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Surely this deal is legit, right?
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:46 pm
2011, 71k miles $3,500
What the??
First message from seller:
quote:
Hi, the car is still available for $3500. If you are interested please contact me at *******@gmail.com and I will send you more details.
I contacted then got this gem:
quote:
Hello, This 2011 Acura Mdx runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, Only 71,400 miles! 3.5L engine, 6 cylinders and 4x4 with transmission Automatic shifts smoothly.It has no leaks no 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 Dearborn in Chicago IL and now I am deployed in Alaska. The car will be delivered from Chicago, Illinois don't worry about the shipping because is free. I have dropped my price to $3,500 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before June 5th, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home. The financial part will be managed by Amazon, which means that you will have a 5 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.If you want to complete the purchase please send me your: full name, full shipping address and your phone number so i can notify Amazon that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. Again I want to point out that because I am going to Afghanistan this sale is my top priority and I am looking after a fast transaction, with no delays. That is why I decided to lower the price, to avoid wasting time with negotiations and find a buyer as soon as possible. Here is a link with a photo album of the car. Hope to hear from you soon!
My reply:
quote:
A 2011 Acura with 71k miles would never go for $3,500. Why am I to believe this is a legit offer?
Their reply:
quote:
All that I want is to make a good deal. I am a honest person and I don't risk my career and my freedom for any amount of money. I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% LEGIT because Amazon is responsible for security of this deal.
Hmmmmm..... what to do
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Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:49 pm to pwejr88
Still waiting for my check from the Nigerian prince.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:49 pm to pwejr88
Make sure to wire me the funds through money gram only.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:50 pm to pwejr88
Say you want to test drive first
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:50 pm to BIGJLAW
Too late I just bought it. Thanks for locating it for me.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:51 pm to pwejr88
Too late. I just bought it. Sucker!
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:51 pm to shoelessjoe
Wait. shite man we got scammed!
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:53 pm to pwejr88
Seller is a US soldier. You think he's lying? You don't trust our soldiers?
Why do you hate America?
Why do you hate America?
Posted on 5/21/16 at 5:57 pm to Cosmo
quote:
Say you want to test drive first
Just replied with this.
Since shipping is free it shouldn't matter right?
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:05 pm to pwejr88
Tell him you are also in Chicago and just want to look at it.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:12 pm to pwejr88
If it is a scam I wonder how it would work. I don't know how protections work through Amazon and to what amount. One would think that would provide some security.
Eta: according to blue book the car's value should be about $20k. I'm not sure how good of a source that is. I am genuinely curious how this particular scam would work.
Eta: according to blue book the car's value should be about $20k. I'm not sure how good of a source that is. I am genuinely curious how this particular scam would work.
This post was edited on 5/21/16 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:24 pm to pwejr88
I just bought it. Sorry.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:36 pm to pwejr88
You know you got all :boner: when you replied thinking you found yourself a steal, right?
These scams always crack me up... See it on craigslist daily. What's sad is the number of folks they rob I imagine.
These scams always crack me up... See it on craigslist daily. What's sad is the number of folks they rob I imagine.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:41 pm to pwejr88
make a fake amazon escrow letter. they will release the funds when the car is delivered...
also, ask for the VIN
also, ask for the VIN
This post was edited on 5/21/16 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:42 pm to pwejr88
Tell them you're actually in Chicago on business and can pay in person!
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:49 pm to pwejr88
Red flag #174: It's in Chicago yet he doesn't post it on the Chicago site?
Posted on 5/21/16 at 6:52 pm to pwejr88
quote:
All that I want is to make a good deal. I am a honest person and I don't risk my career and my freedom for any amount of money. I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% LEGIT because Amazon is responsible for security of this deal.
All he wants to do is make sure you, the guy he has never met, gets a good deal...even if it means he is losing thousands of dollars.
Personally, I would stop all contact and keep a daily monitor on my credit. Unless you used an email that can in no way be linked to your true identity.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 7:07 pm to pwejr88
and don't call me surely.
Posted on 5/21/16 at 7:09 pm to blueridgeTiger
Damn, this dude scammed a lot of you.
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