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  • From: Weston Carter <westoncarter6 AT gmail.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Caution: Tractor scams
  • Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:11:00 -0500

There are alot of these on Craigslist. I always report them. It always starts with the person being out of the country.

On Dec 13, 2010 8:46 AM, "Todd Lister" <toddlister1 AT gmail.com> wrote:
> "I reported him to the FBI's internet fraud department."
> Did I miss something?
>
> On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 12:27 AM, Thamnophis <thamnophis AT gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> As some of you have read, I've been looking around at purchasing a new
>> tractor.
>>
>> Well, I found a 2006 Kubota L3400DT 4 WD with a loader for only $5200!
>> That is shipped, insured and 3 days to look it over. If not delighted
>> I can simply ask for my money back.
>>
>> What a steal :-)
>>
>> Here are 2 emails from the seller, with names redacted:
>>
>> ================
>>
>> Re: 2006 L3400DT KUBOTA 4WD Tractor with LA463 Kubota QT Loader
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I appreciate your interest regarding my L3400DT Kubota.
>> I will sell it for $5,200.00. The price includes shipping and
>> insurance to your address.
>> Let me know if you are interested.
>>
>> =================
>>
>> I asked him a couple questions and got this back...
>>
>> =================
>> Hi,
>>
>> I live in Regina, SK, Canada and the tractor is here with me. It has
>> clear title cleared of any obligations or fees (no lien) and it it
>> registered in US, I've just moved here. It will be shipped from Regina
>> and I'll pay the delivery costs.
>>
>> I want to close this deal through eBay. They will keep the amount paid
>> until you'll receive, inspect and agree with the tractor. I'll start
>> the delivery process in the same day with the payment's confirmation.
>> It will arrive at your address in 5-7 days. I will give you 3 days for
>> inspection.
>>
>> Tell me if you are still interested and I will contact eBay regarding
>> our transaction. Then they will send you the information about the
>> purchasing.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> =====================
>>
>> I reported him to the FBI's internet fraud department.
>>
>> Joe
>> Boone County, IA
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