Be Careful. Scams

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

My cousin who lives in the US is looking for a vehicle, and browsing craigslist, he found some hot deals.
misteriously 2 nice looking cars a 03 honda accord and 05 acura tl and a 02 jeep wrangler sport are for sale at bargain prices, less than 3k$ each.

when he contacted the owners, the 3 of em shared the same history, they are in the Army and currently in Europe, and they need to sell the cars fast.

http://reading.craigslist.org/ctd/1920766157.html

http://reading.craigslist.org/ctd/1920956568.html

the jeep
http://photoalbum.myphotoalbum.com/slideshow.php?set_albumName=album08

the accord reply
Hello,
I`m Maj. Briana Williams. You have to know that the 2003 Honda Accord EX 6 - Cyl Automatic 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 52,597 miles. The VIN# is 1hgcm66803a050494 This vehicle engine runs very, very smooth. No electrical problems on this beauty. This detailed vehicle makes the exterior looks like it just came off the assembly line.
Options:
Sunroof Leather Seats CD Player Anti-Lock Brakes Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Side Airbags Air Conditioning
Cruise Control Power Locks Power Windows Power Seats
Here are the pics of the car:
http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk138/2003hoaccve/
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window)

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 London,United Kingdom and I was sent here to improve the military relationships between USA and United Kingdom. One months ago, my husband moved here with me and brought the car with him, but now we have to sell it back in the United States because we can't register it here; it has US specs and everything, and registering it here in Europe will take for ever. My final price on it is US 1,750 $. 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 3 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.
Respectfully,
Briana Williams

the acura reply

Hello there,

I want to tell you that I own the title and there are no payments left on my car. Car details: actual mileage of my car: 68,100, Clear Title, VIN # : 19UUA66265A043027 - Engine: 3.2L V6 , Transmission: Automatic, Non-Smoker, Driver Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, CD Changer, CD Player, Passenger Air Bag, Rear Window Defroster, Heated Seat(s), Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof.
My car is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects. It was always garaged and never smoked in.It has no scratches or any kind of damage.
I'm a pilot on cargo flights. My wife broke up with me recently because I'm always away from home. We just sold our house and split the money. This is the last thing I need to sell and split the money with her. Because I'm away most of the time I will not be able to deal in person But I've already arranged the shipping and the title transfer anywhere in the US.
At this point I am in London, United Kingdom at my parents due to my father's situation, he's going through a hard time with his illness.
The car is located in Helena, Montana, if you want to buy it. Also i can ship you the car for free anywhere in USA.I will have the car shipped from Helena by DAS (the car has been crated and is ready for shipping because the loan of my previous buyer didn't get approved) so there won't be any additional shipping costs.

Full price is $2,900, shipping included, and all the documents will be provided along with it.The car will arrive at your door in 4-5 days.I want the payment to be handled by eBay Financial Department. They will keep the money until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 10 days of inspection period. If the car is not like described you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren't just fooling around. I want to tell you that I do not sell my car in payments and I do not trade.
Giving the nature of this transaction please note that my sale terms are final and nonnegotiable. In order to move forward I will need your full name, address and phone number so i can register the deal at eBay Financial Department.After that eBay will send you the payment instruction.

Thank you,
Steven Estrada
P.S Here you can find more pictures with the car:
http://photobucket.com/acura8
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window)


the jeep reply
Hello,

This 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4, with 72,720 miles, runs and drives excellent. This truck has been extremely well maintained with a full service history. It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of encumbrances and liens.I bought it when i was serving in Fort Belvoir, U.S. Army base near Bethesda, MD and now I am in United Kingdom.I have dropped my price to $2860 USD since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before 03 September, when I will be deployed in Iraq with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home. If you're interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your; Full Name and Shipping Address & PHONE NUMBER to open a case with eBay they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 15 days inspection period before committing to buy the vehicle. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.

Here you can find more pictures with the car: http://photoalbum.myphotoalbum.com/slideshow.php?set_albumName=album08


Hope to hear from you soon,
Corporal Holly Siegel


seems like the scammers are gettin smart.

 

[Scotty J.]

Yep, known scam

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, I ran across one of these. Fortunately it was an FLM vehicle. The ad said she'd lived in Mass. but had moved to Canada. I looked the car up through Ford and it said it had only been serviced in Cali.

After I emailed the seller back asking about that I never heard from "her" again.