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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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need help asap

hey everyone
i am tryin to aquire a bmw x5
but the buyer is in the UK and the car would be bought thru fortis escrow
before i send a deposit, anyone have any info on this company?
is it legit?

id really appreciate it

thanks
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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also, they want me to send a deposit of $2,900 thru western union
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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heres what i got:
http://gasmart.com/gasmart2007/resources/pdf/duran.pdf
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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This is a joke right?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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is it one of those where "I moved and it's too expensive to register the car" or "I need the money fast so I can make a deposit" type pleas? I just got one for this scion TC and the guy is in switzerland and he wants like 6K for it, also before that one i got another one for a TL for 3 grand, all the same lines lines like "I need money fast for a quick deposit on my house" or etc.

The advice that has been given to me is if i cant drive it before i buy it, then don't buy it.

Also from what I've read on the internet is that some of these car scams are ran through escrow and other foriegn wire transfer services.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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their email address where ive been gettin the details from is fortis-escrow-inc@instruction.com

i have sent an email if they would accpet credit card or paypal instead of a transfer and if the product is what it says i will tranfer the rest to them

btw, its an 03 BMW X5 4.4i with 42k on it for $7k posted on craigslist
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Just don't know a scam when you see one huh?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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7K for an X5? does it come in a cube?

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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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oh yeah,
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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damn i feel stupid
i didnt even hear of escrow before so i didnt know
they stated that first payment has to be made thru western union

haha, just got an email from them while writing this:
Dear Customer ,

This Case is closed.

Sincerely,
Fortis Escrow Financial Department


hahaha, good looks everyone
thanks a lot, saved me $$$$

i love acurazine
and i feel like a retard right now lol
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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also, is there a way i can report this fraud?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBellSauce
also, is there a way i can report this fraud?
Whats the point...you know how many of those are listed a day?

I bet if you click on the same craigslist link it say the listing has been flagged down by users.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
7K for an X5? does it come in a cube?

^^
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TacoBellSauce
also, is there a way i can report this fraud?
remember, if the price is too good to be true..........
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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In the future, typically an escrow service is used for the deposit. NEVER send a deposit outside of the escrow service if you are using one for a transaction.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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remember, if the price is too good to be true..........
you should see what else they have for sale.... right?
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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are you serious?
WOW, you should send them money for two, one for you and one to resell.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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wow
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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i have a bugatti veyron i am letting go for 10,000 since i need a down payment on my new fiorano...paypal me and its yours.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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I smell scam...
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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I cant beleive you almost fell for that.
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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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It might not be too late. Send the payment.

Oh, don't forget to post pictures!
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