Car Scam

[Sonnie]

I found an ad on our local Craigslist that appears to be a scam.

A car that is probably worth $11-12,000 selling for $3,000.

I sent them an email and advised them to bring the title and car to me at my office and I would buy it if the car and title was legit. This is the response I get.

The 2002 Toyota Camry XLE 4 CYL is in perfect working condition.This detailed vehicle makes the exterior look like it just came off the assembly line.The car has only 16,495 original miles.VIN Number: 4T1BE32K02U038622.
It was never involved in any accident, not even minor ones. The body and paint are great. The interior is super clean, mechanically, it runs like a cat on carpet.
Options
CD Player Leather Seats Sunroof
Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Anti-Lock Brakes
Air Conditioning Cruise Control Power Locks
Power Seats Power Windows
PICS: http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee294/viewpx/
So if you decide on buying the car, I want the deal closed only through eBay. 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 you inspect it, eBay will release the payment to me, in this way we are both protected. I signed up for US military forces and I was sent here with my department to improve the military relations between our country and UK. I am located in London, United Kingdom.1 months ago, my wife moved here, with me and brought the car with her, but now we have to sell it back in the United States, because we can't drive it here 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 2,950 $. 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.From the moment the payment is secured by eBay the shipping process will begin and it will arrive at your address in about 3 max. 4 working 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.

Thank you and have a great day,
Andrew Gibson

The con artist are coming up with all kinds of ways to snake you these days.

[tonyvdb]

I particularly like the part "My final price on it is US 2,950 $. 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.From the moment the payment is secured by eBay the shipping process will begin and it will arrive at your address in about 3 max." as if shipping a car from over the pond would be free

[Sonnie]

There is no telling how many folks have already paid for that car.

[Funkmonkey]

"It will be shipped from here by plane with US Air Military Cargo so it will not cost me anything."

only the US taxpayer would be covering the shipping costs... great! Who in their right mind would buy a car like this? I like the fact that there are no plates on the car that is pictured.