Craigslist scams

[spastic_chicken]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

My wife is in the market for a Volkswagen on the TDI platform. There are 2 Craigslist auctions that we've seen recently seen. One is an auction from craigslist Kansas City, MO, and the other is from Springfield, IL. Both cars seem underpriced for what they are worth, still we emailed the sellers. Today we got very similar responses from both parties. I'll post the auctions and the responses. This sounds like a very dangerous scam:

http://springfieldil.craigslist.org/car/578710531.html

Quote:
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:58:58 +0200
From: Wilfred J Jones
To: Miranda
Subject: Re: tdi beetle

Hello,



The car is located in Bloomfield, CT and it is in perfect condition,
with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks
whatsoever. It has 55,217 original miles since new and the VIN # is :
3VWCP21C41M456446. It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized
on your name.

The price is $2,888 including shipping costs anywhere in the
continental US. There are no other costs regarding this transaction.
Regarding payment I am aware of the buyer's protection and we will use
Global Payments Inc secure payments which will hold the payment until
the buyer receives the car. To complete the payment you must have cash
available. To begin the transaction I'll need your full name and
shipping address, I will forward the details of our transaction to
Global Payments Inc and then you will receive an invoice from them.


The car will be shipped insured to your location with DAS and you will
have 5 days for inspection.


I have the pictures hosted on the net and you can see them at :

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii255/2001vwtdi/

Thank you,



Wilfred J. Jones

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/car/578494461.html

Quote:
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:27:25 -0800
From: "Andrea Kyano"
To: "Miranda"
Subject: Re: 03 beetle


If you are interested in the vehicle we will use eBay Protection Program as a third party in our transaction. You will send them the money and I will start the shipping on my expense, after you receive the car you will have a 7 days inspection period, if you are ok with the car you inform eBay and only then they will release me the funds. I will not receive my payment until you receive and inspect the vehicle.

I am looking forward to your answer

___________________________________

Andrea Kyano wrote:
Hello
Thank you for the interest in my vehicle .This is a great car, in perfect functioning and in showroom conditions with 47,500 miles. It has a clean title and is located in Owings, MD. The price is $3700
Pics: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
Mail me for other questions!
Waiting for news from you!

[Wife_of_Chaser]

I don't know dude, I'd run the VIN through state patrol.

[BIGEVIL]

Write to them and tell them you know someone who lives in the area and you are going to send someone to inspect the vehicle. See if they volunteer directions. That might flush them out.

[jlprigmore]

"Too Good to be true" comes to mind.

[spastic_chicken]

Write to them and tell them you know someone who lives in the area and you are going to send someone to inspect the vehicle. See if they volunteer directions. That might flush them out.

Done that, they tell me that we need to buy the car and they will send it. I'm trying to get a number so I can call them and fuck with them.