1988 Porsche 911 Targa

Beware of the scammer (Melany Johnson) using the e-mail address:  melany07johnson@hotmail.com

Typical eBay VPP scam.  The car was listed on Auto-Trader.com and Cars.com for $2,900 which is about $7,000 lower than it should have been).  E-mail chain is below:

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Hi,

Thank you for your interest in buying my car. Let me tell you a few words about the car. It’s a 1988 Porsche 911, is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever, never been involved in any accidents. The interior looks great (NO SMOKING). It has 48,500 miles. It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name. The price ($2,900.00 US)is not negotiable. I sell the car at this price because I cannot enjoy it due to my job (I work as a dealer on a cruise ship) and I’m a single woman and I have nobody close who can use it. All documents, including owner’s manual, clear title and a bill of sale on your name will be provided along with the car. Also about payment and shipping I will use only eBay vehicle protection program so we can both be protected. I just need your full name and address so i can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).
Thanks

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Hello,

In this e-mail you have more photos. The shipping is free. You must pay only $2,900.00 US. The car is already at the shipping company in Detroit, MI sealed and ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. According with eBay you have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.
Here is how it will work:
1. First of all I will need the following details from you:
- Full Name
- Full Shipping Address
2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.
3. After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will send you the details on how to make a refundable payment.
4. eBay will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you want with the car. If you will buy it, then I will receive the payment details from eBay so that I can pick up the money.
5. If you will decide that you will not buy the car, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you.

Thank you

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Hi,

The transaction will be made only under eBay’s buyer protection plan for our own safety. If you want the car please reply asap with your details (full name,address) for me to be able to forward them to eBay SecureTrader and register the deal with you as the buyer. I must tell you that i allready have a lot of offers here and i intend to sell this car asap so if you want the deal please hurry.
Thank you

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If you are 100% interested in buying my car send me your full name and full address and eBay will contact you with more details about this transaction. Thanks

Scam reported at FightTheScams.com