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Here is the e-mail response I received:

Hi, First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my Lawn
Mower (2008 John Deere 757 ZTrak Lawn Mower ). I sell it at this price
($ 2,300 ) because i just finished the divorce with my husband. It has
only 134 hours!!!The Lawn Mower is paid off.I bought it new and has
only been adult ridden and garage kept. This Lawn Mower runs as good as
a new one and has no dings, dents, or scratches. in this moment has low
hours 134 hours .12 mph ground speed, climbs hills and turns on a
dime.  Kawasaki 25-horsepower V-Twin engine, tires are like brand new,
no dents, no damage, used very little on blue grass lawn.  This is a
Commercial Grade zero-turn lawn mower preferred by professionals and
farmers. The divorce has finished 6 months ago and the Lawn Mower is
mine now. After the divorce I was forced to buy a new house. Following
the financial crisis I can’t afford to pay the bank and I decided to
sell the Lawn Mower. It has only been adult ridden and garage kept. As
you can see by the pictures it is in excellent condition. The Lawn
Mower is located in Bismarck North Dakota, if you want to buy it. I’m
very busy with my job and I’m out of town so I can’t meet in person
with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my Lawn Mower over
the Internet.Regarding the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer
the payment to be done using eBay services (I will receive the payment
only after you receive and inspect the Lawn Mower and only if you agree
to buy it). We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated
at eBay and I have a purchase protection account.The vehicle was listed for sale
in an auction on eBay but I have removed the add because of some
‘serious’ buyers . They promissed they will buy the vehicle from me but
they proved not to have the money to pay for it .The list price is
$2,300. I will pay for shipping and handling(the loan of my previous
buyer didn’t get approved and he paid the shipping costs) so there
won’t be any additional shipping costs). If you are interested in
buying it please provide me your full name and address for shipping so
I can initiate the deal through eBay. I will wait your answer (if you
are interested to buy) very soon.

Newton Teana Lorias

I started to search for “craigslist ebay buyer protection divorce” to see if it was a scam because putting ebay in there seemed fishy. My suspicions were correct and there are several other similar incidents.

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Craigslist Scam: John Deere 757 ZTrak Lawn Mower

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!!!!

Hello there!
The car is still for sale. Very clean, no damage, never been involved in accidents. Everything in good working order, great machine, very reliable, never had any issues, all regular maintenance done as recomended and always stored indoors (heated).
Please check the pictures: http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/0af5f4e6f49d77234b161b1d214e3ad8/
Shipping and handling cost to your address anywhere in Canada or to your closest terminal is free .
Total price including shipping, handling and insurance will be 2200 canadian dollars.
I hope you are pleased with the price, plus I think about our protection and this is why we will make the transaction under eBay Top-Rated Seller Program . Any fees involved will be paid by me.
If you buy it now you will get the benefit of eBay Top-Rated Seller Program:
- Purchase Protection
- Condition Guarantee by Seller (The purpose of the Condition Guarantee by Seller Program is to provide buyers with added confidence that the vehicle purchased is accurately described in the listing, and to protect buyers if the actual vehicle condition is materially different from the listing description).
- Shipping will be made using: http://www.freightcenter.com/ebay.aspx
All documents, including owner’s manual, title and a bill of sale on your name will be provided with it.
As you can see I’m taking Best Offers as well. Feel free to email me your Best (reasonable) Offer!
Thanks,
Andrew

This email came from chandrw@hotmail.com

BEWARE!!!

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Buysell car scam Andrew Chan

These ads are extremely similar to ones by marie.portela39@yahoo.com but she is going through a divorce which is why she is unloading numerous cars for cheap – see my other posting here at fightthescams.com.

Also, the telephone numbers, when  listed, are all fax numbers!

Beware!!

On 5/24/2010 8:24 AM, Carl Hewitt wrote:

All the documents included vin# is at the shipping company ready to be delivered with my car.The title is clean and my car is like new, in perfect conditions, accident free, no scratches

Thank you.

Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 08:17:20 -0700
From: david@mucc.ca
To: carl_hewitt39@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: –2003 AUDI A4–

Why don’t you provide me with the details I requested??

On 5/24/2010 3:14 AM, Carl Hewitt wrote:
Hello,

Before leaving Canada I had prearranged the deal with eBay VPP (Vehicle Purchase Protection). They are supervising the entire sale process from payment,shipping with a 10-day inspection period included, returns (if needed) and refunding. The car is in their warehouse  ready for delivery. They are supervising the entire sale process from payment, shipping with a 10-day inspection period included, returns (if needed) and refunding.So, if you are really interested in this deal I need the following details from you:

Full name and address
Shipping address with postal code
Phone #

After I will have all this details I will forward them to eBay VPP(Vehicle Purchase Protection) and I will proceed the order.EBay VPP(Vehicle Purchase Protection)will contact you with all the details that you need to complete this deal and also to see that i am covered by them and that I am legit seller. Yes the engine is V8 with 4.4litre.
Waiting your email with the requested details.

Best Regards!

Date: Sun, 23 May 2010 18:58:21 -0700
From: david@mucc.ca
To: carl_hewitt39@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 2003 AUDI A4

Can you email me the VIN so I can run a Carfax check?
Thank you, David david@mucc.ca

On 5/23/2010 3:39 PM, Carl Hewitt wrote:
Hi there,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding 2003 AUDI A4 .If you are interested in it you should know that it has never been wrecked ordamaged, the car is in excellent condition. The total price that I’m asking including shipping and insurance fees will be $2,700.00 CAD.I moved to England ,United Kingdom due to my work,and i hope to find a buyer since the car is located in Canada. A few words about the car:
–2003 AUDI A4 One owner!
–Body Style: sedan
–82,000 Kilometers
–Automatic
–Title is clean.
–Engine: 1.8L L4 FI 20V Turbo
–Exterior-Silver
–Interior-Gray Leather Interior
–All Wheel Drive
–1-OWNER
The car is like new, in perfect conditions, accident free, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional repairs what so ever. A genuine road runner ready to be yours, but only if you shall understand and you won’t make me loose time as it has already happened to me

If you have any question please don’t hesitate to reply.

Thank you again for your interest.

Date:    5/22/2010 7:04:19 PM      To:
Sales Lead for Your Ad
Photo:
Classification:    2003 Import Cars
Ad Text:    2003 AUDI A4 82000KM 2003 AUDI A4 1.8 QUATTRO 1.8L L4 FI 20V Turbo All Wheel Drive Silver Gray Keyless Entry Anti-Lock Brakes Driver’s Air Bag Passenger Air Bag Intermittent Wipers All Wheel Drive $2,700.00. obo. Tel: 250-489-8506
This customer viewed the above ad on BuySell.com and would like more information
Name:    David
Phone:
Time to Call:
Email:    david@mucc.ca
Comments:   Is this Audi still available? If so, can you email or phone me the VIN so I can run a Carfax check? Thank you, David david@mucc.ca
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Buysell – Ebay VPP scam re: carl_hewitt39@hotmail.com

Emailed reply was from marie.portela39@gmail.com and reads as follows:
Hello there, I appreciate that you contacted me. First let me say that the 2003 Cadillac CTS available for $3,500 CAD (final price). It is in good condition,there are no scratches or any dents on it,very well maintained.I have a clear title for it, no liens or loans. Never been in any accidents.It has only 80,000 km.
Because of my divorce settlement,i own this car and as a woman without driver`s license i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible(that`s why i`m selling it so cheap).We will use eBay`s Vehicle Purchase Protection plan for our both safety,i want only legit transactions.I just need your full name and address so i can open a case .(with no further obligation or fees). Have a nice day!
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate ask.
Where are you located?
Best Regards.

BEWARE!!

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BUYSELL CAR SCAM Marie Portela

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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Scam via georgecox62@gmail.com

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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Scam via stevenporter58@gmail.com

You have to know that the 2005 Honda Accord EX I am selling is 100% working and great looking, no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage. The title is clear. It has 70,750 miles. This vehicle engine runs very, very smooth. No electrical problems on this beauty. This detailed vehicle makes the exterior look like it just came off the assembly line.

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 to be 100% protected. You will make the payment to eBay and they will hold the money until you receive the car. ONLY AFTER you receive the car and inspect it (for 10 days) eBay will release the payment to me; in this way we are both protected. Anyway i am sure that if you won`t be satisfied with the car i will surely find another buyer in your area and there will be no need for you to ship the car back.
I am located in Madrid,Spain and I was sent here to improve the military relationships between our country and Spain. One month ago, my wife moved here with me and brought the car with her, but now we have to sell it back in the United States because In order to be able to register this car here, I would have to pay very high import/custom taxes. My final price on it is $ 2900. If you will take it for this price, I am willing to handle the shipping. It will be shipped from here by plane with US Air Military Cargo so it will not cost me anything. You will get it to the nearest airport in your area and then it will be trucked forward to your place. You will receive the car in about 4 days. Please get back to me asap if you decide to buy, and include in your e-mail your full name and address where you want it shipped so I can start the deal with eBay. You will receive all the transaction payment and shipping details from them.

Thank you and have a nice day,
Lt. Andrew Hudson

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Scam via ltusarmy766@gmail.com

I will make the deal only to eBay. I am a member of the eBay buyer protection program 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.

I attach some pics.
Thanks

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Scam via paulstone77@msn.com

Please get back to me asap if you decide to buy, and include in your e-mail your full name and address where you want it shipped so I can start the deal with eBay. You will receive all the transaction payment and shipping details from them.

Thank you and have a nice day.
Sgt. James Barton.

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Scam via sgt.jamesbarton@gmail.com