Craiglist Tractor Scam

This one has been posted in various cities on Craigslist. I have been flagging all the ones I have found, but are all still up.

2008 John Deere tractor 2305 w 96hrs 4X4 24hp & attachements + trailer – $2200
Contact me at: natlprazmoe@gmail.com

2008 John Deere 2305 with 96 hours (24hp DIESEL)4X4 w/ 54″ QuickHitch snow plow 4-way
Comes with all the bells and whistles:
Imac hitch attachments,,
48″ 3 point tiller #647,,
54″ QuickHitch snow plow 4-way,,
62″ mowerdeck- 2 1/2 acres takes an hour,,
3 point hitch, 3 bagger hydrovac with 5.0HP Honda engine,,
3500 lb QuickHitch fork lifts,,
200cx loader bucket,,
3 point hitch weight box with 10–40lb john deere weights,,
ALL ON A 18 FOOT 8 FOOT WIDE WRIGHT TRAILER 2006
ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE 2008,,
EVERYTHING IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION,,,
He goes by the name Robert Gordon.
My email to him:
I am interested in buying the tractor and attachments. Please let me know when I could come out to see it.
I can come out any day, any time. Today would be great.
Please give me the location, (address), so that I can come right out.
Thanks,

His Reply:
I am sorry for my delay in response, but currently I`m working on a drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico and I have been very busy with my work. Anyway, thank you for your interest in buying the tractor. The total price for my 2008 John Deere tractor 2305 is $2,200 included a heavy duty equipment trailer and box blade package. I wanted to keep the tractor but I left my farm for a better job in Gulf of Mexico, so I decided to sell it. The tractor is in showroom condition, 96 hrs, 24 hp, 4wd.

So if you are interested please email me back so I can explain you how the transaction will work.

My Reply To Him:
Why don’t we start with where the tractor is located and go on from there.
Thanks,

His Reply:
Before I left the city I had prearranged the deal with eBay Motors so my presence in town isn’t necessary. The tractor is in their possession in Philadelphia, PA ready for delivery. You will have 5 days to test drive and inspect the tractor. So if you want to make this deal I need the following information:

Your full name and address
Shipping address (street, city, zip code)
Phone #

Then I will forward them to eBay Motors and I will start the process. eBay will contact you with all the details you need to complete this deal and also to see that I am covered by them and that I am a legit seller.

Here is how this deal will work:
1. I will forward the details of our transaction to the eBay Buyer Protection.
2. They will process the paperwork and will email you the Payment Invoice and the transaction details.
3. You will have to submit a payment of $2,200 so you can prove that you are a serious buyer, as instructed to one of the eBay agents.
4. The payment will be verified and if everything is OK, eBay will deliver the vehicle to your address on my own cost. The vehicle will be shipped insured to your location with Dependable Auto Shippers.
5. After you receive it, you will have 5 days to inspect and test drive the vehicle (you will receive the tractor and title within 2 days right at your address).
6. If you accept the tractor by confirming to eBay, they will release me the money (if not you will receive the full refund of the amount sent before shipping). They will then FedEx overnight the signed title to you and all the tractor documents that you need to register it under your name. If you decide to NOT accept the tractor for any reason, they will refund your full payment price within 48 hours.

This is the standard scam, allegedly using eBay.
Flag it if you find it. Use the first five words of the title to search it. We’ve all got to nip these guys in the bud.

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com