The email reply came from gordonmiller21@msn.com. As usual it promises a perfect car, a failed previous sale, a frustrated buyer, free shipping to anywhere and ebay VPP. It is a scam.

Here is the email reply:

Hi there, thanks for e-mailing me and sorry for the delay. The car is still available and it’s in excellent shape inside-out, no accidents, always garage kept, never smoked in. It has 68,442 miles and no mechanical problems, dings, dents or scratches. There are no liens or loans on the car and it has a clean title. I’m selling the car below the market price because it’s the only asset I 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 costs everywhere in the US. This is the second time when I try to sell my car…First time I tried eBay because I only use 100% safe methods and I’ve sent the car through the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Program to a buyer from Alaska. I paid the insurance costs and when eBay requested the payment he refused to pay. Why?…because he agreed to purchase the car in the first place, but typically didn’t had the necessary amount to do so….The sale will be managed by eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Program for our own protection as they act as a neutral third part.

I am a member of the eBay Buyer Protection Program and using this service you will get a 15 days testing period after delivery. The transaction will be made only through eBay. They will be the third party that will hold the money until you will receive and inspect the car. If the car meets your expectations and you want to keep it you will have to tell them to release the payment details to me so I can get paid. Reply me with your full name and shipping address so eBay can contact you regarding the payment and shipping process.
For more pictures, click or copy paste in to your browser the link: http://usera.imagecave.com/gordonmiller2121/
Final Price $1,600.00 (shipping included)

All the best to you and your family,
Gordon Miller

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Bogus 1999 Lexus LS400 for $1600 on craigslist

(click on thumbnail for the full-size image)

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!!!!

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2007 Honda Accord EX for $2600

This is his e-mail (scott davis) to me.

“Thank you for your interest in my 2006 Honda Civic LX.
This Civic is in excellent condition, it has no engine problems,
no cosmetic damage or hidden defects. All power equipment works perfectly.
The car has 63,000 miles, it has a clear title with my name written on it.
My last price is $2500, I have no need for this car and want to sell it fast.
The car was left at a local shipping company in Denver,CO and it will be shipped from there if
necessary for inspection and test drive before the transaction
is closed. I really need to sell it because
at the moment I am on a off shore drilling rig and the reason
I chose this type of transaction is because I am not able to be there
for you and your payment won’t get to me before you have seen and
inspect the car.Get back to me if you are interested in purchasing and we might have a deal.
Here are the link to some pictures of the car and car’s details:

http://civichonda.shutterfly.com/pictures/49

Honda Civic LX 2006, Title: Clear,
engine: 1.8L SOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC,63000 milles,
5-speed automatic transmission, Fuel type: Gasoline,
Four-wheel ABS, Alarm, Air conditioning, MP3 player, Cruise control,
Electronic brake distribution, Immobilizer,
Driver and passenger front airbag, Frontand rear roof airbag,
Front power windows rear power windows, Power steering,
Power Door Locks, Power Mirror.

Thank you!

I acted like i really want the car and I’m ready for the eBay transaction, and then I received another e-mail from him.

“Hi again,

Like I said, the car is already at the shipping company warehouse ready to be shipped. It’s enlisted in the eBay VPP program so this deal must go through them. In accordance with eBay Vehicle Purchase Program terms, you have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide whether you want to keep it or not. The car will be shipped free of charge along with all documents, clean and clear title with my signature on it, owner’s manual and keys. Here is how it will work:

1. I will inform eBay that I have a buyer and ask them to start a new transaction with you.
2. They will ask you for the shipping details. After they process your information, they will send you an invoice with all the details on how to make a refundable payment.
3. After the refundable payment is made, eBay will contact me to authorize the shipping. The shipping will last maximum 4 days. From the moment you receive it, you will have 5 days to test and verify the car. All this time, your payment will stay with eBay in a non-interest account. If you decide to buy it, I will receive the payment from eBay. Otherwise, the car will be shipped back free of charge on your side and you will be fully refunded. If you wish to start the transaction, please reply so we can proceed.
I’ll wait for your response.

Thanks.

Another e-mail from him.

“hi,
the car is not listed on eBay anymore but is still available through their Vehicle Purchase Program. I will provide your email address to eBay VPP and I will ask them to start the transaction. They will contact you via e-mail, today with more information. Keep me update please.
Thank you.

This is the e-mail from ‘ebay’

Dear Buyer,

Thank you for using our services. We assure you that eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection treats your personal information with the utmost care, and our Privacy Policy is designed to protect you and your information.
After viewing the invoice in attachment, in order to proceed with the transaction and start issuing the paperwork please reply the following:

Full name:
Home address:
Shipping address (if other than home address) :
Telephone number:

After replying with the details needed to proceed with the transaction, you will be contacted via e-mail by eBay Financial Department, regarding the payment and shipping instructions.

Thank you,
eBay Motors Customer Support
Vehicle Purchase Protection Program

Please note that in order to view the attached invoice, you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. More information about Adobe Acrobat along with Adobe Reader can be found at the Adobe Website and Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here:

http://get.adobe.com/reader

eBay VPP New Transaction #2748229528 2006 Honda Civic LX.pdf
101K View Download

I realized this when I did a research on this and found this blog….luckily i didn’t fall for this. I’m a foreign student and very new in U.S. I will be more careful next time. TQ.

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Honda Civic 2006 LX

First

Hello,

First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my 2007 Yamaha GRIZZLY 700 EPS Still Under Warranty Until 08/2011. Although I am registered in Canada I recently moved in London, United Kingdom at my parents but that should not be a problem because the atv will be shipped from Canada.

I sell it at this price because I just finished the divorce with my husband and when the divorce has finished I got this atv.As a women I don’t need it.My atv is in a great condition, clear tittle, no scratches or damage. The amount you will have to pay in order to own this atv is $2,000 with shipping costs and insurance included.

I prefer the payment to be done using eBay services so both of us can be protected.Please take into consideration that I will get paid only after you receive the atv, test it and give your approval.

If you agree with these terms please reply me with your full name and shipping address so I can send all the info to eBay and after that you will receive from eBay all the info you need.

Click on this link for more pictures : http://www.use.com/1d0e1d7bc50435efe238

Thank you

Lauren Butler

and number 2

Hello,

Sorry for my late response, because of my job i sometimes can’t reply to fast. I work at the hydrological and
meteorological Observation Station in Alert, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut. I’m stuck here for the next 3 months and
after that i have to move to another station in Europe for another year and I won’t be needing the trailer anymore
and i figured why not sell it. At this time the trailer is located in Yellowknife, NWT and it’s still available for
sale at the price of $3,000.00 CAD. We can use the eBay vehicle Purchase Protection service to handle this deal. I
recently had a buyer and I went ahead and made the arrangements for the shipping and payed all the fees, but
unfortunately, my buyer’s loan was not approved so I was not able to complete the transaction with him and I still
have it ready to ship anywhere in Canada.

Here are a few details about my trailer:

Price : $3.000,00 CAD
Year : 2008
Length 21’ 1”
Width 96”
Height w/o AC 105”
Interior Height 78”
GVWR 4513
Dry weight of this trailer is 3,280 Lbs

For more photos with the camper please access the link below:
(PS: PLEASE Copy paste in your browser)

http://s780.photobucket.com/albums/yy82/02marklawrence/

Please let me know if you re still interested in this deal

Mark

Both using the Ebay Vehicle Protection plan scam and one was listed so close to where I live that it was ridiculous anyone would actually buy sight unseen.

Same wording as many on kijiji and autotrader etc.

But as so ofter buysell.com is reported as the source of these scams my question is – is it scammers using buysell.com or is buysell.com the actual scammers home site created just for a scam? Looked a BBB and found no complaints against the site —- yet?!

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Buysell.com Scams or is buysell.com the scam

Hi,

The car has 100,500 miles,automatic trans.It’s in perfect condition,no electric/engine problems,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,title,documents.I’m selling this car because my son of 21 years old died 6 months ago, he was hit by a drunk driver that went thru a red light. Now this Passat brings me bad memories and I really can’t drive it anymore…hope you understand my pain in this moments.If you are really interested in buying the car please do take care of it as we and my son did because it’s a beautiful car and it would be ashamed not to…The last price is $1000.
Me and my husband travel a lot with our personal business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Vehicle Purchase 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.
We hope to hear soon from you.

For more pictures here is a link to the car’s photo gallery:

http://photobucket.com/passat27

Thank you for your interest!
Albert & Gloria Smith”

What a beautiful story………I sent them my son’s address & phone number to allow him to handle the purchase of the vehicle, but they never contacted him………they sent me the invoice allegedly from eBay VPP and further instructions see below:
Hey,
Everything is taken care of, I forwarded your info to eBay and they should shortly contact you with all the transaction details.
After you will hear from them please email me back because I need to know for sure if this is a done deal!

Hoping to hear from you soon,
Albert & Gloria Smith”

email from ebay and the invoice…..as a .pdf file
“Dear XXXXX XXXXX ( I am omitting my son’s name)

We are pleased to inform you that the Transaction Case ID #VPP89896542991 between you and mr. Albert Smith has started. We have attached your payment invoice to this email (pdf format). Fallow the instructions on the invoice to complete the payment and confirmation in a safe and secure method. Please note that the payment must be confirmed by September 10 2010. If you have any questions or problems reading the invoice contact us to avoid any future delays or transaction canceled.

Thank you for using
eBay Vehicle Protection Program

Dear  XXXXX XXXXX,
Congratulations! You are approved to buy!
At request of Albert Smith, registered with Case ID #VPP89896542991 we record the transaction for item:
2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
Transaction Case ID #VPP89896542991 – 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
This item was insured by eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection. The buyer will be allowed to buy the item when the
payment by Western Union will be completed. Please continue with this deal as you both are fully insured against
fraud.
Payment must be submitted via WesternUnion transfer to following eBay Motors Agent. eBay will secure the payment until the Buyer
receives, inspects and accept the vehicle. Or, if it is the case, eBay will refund the full payment to the Buyer:
Locate the nearest WesternUnion Agent location in your area by clicking here.
Go at any WesternUnion office with cash and send the payment to our agent, using his name and address below.
After the payment is made send us the receipt from WesternUnion by FAX or send a scanned copy (e-Mail).
Transaction is 100% legit and all your funds are fully insured by our company after verification.
Fax us the payment receipt to the following fax number: +(1) 206-337-3939
Vehicle Information
*Item: 2002 VW Passat GLS 1.8
*Millage: 100,500
*Title: Clear
*VIN Number : WVWPD63B22P305478
*Transmission: Automatic
*Inspection: 10 Days Period
*Invoice#: #VPP89896542991
*Subtotal: $1000.00
*Invoice Tax : $35.00
*Carfax Report : $0.00
*Shipping Tax: $0.00
*Total Due: $1035.00
Delivery Information:
Vehicle Owner Details :
* Owner of Vehicle : Albert Smith
* Address: 401 N Church St 402
* City/ State/ Zip: Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
* Country : United States ( US )
Delivery Address :
* Buyer Name: XXXXX XXXXX
* Address: XXXX Denny Street Apt X
* City/ State/ Zip: Pittsburgh , Pa 15201
* Country : United States ( US )
* Shipping Company: DAS AUTO SHIPPERS
eBay Agent Payment Details:
* eBay Agent Name: Steve Thomason
* Address: 140 Caistor Park Road,
* City/ State/ Zip: Stratford, London, E15 3PR
* Country : United Kingdom ( UK )
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The eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP) program provides protection of up to $50,000 against certain losses associated with any type
of fraud like paying for a vehicle and never receive it, paying a refundable down payment and never receive it, paying for a vehicle and
receive it but not being as advertised, described and agreed.
The VPP program is FREE with no sign-up, opt-in, no registration necessary. The buyer is automatically enrolled in the program, on seller’s
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1. The buyer and the seller agree on the transaction terms and selling price. The seller contacts VPP with the transaction details;
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3. The buyer follows instructions and sends the payment** to the eBay VPP Agent designated for the transaction. After the payment is
cleared and verified by our eBay VPP Administrator on charge, it will be secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment being
secured, the seller is notified to ship the vehicle*** to the buyer. The seller has three business days to contact the buyer and VPP with the
tracking number of the shipment. If no tracking number is provided, a full refund is immediately sent to the buyer.
Note: **The buyer should submit the payment in three business days from the date the Payment Invoice is received. If the buyer is unable
to proceed with payment as requested and agreed, he should notify the seller or VPP, and explain his reasons and mention an exact date
when payment will be submitted.
***The seller must ship the vehicle for inspection along with the certificate of title, signed bill of sale in the Buyer’s name, all keys and all
ownership documents. The vehicle must be delivered along with all documentation requested by the buyer in order to allow him to change
the registration in his name as soon as he will decide to accept it after the inspection period will be over.
4. As soon as the shipping procedure will start, the buyer should wait for the vehicle and documentation to be delivered. The buyer receives
the vehicle and has 10 days to inspect it. The inspection period will not begin until VPP has confirmed delivery of the vehicle by either
buyer’s or shipper’s notification;
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a full refund is immediately sent to the buyer if the reason that determined him to not keep the vehicle is found in the “Situations where an
immediate refund will be sent to the buyer” section lower detailed. The seller will have the obligation to make all necessary arrangements in
order to take the vehicle from the buyer’s possession in three business days. If the vehicle and documentation are as advertised, described
and agreed, the buyer should accept it. If the buyer accepts the vehicle, the payment will be sent to the seller within three business days.
Note:****When the buyer accepts the vehicle or the inspection period expires (at which point, the buyer automatically accepts), the
disbursement of payment to the seller will begin.
The funds will not be released under any circumstances. We will hold the payment until you will send
us your confirmation that you have received, inspected and you agree to keep the motor vehicle. When
we will have your confirmation we will transfer the funds to the seller and close sales.
Note: DO NOT specify that you are paying for a vehicle at WesternUnion. You will be EXTRA charged.
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2002 VW Passat

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Craigslist Scam jennifer.lewis2001@gmail.com

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Hello,

I appreciate your interest in my 2004 Holden Commodore SV6 with 105,000 Km. The car is in perfect working condition,has no damage, no scratches, no marks or dents on paintwork,no hidden defects. There is no outstanding finance (HPI clear)!

The final price is $2,700.00 with shipping and insurance costs included.

It’s a AU model (right handed),meets Australian DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding AUSTRALIA
Customs policy on receiving the car. It comes with original invoice, log book, keys and all the documents to register it into your name.

I have recently moved to UK and opened a small business here,but the car is in Australia and will be shipped directly to buyer home on my expences. The problem is that I have the money stocked with this car, right-hand drive it’s a little tricky to drive it here.

The price is low because the car is worthless here, nobody wants to buy it.

The transaction will be closed only through eBay vehicle purchase protection so we both be protected. Also in this way you have the chance to pay after you receive and test the car!
You will be given a 5 day inspection period.

Please email me soon if you want to move forward with the purchase.

Thank you,
Anna Jutter

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Gumtree Australia

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Craigs List and eBay VPP Scam 2006 NOMAD TRAVEL TRAILER DOUBLE SLIDE BUNKS RV CAMPER