a single mother with 2 children because i divorced with my husband and after the divorce i own this car,i don`t need it and that`s why i`m selling it so cheap. The car has a clear title, no liens. Transmission is Automatic and has 29,300 miles. The total price is $15,000 including shipping and handling. We will use eBay protection program for our safety and for payment i prefer to use a eBay Safety Bank Account.
I just need your full name and address so i can open a case.(with no further obligation to buy it or fees).

Have a nice day!
Wendy Barnes
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Today 4/09/2009 - I received the same email you did from Todsimpson.paul67@yahoo.com stating the exact same thing.
I am glad you had your message posted. Thanks for looking out.

This same ad got my attention and I contacted the guy. Gave me the same bullsh*t. I contacted Autotrader and they had no knowledge of this bike. It  was such a sweet bike too. That sucks.