Scam via carlafroeb@hotmail.com

Hi,

The boat is in perfect condition – like new, no problems with the engine, no dents or any kind of damage and comes with a clear title. It has been indoors during winters, and under a covered slip during summers. It was used only in fresh water. If you decide to buy it, you’ll receive all the papers: the title, owners manual and a bill of sale. The final price is $5,800 including shipping&handling. The price is low because I’m looking for a quick cash sale; I am not selling it for profit or due to lack of money. My husband died 3 months ago and I decided along with my daughter to sell the house and move to my sister. The financial part of this transaction will be provided by eBay through their Vehicle Purchase Protection Program. I used the vpp program in the past and all my transaction ended succesfully. I want a fast and safe transaction for both of us, so please let me know if you have the funds available and wish to explain you the payment and shipping process.

Regards

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Hi,

I apologize, but I can’t make a phone conversation right now. I’ve suffered an ears surgery last month and I am making a treatment with liquid solutions witch makes my life impossible. I even can’t listen music, all people whisper to me and I must continue in this way few weeks now long. Imagine, I would prefer to give a call and set up all the details instead writing e-mails, but I don’t have other alternative. Beside my job, this was another reason for selling the boat online and ask ebay to handle the transaction for me. I’m a serious seller and I just want to sell the boat asap. If you are still interested, let me know and I’ll give you more details about this transaction.

regards

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Hi,

I attached you the pics you requested. I want to inform you that the boat is already at the shipping company in San Marino, CA sealed and ready for the shipping. I will ship it for free and you’ll have a 5 days for inspection. I’m very busy with my job and I’m out of town so I won’t be able to meet you; this was the reason why I choose to sell the boat over the internet. If you’ll decide to buy it, I want a deposit of $2,900 before the shipping of the boat. This transaction is covered by eBay’s Vehicle Protection Program up to 10,000 USD and if something goes wrong you will be fully refunded. I already registered the boat in the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Program and the deal must go through them. You will transfer the money to ebay and they will hold it until you’ll receive and inspect the boat. ONLY AFTER you’ll receive and inspect the boat ebay will release the payment to me; meanwhile they will hold the money into a trust account. This way we are both protected: I will know that I have a serious buyer who has the money to pay me and you will be able to see and inspect the boat before buying it. If you want to continue with this deal please e-mail me your info (name, address, phone#) so I can forward it to ebay.

Regards

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