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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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http://tuscaloosa.craigslist.org/cto/1703536523.html

Wonder why he is selling so cheap....he didnt list the miles or if its actually working. Seems a bit fishy.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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probally a typo, I'm sure he meant to put $24900 instead of $4900...
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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i'm with tiffo... must've been a typo. if not that's a kickass deal even if the truck doesn't run IMO.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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its either a typo, or a scam
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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It's a scam.

I look through Craigslist all the time. And every single vehicle listing I see that looks like a great deal I see the same patterns.

It's always a low number ($2900, $4900, etc)
The description always looks like they copied & pasted it from a manufacturer or dealer site.
The pictures are sometimes a dead give away. Gee palm tree's in the background...oh wait we live in WI.
Lately I've been noticing that the pictures the scammers are stealing all have that little camera icon in the bottom right of the pictures which I believe comes from Webshots website.

The other thing I like to do which usually always works. Copy and paste the title (2005 Chevrolet Duramax 2500hd LT 4x4 - $4900 ) into Google. You'll get about a dozen other hits that show that exact vehicle in many other cities and states.
Which I see that this listing also showed up in the San Fransico Bay listing but got flagged already.

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Definately a scam, this is his email reply:

Hi,
I am selling this truck because my unit has been sent back to Afghanistan and don't want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it in one week. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident.I do have the title , clear, under my name.The truck has 59,448 miles, year 2005.
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $4,900. The truck is in Great Falls, MT, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Regards,
Eric Geiger
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Tell him you will give him $4450 and not a penny more. I hate scammers! Worse than stealing.
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