Topic: Bike buying scam on Craigslist

[drag-on]

Ok found my second bike now on Craigslist, and both of them ended up being a scam,email below.

                                               
Hi,
the bike is in great condition, has been properly maintained, has never been laid down or abused in any way. it comes with a clean title and the price I'm selling it for is $2000, which is including all charges.
I used to live in Hamilton but I'm currently working in the UK (London) and I'll be moving here permanently within the next few months and I can't afford the luxury of taking the bike with me so I decided to let it go.
I'm using a privately-held company called Safehouse Ltd. to sell this bike, I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. they are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 14-day return policy, title transfer service or/and (if needed) returns and refunding.
if you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how the company works and how the transaction will be handled.
Thanks

[tramp]

i guess you need to look at the bike first
and check title and serial number on the bike
if you can't do that, no sale

[Soos]

Personally, ANYTHING found on Craigslist (or other local listings) If I can't see it in person first, no deal.


l8r

[bill440cars]

Personally, ANYTHING found on Craigslist (or other local listings) If I can't see it in person first, no deal.


l8r

   A GOOD idea, I'm sure. I've never bought anything off there, nut have seen some things I've considered. Came close to getting a Nissan 300ZX though.

[tramp]

i buy and sell on craigslist
always see the product first

[mark]

.....scam,email below.

                                               
Hi,
....
I'm using a privately-held company called Safehouse Ltd. to sell this bike, I left it at their warehouse before leaving to the UK. they are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 14-day return policy, title transfer service or/and (if needed) returns and refunding.
if you want to purchase it, let me know and I will explain you how the company works and how the transaction will be handled.
Thanks

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info.

'nuff said.

[74cb750]

This sounds like a classic Nigerian scam.
Seen it many times.

[Johnie]

Yes, I buy and sell on craigslist, but only do it locally. I will not ship my bikes and they must come see it in person. Before I buy I have to see it. I put in the ad I will not ship the bike as that tends to keep the dicks from sending all this fake "my shipper will call you and send check, etc." crapola.

[bucky katt]

all my ads specify NO shipping, cash ONLY