SCAM ALERT UPDATE

SV Hideaway all dressed up

In this latest attempt to steal, The scammers change their pitch.

Earlier scams were from one person, always out of state, and unable to see the HideAway but willing to make the purchase for a friend who lives near me.  The latest is an appeal to your softer side with health and work issues that prevents calling or actually seeing the the product. 

 There is no mention of the item they wish to "purchase".    And I see the bribe to remove the listing has increased from $100 to $500.  Inflation, I suppose.

This latest rendition leaves out the rather sticky "mover" whom I am supposed to pay with money supplied by either David or Lynda using my personal check.  (Ain't gonna happen, Bub!)  

These letters are templates.

The initial email was from "Lynda", but the response was from her good friend and accomplice, "David"

I've bolded the tells.

Thanks for your response. The first email was sent by my friend that helped me to make an inquiry since I am new to purchasing things online. Please note that I suffer from hearing loss so I primarily communicate via email and I will greatly appreciate your understanding of that.

Sadly, I am unable to meet with you before purchase because I work really long weeks, but I am fine with the price and condition as shown on the ad. I will issue you a check and arrange pickup after you receive the payment and it clears, so please let me know the following details as soon as possible.

Full name :

Physical Address (Only, not po box):

City, State, Zip:

Your cell Phone Number:

Deal Price:

As soon as this is provided, payment will be overnight to you through FedEx next day delivery and I will let you know the tracking number of the package. I will also add an additional $500 for keeping other buyers off till my check gets to you, also please delete the posting or mark as sold.

Thanks, and I hope we handle this in good faith while waiting to hearing from you    (?!)

If you have any doubt, just reply without providing personal information, but triple the "Deal Price" to see what happens. 

If you're Interested in purchasing

 the SV Hideaway I encourage you to check out our Sailing Hideaway YouTube channel to get a feel of how the boat sails and see the various upgrades and maintenance.     youtube.com/@SVHideAwaySailingHideAway

Please contact me if you have questions or would like to set an appointment to see the Hideaway in person.