If you found this on Craigslist there are THREE separate warnings before you even view a car. The first is a whole page that comes up saying
http://houston.craigslist.org/i/autos?&c...
"How to recognize a vehicle scam attempt on CL:
Shipping a vehicle to you is suggested by seller
eBay Motors or another intermediary is specified by seller
Payment by Western Union or a money wire is requested
Price is unusually low (fraction of blue book value)
If you see these tell-tale signs, flag ad as "prohibited" and avoid
Offers to ship a vehicle are virtually 100% fraudulent
eBay has no involvment in craigslist for sale ads, and any eBay or similar emails or web pages you receive are fake
Never use Western Union or wire transfer to pay for goods - only a scammer will ask for this, and any funds sent will be lost
Do not buy vehicles sight-unseen, regardless of low price. The vehicle does not exist, and any money you send will be lost.
Stories about divorcees or departing servicemen needing to sell quickly at a low price are generally fraudulent
If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
If for some reason you choose to ignore that, then on the main listing page in BIG BOLD CAPITAL letters and underlined is say "AVOID OFFERS TO SHIP VEHICLES"
Then if you choose to ignore that very clear warning, on the top of every single individual listing is a warning in RED across the top in a yellow box so you can't miss it that says "Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee."
And if that's still not enough to convince you that it's a scam, then Ebay has a whole page warning about this as well http://pages.motors.ebay.com/buy/securit...
"Auto Scams on Craigslist & other sites
eBay's Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP) covers only certain vehicle transactions that are completed ON eBay.com. If a Craigslist seller "promises" you eBay protection programs, walk away. It is fraudulent. Only cars bought and sold on eBayMotors.com can legitimately offer up to $50,000 in vehicle protection.
Common warning signs:
Sellers who want to move the transaction from one platform to another (for example, from Craigslist to eBay Motors).
Sellers who claim that eBay's Vehicle Purchase Protection covers an auto transaction conducted outside the eBay site.
Sellers who push for speedy completion of the transaction and request payments via quick wire transfer payment systems. See example.
Sellers who refuse to meet in person, or refuse to allow the buyer to physically inspect the vehicle before the purchase. See example.
Transactions in which the seller and vehicle are in different locations. Criminals often claim to have been transferred for work reasons, deployed by the military, or moved because of a family circumstance, and could not take the vehicle with them.
Vehicles advertised at well below their market value. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is."
So to summarize, this is absolutely 100000% a SCAM and you need to cut off contact and report the ad to get it removed
NEVER buy any car that you cannot see in person AND verify in person that the seller's ID is the same name as on the title. Either you are sending money for a car that doesn't exist or you are buying a stolen vehicle
You ARE being scammed. There is no car. There is no "Buyer Protection Program". They will take your money and disappear with it. The e-mail you get will NOT be from eBay.
If you want to buy a car, go see one and test drive it in person.
Scam!
sounds like a scam
100% Indisputably, undeniably, proof-positivly, SCAM!
The car is still available. Has 120,000 miles, automatic trans, 1owner.It's in perfect condition,no engine/electric 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 the car because my child of only 24, 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.This 2007 GMC Yukon Denali was his car and it brings me bad memories and that's the reason I want to sell it.The price is $2,790. 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.
We hope to hear soon from you.
For more pictures here is a link to the car's photo gallery:
I heard about this protection thing and i heard many people getting scammed! I don't wanna be a victim of this! please help! I appreciate all of your answers!
