Comments on: How to report an online scam

By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:38:25 +0000

This Mark Reinman(aka Steve Bergman)is a busy scammer. He’s run over 54 craigslist ads all over the country and canada since Feb. 14, 2010. He “borrowed” pictures of a 2004 Coachmen RV listed in a legit auction in Sacramento, CA. which ended 2/21/10 selling for $27,600. He’s still claiming he’ll ship it from Arkansas with a clear title signed by him. His selling price always varies 2,800 to 2,900 with each new ad in a new city on craigslist. He is even trying several rv auction listings now. Wonder how many money grams he has cashed already… Time to file my complaints and forward all the info I’ve gathered on him. PS:(the emails he used with me match “Cathy” and “Gavin”’s above).

By: Robin Larson

Robin Larson — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:24:02 +0000

‘Mark Reinman’ (pretend military hero) has a new posting as of today on Craigslist Palm Springs for the above RV. Asking $2812. It’s a felony to impersonate military personnel. I have reported him to all the agencies I can. I hope they find these scums that dishonor our boys fighting for us in Iraq. Spread the word were ever you can.

By: Cathy Landry

Cathy Landry — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:21:54 +0000

mark Reinman still at it as of Feb.25, 2010
This time he is selling a
2004 Coachmen Cascade LIBERTY EDITION MIRA ^^ – $2827
here is his email to me
Thank you for your interest in my ad. I have recently divorced my wife, this RV was her gift from me . I want you to know the RV is in excellent condition with no rust or any kind of damage anywhere. I am the first owner of this 2004 Coachmen Liberty Edition. The RV is extremely clean and works perfectly. No mechanical or cosmetic issues, no accidents!! Bellow you can find the options and features of the RV together with more pictures.

Vehicle title:Clear
Features
Model :Liberty Edition Mira
Mileage: 12,726 miles
Type: Motorized class A
Slide outs: None
Water capacity (gallons): 91-100
Length (feet): 30
Sleeping capacity: 6
Air conditioners: 1
Fuel type: Gas
Awnings: 3
Leveling jacks included?: No

Here is a link where you can find some pictures with this gorgeous RV: http://markreinmantt.shutterfly.com/29#29

My asking price is $2900, I have no need for this RV and want to sell it fast. The RV was left at a shipping company in Pine Bluff, AR and it will be shipped from there if necessary for inspection and test before we close the deal. I really need to sell it ASAP as I am undergoing special military training, getting ready to be shipped to Iraq.

Get back to me if you are interested in purchasing and we have a deal.

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I still have not told him that I know its a scam.

Hope others dont fall for his scams

By: jay

jay — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:23:20 +0000

This guy is trying 2 scam me right now. Its the same thing w/ that ebay vehicle protection program. He wants me 2 wire money 2 some bull—- agent in Orlando Fl through western union. This transaction is 4 a 2000 fisher boat supposedly in Dallas TX. I found it posted in numerous New England cities on craigslist. I thought it was kinda funny that it wasnt listed on Texas craigslist or Dallas or anywhere down there. After I said I wanted the boat, the postings on craigslist dissapeared pretty fast. He proceeded to contact me a couple of days later, strictly email, He won’t call your telephone. I thuoght it was fishy so I checked out scams. All of your complaints just saved me 3 grand. So thanks everyone! And heads up 4 the invisible boats also. They used the name amandalindke1@gmail.com and an ebay agent name of Soliez Francesco in Fl. I think I’m Gonna send them 25 cents just 2 make them sweat 4 nothing. Peace Out

By: gavin

gavin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:27:17 +0000

Craigslist Scammer Alert:

This is an old e-mail I received today that thanks to sites such as these, I was able to quickly identify this “turkey” as a scammer:

Hi again,

Right now I’m in a military base, we are getting ready for Iraq. I cannot leave the base for now. The car is already at the shipping company warehouse in Pine Bluff, AR, ready to be shipped. It’s enlisted in the eBay VPP program so this deal must go through them. In accordance with eBay Vehicle Purchase Program terms, you have 3 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide whether you want to keep it or not. The car will be shipped free of charge (assured by the army) along with all documents, clean title with my signature on it, owner’s manual and keys. Here is how it will
work:

1. First of all I will need your details: Full name, shipping address and phone #.
2. Once I receive the details from you, I will forward them to Ebay.
3. After they process your information, they will send you an invoice with all the details on how to make a Money Gram refundable payment.
4. After the deposit is made, eBay will contact me and I will ship the car.
After you receive it you will have 3 days to test and verify the car. If you decide to buy it, I will receive the payment from Ebay. Otherwise, the car will be shipped back free of charge on your side and you will be fully refunded. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary information so we can proceed.
I’ll wait your response.

Thanks,

Mark Reinman

Well Mr. Reinman; sorry but NO THANKS!

By: terri

terri — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:03:34 +0000

I was searching for a used vehicle and ran across a 2002 ford explorer eddie bower for 2650. I thought wow got to check it out. after reviewing the emails sent,like the ebay protection program invoice and the fact that i was surpose to wire money to a family member or business and the persons did not give their phone or address just the email lucrecia.marvel@msn.com It didnt feel right so I found this website and didnt loose out. I hope other people will read and research before they get scammed.

By: Jade

Jade — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:08:20 +0000

So glad to find this and other sites about the scams. My husband and I have both purchased vehichles from craigs list with great success. So when my sister was looking for an SUV I searched and found a Honda Pilot LX for $3900.00. I thought it sounds to good to be true, but I would see how it played out before I make any judgements. I am now sure it’s a scam. I researched the VIN# and have the actual owner of the Pilots name. (which is different from who I have been emailing RAY FALK at ray41b@gmail.com) From there I looked him up in the white pages and have an address and phone number for him. I plan to contact the Police and FBI tomorrow. Is there anything else you suggest I do.

By: j jenkin

j jenkin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:28:04 +0000

I responded to an add on craigslist for a 2003 BMW for $9000. Email follows:
On 2010-01-30 18:16:56 -0600 Matthew Ditata wrote:
> > Thank you for your interest in my BMW 745 Li. My car is still available. This is a very reluctant sale because I’m going through
> > a divorce right now, and I’m in a time crunch, which forces me to sell under
> > market value. This turns out to be a financial disaster for me, I wouldn’t
> > want > > to be forced to just give her the car if I can get some money out of it,
> > anyone
> > who went through a divorce knows exactly what I’m talking about! Therefore,
> > the
> > price is $9,000
> >
> >
> >
> > I want to make this transaction through eBay’s Vehicle
> > Purchase Program. I want eBay because they are the biggest Company and we can
> >
> > close this deal fast and safe for both of us
> >
> >
> >
> > You pay a refundable
> > deposit to one of their agents and after that I send the car to your
> > location.
> > If you accept it they will forward the payment to me. If you reject it, the
> > vehicle will be shipped back on my expense, but I assure you that it won’t be
> >
> > the case. According with eBay you have 5 days from the moment you receive the
> >
> > car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not. You will have 10
> > days to settle the remaining balance.
> >
> > The vehicle is already at a shipping
> > company in Miami, Florida ready for shipping.
> >
> >
> >
> > If you are still
> > interested in buying this car I will need your full name and shipping address
> > so
> > I send them to eBay and open a transaction case for us.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank
> > you,
> >
> > Matthew Ditata
> > _________________________________________________________

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:33:09 +0000

OMG! I just found a vehicle on autotrader.ca and the story seems very similar. The husband put the ad on autotrader. I email them, then the wife replies saying she has divorced her husband and wants to go through the ebay protection program to protect her and me. I have always been very learly of this type of transaction and therefore never pursued it. This seems like its too good to be true. A truck 1/2 the price of the going market. I don’t know where to turn or what to do. I’ve replied but she is very slow at replying. They say the vehicle is in lethbridge….which I’m sure to their surprise, i am only 60 miles from and have requested to go see the vehicle first. Needless to say, i have not heard back yet as to where I can look at it. Any suggestions?

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:55:20 +0000

I just went thru looking at EBAY MOTORS and the same transaction ID showed up #65B4T138L3213 as other scams and the same bank Caixa Bank Arturo Soria-Trafico Calle Arturo Soria 166,
28043, Madrid Galatan Tiberiu Ionut Calle Angelita Cavero 9, 28027, Madrid, Espana 2100-2793-4201-0015-3631
ES29-2100-2793-4201-0015-3631 Caixesbbxxx
the name is Jessica Frank and email:jessica665@live.com