Craigslist Scam – FULL OPTIONAL Honda — ACCORD 2007 – $2501

Points that make this a Scam:

1. The obvious is the fact we found the original with the same VIN number on a different site with a more reasonable price for this vehicle.
2. Interesting email address for eBay vppcraigslist@financier.com
3. They are claiming that eBay is going to hold the money and if you check at eBay you will find they don’t escrow money.  eBay protection is only for items sold on eBay.
4. You can see the huge difference between the Real Deal and the Scam.
5. You will notice their English is not very sharp.  Good indication they are from another country.
6. This is with no doubt a scam.  Buyer beware!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Advertised:

 http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/1783488258.html

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Real Deal:

http://www.fimautogroup.com/inventory/Accord-2007-9208.html

Email 1:

•  From: Brenda Sade [mailto:sadelli4@googlemail.com]
• Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:58 AM
• To:???????????????
• Subject: Re: Want this car!!! (UNCLASSIFIED)

Hi,

First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my car (2007 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan, only 34,700 miles!!!). I sell it at this price ($ 2,500) because i just moved in Europe, Italy with my husband and I need to sell all the stuff I cannot bring with me there including my car. I am willing to conclude the deal as soon as possible because in a week I have the flight to Europe and I don’t know when I am going to get back. That’s why the price is so low if you are wondering. This car is in excellent working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used, in 100% working and looking condition and comes with a clear title.  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 (I will receive the payment only after you receive and inspect the car and only if you agree to buy it).  We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at eBay and I have

a purchase protection account(VPP) I have also an eBay account with 82 positive feedback. The final price that I want for this car is $2,500. Shipping and handling are included in the price.  If you are interested in buying it please send me your: Full name, address and a tel. number in case I need to reach you. I will wait for your answer very soon.

If you have more questions please get in touch with me soon, hope you understand I’m in a hurry with the sale.

VIN: 1HGCM56827A069208

Brenda Sade

PS. Don’t forget to send me your info as I’ve asked.

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Caveats: NONE

Email 2:

• From: sadelli4@googlemail.com
• To: ??????????
• Date: Jun 19, 2010 7:18 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Re: honda

 My car is already at the shipping company in Brooklyn. You will have to take the eBay agent name and details from the invoice and use those info to make the payment from a MoneyGram office as a receiver using cash like is stated in the invoice. I know that because I received also a copy of the invoice and I’ve read it.  After the payment is done you have to reply from the invoice e-mail and send the info from the MoneyGram receipt to eBay and also fax a scanned copy at eBay at the fax number from the invoice. After the payment confirmation will be received by eBay they will begin the shipping. Your funds will remain at eBay until you get the car and also test it for 3 days. After 3 days test period you have to notify eBay to release me the funds or to return your money back if the car is not like I described but will be not a case because the car is in perfect condition. If you have questions regarding the legitimacy of our deal then you can reply from the invoice e-mail and ask eBay about our deal or contact them at: vppcraigslist@financier.com

 Please let me know if we have a deal.

Thank you

Anoter Email to different person:

Re: FULL OPTIONAL Honda — ACCORD 2007 – $2501 (huntsville)?

From:	Brenda Sade (sadelli4@googlemail.com)
Sent:	Sat 6/26/10 7:42 AM
To:	Bob Fisher (bob-fisher@live.com)

 http://www.dasautoshippers.com/i-found-this-great-used-car-online.html

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com