I was advertising a motorcycle for sale and "Mark" emailed me asking to see some pics of the bike. I sent him some and he wanted to buy it right away. I even emailed him to ask why someone would buy a bike for $5000 without seeing it. He was even having it shipped to his address which he claimed was Newfoundland.
I was still suspicious although I told him he could buy it and send me a certified bank draft... something he requested. I was still unsure, even after I sent him our mailing address so I checked his IP address. Guess what? Lagos, Nigeria is what came up. I then googled is email address and only 2 hits came up, both to this site. This person was using <[email protected]> according to your list. well, add the above address to it as well. Here are our emails sent and received. I'm sure it's a fraud attempt. Can you confirm please?
Hi,
I believe i can trust you anyway.Am located at newfoundland.Am going to arrange the pick up with a company as soon as possible.
Let me know?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <admin edit - personal details removed>
> To: "Mark Dule" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: 1986 Venture (1300cc)----pictures, ok.
> Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:47:33 -0300
>
>
> Mark:
>
> Forgive me for being a little apprehensive, but why would you go
> right to paying for the bike without doing a visual yourself? where
> are you located? How are you going to pick up the bike? I'm
> surprised at having a potential sale so soon...another individual
> is also interested but I believe in first come-first served. I told
> him that if you ended up buying the bike he could save himself a
> trip, but if you declined then he wants to come up. Hoping to hear
> from you soon. Take care.
>
> <admin edit - personal details removed>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dule" <[email protected]>
> To: <admin edit - personal details removed>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 2:09 PM
> Subject: 1986 Venture (1300cc)----pictures, ok.
>
>
> Hi <admin edit - personal details removed>
> Good to hear from you! The details on the bike is ok and i will
> like to know how soon you want the payment?Also, i will need your
> full contact address including your phone number for the payment of
> the bike.The pictures you sent is ok.
> Hope to hear from you soonest and regards to you family.
> Mark Dule...
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <admin edit - personal details removed>
> > To: "Mark Dule" <[email protected]>
> > Subject: Re: 1986 Venture (1300cc)
> > Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:17:10 -0300
> >
> >
> > Mark:
> > I can't send all the pictures because your email account is too
> > full so I'll only send a couple of shots.
> > I have owned this bike since 2000 and every winter, she is stripped
> > down and every bushing, bearing, and moving part is removed,
> > cleaned, repacked with grease and reinstalled. I do not take the
> > engine apart because it is running so well I don't want to mess
> > with it. I only use synthetic oil in it. This bike is really
> > mechanically solid. The body has some cracks and stuff, but I
> > repair them as I find them. the bike was dropped by the original
> > owned and it sustained some scrapes on some of the chrome, but she
> > rides as true and as comfortable as a new bike. I would not
> > hesitate to ride this bike around the continent..something I was
> > going to do in 3 years but because of a heart condition, my doctor
> > and my wife have restricted me to rides in the city until my
> > surgery. I have added extras to this bike in rear lighting, side
> > lights, and highway lights. I also mounted air horns...loud, but
> > get the attention needed! The only 2 additions that won't be going
> > with the bike are a brake light modulator and a headlight
> > modulator. I bought them from the US
> > and although they are pricey, they are worth their weight in gold
> > for safety. I hope to buy anther touring bike down the road and
> > will use them on that bike...but first, have to finish paying for
> > our son's university! Anyway, this bike will not disappoint anybody
> > interested in a well priced
> > and extremely reliable machine. I am not desperate to sell it as I
> > really love the bike, so if it sells, great...if it doesn't, great!
> > I just took these pictures this morning. If you need other shots,
> > let me know. Take care.
> >
> > <admin edit - personal details removed>
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dule" <[email protected]>
> > To: <admin edit - personal details removed>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 5:47 AM
> > Subject: 1986 Venture (1300cc)
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > How are you doing?Am emailing in respect to the sales of your
> > 1986 Venture (1300cc) for $5, 000. What is the condition like? Pls
> > send me the pictures.
> > Thank you..
> > Mark Dule