Craigslist tractor scam?

[KennyG]

I cant imagine anybody, no matter how stupid, falling for these. Prices are always ultra low, and just stupidly written as stated above, like $2103. Always some BS story attached. Always going to ship. Have no idea why they bother putting the effort out.

The ads are "stupid" for efficiency. There is almost zero cost to the scammer until someone responds. Then he has to put in effort. Therefore, the scam is designed such that only the very gullible will respond in the first place. There are a million ways to make the "Nigerian" scams more credible but they don't change them because they don't want to waste time on smart people.

 

[newbury]

The ads are "stupid" for efficiency. There is almost zero cost to the scammer until someone responds. Then he has to put in effort. Therefore, the scam is designed such that only the very gullible will respond in the first place. There are a million ways to make the "Nigerian" scams more credible but they don't change them because they don't want to waste time on smart people.

And then there's the fact that some people DO put ridiculously low prices on quality items that they legally own. I picked up a barely used freshly tuned 120 CC Stihl chainsaw in pristine condition WITH a chainsaw mill, bar, chain, carrying cases, tools for $450. I think his wife told him to get rid of it.

 

[PILOON]

In the days B4 Craigslist---our local newspaper had an add for a Browning shotgun, the auto 5 model that I liked, price was $60.00!
I ran as fast as I could cash in hand and gave the lady my $$'s.
As I was leaving she asked if I wanted the other barrel as well, Both were vent ribbed.

AS I was leaving the story as I understood it was that the husband was told he could not buy another gun unless he sold the browning first and since season was days away he had to be sure it sold!.
Yes, that was $60. c/w both barrels and mint condition. (one long for ducks and other for upland game)

Another 'find' was a Saur skeet grade 20 gauge that the lady wanted out because her boy friend dumped her for another gal.
That also set me back $60. I doubt that Saur shot more than a box, maybe 2 of shells.

Guess 60 is my lucky number!

 

[PILOON]

In the days B4 Craigslist---our local newspaper had an add for a Browning shotgun, the auto 5 model that I liked, price was $60.00!
I ran as fast as I could cash in hand and gave the lady my $$'s.
As I was leaving she asked if I wanted the other barrel as well, Both were vent ribbed.

AS I was leaving the story as I understood it was that the husband was told he could not buy another gun unless he sold the browning first and since season was days away he had to be sure it sold!.
Yes, that was $60. c/w both barrels and mint condition. (one long for ducks and other for upland game)

Another 'find' was a Saur skeet grade 20 gauge that the lady wanted out because her boy friend dumped her for another gal.
That also set me back $60. I doubt that Saur shot more than a box, maybe 2 of shells.

Guess 60 is my lucky number!

 

[Handloader109]

Scams are for anything that costs several thousand or more that can be listed at too good to be true prices. This helps them complete one occasionally due to greed of the buyer. (complete before they wise up and Jack price to actual value)

I use Craigslist 3rd party app and look for same items listed in a wider area. Scams are listed everywhere and are obvious quickly. Just be careful sending your $ anywhere.

 

[antlers125]

It's 1 thing to see it in person, it is a complete scam when seller requests transactions over the phone or through the mail. It is hard to believe people respond to these ads.

And then there's the fact that some people DO put ridiculously low prices on quality items that they legally own. I picked up a barely used freshly tuned 120 CC Stihl chainsaw in pristine condition WITH a chainsaw mill, bar, chain, carrying cases, tools for $450. I think his wife told him to get rid of it.

 

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

I Have no idea why they bother putting the effort out.

They bother because it pays off often enough. There really ARE people out there that stupid.

The sad thing is, they vote.

 

[BleedingOrange]

They bother because it pays off often enough. There really ARE people out there that stupid.

The sad thing is, they vote.

Yup, and they also become Presidents, as we are going to find out shortly. LOL

 

[mguitas]

Notice when you want to see the tractor, it's always in a warehouse somewhere. Tell them you live a mile from that warehouse, an you will never hear from them again.

 

[aczlan]

Notice when you want to see the tractor, it's always in a warehouse somewhere. Tell them you live a mile from that warehouse, an you will never hear from them again.

Or you have a friend with a truck and an empty trailer who just happens to be in the next town over


Aaron Z