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Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
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Username: Jlm348
Post Number: 716
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2003 - 12:38 pm: | |
Here is the e-mail from E-Bay.
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Original Message Follows:
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Form Message %12200% 111600
Subject: GS%N00086 Additional Sign In Tips
Item:
User Feedback: 1
Browser Info: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.1)
Message:
Topics > How to use eBay > Signing In > Additional Sign In Tips
Message: I think this is a fraud e-mail
Dear eBay Community Member,
The bid that you entered for the item http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=456323584
has been cancelled.
When you click on it it links you to http://web.1asphost.com/ebaysecure/128encriptebay128encripthtmlform.htm
and asks for your password
You can view the reason provided for the cancellation by selecting the
(bid history) link from the individual item page.
Regards,
eBay
http://web.1asphost.com/ebaysecure/128encriptebay128encripthtmlform.htm
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Dr. I. M. Ibrahim (Coachi)
Member
Username: Coachi
Post Number: 429
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2003 - 9:40 am: | |
this stuff happens over and over again. When someone lists a car for sale on Ebay, Ebay collects a listing fee...and after that they don't care. Last time I emailed the seller for details I got a turse note from EBay saying to stop trying to go around their rules...when I emailed them and asked what rules were broken, they did not respond. When you spot a scam., posting here will help others...telling EBay about it is a pain. I Once bid and won a bid on a watch, when I asked the seller for his phone number and physical address, he refused to answer...kept telling me to wire money to such and such...it was sucha scam, so I refused to honor my bid and they did nothing...I explained it was a scam...they don't care, as long as they have their 50 bucks. |
Justyn (Justynb)
Junior Member
Username: Justynb
Post Number: 110
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2003 - 9:32 am: | |
I reported this to 1ASPHost abuse and they have deleted the site and presumably kicked the person responsible off.
( http://web.1asphost.com/ebaysecure/128encriptebay128encripthtmlform.htm )
Justyn. |
Dave Janes (Sparetireless)
Junior Member
Username: Sparetireless
Post Number: 167
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2003 - 10:30 pm: | |
What was Ebay's response? I bet it was to take a very hands off position. I recommend you short Ebay stock and stand back and make enough to buy the car for cash from a legit dealer. I am very unimpressed by how little Ebay actually has to offer the internet community. Just my opinion, but I had a very similar problem with Ebay, when I sent a fraud alert, they would not even respond to emails. They would not even provide a phone number. What a bunch of losers. Its big and it is generating fees, but when the going gets rough, count on Ebay to hide behind their internet address! |
Jay Grande (Jay)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jay
Post Number: 1529
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2003 - 8:43 pm: | |
Interesting! |
Jean-Louis (Jlm348)
Member
Username: Jlm348
Post Number: 714
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2003 - 8:35 pm: | |
I clicked on a link for a 2001 Barchetta
The buy it now price was $95,000.00
Something sounded very fishy, but I decided to bite. I did not bid on it but I emailed the seller.
I started asking the seller questions about the car.
I am trading e-mails which I have attached at the bottom of this post and within minutes I get the following e-mail.
Dear eBay Community Member,
The bid that you entered for the item
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=456323584
has been cancelled.
You can view the reason provided for the cancellation by selecting the
(bid history) link from the individual item page.
Regards,
eBay
When you click on the link it takes you to
http://web.1asphost.com/ebaysecure/128encriptebay128encripthtmlform.htm
and asks you for your e-mail address and password.
VERY SNEAKY EVERYONE PLEASE BE CAREFULL
I ALREADY NOTIFIED EBAY.
The following is the e-mails back and forth to the alleged seller.
James this is funny.
If you really have this car and want to fax me a copy of the title, let me know.
If you are motivated to sell the car, and need the money, I would think that you could take off a little bit of time tomorrow for someone to inspect the car.
I have the money and am interested in buying the car, as long as it is a clean title car, and not stolen.
-----Original Message-----
From: James Dobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 7:15 PM
To: Jean-Louis Michel
Subject: RE: Question for seller -- Item #2436164203
i don`t have a scan from titles .... about inspection ... i work tomorrow till 10.00 PM
i ready have other 2 costomers who want to buy my baby .. i don`t know ... you are really interested to buy it ?
regards
Jean-Louis Michel <[email protected]> wrote:
I am still interested. Can you fax me a copy of the title? I can have a friend inspect the car in New York as early as tomorrow. If everything looks good I can be there as early as Tuesday to complete the transaction.
-----Original Message-----
From: James Dobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 7:07 PM
To: Jean-Louis Michel
Subject: RE: Question for seller -- Item #2436164203
Like i told you :
"i had an accident , not car one , and i need the money faster "
i just send an email to ebay ... i don`t know why ...
if you are interested to buy my baby please tell me .
Jean-Louis Michel <[email protected]> wrote:
Why so Cheap?
I see the auction is no longer on E-Bay. What Happened?
-----Original Message-----
From: James Dobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:57 PM
To: Jean-Louis Michel
Subject: RE: Question for seller -- Item #2436164203
my last price is 85,000 $
yes , is in NY
Jean-Louis Michel <[email protected]> wrote:
How much do you want to sell the car for?
I see that you are in New York. Is the car in New York as well?
Jean-Louis
-----Original Message-----
From: James Dobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:49 PM
To: Jean-Louis Michel
Subject: RE: Question for seller -- Item #2436164203
i had an accident , not car one , and i need the money faster .
The car has a mint condition.Very clean and very fast.
Always garage kept.It has no scratches no crashes and NO accidents
I`m the first owner ,clean title and no raced.
Jean-Louis Michel <[email protected]> wrote:
Why are you selling the vehicle?
Has the car ever been in an accident?
Do you currently hold the title?
Are you the original owner?
-----Original Message-----
From: James Dobson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 6:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Question for seller -- Item #2436164203
Mileage 92
Engine 5.5L V12
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6SPD
Wheelbase Drive Train
Doors 2 Stock # 5069
Exterior Color Blue
VIN ZFFZR52A210124337
Interior Color Blue
Features: Air Conditioner, Keyless Entry, Climate Control, Alarm, Cassette Player, Driver Side Airbag, Passenger Side Airbag, Full Leather Package, ABS Brakes, Owners Manual, Floor Mats, Carbon Fiber Trim, Remote Compact Disc, Leather Seating, Traction Control, Driving Lamps, Sports Seats
if you are interested ... please contact me asap
[email protected] wrote:
I would like to know what the serial number of this car is and if you are the original owner?
When can the car be viewed and inspected?
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Question from: jeanlouismichel
Title of item: Ferrari : 550 BARCHETTA
Seller: gccaver
Starts: Oct-05-03 16:10:39 PDT
Ends: Oct-12-03 16:10:39 PDT
Price: Starts at $10,000.00
To view the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2436164203
Visit eBay, The World's Online Marketplace TM at http://www.ebay.com
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