The Ford Barn

richsfords · 06-03-2016, 07:25 AM

From another thread I saw something about using Craigelist for shipping and brought this to mind.
THIS message was for everybody that plans to move anything. Our Neighborhood Watch sent it our to all of our folks along with several other scams, IE.Your grand son in in MEXICAN JAIL.

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"You call around to different moving companies and find one is more outrageously priced than the next – not to mention those fuel charges! Naturally, you turn to Craigslist for a bargain.
Watch out! Scammers are using these ads to find just the right family to rip off all of their stuff.
That's what happened to a family in Douglas County, Georgia. The family planned to follow the movers – a team that consisted of two men and a U-Haul – to their new home. But once they got to the freeway, things took a terrible turn. The moving truck took off with all their belongings inside.
Hours later, after arriving at their new house, there was no sign of the movers. The family called the police, who found the U-Haul abandoned and empty. The thieves had managed to steal the family's entire belongings in a stolen truck.
Two days after the theft, a box that belonged to the family was found on the side of the road. It had very important documents inside, but the iPads and phones packed in it were gone. The family’s losses were estimated to be $75,000."

C26Pinelake · 06-03-2016, 07:36 AM

Just common sense as I see it ! Wayne

Jon · 06-03-2016, 10:10 AM

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I don't call that a scam at all. Buyer beware, sometimes a price that is too good, is just that too good!

06-03-2016, 07:25 AM	#1
richsfords Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 140	know your shipper From another thread I saw something about using Craigelist for shipping and brought this to mind. THIS message was for everybody that plans to move anything. Our Neighborhood Watch sent it our to all of our folks along with several other scams, IE.Your grand son in in MEXICAN JAIL. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++ "You call around to different moving companies and find one is more outrageously priced than the next – not to mention those fuel charges! Naturally, you turn to Craigslist for a bargain. Watch out! Scammers are using these ads to find just the right family to rip off all of their stuff. That's what happened to a family in Douglas County, Georgia. The family planned to follow the movers – a team that consisted of two men and a U-Haul – to their new home. But once they got to the freeway, things took a terrible turn. The moving truck took off with all their belongings inside. Hours later, after arriving at their new house, there was no sign of the movers. The family called the police, who found the U-Haul abandoned and empty. The thieves had managed to steal the family's entire belongings in a stolen truck. Two days after the theft, a box that belonged to the family was found on the side of the road. It had very important documents inside, but the iPads and phones packed in it were gone. The family’s losses were estimated to be $75,000." __________________ *Richard in New Bern.* *When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it” - Henry Ford***

06-03-2016, 07:36 AM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: know your shipper Just common sense as I see it ! Wayne

06-03-2016, 10:10 AM	#3
Jon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 166	Re: know your shipper Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't call that a scam at all. Buyer beware, sometimes a price that is too good, is just that too good! __________________ John - Kalamazoo, MI