Almost got scammed
I was searching for a car and came acrossed a deal too good to be true! Here are the emails between the two of us.
Hi again,
Thank you, the car is located in Great Falls MT at DAS ( Dependable Auto Shippers ) headquarters, in the container, sealed and ready for shipping. You will have 10 days so you can inspect the car. Once you have inspected the car and decided to keep it, you will confirm your decision to eBay and only then they will re-route the money in to my account, but if by any reason, you won’t be satisfied with the car you can return it back for a full refund of your money. I will take care of the shipping, don’t worry. You will receive the car with all the necessary papers (clear title, bill of sale, user’s manual, insurance etc).
Just get back with your full name and full shipping address and I will get everything started as soon as possible, then eBay will contact you with further instructions.
Hope to hear soon from you.
Thanks a lot
On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 4:38 AM, shawna riley <shawnariley23@att.net> wrote:
I am so sorry for your loss I couldnt image lossing a child. I would love to buy this car from you as soon as possible, to get in off your hands. Im expecting taxes on the 8th. The only concern I have is Iv never bought anything off the internet and I know nothing about eBays Buyers Protection Program. I hope you understand my fear. If it is possible I have a machanic cousin that is has already agreed to look at any car Im interested in. I understand your busy and I would be more than happy to work around your schedule. If we could please do a face to face money transaction it would make me feel so much safer and I would try not to take up too much of your time.
From: Antonia Harris <antonia.harris11@gmail.com>
To: shawnariley23@att.net
Sent: Wed, February 1, 2012 6:16:50 PM
Subject: RE: 2005 Toyota Corolla S
Hi,The car is in perfect condition, no electric problems, no accidents/liens/loans. No scratches, never been repainted. I have all the car manuals, title,documents. I’m selling this car because my child of only 19 died 4 months ago in a car accident,a drunk driver hit him and his fiancee. He was with his fiance’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old. The car belonged to my son and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it. The last price is $2,000. Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Buyer 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.VIN:1NXBR32E55Z513264Mileage :67,000Body Style :SedanExterior Color :BlackInterior Color :BlackEngine :4 CylinderTransmission :AutomaticDrive Type :2 wheel driveFuel Type :GasolineDoors Four DoorThank you for your time,Antonia and John HarrisHere you can see some pictures with the car: http://www.use.com/8853b0ff528581099a8a#photo=1
Scam reported at FightTheScams.com
beehouston says:
did you send them your address?
February 5th, 2012 at 11:55 am
honiebee says:
I almost got scammed too same story different car unbelievable I was sympathetic too. I sent her my address why is that bad??? She sent me a fake eBay receipt asking for my info for payment I knew it was fake so never sent her any of that info
February 27th, 2012 at 12:55 am
Sierraluvzyou6 says:
oh. my. god.
i told my friend about this car… a few days ago she sent the money in a money order.
March 7th, 2012 at 3:32 am
nuedae says:
NO, I am so sorry, but she just got scammed. I got scammed by some people in China who pretended to have an electronics wholesale company. I sent them several thousand dollars by Western Union. You can guess the rest. I never received any product and lost my money. Lately, Craigs list has been cautioning people about sending money by Western Union, PayPal, and Money orders. These people are elaborate scammers.
March 7th, 2012 at 8:44 am