rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/15/24 11:48 p.m.

If it was closer, I'd ping the guy just to check the "I owned a 911" box and then flip it. But I've always believed, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730639222575795/

No Time
No Time UltraDork
4/15/24 11:56 p.m.

Since all the sellers other listings were made today, I'd guess it's a scam.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
4/16/24 12:09 a.m.

The seller has some of the finest collection of underpriced collectible cars on the internet...scam.

Just some of his other listings:

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
4/16/24 6:28 a.m.

Hilarious - a dozen different backgrounds, each car only has three pictures.

jmabarone
jmabarone HalfDork
4/16/24 6:47 a.m.

Unrelated to topic, but related to scams.  I was looking at houseboats on FM down near where my parents live off of the St. Johns.  Saw an ad for a cheap pontoon boat...picture looked strangely familiar.  Turns out someone had taken a picture that my dad had posted of him playing guitar on their boat (on Dunns Creek) and used for a scam ad.  

Grecobeemer
Grecobeemer New Reader
4/16/24 7:24 a.m.

I was looking on FB marketplace and perfect cars under 3k from a seller, different backgrounds same/similar description all 100-110k miles

porschenut
porschenut Dork
4/16/24 7:30 a.m.

I think I saw that car on Phila marketplace too.  Was tempted to follow up but also figured its a scam

TJL (Forum Supporter)
TJL (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
4/16/24 7:30 a.m.

The camaro has the claim of "without any liens or encumbrances".

that was really popular with the scammers. If you search "encumbrances" on marketface, you will find a ton of scams. 

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/16/24 10:27 a.m.

Well, E36 M3. At least I learned something today.

Noddaz
Noddaz GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/16/24 10:53 a.m.

But did anyone turn the guy in for the scam?

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
4/16/24 11:04 a.m.
DrBoost
DrBoost MegaDork
4/16/24 1:01 p.m.

What are "25 Steves"?

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/16/24 1:40 p.m.

I guess I better lay off the Steve unit of currency cuz it's apparently too arcane.

Here's the origin of The Steve.

rdcyclist
rdcyclist GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/16/24 1:53 p.m.

In reply to Noddaz :

I just did and flagged the rest of his fake FB cars.

No Time
No Time UltraDork
4/16/24 3:51 p.m.

Now "Steve" makes a lot more sense. I was thinking I'd missed it somewhere in the list of currencies Benjamins, cash, coin, clams, moolah, scratch...

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
4/16/24 4:30 p.m.

Thanks RD.

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