2002 VW Passat

Watch out for this one! My son was on Craigslist- Pittsburgh looking for a car, came across this new post, called me and asked me to email these folks. I wanted to believe them but then it began to feel wrong. Like how does Craigslist go through eBay anyway? I will post the emails i received:
“RE: 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8

Hi,

The car has 100,500 miles,automatic trans.It’s in perfect condition,no electric/engine problems,no accidents/liens/loans.Exterior no scratches,never been repainted,Interior no rips/tears/stains,never smoked inside.I have all the car’s manuals,2 spare of keys,title,documents.I’m selling this car because my son of 21 years old died 6 months ago, he was hit by a drunk driver that went thru a red light. Now this Passat brings me bad memories and I really can’t drive it anymore…hope you understand my pain in this moments.If you are really interested in buying the car please do take care of it as we and my son did because it’s a beautiful car and it would be ashamed not to…The last price is $1000.
Me and my husband travel a lot with our personal business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program.I just need your full name,full shipping address, home/cell # so I can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need.We will take care of the shipping so don’t worry.
We hope to hear soon from you.

For more pictures here is a link to the car’s photo gallery:

http://photobucket.com/passat27

Thank you for your interest!
Albert & Gloria Smith”

What a beautiful story………I sent them my son’s address & phone number to allow him to handle the purchase of the vehicle, but they never contacted him………they sent me the invoice allegedly from eBay VPP and further instructions see below:
Hey,
Everything is taken care of, I forwarded your info to eBay and they should shortly contact you with all the transaction details.
After you will hear from them please email me back because I need to know for sure if this is a done deal!

Hoping to hear from you soon,
Albert & Gloria Smith”

email from ebay and the invoice…..as a .pdf file
“Dear XXXXX XXXXX ( I am omitting my son’s name)

We are pleased to inform you that the Transaction Case ID #VPP89896542991 between you and mr. Albert Smith has started. We have attached your payment invoice to this email (pdf format). Fallow the instructions on the invoice to complete the payment and confirmation in a safe and secure method. Please note that the payment must be confirmed by September 10 2010. If you have any questions or problems reading the invoice contact us to avoid any future delays or transaction canceled.

Thank you for using
eBay Vehicle Protection Program

Dear  XXXXX XXXXX,
Congratulations! You are approved to buy!
At request of Albert Smith, registered with Case ID #VPP89896542991 we record the transaction for item:
2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
Transaction Case ID #VPP89896542991 – 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
This item was insured by eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection. The buyer will be allowed to buy the item when the
payment by Western Union will be completed. Please continue with this deal as you both are fully insured against
fraud.
Payment must be submitted via WesternUnion transfer to following eBay Motors Agent. eBay will secure the payment until the Buyer
receives, inspects and accept the vehicle. Or, if it is the case, eBay will refund the full payment to the Buyer:
Locate the nearest WesternUnion Agent location in your area by clicking here.
Go at any WesternUnion office with cash and send the payment to our agent, using his name and address below.
After the payment is made send us the receipt from WesternUnion by FAX or send a scanned copy (e-Mail).
Transaction is 100% legit and all your funds are fully insured by our company after verification.
Fax us the payment receipt to the following fax number: +(1) 206-337-3939
Vehicle Information
*Item: 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
*Millage: 100,500
*Title: Clear
*VIN Number : WVWPD63B22P305478
*Transmission: Automatic
*Inspection: 10 Days Period
*Invoice#: #VPP89896542991
*Subtotal: $1000.00
*Invoice Tax : $35.00
*Carfax Report : $0.00
*Shipping Tax: $0.00
*Total Due: $1035.00
Delivery Information:
Vehicle Owner Details :
* Owner of Vehicle : Albert Smith
* Address: 401 N Church St 402
* City/ State/ Zip: Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
* Country : United States ( US )
Delivery Address :
* Buyer Name: XXXXX XXXXX
* Address: XXXX Denny Street Apt X
* City/ State/ Zip: Pittsburgh , Pa 15201
* Country : United States ( US )
* Shipping Company: DAS AUTO SHIPPERS
eBay Agent Payment Details:
* eBay Agent Name: Steve Thomason
* Address: 140 Caistor Park Road,
* City/ State/ Zip: Stratford, London, E15 3PR
* Country : United Kingdom ( UK )
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