brenda.hopkins41@comcast.net – 2001 Explorer Sport Trac on Craigslist

I think I reported this here before but didn’t have an email address because the ad was using CL’s anonymous reply. I decided I wanted that address so I replied to the ad. Now I have not only an address but also two messages to pass along. Here’s the first message:

Hello
I would like to know from the beginning if you are really interested in buying my truck, because i had some bad experiences in my past attempts in selling it. So i hope for a straight response from you in order to decide whether i stop negotiating  with other prospects. So i can enlarge my perspectives, i listed it on numerous states.I’m selling it at this price because it was the truck of my son who passed away 2 months ago and I can’t stand to see it anymore.The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac in perfect condition,has been well taken care of, always kept in the garage. It has no damage, no hidden defects, meticulously maintained 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 a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name.The price is $2800.

Body type: Truck, Engine: 4.0L v6 SOHC , Exterior color:Red , Interior color:Tan Leather, Transmission: Automatic 4wd, Fuel type:  Gasoline, 88,777 miles, VIN: 1FMZU67E81UB46751

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Brenda Hopkins

and after I confirmed I was interested, the 2nd message:

Hello ,

 I work for an oil platform located in the Atlantic Ocean and this is why i choose to sell it online via Google Checkout because I signed up for a protection program offered by them and i would like to close the deal through them.Currently Google is the best company when it comes to this kind of transactions. If you are not aware of this program you should know that the financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will be offered the chance to inspect it for 5 days before committing to buy the vehicle. In the inspection period you can test the truck or you can go  with it at your local mechanic for inspection, but do not put more than 300 miles on it.Anyway, they will hold the money until the end of the testing period and you will be 100% protected by them.
The truck is now located in Underwood ND, and the shipping is free because i supposed to ship the truck to another buyer, then he told me that he don’t have money to pay for it. He already paid the shipping charges. The truck will be delivered directly to requested address in about 48 hours depending on weather and traffic. The Shipping Company agent will transfer the title on my behalf at delivery. From the delivery day, you will have another 5 days to check the vehicle and the papers.If you’re interested to conclude this purchase and have cash in a timely manner, i am just waiting your full name ,phone number and full address(street,city,state,zip) to open a case with Google and they will send you an invoice with all the details about the transaction ..

Sincerely,

Engineer.
Brenda Hopkins

Well, at least it’s a different story. I haven’t heard one about an oil platform before…

If you see this address on anything, please don’t reply. The messages have been copied to Comcast’s abuse department and the photo album has been reported to Photobucket.

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