Here's the real deal when dealing with SCAM ARTISTS. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]
I have been a detective for some years and here is some advice and HOPEFULLY none of us will ever be taken by a scam, but it does happen.
They (CROOKS) always attempt to present a sense of urgency to their victims in scams like this. As in Jason's case, "wanted a deposit of $3000 immediately". This is my first sign that this is a SCAM. Why $3,000.00???? Here's why, he figures you will part with this small amount money to hold the Hummers with no strings, such as seeing titles, pictures or some other verification of ownership. If so, then he simply walks away with the money. Scam is completed. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img] A real deal would be more professional and I know you know that.
Second attempt to scam Jason was "He then told me that he did not want to waste his time with a buyer that was not "serious." This puts the victim on the defensive and all to often, the victim (Jason) will give in and send the money. Then the scam is complete and is off with the money. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]
Third and final attempt to scam Jason, referred to as the closing pitch among con-artists. "his reply was that he was leaving the office and will get back to me tomorrow, and in the mean time, send the $3000 over as a deposit". Basically this CROOK believed Jason was a little to smart for him and made one last ditch effort to get his money. This is usually the last conversation you have with these idiots and weither you send the money or not, you never hear from them again. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]
The SET UP is now also in place. """""As of this morning, the H2's were sold to another buyer""""" for under $32,000 each!
The upseting thing here is that he has placed the seed with Jason that the Hummers were real and he sold them. What this does is allow the CROOK one last attempt at getting JASON's money. He can now wait a couple of weeks and contact Jason again and say, "got another Hummer, would you like this one" and the scam starts all over again. He may have one of his CROOK friends say "Ya this guy is for real, I bought a Hummer for 32K." But this CROOK is a friend of the CROOK and is in on the scam. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img]
GREAT JOB JASON
I wished all the hardworking, law abiding citizens of our great country were as smart as you. Then I would have a lot less work as a detective.
BRAVO
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