I was searching out on Craigslist and found this (what I think is a scam). I don't think anyone in their right mind would sell an '03 4Runner for $4200. Although it looks like in the picture, looks like there is a Hummer in the background, so maybe they with a Hummer, they don't need a 4Runner! We all know how capable they are off-road!

Here is the ad: http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/cto/1225396701.html

What do you guys think?

Scam!

It always is. They are getting good at making ads look believable. What they do is take photos of other people's trucks and post them as theirs.

Here's proof. Same one, from Puerto Rico!

http://puertorico.en.craigslist.org/cto/1224347801.html

Need more proof?

How about that same craigslist add in 33 other cities?


http://www.google.com/search?q=&quo...ta+4Runner.+New+Owner+will+be+Very+Happy

Thats funny. Ive noticed that alot also, especially when i look at house to rent on craigs list some of the houses aint even in california or my city but there listed as to be rented in my town.

Adam F, it is definitely a scam. I contacted the seller for laughs and here is what I got.

Hello.
The 2003 Toyota 4 runner is 100% working and looking very good, has 72,448 miles,no flaws or dents,
no scratches or any kind of damage,no flood or wrecked and it has a US clear title,
the interior looks great.(the SUV is located in Ephraim , Utah ready to be shipped).
This is a regretful sale but unfortunately i need money for some medical problems ,
BUY IT NOW for $4200 because i want to close a quick and smooth deal with a serious person.
About the shipping i can tell you that will be done through DAS Auto Shippers and it will take no more than 3 days.
The SUV will be insured at the shipping company for the transport
and the shipping cost is free because my brother works at the shipping company and he has one transportation per year for free.
If you are still interested please contact me asap.

Thanks,

Matt

Now that I have his E-mail address, sign him up for some "spam", porn or just have a little bit of fun e-mailing him back and telling him that I am coming to Utah to pick it up and drive it back to Va. That should get a rise out of him. Guess I need to see where Ephraim , Utah actually is...if it exists. Off to do a search.

Tell him you have relatives in Ephriam, and you will send them over to inspect the truck before the sale!

This could be good <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Tell him your cousin is the sherrif in that county, and you'll get a long echoing silence following rapidly retreating footsteps...

Darn, already removed from craigslist and I had $4200 in my pocket <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />