Abogalal Motors Consignment & Sales

Ernest –

Victim Location 33411

Type of a scam Online Purchase

While looking for a used boat on Craigslist, we found an ad for a beautiful boat at a very good price. We responded and after waiting about 3 weeks, we received a response. Everything seemed fine until the last email that directed us to Abogalal Motors Consignment & Sales. We would have to pay by wire transfer before seeing the boat. That’s when we got suspicious and checked with ScamPulse.com for similar sales scams. Not only did we find a similar scam, they used the exact same words to respond in their emails. A copy of their responses is attached below. I read the exact same response in a scam where they were selling an RV. They used a different email and different business name.

Dr. Elizabeth Lynch ([email protected])

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11:12 AM

[email protected]

Not sure what’s going on with the attachments because I clearly remember

attaching them last time. So I think it would be easier to send you the

inventory link from the ABM website:

https://www.abogalalmotors.com/Inventory_3/KPT44S16/

Sorry for using acronyms, I should have mentioned it from the beginning

and spare some conversation time. I called ABM – short from AbogalalMotors.

They are a consignment service for vehicles and large items mostly. Take

a quick look at their website. It should give you and idea how they work

and how they handle these sales.

The reason for selling is we got a great deal on a different one and

keeping them both is not an option. I have signed a consignment

agreement with them and left it on their lot because we don’t have any

more space left.

If you want to purchase the boat and pick it up yourself, you must

contact the company and setup an appointment. In case you are too far

away and want it shipped, I already have 1000 miles covered, based on

their policy, shipping within 1000 miles is the seller’s responsibility.

If you are more than 1000 miles away from the ABM warehouse, there will

be an extra charge of $1.15 for each additional mile.

Now, if you opt for shipping, simply go to their website and "Register"

for a new transaction.

Once you registered, an invoice regarding this purchase will be issued

to you. The invoice should contain detailed information about this

transaction, like insurance, bill of sale, payment info,

etc…basically, all you need to know about your purchase.

So that’s the essentially buying process, but I should also mention

their Pre Delivery Inspection you get at delivery and their 7-day money

back guarantee that follows, which costs nothing and should give you a

chance and time to decide on the boat. The pre-delivery inspection will

have an ABM representative on site who should answer your questions,

show that everything works and sign the necessary delivery papers. The

boat was pre-inspected before being listed for sale and passed their

inspection flawlessly.

More information can be found on theirs HOW IT WORKS page. I am sure

they to a better job explaining things than I do.

If you have any other questions, please let me know, I will be more than

happy to help.

P.S. Sorry for such long email, I was trying to make it shorter:) but

wanted to tell you all I know.

Liz

>> On May 29, 2016, at 2:14 PM, Dr. Elizabeth Lynch wrote:

>>

>> Thanks, nice to finally be able to reach you directly. I’ll continue to check my junk box just in case…

>> All options are in working order. There are no structural or electrical problems. The interior is in nice condition (as you can see in the pictures I have attached). No mechanical issues at all. She starts easily and restart easily all the day. There aren’t any service indicators or warning lights on. All service records and owner manuals are available. Clean and clear title, no liens (ready for a quick sale).

>>

>> The boat can be seen at the local ABM warehouse. We are selling it through them because we already purchased a different one and we don’t have enough space to keep the both. This is also the only reason for selling it. If you are familiar with ABM then you may know what I mean, if not I’ll be happy to walk you through it.

>>

>> Thank you in advance!

>> BTW: Please find the pictures attached above.

>>***