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Old January 10th, 2011, 01:39 PM
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BEWARE: 1968 442 Craigslist Scam!

I'm not a 100% sure this is a scam, but I've seen it pop up around the country with the same description so I strongly assume it is one. I'm keeping track of where I see it on my site.

http://www.oldsmobilecentral.com/201...8-442-scam.php



Its been in Omaha and New York so far with the same description, different pictures and slightly under $5,000. Let me know if you see it anywhere else.
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Old January 11th, 2011, 05:44 PM
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I've seen this car on craigzoom a bunch and thought the same thing. It is either a scam or a fairly rough car for the money. Actually it has been on there for about 6 months as far as I remember!
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Old January 12th, 2011, 04:46 AM
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It's posted on Craigslist in the Dallas area for $3800.
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Old January 12th, 2011, 10:53 AM
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What makes it a scam?
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Old January 12th, 2011, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by dmcianfa
What makes it a scam?
Its been posted around the country with different prices. There is a small chance it could be one person just trying to advertise everywhere, but I seriously seriously doubt it.
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Old January 12th, 2011, 01:45 PM
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What makes it a scam?
I am guessing they will except your money, but the car will never be shipped. By then they are gone with your money.
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Old January 25th, 2011, 07:40 PM
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That same car (exact same picture) was posted in the Kansas City CL for the same price....

Buyer Beware...

It's a shame soo many folks have chosen to sacrifice their integrity for what amounts to zip.

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Old January 26th, 2011, 03:57 AM
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Its on Craiglist for Indy, IN for $4750.00
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Old January 26th, 2011, 06:15 AM
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Some people are just not capable of earning an honest living, always looking for the easy dollar even if they have to work twice as hard to get it.
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Old January 26th, 2011, 09:23 AM
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I guess what really bothers me with this particular scam is-they use an Oldsmobile! Let the poor car have some dignity!
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Old January 26th, 2011, 09:52 AM
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http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2169759323.html

this was recently posted....it might be worth checking out!
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Old January 26th, 2011, 05:26 PM
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Exclamation Straight dual pipes!!! Only legal on 67 and older

I love straight dual pipes!! I just wish I knew of this law before I bought my 68 cutlass.
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Old January 30th, 2011, 06:19 PM
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The one looks a lot like the one above except it has a phone number. I've seen this ad off and on for a while & don't have any reason to not believe it's a real ad. I think the phone number is Detroit

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/2169109428.html
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Old January 30th, 2011, 07:35 PM
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Perhaps I am an eternal optimist............I refuse to be so skeptical of such things........innocent until PROVEN guilty.
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