Craigslist 2003 Mercedes e320 Ebay VPP Scam

found this on Erie,PA craigslist selling 2003 Mercedes E320 for $4000, market value currently is at least 11,000.

Troy,

I still have a few questions. I was wondering why you are selling your car? Also, why you weren’t just selling it locally near the area you live? Would it be possible for me to check the car out?

Thanks,
Jodie
(just sent this e-mail out, thank goodness I looked more into it)
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From: troydeneau67@live.com
To: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: about e320
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:07 -0700

Hi again,

I want to tell you that we will use eBay services (VPP) in this transaction in order for both of us to be 100% protected and insured by them pay any additional fees( shipping and handling) only 4000 $ firm .As soon as we have a settlement I ‘ll ship the car to your address along with all the paperwork and you will have time to check the records and condition.I want to finish this deal through eBay Protection Program.You will receive the car for inspection before you make any payment to me. They will hold ( A DEPOSIT YOU HAVE TO SEND TO THEM ) and release it to me only after you will receive, inspect and agree to keep the benz . I will give you 10 inspection days.I will start the shipping in the same day with the payment confirmation from eBay.The delivery process will take 3-5 days depending of your location.If you are interested please let me know and i’ll contact eBay to open a case to them. I just need your approval to send your email address to them so they can contact you regarding this transaction.

Thanks Troy

PS: Here are some pics attached. VIN: wdbuf65jx3a312330

From: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
To: troydeneau67@live.com
Subject: RE: about e320
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:18:44 +0000

Hi,

Could I get more photos of the car, and do you have a carfax? Since you are all the way in oregon, it would be hard for me to look at the car before hand. Also, could I know when the most recent check up was? How tires are? And if there still is still warranty on it, etc.

Thanks,
Jodie
From: troydeneau67@live.com
To: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: about e320
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:47:10 -0700

Hi again,

I have listed the Mercedes on several locations as I wanted to attract more interested buyers.The car is already in a shipping company in Wood Village, OR packed and ready to go. DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE only if you want to use eBay services (Vehicle Protection Program) in this transaction in order for both of us to be 100% protected and insured by them ( shipping will be included in the starting price 4000 usd).Please contact me if you are interested and i’ll explain you how the transaction process work thru eBay services.If you need any additional photos or info please ask.

Thanks Troy

From: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
To: troydeneau67@live.com
Subject: RE: about e320
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:40:08 +0000

Troy,

Everything sounds great! Do you have a carfax and when was the most recent check up? How are the tires? And is there still any warranty on it, etc. Also where are you located?

Thanks

From: troydeneau67@live.com
To: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: about e320
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:47:57 -0700

Hello,

Sorry for the late answer.My E320 Mercedes Benz is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects, no rust at all, no work needs to be done.It has a 6 Cylinder 3.2 Liter engine with 67,000 miles, is an automatic ,Interior color: gray , Exterior color: white. Has never involved in any accidents.It was always garaged and never smoked in.The price is $4,000 . If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to email me as I will gladly answer your questions.

Thanks

From: jodi3_is@hotmail.com
To: troydeneau67@live.com
Subject: about e320
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:39:39 +0000

hi! i was on craigslist and saw your ad, and i was wondering why it was such a low price considering it’s such a nice car? has it been in any accidents, etc? thankyou.

jodie

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