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Think I may have been scammed on the purchase of a gs400!!!

Old 06-14-11, 06:05 PM
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Default Think I may have been scammed on the purchase of a gs400!!!

Heres the deal and Ill try to make this as brief as possible... I live in florida and found a gs400 in Cali So I sent the money to him. Well today his girlfreind calls and says hes in jail for beating her up. I check her story and he is in jail and I even talk to the deputy and he knows the stoy . Heres the problem... the car is supposed to be picked up for shipping tomorrow but the girlfriend says she doesnt know where the key is. The guy i bought it from (boyfriend whos in jail) says she has the key and the deputy went through his belongings and there is no key. Shipper wont ship the car if its inoperable. Does anybody have any suggestions or live near big bear lake california and can go check on the car?? I say im not sure if its a scam because the girlfriend is being very uncooperative and i think she does have the key.
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Old 06-14-11, 06:13 PM
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I saw a big red flag in the first sentence.
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Old 06-14-11, 06:18 PM
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never ever send anyone money unless is a buisness or repd on a forum. especially with a purchase like that...... good luck man
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Old 06-14-11, 06:26 PM
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U taking a weekend trip to cali won't be a bad idea.

From the story u wrote there is a lonely female that needs attention.

Lol
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How did you send the money? Money order? paypal?
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I know I know never send money but I felt I had to go ahead and seal the deal on the car. He had been truthful about everything regarding the car and I even talked to the previous owner... Anyhow I know i know it wasnt the safest thing to do and the purpose of this thread want to hear i told you so but to see if anybody had any suggestions or help. Does anyone know how much dealer will charge to make a new key?? Dont they have to take out computer to reflash??
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I wired the money from my bank to his.....
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Should've made a down payment if you truly felt other people would buy it before you.

You could've at least had an established CL member go and check out the car for you.
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Old 06-14-11, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 02msmg3
Heres the deal and Ill try to make this as brief as possible... I live in florida and found a gs400 in Cali So I sent the money to him.
I stopped right here


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Old 06-14-11, 06:43 PM
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hope a member on here will be nice enough to help you out.. if not i would fly out there asap....keep intouch with the cops so that you know where she live or the cop you talk to... bring all your papers with you... emails, as many proof of purchase...hope you get your car..... good luck
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Thanks flexspeed... HEres the car so if anybody calls and she picks up for you (she barely answers for me) and says yes the cars still for sale then.... Cali here I come!!!
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/2428427666.html
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LOL

I remember someone on here going and checking that one out.

I don't mean to be a Debbie downer, but they thought it was a POS.
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Old 06-14-11, 07:08 PM
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Thomas gs4.... I really just wanted the car up until that statement lol. can you please pm me. Thanks
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Old 06-14-11, 07:25 PM
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Damn that's burns. Best of luck
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why would you send $$ without having the title in your hand
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