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The Bugeye was listed at MANY sites, including HotMuscleCars.com. That site is still up and has things like a '73 matching numbers Corvette for $6,400. https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=23951 [amongst many other crazy prices]
But nearly everything there looks bogus:
MG-TD shown as in Kentucky, but look at the background of the photos: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=1857&search_id=63140
'87 Alfa Spider for $3,800: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=23418&search_id=63141
'06 Bentley Arnage advertised as in many places with variable prices (all low) but all with the same photos https://www.hotmusclecars.com/listings.php?page=1&category=2&search_id=63143&make=Bentley
'71 Lotus Super Seven (as Borat would say "very nice") for $7,500: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=23711&search_id=63144
But nearly everything there looks bogus:
MG-TD shown as in Kentucky, but look at the background of the photos: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=1857&search_id=63140
'87 Alfa Spider for $3,800: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=23418&search_id=63141
'06 Bentley Arnage advertised as in many places with variable prices (all low) but all with the same photos https://www.hotmusclecars.com/listings.php?page=1&category=2&search_id=63143&make=Bentley
'71 Lotus Super Seven (as Borat would say "very nice") for $7,500: https://www.hotmusclecars.com/details.php?id=23711&search_id=63144
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I think it's been a bit of a learning experience for us all, particularly with these so-called "brokers" (and I've notified others that aren't in the group). I only wish there was an easy way to report the bogus websites (even as they quickly come and go).
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Very sorry Jack. Do let this spoil your enthusiasm for returning to the lbc fold.
Larry
Larry
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Mark - I've been warning about this stuff since I joined BCF in 2004. But the internet makes it way too easy: I see it, I want it, I buy it. Immediate gratification. It must be true! I saw it on the Internet! (It doesn't hurt to at least *try* to verify ...)
What's that old Russian expression? ŠŠ¾Š²ŠµŃŃŠ¹, Š½Š¾ ŠæŃŠ¾Š²ŠµŃŃŠ¹. Trust, but verify.
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Similar pontifications from me on the Mini board (MiniMania) where I was active back then (2005).
At least it's now easier to search the web for duplicate ad copy and such... but it does take some effort.
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Hi Jack, I have never posted on this website before but made an account yesterday and was approved today. I wanted just to tell you I fell for the same scam. My car was supposed to be delivered yesterday too from ecarsbroker and nothing ever came. I had to call the bank, file a fraud report...but that website is long gone. 5k is quite a lot for me, so Iām happy that this isnāt a huge dent for you! Wishing you well. I wonder if we sent our money to the same escrow account? āSpokeā to the same automated bot? Makes me so angry they did this!
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I'd suggest both you and Jack file a complaint with the FBI, who are very aware of these scams: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2018/PSA180117 The address to file a complaint is: https://www.ic3.gov/ Don't expect them to unleash a horde of agents to get your money back, though. They concentrate on big scams, but by alerting them, maybe someone else will be helped. It would be important to link your complaint to some of the other similar scams so the Bureau would see this is not a one-off. If you'd like some help writing that portion of the description, PM me.
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Nice link, Rick. I see that they mention the classic Craigslist car scam about being deployed overseas and needing to sell a car.
Of course their best statement is an age old one: "When it comes to making any purchases, be cautious of items being advertised well below their market value. Remember, if the deal appears too good to be true, it probably is."
Of course their best statement is an age old one: "When it comes to making any purchases, be cautious of items being advertised well below their market value. Remember, if the deal appears too good to be true, it probably is."
It's great to have you back Jack. Hope you can find another one and stick around. I'm sure many of us, self included, can learn a lot from your experience.