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(Likely Scam) Craigslist ad in Ga.

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Old 08-09-20, 09:32 AM
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Default (Likely Scam) Craigslist ad in Ga.

This could be a great car to fix or part out if it is not a scam. Too far for me to look at.

Thought it was a scam at first, then I read the ad. Looks like they overheated it.

CL.......... still could be a scam........

Just posting in case anyone here is interested. There is a number listed for more info.

https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d...159260595.html
Old 08-09-20, 11:04 AM
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Scam for sure. If blown head was the only issue I would buy it today
Old 08-10-20, 10:29 AM
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Yep, scam for sure.
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Old 08-10-20, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Yep, scam for sure.
For $1600, I would drive all the way to GA to buy it and have it transported. Even if it needed a complete engine rebuild. That would be my project car! Oh yeah, I'd visit every Waffle House in GA as an added bonus
Old 08-11-20, 08:08 AM
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Wait, I didn't know they were making 3rd Gen IS in 2012... lol
Old 08-11-20, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by primavera
Wait, I didn't know they were making 3rd Gen IS in 2012... lol
LOL you are right! Look at the front end, that's definitely not a "stock" 2012!!!

<---------------------- 2012 IS350
This kind of reminds of the time when I got an email from our "CEO" asking me if I was busy and that he wanted to surprise all the employees and told me to buy 100 x $500 Google Play Store cards. The problem is, our CEO's office is pretty much right across from mine. Also I'm the Director of IT. So I emailed him back writing "hold on, let me ask him if it's OK". For some reason he never emailed me back...

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Old 08-11-20, 11:01 AM
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I'm trying to figure out what's his scam angle?? Is it to get people to wire him the $1600. and not deliver?? Waste people's time with multiple contacts? Hmmm....
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Scam. These kind of adverts are typical on Craigslist, they usually ask you to wire a deposit or something. A lot of the times if you pay close attention to the photos the geography is different (desert background and posting the car for sale on the east coast). If you want a good deal look on Facebook Marketplace.
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So, has anyone called that # yet and made an offer? LOL!
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Originally Posted by Gville350
So, has anyone called that # yet and made an offer? LOL!
There is no number to call, you get an error when clicking on the contact info link. I emailed them, lets see if I get a response
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The phone # worked for me in Google Chrome : (678) 690-9274
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Old 08-13-20, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
The phone # worked for me in Google Chrome : (678) 690-9274
I use Google Chrome, and I was getting an error clicking on the contact link. I sent an email, but no response so far...
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