Complaint Review: Debbie Phillips

I was checking Craigslist Harrisburg, PA Motorcycles and found this 2006 Harley Fatboy for $2,950. The deal seemed too good to be true. I e-mailed Debbie Phillips. She replied with the following:

"Hello,
The bike is located in Pensacola, FL and I am selling it at this price ($2950) because i just finished the divorce with my husband. The divorce is finished and I own this bike. I work as a dealer on a cruise ship and i want to sell it because I need money for other things. This bike is in excellent working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used, in 100% working and looking conditions and comes with a clear title ready for transfer. From the beginning you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services. Since i am working most of my time, and divorced I want the deal closed only through eBay's Buyer Protection Program in order for me and you to be 100% protected. The final price that I want for this bike is $2950. If you will take it for this price, I am willing to handle the shipping. Please get back to me asap if you decide to buy, and include in your e-mail your full name and address where you want it shipped so I can start the deal with eBay. You will receive payment and shipping details from them.

I will wait your answer very soon only if you are interested to buy because i don't have any free time to waste.

You can see the rest of the pictures by click on the link below:
http://s593.photobucket.com/albums/tt17/hdetry/
Best Regards,
Debbie Phillips"

I indicated interest and she replied with the following:

"Hi,
year :2006 - VIN: 1HD1BXB146Y027434 - 1,066 miles - Engine size 1550cc
http://s593.photobucket.com/albums/tt17/hdetry/
The bike is already at the shipping company in Pensacola, FL sealed and ready to be shipped. I'm very busy with my job so this is the reason why I chose to sell my bike over the internet. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. According with the eBay you have 5 days from the time you will receive the bike to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not. Here is how it will work:
1.First of all I will need the following details from you:
- Full Name
- Full Shipping Address
2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.
3. After they will process your info, they will send you the invoice. In the invoice you will receive the details on how to make a refundable payment.
4. eBay will contact me and release the shipping to you. After you receive the bike you will have 5 days to test it, verify and do whatever you need to the bike. If you decide to keep it, then I will receive the payment from eBay .
5. If you will decide that you will not buy the bike, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come down to pick up my bike.You will receive all the transaction payment and shipping details from them. I look forward to hear from you.
Best Regards,
Debbie"

When I called a MoneyGram rep, she warned me about buying a motorcycle over the internet. She would not process my MoneyGram request (Thank God!). So I decided to do some research and found Debbie Phillips referenced on your rip-off website as a rip-off trying to sell someone a 1996 Fatboy. The only good thing about this experience is that if I took the bait, the Fatboy that I wouldn't get would have been a 2006, a newer "ghost" model over which I would have lost $2950. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Vince
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
U.S.A.