Cheap Cruiser on CL may be a scam

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So there is a cheap ($2,900) 95' cruiser on CL and so I thought I might look into it for a buddy and here are the coorispondents I have had this weekend.

Me
I saw your L.C. on Craigslist and would like to know where you are located so I may see it and what kind of maintenance has it received and how long you have owned it

Her
Hi,
Thanks for being interested in buying my car!It`s in perfect condition,no scratches,damages and never been implicated in any accidents.It has only 149894 miles and the price is $2,900.It comes with a new set of winter tires and it has never been smoked in.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..Let me know where are you located and any other details you need about it.
Have a great day!

Me
So are you not in San Diego even though I found it on the San Diego Craigslist. I would only be interested if I could see it in person so I hope you are located in San Diego. If you are located in SD give me a call at

Her
Hi again,
I`m located in Indianapolis,IN(the suv is here with me) right now because i got a new job here,the thing is i`m very busy and i don`t have time to stay and meet with all my potential buyers, that is why i gave to a shipping company that will ship it to the next owner(on my cost), so i'm trying to sell it online under eBay`s protection.Here is how it works :
The sale will be managed through eBay under their Vehicle Purchase Protection program since they offer the highest rate of safety and reliability during online transactions. They act as a neutral third party.
1. I will contact eBay and give all the info about this deal.
2. They will email us the forms which are needed for our deal(invoice, payment instructions, buyer's and seller's protection policy)
3. You will send the money to eBay and they will notify me to ship the suv to your location.
4. After you will inspect the suv and decide to keep it, eBay will forward the funds to me once you have approved them to do so. You will have 5 days to inspect it.
Please reply with your complete name and shipping address in your next email and let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about this purchase so that I can open a transaction at eBay and to move forward with this deal.After that they will contact you with all necessary information about this transaction(terms,buyer protection,payment instructions,invoice,etc.).
P.S. Please don`t forget to send me your full name and address.

So I am bailing at this point but wanted to warn the rest of you what my converstions have been.
 
Sounds fishy, good call on walking away.

From craigslist to ebay, blah blah blah
 
This is 100% a scam.

This exact ad, identical wording and pictures, has been posted all around the country on C/L.
 
I'd vote "scam." Do this, have your buddy contact her saying he is in Indianapolis and would like to check it out in person, and when she says she is in San Antonio and the vehicle is with her, you will have your confirmation.

100% scam.
 
I called on it too. I recieved the exact same email...to the letter. I told her she was a scammer and forget it.
 
Usually scams get removed quickly on CL so I was surprised it was still up. I guess I will have to report it.

Come on Mark - just email her back and tell her you are a wealthy Nigerian whose money is currently tied up - and you are trying to get your family to America -and will need a car -and can pay double if it is first sent to your cousin in San Diego - who will then act as your representative.

That should work.:D
 
Come on Mark - just email her back and tell her you are a wealthy Nigerian whose money is currently tied up - and you are trying to get your family to America -and will need a car -and can pay double if it is first sent to your cousin in San Diego - who will then act as your representative.

That should work.:D

:lol::lol::lol: Now that's just downright brilliant! :lol::lol::lol:
 
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