Is this too good to be true? Am I going to be robbed?

Edited Date/Time 9/5/2020 11:01am
I find this used 05 yz125 and I am met with this strange message once I inquire about it. Ive linked pics of the bike for reference.
https://myalbum.com/album/8argBeS5JNKe



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Gworm
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9/4/2020 5:59am
It’s never been implicated in any accidents... I’m sure it’s fine.

Seriously, it’s a scam.
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9/4/2020 6:07am Edited Date/Time 9/4/2020 6:08am
I don't trust her story, at all. I mean how bad could this violent ex-husband really have been? He was a 2smoke fan FFS!
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9/4/2020 6:11am
"No scratches"
Opens pics, sees scratches, lol

Unnecessary backstory about domestic abuse somehow justifying asking way under the current market value... tell her you'll take it and see what happens. Definitely a scam, but I'd just string them along for the shits and gigg's.
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dsmith
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Fantasy
9/4/2020 6:15am
Her name alone is sketchy...
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DJB
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9/4/2020 6:16am
I see no issues. Pull trigger get back with us.
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9/4/2020 6:22am
I was originally texted by this 402 # which is in Nebraska. The ad is for LA.

Dimblewambie
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9/4/2020 6:26am
Ask her if he takes Nigerian E checks for payment.
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seth505
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9/4/2020 6:28am
She's gonna stab you with a hatchet.
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9/4/2020 6:28am
I'm thinking Mr. Marcos won't be too pumped with you when he sees you rolling through town with his bike in the back of your truck
face biter
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9/4/2020 6:29am
Hmmmmm, it’s either a scam, or we’re starting to see the reasons behind the DV?
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avidchimp
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9/4/2020 6:31am
Sounds legit for sure.
9/4/2020 6:32am
I would bring a cop buddy if you have one.
JAFO92
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9/4/2020 6:34am
Ask her if he takes Nigerian E checks for payment.
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Layton
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9/4/2020 6:37am
That is a total scam. I saw the same thing 4-5 years ago about a 250 ktm.

early
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9/4/2020 6:40am
Good to know the bike made it through the last 6 month's economy and was never laid off
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PFitzG38
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9/4/2020 6:41am
I worked at a car detailer in the 80s. Some 18 yo kid comes in with 2 yo 930 turbo porsch he just bought from a lady who’s ex told her to sell it and split the $$. She sold it for $500. It happens.
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Jordan421
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9/4/2020 6:43am
Tell her to meet you at your local police/ sheriff station. It’s the best place to meet someone who is selling you something.
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dang472
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9/4/2020 6:43am
Complete scam. I guarantee this same bike is posted around the country with a few minor changes to the story. I had this happen on Craigslist with a John Deere excavator. One was posted for a pretty cheap price with legit pics and a sob story about a dead husband. I worked in another state a few weeks later and saw nearly the same ad in their local Craigslist. I don’t know how the scam actually gets them money. Maybe they just use your phone number to sell to telemarketers. Maybe some idiot sends them a PayPal deposit. 100% there is no bike.
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BIGRIGGIN
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9/4/2020 6:45am
Never email a CList ad - they will steal your email address and create a living hell for you.
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MX915
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9/4/2020 6:47am
Shipping company + payment release + using make, model, and year every time the bike is referenced = No thanks. More fine upstanding citizens.
9/4/2020 6:47am
BIGRIGGIN wrote:
Never email a CList ad - they will steal your email address and create a living hell for you.
It’s actually off Cycletrader
Should I get in contact with them to let them know of the scam?
agn5009
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9/4/2020 7:34am
It blows my mind people still fall for stuff like this. Who the hell could think thats a legit ad?
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MudPup545
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9/4/2020 7:42am
Avoid it as if it were Mexican tap water.
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Spudnut
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9/4/2020 7:44am
Tell her much ty but no ty

Would be killer if it was legit though that sucks
9/4/2020 7:50am
I’ve reported it to online authority 🙂
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Gilby122
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9/4/2020 7:55am
I can't believe my wife is selling my YZ! Text her back and tell her I'm sorry!
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Paw Paw
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9/4/2020 7:58am
Total scam. Run, don't walk away.

Paw Paw
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JeremyK
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9/4/2020 8:12am
Offer her a grand for it ,its always fun to waste their time once you know it's a scam.
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9/4/2020 8:21am
Likely to lose a kidney when you go to meet with her
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