Avoid car scam

Question

Please help fellow users guard against car scam, and post your stories here.

Answer 1

Another reported scam email:

"I've received your email regarding the 2006 Toyota Camry LE with 70,300 miles on it. The car is still for sale and my asking price is $2,400. It is a 2006 model loaded with everything. The car is very well maintained and it has just been completely serviced. The engine 2.4L I4 SFI  runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.The car is in perfect condition with clear title,no accidents, no liens or loans.You have here the VIN # to check it 4T1BE32K56U694403.

I'm an oceanographer and I'm on sea at this moment, so I left the car in Elmhurst, NY at the shipping company, it's already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. Shipping/delivery is included in this price as I almost closed the deal with another customer but he was unable to take the loan from the bank. I've already prepared shipping for him as he was out of state."

Answer 2

A reported scam email:

"The car is located at the shipping company since someone agree to buy it, but at the end he never got the loan. For this reason the shipping is included. Also the price is small because I don't have time for negotiations and I need money soon for my research.

The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no liens or loans. All the documents including the title and the bill of sale with my signature on it, will come along with the car and it will take no more than 2-3 days for the car to arrive at your address.

 

The transaction will be made thru Amazon Payments because they can protect both of us and they also offer 5 days inspection period. You'll have 5 days to inspect, test and drive the car before decided to keep it or not. If the vehicle is not like I described, you'll ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund.

Amazon Payments will hold the funds until you receive the car with all the papers work. Only after you confirm them that you wanna keep the car they will release me the funds. In this way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it.

 

If you want to start the transaction with Amazon Payments just reply me with your full name, shipping address and your phone number. Thx"

 

Answer 3

Link to a car scam story: http://answers.answerspal.com/2981/scam-re-car-sale