Author Topic: Something smells fishy about this site. Too good to be true! (Read 3968 times)

bluezboy · « **on:** January 25, 2012, 03:02:23 PM »

I found this company when I was looking for motorcycles in the classified adds in my local newspaper. I saw a 2002 BMW 1200 RS with only 8550 miles for $3000 listed on their site, of course it sounded to good to be legit, so I wrote them a note inquiring about to find out if they are for real. It appears to be located in the U.K. Here's what I got back:

Hi,
My name is Mike Steven, I am the in charge of sales at MOTORCYCLE
FOLLY LIMITED and I represent you for this transaction.
THE BIKE IS IN LONDON / SE108PP
UNITED KINGDOM
In this season (15 January - 15 February) our company will offer,
free shipping. The delivery will be made at your door and you don't
have to go to their offices to pick up your Motorcycle.
We purchase the Motorcycle or ATV at low prices from United States and
we do full reconditioning and sell them in United States. All our
motorcycle are 100% functional, without scratches, accidents and other
damages.
In this moment we have in our stock 48 Motorcycles and ATV `s, if you
see the the pictures for every Motorcycle you will see the same
position and same landscape.
The pictures and descriptions for 2002 BMW K1200RS is posted here and
the price is 3000 $US:
http://www.motorcyclefollylimited.com/BMWK1200RS.htm
The buyer is receive for every Motorcycle this accessories:
A bag with all ripper you need in a travel. 2 head bike, a pair of
glove and a completed apparel (trousers and a jacket) size medium. A
manual with all instructions of the Motorcycle .
2 key of keep back. The documents of the Motorcycle.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I will be
available for you and I will offer you all the answers that you need.
Thanks you
Agent: Mike Steven

Now am I crazy, or is that some strange grammar going on here? The way it's written, makes me real suspicious. Anyone ever hear of this company?

LesterPiglet · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:04:18 PM »

Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:10:21 PM »

Nah, sounds as honest as a Nigerian western union scam.
Send 'em all yer cash.

trueblue · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:15:52 PM »

That some of the best chinglish I have ever read... I would stay away from that one.

trueblue · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2012, 03:33:59 PM »

But I did a quick search of the IP address and found it is based in the states not some far away country (for you at least), but that doesn't mean much, and the photo in the link that you posted just doesn't look right, possibly photoshoped, but I can't be certain.
The IP address of www.motorcyclefollylimited.com is 188.240.1.11

The IP address 188.240.1.11 is assigned to United States

CycleRanger · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:01:47 PM »

The site is registered in Romania.
http://www.networksolutions.com/whois-search/motorcyclefollylimited.com

bluezboy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:37:35 PM »

thanks, guys, I'm sending them my kids college funds right now! There's sucker born every minute, I wonder how many people have been duped by this.

Gordon · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:39:31 PM »

Quote from: LesterPiglet on January 25, 2012, 03:04:18 PM

Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole.

I wouldn't touch that with Dukie's bargepole.

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2012, 06:28:37 PM »

Do they have any sandcasts?!

scottly · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2012, 07:57:31 PM »

Damn you, Steve! I just snorted beer out my nose.

dhall57 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:40:24 AM »

Run Forrest Run !!!

Tugboat · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2012, 03:02:05 PM »

They're great to work with - buy from them all the time

dave500 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2012, 03:50:07 PM »

anyone in london?go and check this out.
LONDON OFFICE AND SHOP
7 GUILDFORD GROVE
LONDON / SE108PP
UNITED KINGDOM

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:24:57 PM »

Quote from: dhall57 on January 26, 2012, 04:40:24 AM

Run Forrest Run !!!

Thanks for the laugh....

dave500 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:46:38 PM »

scams are like a box of chocolates,,you never know what one your going to get.

bluezboy · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:10:50 PM »

Here's more scamming fun for your viewing pleasure! At least the english well done. I have to admit, I was tempted for half a second, wouldn't it be great to get a nice bike like that at that price?!

http://www.ajcexchange.com/category/105/subcategory/124/ad/36320

Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:07:23 -0800
From: bluezboy@bellsouth.net
Subject: BMW motorcycle for sale - is that price right?
To: lissa.evans74@hotmail.com

Lisa, can you send me more photos of the bike for sale?

hi,the bike is still for sale. it is in excellent working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage.
the bike comes with a clear title.
i am from Colstrip, MT and the price of the bike is $2800, it also includes the delivering to your location.
from the beginning i want to clarify you that i accept only secure payment. i have already prepared a shipping and payment plan.
thanks,
lissa

trueblue · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:18:27 PM »

Quote from: bluezboy on January 27, 2012, 04:10:50 PM

Here's more scamming fun for your viewing pleasure! At least the english well done. I have to admit, I was tempted for half a second, wouldn't it be great to get a nice bike like that at that price?!

http://www.ajcexchange.com/category/105/subcategory/124/ad/36320

Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:07:23 -0800
From: bluezboy@bellsouth.net
Subject: BMW motorcycle for sale - is that price right?
To: lissa.evans74@hotmail.com

Lisa, can you send me more photos of the bike for sale?

hi,the bike is still for sale. it is in excellent working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage.
the bike comes with a clear title.
i am from Colstrip, MT and the price of the bike is $2800, it also includes the delivering to your location.
from the beginning i want to clarify you that i accept only secure payment. i have already prepared a shipping and payment plan.
thanks,
lissa

The best part I like about that advert is where it says adult ridden, the question I have is why would you even consider anything else. I mean why wasn't it ridden by a 5 year old, it is a better bike to start them on than a peewee 50.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:03:31 AM »

Yeah, lead them on with you planning to buy it, plan a test ride shedule.

Othern than that , by the title I thought it were another poontang thread.

Xnavylfr · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:35:18 AM »

Call them and tell them you live nearby and will bring cash and pick up M/C at the same time.

I once WON a CB750 (VERY RATTY) for 1$ on Fleabay and sent a message to inform him I would come pick up. He NEVER gave me a pick up addy. He was probably pissed cause he didn't get the 1000$ he hoped for!!!

Xnavylfr(CHUCK)

bluezboy · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2012, 06:10:51 AM »

I got "her" I say this only because I don't know if it's really a woman, to send me pics of the bike. the other questionable thing about this ad is that it's listed for sale in a county here that is nearby but it has the wrong zip code in the ad. I just sent her a note saying I would like to see it in person and that I will pay her cash if I like the bike. Let's see how far I can drag this out before she stops writing. I have to admit this is one of the better scams going. a 2011 BMW for $2800? Please, I wish!

faux fiddy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2012, 10:33:00 AM »

If you google the ad , ot e-mail address you will find it posted all over the country, same venicle for sale. The story usually goes that the they are in the military and can have is shipped to your location upon payment.

bluezboy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:41:24 PM »

Okay, here's the reply to my last email, she's good this woman!

i am located in Colstrip, MT.
the total price of the bike is $2800 including delivering.the transaction will be managed by Google Checkout. Google service will accept and will hold your payment until you will receive and approve the bike. only then they will release the money to me.you pay a refundable amount of $2800 to one of their agents and meantime i'm being notified by Google Checkout that is safe to send the bike to your location.i will offer you 5 days to test and inspect the bike with no obligation to buy.
if you have decided to go on with our deal please provide me your full name and your shipping address.Google Checkout will contact you with the payment invoice and they will explain you the payment procedure.

Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:06:49 -0800
From: bluezboy@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: BMW motorcycle for sale - is that prcie right?
To: lissa.evans74@hotmail.com

Lissa, thanks for the pics of the bike, it looks great. In the ad in the ajc, it has Douglas county listed, so is the bike actually there? If so, I can come out and see it since I am not very far away from Douglas County and if it's what I'm looking for, I'll hand you cash on the spot. let me know. Vern

bluezboy · « **Reply #22 on:** January 29, 2012, 01:26:33 PM »

Darn it, I haven't heard from her since my last email, I guess she realizes I'm on to her scam or maybe it's because I flagged her ad as scam in the newspaper yesterday!

Gonzowerke · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:27:58 AM »

Should have dragged it out a while longer before reporting her ad, I'm sure there was still some fun to be had there! Do you not have any BMW dealers in Georgia? It says it was maintained at Bob's BMW, which is in Laurel,Md., why would someone go from Ga. to MD. to pay stealership prices on maintenance?

CycleRanger · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:42:28 AM »

How are they scamming Google checkout? Usually these deals involve Western Union.
I don't use Google checkout but isn't it like PayPal?

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Author Topic: Something smells fishy about this site. Too good to be true! (Read 3968 times)