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06-15-2015, 08:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Ledge
Posts: 417
M.O.C. #12618
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Word to the wise
As some of you know we have our Montana listed for sale. Had an out of state person contact me, and we spent the better part of 3 days, on the phone, on line and back on the phone. Was working on a transport for the unit to be hauled when in a conversation I told him, the unit would not move or even be un blocked until the check cleared the bank and the money was in my hand. Instantly, my emails were blocked, my phone calls not answered, and even has me blocked on his face book page. Scammers are out everywhere, if your selling something make sure you get your money before they get the item.
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06-15-2015, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Good advice!
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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06-15-2015, 08:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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did you do a Craigs list ad?
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06-15-2015, 09:31 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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That is the big problem anymore and folks "stealing" rigs and selling those they don't own on line is a major issue.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-15-2015, 11:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Good move on your part. You can report this guy to the law.
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06-15-2015, 11:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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The reality of the world today. Glad you were so wise.
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Darwin & Maureen DeBackere
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro
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06-15-2015, 12:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Yea, went thru the same thing when we sold our pusher a couple years ago. Got calls, e mails, we have a check, need to cash it and pay the driver, yea, yea,yea.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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06-15-2015, 12:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Thanks for posting this. All too often good people get taken by scammers. This is a good caution reminder to all.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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06-15-2015, 03:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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When I was selling my F250,I tried craigs list as an option. Must have had at least 6 emails from people that wanted it sight unseen, would pay asking price, will mail a check,etc: all scammers. I decided then to stay away from that site for selling anything. The second it sounds like a sure thing, start to worry.
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06-16-2015, 05:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Ledge
Posts: 417
M.O.C. #12618
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Yes, it was from a Craigs List ad. I have used Craigs list in the past, and knew to be wary of anything that, "sounded to good to be true", but still almost caught me off guard. Seems if some people would put as much effort into an honest venture as they do scamming, they would be pretty well off. But that's just my thinking. Happy Trails everyone, Steve and Susie
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06-16-2015, 04:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 439
M.O.C. #12726
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I put an ad on Craig's list to sell some cemetery plots and someone emailed me to ship them and they would send me a check. Yeah, right, ship cemetery plots. There are so many scammers on that site I wouldn't recommend using them.
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06-17-2015, 01:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Okeechobee
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #11206
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Hi
If you are paid by check, money order or crashers check and the bank cashiers it and as much as 90 days latter it is returned because of fraud you are still on the hook for the money.
I had a friend with an antique phone booth get hung that way with a fake cashiers check at least it was only for 7 or 8 hundred dollars but could have been more he had some high dollar items for sale.
He will now only take cash and then will not release the item until his bank tells him none of the bills are counterfeit.
Phil P
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2009 Montana 3665RE
2009 Duramax 3500 DRW quad cab
personal web page https:// www.sallyscoffees.com
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06-17-2015, 02:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Over the past 3 years we have sold numerous items on Craig's List. Almost every time I list something valued over $400.00 I get a couple scammers. Some sound a little better than others, but the bottom line is they don't want to show up with cash. A couple of them I have sent messages back to and agreed to take their bank draft or money orders but only if they would meet me at 2am at a certain location in the south end of Chicago. Sometimes I follow up with another message telling them to come alone. They never respond.
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