While searching for a vehicle on Craigs List I came across this nearly too good to be true listing for an immaculate Expedition.  I found it listed on several different cities listings.  When I emailed to inquire about the vehicle this was the response I got.

Hello, 
 The car it’s still available, has 18,583 miles, automatic transmission. It’s in perfect condition, no engine problems (8 Cylinder Gasoline), 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, clean title, documents. This Ford Expedition was my son’s car, he loved it very much, but he didn’t enjoy it…He died in a bike accident 9 months ago and now…I don’t need it anymore. It brings very bad memories to me and I want to get rid of it….The price is $3,800.00.
 Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program. I just need your full name, full shipping address, along with your 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 hope to hear soon from you.

For more pictures copy or click the following link:
http://s1188.photobucket.com/albums/z412/2000-Ford-Expedition-Eddie-Bauer-Edtion/

May God Bless you Every Day,
Jessica & Martin Brown

P.S: Here’s the VIN # 1FMPU18L1YLA06242 so you can run a CARFAX Report just to make sure you know exactly what you’re buying!!!

After that sappy response I emailed :

Jessica,

I got back on the internet and looked at the pictures on the link from your email.  I actually had your add printed out.  I seen it was listed on both the Kansas City and Des Moines Craigs List links.  Where exactally is the Expedition located or where could I meet you to look at it?  We are willing to drive to you to view it.  I don’t understand the ebay Protection thing, so I would like to speak to you via phone.

  I appreciate your serious intentions in making the deal on the spot, however we decided to post the car on several cities so we can sell it faster. I also choose to use the services of eBay Purchase Protection Program (Buyer Protection Plan) as they provide the most reliable assistance in which regards the on-line sales.
  Let me tell you that my car is located in Morrow, Georgia right now at DAS( Dependable Auto Shippers ) and eBay Purchase Protection offers you a 10 days inspection period and also an Agent will assist you during this period (time of 10 days) with all that you need. The shipping will be made by DAS-Auto Shippers in a sealed container with their 3 days door-to-door Program. Also you will have to decide if you want to keep the car only after your 10 days inspection period. I will have to pay for the shipping prior to get my car shipped and also if you decide that you don’t want to keep my car I will have to make arrangements so I can get my car back. There are no hidden fees or something like that. You will receive the car with the clean title already signed on your name, bill of sale, two spare of keys, & all the paper work.

So let me know if you would like to register you as my client and start the process asap! If so, I will need your full name, full shipping address along with your home/cell # so we can get the ball rolling. After I will register you as my client, they will contact you by e-mail and also by phone with all the information that you need!
 
Very respectfully,
Jessica & Martin Brown

  Let me explain you now how this eBay Purchase Protection Program works. First I have to open a case with your name and your address. After that, they will contact you with an Invoice and also by phone( The Agent who handle our Transaction will assist you during this period ).  You will have to pay for the car price directly to them, not to me and they will keep the funds until you decide if you want to keep the car or not ( the 10 day inspection period ).
  I will have to make a reservation at DAS and pay prior to have the car shipped. In 2 to 4 working days the car will arrive at your home address with the original title, bill of sale, plates, paper work, etc. After you test it, check it by a mechanic, you will have to announce them that you want to keep the car or not! If YES you will have just to register the car on your name…if NO I will have to pay for the shipping again and get my car back! There are no hidden fees or something like that!
Let me know.

Thanks a lot!
Jessica & Martin Brown

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Craigs List 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition: Jessica is up to something!!!!

original craigslist post: http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/ctd/1832384872.html

he goes by the name of James Raymond and claims to be in the military.

he says the vehicle is located in New Rockford, North Dakota

he uses the email: js.raymond33@gmail.com so anyone else that wants to help can try and email him posing as an interested buyer.

heres the first email he sent me:

James Raymond to me
show details 4:56 AM (9 hours ago)
Hey,
I am selling this car because my unit will be sent back to Iraq and don’t want it getting old in my garage. The price is low because I need to sell it before July 19th. The car is in great condition and runs great. No damage, no scratches, never involved in an accident. It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad is US $2900 The car is in New Rockford, ND; in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping.
I will ship it with DAS. I will take care of the shipping charges, like I said. I think I can have it there in 3-4 working days. I am a member of the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and using this service you will get a 3 days testing period after delivery.
During that 3 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask eBay to send you the details on how this works. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (name, address and #) so we can get things started.
Thanks!

 second email (after i gave my info):

Hello,
I received your info and right now I will start a case with eBay Motors and they will contact you soon with further details about how this deal works.
After they will contact you, please email me and let me know if we have a deal.
Thanks!

third email:

 2:06 PM (43 minutes ago)
 I started a case with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
Please email me and let me know if you received the invoice and if so, please email me and let me know if you will make the payment so I can start the shipping process and provide you the tracking number.
You need to receive 3 emails from ebay. Please check your SPAM or BULK folders because is it possible to receive the emails there.

Thanks!

fourth email (after i asked for phone number):

James Raymond to me
show details 2:23 PM (27 minutes ago)
Hello,
I am very sorry but I can’t call you because I am at work and I can’t use the phone in personal purposes. I am in the army, you know… But if you have any questions you can email me and I will answer to all of your questions.
eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection is a reputable escrow service and they will manage this transaction in the best manner. You will be 100% protected. I will not have access to the money. eBay will keep the money till you will receive and inspect the car and they will release the funds to me only after they will have your confirmation that you are satisfied with the car.
More, I am a honest person, I have family and 2 children and I will not risk my freedom and my family freedom for your money.
So please let me know if you’ll make the payment today so i can start the shipping and let you know the tracking number.
Thanks!

now i am waiting on the last email, any advide on how to deal with this would be greatly appreciated, time is of the essence for receiving information because he says he wants to finish the “deal” by today.  thank you for your help.

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Attempted craigslist scam

The transaction will be managed by eBay, so everything will go smooth. You will receive the car for inspection before you make any payment to me. If you are interested in completing this deal with us, just give me a reply as soon as possible and I will reserve the car for you. I will also e-mail you all the details about this deal.

Thank you,
Dorothy & John

PS: For more pictures just e-mail me back.

Lindsey,
As I said in my previous e-mail I want to complete this transaction through eBay’s Vehicle Protection Program. Let me give you all the details about this transaction and how do they work.
First, you have to make the payment to eBay Motors Representative. After they check the payment, if everything is alright, they will notify me to proceed with the shipping. Once you receive the car, you got 15 days for inspection. After 15 days if you agree to keep it you will have to notify eBay to release the payment to me or if you don’t like the car, the shipping agency will take the car back and eBay will refund you. I am sure you will love the car and this won’t happen. This way you will see and inspect the car before I get paid. eBay actually holds the money until the buyer is satisfied with the merchandise and this is also a fair way to complete online deals.

If you are ready to start this transaction with me please e-mail me your complete delivery address and full name. I will forward the details to eBay and they will contact you after they open a case.

Sincerely,
Dorothy

More photos: http://s999.photobucket.com/albums/af118/myvolvoxc90/

On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Lindsey> wrote:

Good Morning and thank you for getting back with this information.
My Husband and I are very interested in this vehicle and would like to get a chance to get a closer look at the car so whenever its is available for inspection we would love to take a look. Please let me know when this can happen and we will arrange a time to do so. Thank you again for your time.

Lindsey

From: Dorothy Mills
To:Blocked
Sent: Thu, July 1, 2010 1:03:44 PM
Subject: Re: 2003 Volvo XC 90

Hi there, thanks for e-mailing us. First of all we would like to inform you about the location of the vehicle, Cleveland Ohio. The car is still available and it’s in excellent shape inside-out, no accidents, always garage kept, never smoked in. It has 57.125 miles and no mechanical problems, dings, dents or scratches. There are no liens or loans on the car and it has a clean title. We are selling the Volvo below the market price because it’s the only asset we have that can be turned fast into cash to pay off the mortgage as soon as possible. My husband is a DAS Shipping Company employee and he can deliver the car at no cost everywhere in the US.

The transaction will be managed by eBay, so everything will go smooth. You will receive the car for inspection before you make any payment to me. If you are interested in completing this deal with us, just give me a reply as soon as possible and I will reserve the car for you. I will also e-mail you all the details about this deal.

Thank you,
Dorothy & John

PS: For more pictures just e-mail me back.

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Volvo XC90 E-bay protection program scam

Hello,
The price is $5600.
This Jeep is a real ‘head turner’ and it will make you proud, it is in excellent condition,never been involved in accidents, 750 miles, VIN:J6M93EA074927 ,clean and clear title,no mechanical problems,no scratches,flaws or any kind of damage,all functional and it will need nothing in the near future.
I have the Jeep sealed at DAS terminal in Miami, FL ready to be shipped out will take 4-5 days through DAS and it will be free,my previous buyer(his loan did not get approved)already paid for it and DAS didn’t want to refund him the shipping fee. So you will not be charged for shipping!
I cannot meet face2face I have a new job in Tucson, AZ I would like to use Autotrader Vehicle Purchase to take care of this deal, smooth and safe. Let me know if you have any other questions, hope i didn’t miss anything.
More pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/107302324070255787430/1976JeepCJCJ7?authkey=Gv1sRgCP_y3KPlyNG3kwE#slideshow/

Thank you, Dennis.

I replied, asked questions and received this, answering none of my questions:

Here is how it works if you have never used Autotrader.
You send me your full name and your shipping address so I can initiate the transaction.Autotrader contacts you with further details regarding the payment and shipping process.You submit the payment to Autotrader, Autotrader confirms the payment and asks me to release the shipment.I ship the vehicle which should be at your door within 5 business days.You have a 3 days inspection period before you confirm the deal and Autotrader forwards the payment to me or you cancel the deal and you get your money back and return the Jeep free of charge.
Basicly Autotrader holds your money safe until you confirm that this car is what you have been expected and you want to buy it. It is not a sight unseen deal.
On the other hand I can ship my car knowing Autotrader has your money and you won’t disappear with my Jeep. We are both covered.Sorry for the long emails I have tried to touch all bases.

Thank you, Dennis.

I’ve seen a few other people who’ve received the same emails word for word.

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FULLY RESTORED CLASSIC ’76 CJ7 – $5601 (McBain-Cadillac)

Clear title .Perfect condition.

The car will be shipped by my brother who works for DAS from Havre,MT for free (the car has been crated and is ready for shipping because the loan of my previous buyer didn’t get approved) .The shipping will take 4-6 days, depending on your location. Shipping will be door to door,to your home address,somebody must be home when the car arrives to sign for the reception.The car will arrive with all the papers and documents required for registration and the keys. The clear title and the bill of sale will be already signed by me.

Price is $4900.00 .The only reason I am selling is that my wife lost her job 6 months ago, and as a result we are downsizing our expenses.I’m in a hurry to find a buyer because I’m in debts with my bank.But what it’s really worrying me is that if I don’t get money quickly I’ll lose my house because the term due at my bank is near and I don’t have the money to pay my rate.So now you can see the reason why I’m selling my car at $4900.

Car will be shipped by DAS .My brother who works for DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers) will take care by the shipping..he has his own advantages..you know .

I want the deal closed only through eBay’s Buyer Protection Program in order for you and me to be 100% protected. You will make the payment to eBay and they will hold the money until you receive and inspect the car. ONLY AFTER you receive the car and you inspect it (for 5 days) eBay will release the payment to me; in this way we are both protected.
If this is the car you are looking for and if you agree with these conditions let me know and i will set up the transaction through eBay.

Thank you

PS: If you want to see more pics just let me know!

George & Olivia

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All the best!
Thank you,
Denis Mitchel

…

Hi,
The car is located in Benton, Arkansas 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 more further instructions.
Hope to hear soon from you.
Thanks a lot!
Denis

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Before we go ahead,in case you are still interested, some words about the trailer: This is a 2008 JAYCO Jay Feather 30U LGT w/SLIDE in perfect condition never used.This trailer is approx 30 foot.Inside the Jay Feather living room is a jacknife sofa with overhead cabinets, a dinnette bed/booth, Flat Screen TV and AM/FM/CD/DVD stereo surround system. The full kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave/hood, double sink, lots of storage and an expandable counter table. The private bathroom comes with tub and shower, medicine cabinet and sink with cabinet. The front private bedroom has a queen bed w/underbed storage, large wardrobe, TV Hook-Up and a private enterance from outside. The additional rear bedroom comes with two sets of bunk beds, underbed storage, wardrobe and TV Hook-Up. Some additional features include ducted a/c, awning, cable hookup, exterior shower, furnace, propane tank, TV antenna and plenty of storage space.This trailer can sleep over 8. Clear title.

Price is $4700.00 .I’m an US Air Force SSgt. currently stationed in United Kingdom.I am now in a divorce with my ex wife from UK and I am in desperate need of money to pay the mortgage on my house from US. That’s my only reason for selling it otherwise I wouldn’t do it.

Trailer is located in US and will be shipped by DAS .My brother from US who works for DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers) will take care by the shipping..he has his own advantages..you know ..so he can ship it for free.

As I know that my current situation is pretty special I want the deal closed only through eBay’s Buyer Protection Program in order for you and me to be 100% protected. You will make the payment to eBay and they will hold the money until you receive and inspect the trailer.

ONLY AFTER you receive the trailer and you inspect it (for 5 days) eBay will release the payment to me; in this way we are both protected.

If this is the trailer you are looking for and if you agree with these conditions let me know and i will set up the transaction through eBay.

Thank you

PS: If you want to see more pics just let me know!

SSgt. Steven Porter

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I am a single mother with two little kids and i need money very fast because i am about to lose my house if i don’t pay the mortgage ASAP. This is why i am selling the suv so cheap.

BUY IT NOW for $4200 because i want to close a quick and smooth deal with a serious person. About the shipping i can tell you that it will be done through DAS and it will take no more than 3 days. The suv will be insured at the shipping company for the transport and the shipping cost is free because my brother work’s at the shipping company and he has 1 transportation per year for free. If you are still interested please reply me asap.
88,000 miles
Thanks

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Scam via andersonlaura77@gmail.com

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Hi Tim, I suggest that we close this deal using the security provided by eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program on such transactions.
If we come to an agreement the Sequoia will be delivered directly to your home address and the cost for that and for the insurance will be $690. The car will be shipped by truck and that will take about one week.
The payment will be done to an eBay agent and after you receive and inspect the Sequoia, the money will be released to me. The transaction will be fully under eBay’s surveillance, giving us both security and insurance that nothing will go wrong. They are acting like a third party in this transaction. When the car arrives you have 5 days to see and test it which way you like. Within this period you have to decide if you purchase it or not.
If you decide to take it you will have to contact ebay and let them know that so that they can release the payment to me. If you won’t like it you will have to ship it back to me within the 5 days and ebay will refund you. The shipping back will be done on my own expense.
Please get back to me asap and let me know if you agree with this.
All the best
Robert

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The shipping is handled by DAS Auto Shippers.
Here is how eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program works:
1. Buyer, seller reach an agreement.
2. Buyer sends payment to eBay.
3. eBay confirms to seller that the payment has been received.
4. Seller performs the required services (shipping, insurance).
5. Buyer accepts delivery and informs eBay about the acceptance.
6. eBay releases the money to the seller.
If you are ready to proceed with the transaction please let me know because I will have to contact ebay so that they can send you the payment invoice. For that I will need your full name, address and phone number because ebay might call you to confirm the transaction.
I will be waiting to hear back from you soon.
All the best
Robert

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Hi Tim, I have contacted eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program and they shall email you soon to explain the terms and the way you will have to proceed in order to complete this transaction. Please check your mailbox often and please get back to me after eBay contacts you.
All the best
Robert

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