...that appeared to have lost a digit? I finally got an email from the "seller." "Hi, First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car.The car is in excellent working condition, no scratches, flaws or any kind of damage, slightly used in 100% working with a clear title. From the begining you have to know that for the payment I request only secure pay, I prefer the payment to be made using Autotrader services. We will use a safe payment method because I am affiliated at Autotrader . The final price that I want for this car is $2000 including shipping and handling costs. If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through Autotrader . I will wait your answer(if you are interested to buy) very soon. Thanks" I emailed him asking to speak via phone. This is the answer I got: "Hello ,
The car is already at the shipping company sealed and ready
for the
shipping. I have a contract with Autotrader so this deal must go through them. I'm very busy with my job and I'm left out of the town so I can't meet in person with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet. According with the Autotrader you have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not. Here is how it will work: 1.First of all I will need the following details from you: - Full Name - Full Shipping Address 2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to Autotrader 3. After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will send you the details on how to make a refundable payment. 4. Autotrader will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you need to the car. If you will buy, then I will receive the payment details from Autotrader so that I can pick up the money. 5. If you will decide that you will not buy the car, Autotrader will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you. Thank you" So I checked Autotrader. The car is no longer listed. Hmmm...tried calling Autotrader, but only ended up in "conversant hell." I'll try again on Monday. I think "scam" would be appropriate. I guess I was wrong about an honest mistake. r |