Fake Leads

[CHEVGUY]

We were thinking these leads might affect our lead closing ratio, so we sent it to GM Digital Solutions. They have blocked the IP address and are working towards a permanent solution.

[WhoParted]

My favorite is the faxed request for 215 Spark plugs for a V8 or 9 rear shocks for an Escalade. Need them shipped to New York (We are in CA).

[SYSTEMBOB]

NEW ONE CAME IN TODAY FROM A JAMES ALLEN. WANTS 5 CADILLAC SHOCKS AND GIVES AVIN THAT DOESNT MATCH THE PART. LIVES 1000 MILES FROM OUR DEALERSHIP AND WONT TALK ON THE PHONE BECAUSE HE'S "DEAF".....

[amorgan014]

NEW ONE CAME IN TODAY FROM A JAMES ALLEN. WANTS 5 CADILLAC SHOCKS AND GIVES AVIN THAT DOESNT MATCH THE PART. LIVES 1000 MILES FROM OUR DEALERSHIP AND WONT TALK ON THE PHONE BECAUSE HE'S "DEAF".....

I have gotten that same one 2 times in the past week.

[camaroman]

Received the same request in here in PA too. Oh what fun it is.

[CHEVGUY]

I've been trying to get him to send me a Cashier's check. He definitely can't hear............

[gmsubparts]

Part #: 1 -- Description: Attn... Part Department OR Parts Specialist~ ~ I am James Allen i do love to call you on phone regarding to purchase 5 of part number 23487280 needed but i do dislike to say it but for you to be clearly informed that i am Deaf, hard of hearing and the best possible way to communicate further is via email only and i will highly appreciate it if you can be able to assist me further continue the conversation via email only kindly email me what is the total costs of QTY 5 of part number 23487280 while the Vin Number: 1GYS4HEF9DR179837 needed and add state sales tax charges while sending the quotes and do add the shipping charges as well now and make sure that you email me what ever question or details that you may needed okay~ ~ Anxiously looking forward to your earliest response asap,,~ ~ Best Regards~ James Allen Preferred Contact: email -- Ship Date: 1900-01-01

Just got this

[bigmac]

Join the club. He must be trying to corner the market on those shocks.

[TimK]

Got one from the same guy a month ago.


Attn....Part Manager~ ~ This is James Allen Inc. ,Please i will like to know if you do stock the below 2009 Cadillac Escalade - Platinum V8 6.2 Liter FLEX........~ ~ ~ 2009 Cadillac Escalade - Platinum V8 6.2 Liter FLEX~ Shock- Suspension Components - ABSORBER~ Part #:23487282......5 UNIT NEEDED URGENTLY~ VIN# 1GYFK23249R268775~ ~ I do want to place an order for 5 unit of the above part number now and please do go ahead and forward your quotes with ups or FedEx next day air shipping charges asap,,~ ~ ~ Anxiously looking forward to your earliest response asap,,~ ~ Best Regards~ James Allen Preferred Contact: email

[Bucko21]

Years back I was getting these same emails along with faxes as I am sure all of you did also. One guy wanted 5000 spark plugs, and 200 sets of brake pads. My Dealer Principle thought it was legit and wanted me to reply to him, I explained it was a credit card scam and he said do it anyway. So I priced the plugs out at $200 each, and pad kits out at $1000 each and added in $15,000 in shipping. He still wanted it. As you would expect. BUT the saving grace was the DP received a fax from a company called Dealers Edge giving tips, and what was part of one of those tips? The exact request that we received and this little website we call home to said it was a scam and he FINALLY believed me.. Sorry for the long story..