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03-22-2012, 04:57 PM
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Car Acquire?
Put my truck for sale the other day on Kijiji and the only action i have recieved is from a company called "Car Acquire." They claim to be able to sell my truck in under 90 days or money back guarantee. Cost to me is $499. Scam? I didnt send money but I am very curious to see if anyone out there has any stories about this company. Thanks for your help.
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03-22-2012, 05:06 PM
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If it sounds to good to be true...........
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03-22-2012, 05:13 PM
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yes...scam
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03-22-2012, 05:18 PM
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Google shows tons of threads about them
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03-22-2012, 05:20 PM
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Scammer's !!! 
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03-22-2012, 05:28 PM
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car acquire
Scam!!!!
Wife bought into it, we got ripped off. I would never recommend to anyone.
Geo
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03-22-2012, 05:28 PM
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scam. one of the people i work with fell victim to this (not the sharpest crayola in the shed). they took his money, he tried to get it back, dead end, still hasn't sold his truck after maybe 7 months now.
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03-22-2012, 05:31 PM
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What kind of truck are you selling? I'm looking to buy a "new" truck.
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03-22-2012, 05:45 PM
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I went along with it until I got his info:
Name: John Maslow
Add: 3 Kirkham Road, England
City: London,
Post Code: E6 5RY,
Country: United Kingdom.
I knew it was a scam from the begining, they ask you to send them money through western union. Sent that info to kijiji, hope they do something about it..
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03-22-2012, 05:54 PM
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Sold my car through Car Acquire
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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03-22-2012, 06:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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03-22-2012, 06:21 PM
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scam!!!
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03-22-2012, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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It just goes to show what these Car Acquire idiots think of the general population's gullibility level when they pop on here as one-post wonders exclaiming what a great business they are. Common Fool indeed
Or translated to British English: Sod off, Wanker!
Sincerely, The Colonies 
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03-22-2012, 06:43 PM
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Tell them your trucks already sold but you could use some help unloading a bridge.
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03-22-2012, 06:51 PM
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Welcome aboard Common Fool.
Good to see your search engine is working.
TBark
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03-22-2012, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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 Idiot. Scam all the way. One post eh?
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03-22-2012, 07:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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First post on an outdoorsmen forum? That don't sound fishy at all.
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03-22-2012, 08:07 PM
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Gone Hunting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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Let me guess. A black Dodge Dually. right?
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03-22-2012, 08:07 PM
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hahaha that is too funny!!! 
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03-23-2012, 07:18 AM
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thanks guys. just hearing a few others opinions on it is a good thing. they told me they were gonna cal me back in a few days, so im gonna do my best to get a bit more info and maybe contact BBB.
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03-23-2012, 07:25 AM
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oh yeah my truck is a 2006 Chev silverado 1500 Z71. Extended cab. has everything but leather. I bought it at 25000km and commuted in it for three years. 178000km on it now. Great mechanical shape. body in great shape as well. i have no problems saying it is in great shape. Im selling it and upgrading to a 2500. Need to pull a trailer. So make me an offer.
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03-23-2012, 07:46 AM
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If they call you back, tell them you accept their offer, but you need cab fare to get to Western union so could they wire you $50.
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03-23-2012, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Oldhound
oh yeah my truck is a 2006 Chev silverado 1500 Z71. Extended cab. has everything but leather. I bought it at 25000km and commuted in it for three years. 178000km on it now. Great mechanical shape. body in great shape as well. i have no problems saying it is in great shape. Im selling it and upgrading to a 2500. Need to pull a trailer. So make me an offer.
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Not saying yours is too high. But im kinda looking to upgrade so i frequent Kijiji regularly. Im not surprised how many trucks are still on the for sale list months and months in a row. How some of these folks think a truck with close to 300000klms will sell for what most think its worth is scarey. I cant believe the prices people want. But this is truck country i guess. My first rant on here.
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03-23-2012, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Redfrog
Let me guess. A black Dodge Dually. right?
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(Common fool) At least he used a fitting handle this time...
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03-30-2012, 10:57 AM
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hey all - from Saskatchewan.. have truck listed on kijiji... and just received a call from a Gary Stevenson from this so called company out of calgary saying they deal with loans/finacing for people with no credit or bad credit issues...
 ... he asked for 500.00 too to post it... *RED FLAG* right off the bat... ill be sticking to selling it my self dont need anyone else to do it for me...
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03-30-2012, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Skybuster
If they call you back, tell them you accept their offer, but you need cab fare to get to Western union so could they wire you $50.
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hahahaha nice... i think i may just try that..
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03-30-2012, 11:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Common fool
I signed up 1 month ago and within 3weeks my car sold. Don't know bout the rest of you but try pricing your vehicle competitively and see what happens greed won't get you anywhere
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Howdy!
can you do mne a favour and hold an appple for me?
I want to see if the cross bow is as accurate as everybody says it is! 
Cat
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06-21-2012, 11:33 AM
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SCAM
http://www.bbb.org/southern-colorado...gs-co-87346848
Check out the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website as posted above. They are not a registered business and they are flagged with the BBB. Details below were copied and pasted from the BBB website.
This Business is not BBB Accredited
CarAcquire.com
(877) 694-3919
1837 S Nevada Ave #253, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2501
http://www.caracquire.com
! There is an alert for this business !
Additional Complaint Information
The BBB has seen a pattern of complaints regarding this firm's refund policies. The company's policies are clearly outlined in the "Online Car Acquire Agreement". Consumers are reminded to read and review all documents prior to purchase.
Consumers allege that after paying the up front fees they are left waiting. Their vehicle remain unsold. The company states there isn't a buyer, the buyer backed out, or couldn't get proper financing. Customers desiring a refund are told they need to wait the 90 days specified in the refund agreement.
The BBB of SC has confirmed that 1837 S Nevada #253 is not the business' physical location but rather a postal mail holding facility, where they have a mail box.
Information in this BBB Business Review is believed reliable, but not guaranteed as to its accuracy. The BBB has not verified information including, but not limited to: business start date, ownership, licensing, and registration (if applicable). BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.
BBB file opened: 01/11/2012
Business started: 04/14/2005
Type of Entity
Limited Liability Corporation
Contact Information
Principal: Matthew Bronan (Director of Customer Service)
Customer Contact: Mary Lou Christensen (Customer Support)
Mr. Alex Webber
Business Category
Internet Marketing & Advertising
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06-21-2012, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CaberTosser
It just goes to show what these Car Acquire idiots think of the general population's gullibility level when they pop on here as one-post wonders exclaiming what a great business they are. Common Fool indeed
Or translated to British English: Sod off, Wanker!
Sincerely, The Colonies |
That is brilliantly funny.
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06-21-2012, 01:30 PM
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I fell for one of these when i was selling my boat out in BC. He called and said he had a guy willing to pay full price, i also had one guy who was on the fence, told him if they didn't sell it by the weekend i would sell to this other guy.
Well of course their deal did not happen and sold it myself.
I tracked all my emails and phone calls and at 30 days told them if i did not get my money back i was filing a fraud case with Visa who it was paid through.
Cut to the chase, Visa gave me my money and said they were then going after them as i had tracked all my proof. This might help some of you others.
Lesson: If it sounds too good to be true, IT IS.
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