Victim Location 50240
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I recently inquired about a Craigslist item for sale (Skid Steer listed belowe)
I replied to the phone number listed in the add (208) 443-8409 and sent a text expressing my intrest, they responded with a text asking for an E-mail address to send more information about the Skid Steer.
While checking on the internet about the "Green Shippers" that was identifyed by the seller…i cam across a Scam Alert from the BBB, sure enough the wording of the E-mails are almost identicle to the Scam Alert provided by the BBB
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Belowe is the E-mail transcripts that we had.
E-Mail #1
From: Sydney Evans [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2018 5:53 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXX
Subject: 2015 Caterpillar 279D Skid steer
Hello There,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2015 Caterpillar 279D Skid steer. It has 575 hours and no mechanical problems. The tractor is in excellent and immaculate condition. No hidden damage or defects. I have a clear title under my name, free of any liens or loans. The price is firm,$9500. I am selling it because my husband died a month ago (he suffered a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories, so I want to sell it as soon as possible. My daughter and I decided to sell the house and we moved with my parents in Wichita, Ks trying to start a new life. Let me know if you are interested in buying it or if you have any questions.
P.S. Attached you can find more pictures!
Thank you for your interest!
E-Mail #2
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. Like I said in my first e-mail, my daughter and I decided to start all over. We sold the house and moved in with my parents in Wichita, Kansas. The tractor is here, with all the documents at the shipping company (Green Shippers) ready for to be delivered. I plan using their escrow and transport services. They guarantee 100% protection and insurance for both of us. Using this company, you will have it for 5 days to try it out. If by any reason, you decide against it, you can send it back at my expense and be 100% refunded in less than 24 hours. I will not get paid until you inspect it for 5 days and make a decision. For more details about how Green Shippers works, please reply with your full name, shipping address and a phone number.
With your info, they will send you an email right away and you can also reach out to the company!
E-Mail #3 from Green Shippers.
Dear XXXXXXXXXX,
You are receiving this email because Sydney Evans, has selected Green Shippers to handle a secure online transaction with you.
Your invoice for 2015 Caterpillar 279D Skid Steer is attached to this email in PDF format.
For a better understanding on how to complete your transaction is necessary for you to read the invoice carefully.
The tracking number for the item is: # 53970513188
For any questions contact Green Shippers : +1 (316) 444-3132 .
Thank you for using our services!
Sincerely,
Green Shippers