20 Comments on “1948 CJ-2A Seattle, WA $8500 SCAM”

1. Barry West November 21, 2017 at 7:30 am

   Someone running these one photo scams definitely likes yellow. Dave, I think you posted the correct add on this one with several photos not too long ago. Maybe a month or so, I remember the description.
2. David Eilers Post authorNovember 21, 2017 at 8:37 am

   I was wondering about this one, too. I thought I had seen it previously. It too might be a scam, though I haven’t seen this ad anywhere else just yet. Maybe this is simply a renewal of an old ad.
3. Austin S. December 10, 2017 at 9:40 am

   Its in Portland, Boise, Salt Lake, Colorado, California, and Utah the last time I checked
4. Barry West December 10, 2017 at 11:28 am

   Thought so!
5. Paul Nordstrom December 13, 2017 at 9:00 pm

   Nashville as well.
6. Clint Duncan December 15, 2017 at 1:53 pm

   This jeep is FOR SALE @ Select Jeeps outside of Houston – 16,995
   http://www.selectjeeps.com/inventory/view/9945735/1948-Jeep-Willys-CJ-2A-League-City-TX

   I thought I had recognized it, they even just used the photo of their website
7. Clint Duncan December 15, 2017 at 1:55 pm

   this jeep is actually for sale outside houston for 16,995
   http://www.selectjeeps.com/inventory/view/9945735/1948-Jeep-Willys-CJ-2A-League-City-TX

   they weren’t even very creative since the pic they stole is right out of the add.
8. David Eilers Post authorDecember 15, 2017 at 2:06 pm

   Hi Clint, nice work! I’ll contact them and let them know someone’s been using their photos.

   – Dave
9. TJ Johnson December 18, 2017 at 8:14 am

   Thanks fellas for letting us know! It isn’t the first time our photos were used as Craigslist scams.
   Anyway it is still available so if anyone is interested we would be happy to work out a deal for you!
10. Barry West December 18, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Well, if you call Craigslist, you can start a case with Texas Attorney General to track down the listers email address and the IP address it was sent from. The scam ad was updated two days ago. Good luck Texas!
11. Tim December 18, 2017 at 8:30 am

    This jeep is also being listed in several states in the northeast too.
12. David Eilers Post authorDecember 18, 2017 at 10:15 am

    TJ .. happy to help. We try to keep a close watch on the ads attempting to scam vintage jeep folks. Good luck!

    – Dave
13. TJ Johnson December 26, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Hey guys, we just posted our Willy’s on this site and the first response is a scammer. :/ Doubt it is his real name but wanted to show you all so your also aware.

    “I am interested in buying your Fully Restored 1948 Michigan Yellow Willys CJ-2A and would like to receive additional information about it and pictures if available, i would like to pay with PayPal.
    Regards.”

    Name: Thomas Fink
    E-mail: thfinks@gmail.com

    &

    Good to hear back from you, i work with Baker Hughes Process and Pipeline Services (offshore oil and gas platforms) at this moment i am presently working offshore i wont be able to check the Willys CJ-2A am buying this for my dad as a surprise gift so am willing to offer you the amount you requested, sometimes access to regular emails and phone calls are very poor in offshore due to inefficiency of phone and internet connections, more so we are often constrain from accessing the internet or making phone calls, i insisted on PayPal because i don’t have access to my bank account online and i don’t have internet banking too, but i can pay from my PayPal account, you don’t need to bother yourself about the shipment because i have a pick-up agent that will come for the pick-up and they will also determine and secure the shipment, get back to me with your PayPal email address so that i can make the payment, i will also need your full name and phone number.

    Regards.
14. Barry West December 26, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Well bless his heart. That the company is restricting their employees from using the internet and any phones is just down right oppression. When you get those kinda wages and no access to them, so sad…. I’m just gobbed smacked he’s able to email you TJ! Hey wait a minute, isn’t PayPal directly connected to your checking account? How is it he can get your info and then make the payment albeit he’s very constrained with the Net and phone systems? Poor guy just doesn’t have any luck at all. Well, I’m sure he’ll be letting his Dad down this year, bless his dad’s heart. He’s gonna be all tore up….
15. David Eilers Post authorDecember 26, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    Hi TJ,

    Well that’s definitely a scam alright! Are you sure he came through eWillys? I haven’t heard of many issues with scammers through eWillys, but I am definitely interesting to know if someone is using my site that way.

    Thanks and have a Happy New Year!
    – Dave
16. TJ December 28, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Hey Dave it sure was unfortunately. It is crazy how they will go through great lengths to rob someone. Yet they use the same pickup line that everyone has heard before. Happy New Year to you as well!

    Someone is interested in your ad listing: http://willysforsale.com/ads/fully-restored-1948-michigan-yellow-willys-cj-2a/
    –
    This message was sent from Willys For Sale – Free Classifieds
    http://willysforsale.com/

    Sent from IP Address: 37.72.175.69
17. Rock Julien February 6, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    I posted a 1965 Carryall 4×4 and it was just purchased (today 2/6/2018) by the same scammer TJ Johnson notes >

    Name: Thomas Fink
    E-mail: thfinks@gmail.com

    thfinks has replied to your message about listing 1965 Chevrolet K10 (361799):

    Get back to me with your email address so that i will email you directly okay.

    &

    Good to hear back from you, i work with Baker Hughes Process and Pipeline Services (offshore oil and gas platforms) at this moment i am presently working offshore i wont be able to check the Willys CJ-2A am buying this for my dad as a surprise gift so am willing to offer you the amount you requested, sometimes access to regular emails and phone calls are very poor in offshore due to inefficiency of phone and internet connections, more so we are often constrain from accessing the internet or making phone calls, i insisted on PayPal because i don’t have access to my bank account online and i don’t have internet banking too, but i can pay from my PayPal account, you don’t need to bother yourself about the shipment because i have a pick-up agent that will come for the pick-up and they will also determine and secure the shipment, get back to me with your PayPal email address so that i can make the payment, i will also need your full name and phone number.

    Regards.

    This name and Email address comes up a few places on the internet noting him as a scammer.
18. David Eilers Post authorFebruary 6, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    Rock, Thanks for the info. I would tread carefully!
19. Rock Julien February 6, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    David, The website was Classic 4×4 Market and they are aware. I contacted them and they replied with;

    Dear Rock,
    Apparently we’ve been hit by a scammer, who “purchased” some of the listed vehicles in an attempt to “phish” for personal information from sellers. We have since restricted the scammer’s account. We will look into reviving your listing for another go. We greatly apologize for the inconvenience, and will patch up our software to better combat future scammers. Thank you for you patience; we may contact you again in order to re-list your vehicle.
    Best,
    Patrick Hung

    Since this scammer had been mentioned here just wanted to make sure everyone was aware he is still out there somewhere trying similar scams.
20. David Eilers Post authorFebruary 6, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    Much appreciated!