Well I can't prove it, but its pretty obvious. What do you guys think?I'm in the market for a 350z, searched all the online used car links, got book value for different packages, years, mileage...etc. You know the normal research.
During my reasearch I come accrossed one of these "too good to be true" deals where this guy is selling a low miles 2004 Z, clean title, the VIN checks out, and everything seems good. (pictures link)http://new.photos.yahoo.com/al...page1
Miles: 32415 Doors: 2 doors or moreTransmission: Manual Interior: GrayEngine: 6 - Cyl. Year: 2004Warranty: Existing VIN Number: JN1AZ34D34T160213Title: Clear Exterior: Blue(I checked that VIN and found it sold last month with the reported miles at 22k, so either someone is lying or they put 10k miles on the car in the past month)
So I try to call the number; disconnected, so I send an email and he responds:
From: "David" <[email protected]>> > >To: <[email protected]>> > >Subject: 350Z for sale> > >Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:22:16 -0700> > >> > >I was wondering if the car was still for sale.> > >> > >If it is; does it have anything wrong with it?> > >> > >> > >> > >Please contact me if you are still selling it.> > >> > >Thank you,> > >> > >Dave----------------------------He replies -------------------------------------------Hi,> >> >First of all I need to tell you that I have moved at my parents in> >Hamilton,ND after I have lost my job, and the car is locked in a garage in Nixa,Missouri, at my old address.> >I am selling the car only because I have recently lost my job, and I >don't> >have any savings, the bills and the loans I have to pay are too high. I >was> >forced to move at my parents as I was not able to pay my rent, and right> >now> >> >I need to sell the car as I can't afford it. The price listed is correct> >$9,200> >> >I have all maintenance records, there has never been any mechanical> >problem.> >> >It was never involved in any accidents. I have a clean title that comes> >with> >> >the car so you don't need to worry about that. There are no other >payments> >on it. You can see few pics that i've uploaded here :> >http://new.photos.yahoo.com/alvink62/al ... 1413#page1> >> >Please email me back and let me know if you're still interested in the >car,> >and tell me your location. If you need me to, I can deliver the car.> >> >Regards,> >Alvin.--------------------------------Then I reply----------------------Hi Alvin,> >If it runs properly, has a clean title and looks like the pictures I am> >interested; please call me at (909)379-XXXX and we can work out the> >details.> >-Dave-------------------------------Then He replies------------------Hello,>If you decide to buy the car I have to come to Missouri and I can ship it >to>>your address or we can meet there and take the car to a dealer for an>inspection. Anyway before I do that I will need the payment to be made, as >I>>don't want to make the trip in vain. If you think you could do that we can>make this deal work. Do you have all the money ready for the car?>>I know that 9,200 is a large amount this is why for our safety I want to>make this deal through an escrow company, SquareTrade, and they will act>like a third party. I will register the transaction with them and I will >pay>>for the transaction fees, as it is my request.>>Here's how they work: I will register the transaction with SquareTrade and >I>>will provide all the details to them. They will send you a confirmation >with>>the buyer protection program and infos on how to make the payment. The>payment will be made to them and they will hold the money untill you'll>confirm that you have the car and it is as described, and then they will>release the funds to me, otherwise, if the car is not as you expected, all>you have to do is to ask for a refund, and they will give all your money>back.>If you decide to make this deal I will need your full name and home address>in order to start the transaction.>>Let me know what you think about it. I'll wait for your email.>Sincerely,>Alvin---------------------------Then I reply-----------------
Hi Alvin, Please call me (909)379-XXXX or give me a phone number where you can be reached and I will gladly accept the charges of that call. Call me old fashioned but especially when dealing with something of this scale, I would feel much better talking to you directly instead of emailing.
I have a loan from the bank for the amount of the car but the bank needs a copy of the registration to complete the loan process.
-Dave
-------------------------Then he replies------------------I don't have a fax, i'll scan the title and try to send it to you via email tomorrow. Ok?!-------------------------------------------------------
Now Ive waited all weekend and my bank has recieved nothing as of this morning.No phone calls, no more emails, nothing.
This stinks of scam, I was just wondering what you guys think. And I just found out that the ad has been removed from the KBB.com used car listings.
350z Scam
Re: 350z Scam (240TweakerNewbee)
yeah definately sounds like a scam to me. i was looking into a toyota supra and car fax said it was ok, but it just seemed fishy. i wuoldnt trust it.
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240TweakerNewbee
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Re: 350z Scam (rchboy)
Yeah, the part that gets me is the whole 3rd party escrow thing. Anyone who seperates themselves from that much money without even seing the car is just asking for trouble, even if the escrow account is legit.
Re: (joe603)
definitely a scam
Re: (NSR240sxe)
S-C-A-M he almost got caught so he got rid of the evidence lol
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Re: (BIG_T)
These scams float around on craigslist all the time. It's the same template, the scammer just changes the model of the car. The rest is word for word of another ad for another car.
