Let me know where are you located and any other details you need about it.
Thank you,
Amanda

I noticed the photobucket had been viewed over 400 times yet the car was for still for sale at that price? And the photos had the license plate covered. So I starting hitting the web. I saw this exact same letter on a different fraud website except the ladies name & the car type was different. But they email you back and tell you they are in MT, has to be shipped and all the other fraud B.S. Why are all the fraud losers saying they are from MT?

Anyways, watch out for this scam!!!!!!

Ya Im interested and I could get you the 4500 before may 8 but How do we go about the the title and money trade with all those’s scams out there

her reply

I am in Great Falls, MT on a military base getting ready for Afghanistan. I do a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want. The shipping wont be a problem and I will do it at no cost to you because will be made by the army. You will receive the car along with all the documents including title, bill of sale, full service records and more …Because it is a large transaction we will complete the deal using an authorized third party like eBay, using their Business Purchase Protection Program .The payment will be handling by eBay and you will benefit of the 5 day inspection time period and the option to accept or reject the car on my expense. If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address.
I will forward your info and they will notify you about our deal
Hope to hear from you soon

From: Michael Dietrich
To: Heidi
Date: 04/20/2010 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: Camaper Trailer – $2900

Thanks for getting back to me. The trailer’s price is $2.900. Right now I am on base Camp Robinson in NLR, AR. Shipping this camper to your location is free of charge and it will be handled by a PMC in Pine Bluff, AR. This camper is enlisted in the eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection Program and this transaction will be conducted through them. In accordance with eBay VPP’s terms, you will have the camper for 3 days to inspect it and decide whether you want to keep it or not. Final price is $2900 and the camper will be shipped along with all documents, clean title with my signature on it, owner’s manual and keys. It’s condition is flawless, there is no body damage, all interior equipment is working as it should and there are no mechanical problems.
These are the steps you have to follow to buy this 2006 Fleetwood Pioneer 3102BDS:
   1. To open the case with eBay VPP, I need your details: Full name, shipping address and phone #.
   2. You will receive an invoice with all the details on how to make a refundable payment. You will have to issue a MoneyGram payment of $2900 to a verified eBay VPP Agent and the payment will be secured with them. Only you will have access to the payment at that point.
   3. I will ship the camper and after you receive it, you will have 3 days to test and verify the camper. If you decide to buy it, I will receive the payment from Ebay. Otherwise, the camper will be collected by the shipping company and shipped back free of charge to you and you will be fully refunded by VPP.
If you want to purchase, please send me the necessary information so we can proceed.
Michael

Mini Cooper S 2006 – $4700 (Portland)

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Date: 2010-03-11, 9:28PM PST
Reply to: sale-bfccf-1640215658@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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PREMIUM PACKAGE: Multifunction steering wheel w/cruise, Chrome Line Interior, Center arm rest, Automatic air conditioning, On-Board Computer, Harmon/Kardon Sound System.
SPORT PACKAGE: DSC, Front fog lamps, 17″ Alloy Wheels 5-spoke bullet performance run-flat tires, bonnet stripes, xenon headlights w/headlamp power wash
STEPTRONIC PADDLES
AUTOMATIC
HEATED SEATS
HAS EVERY OPTION AVAILABLE

EMAIL RESPONSE BELOW TO ASKING FOR A PHONE NUMBER TO TALK ABOUT THE CAR, AND ME SEDNING MY FRIEND TO SEE IT WHO LIVES NEAR GREAT FALLS MONTANA, IM IN WASHINGTON STATE.

Hi,
I am selling this car because my platoon has been sent back to Afhanistan and don’t want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before Mar 21. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident..I do have the title , clear, under my name.The car have 20,000 miles, year 2006 and VIN WMWRE33586TJ37581.It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $4700. The car is in Great Falls, MT, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Regards!!!

I ASKED AGAIN FOR PHONE NUMBER AND THAT I WOULD PICK THE CAR UP MYSELF AND PAY IN PERSON, AND DRIVE IT HOME MYSELF. AND HERE IS THE RESPONSE. IDIOTS!

Hi again,
As i told you, at this moment I am in MT state in a military base, getting ready for Afghanistan (I hope for the last time). I do a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want. The shipping will take 3 to 5 days depending on your location and it’s not a problem because i have considerable discount from eBay and I can do it at no cost for you. As long as I’m dealing with eBay and they can ship the vehicle anywhere in the US,I listed the car in several states because it increases my chances to get it sold much faster. I want to mention that the vehicle was inspected by eBay and fulfils the CO2 Emission standards from all the 50 states so it wouldn’t be a problem for you to register it in your state. You will receive the car along with all the documents including title, bill of sale, 2 set of keys, full service records and more. Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like eBay coz I already prearranged the whole process with them, using their escrow Safe Pay Program for vehicles not listed on their website. The car is located in their warehouse in MT (ready for delivery). I’ve asked them to allow viewers to go there and inspect the car but their reply was: “We are not a showroom!” In this case, I will offer a 5-day period to inspect the car from the moment you receive it, before I’ll have your money. I think this is more than fair for both of us.The payment will be handled by eBay Escrow, and you will benefit of 5 days inspection time period (test drive) and the option to accept or reject the car on my expense. If you are still interested just send me your full name and shipping address. I will forward your info to eBay and they will notify you about our deal. Like this you’ll be able to talk directly with them and ask all you want to know.
Regards!!

WATCH OUT EVERYONE, THIS ONE WASN’T LISTED ANYWHERE YET AS A SCAM, BUT IT IS. THE ORIGINAL CRAIGSLIST POST IS GONE, BUT CAN STILL BE SEEN WHEN GOINT TO THE DIRECT LINK. SO BEWHARE IF YOU SEE THIS SAME POST LATER OR SOMWHERE ELSE. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1640215658.html

BEWARE – SCAM ON 2004 MINI COOPER – $2900 (NORTH JERSEY)

Do NOT respond to the ’seller’ of a 2004 mini cooper from seller Linda Thomas at http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/1599293262.html. This is a total scam. They say that they can’t be there to show you the car in person, but that they have a contract with Ebay’s Vehical Protection Program. This is false. Ebay’s VPP is only valid if you buy or sell a car via ebay. They will ask you to send cash via western union or money gram to a third party ‘ebay agent’, upon which they will ship you the car and give you 5 days to inspect it. They will take your money and run and will never ship the car. NEVER send anyone money through western union. Nor should you every buy a car without demanding to see it in person and requesting the person’s phone number. This scam has been going on for two years, but has spiked in the recent month. I got super lucky to get my money back when the third party agent apparently become unavailable to pick up the money – my guess is that they got caught and went to jail. They had the nerve to ask me to send the money to someone else after they never shipped the car when they said they would. Luckily, I was able to redirect the funds back to me. This ad is a scam. I have flagged it twice, but it is still on craigslist. Do not respond to any car that seems to be good to be true. They typically price the cars between $2,900 and $4,000. Attached is the pictures of the car that they are trying to sell, which is totally fictional

When I outed them and told them I knew it was a scam and that I gotten my money back and reported them to the authorities, this is the response I got from them:

FUCK YOU, FUCK YOUR MOTHER. in max 3 days I will be at your door and I kill you and I kill your fam……

I went to the police, but they couldn’t do anyting since it orignated from another state. Please be careful using Western Union or purchasing anything without seeing it first and getting the sellers full contact information.

RE: 2002 Volkswagen Passat 4Motion AWD,GLX LOADED – $3700 (washington)‏
From: Debra Downey (betty.russo@msn.com)
Sent: Thu 12/03/09 1:21 PM
To: peter

Hi,

The car has 47,240 miles,automatic and manual shift mode trans,1owner.It’s in perfect condition,no engine/electric problems,no accidents/liens/loans.Exterior no scratches,never been repainted,Interior no rips/tears/stains,never smoked inside.I have all the car’s manuals,2 spare of keys,title,documents.I’m selling the car because my 19 child died 4 months ago in a car accident,a drunk driver hit him and his fiancee.He was with his fiance’s car coming to our home at his little brother birthday of 10 years old.This Volkswagen Passat was his car and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it.The last price is $3,500.
Me and my husband travel a lot with our business and we want to make this deal through eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection Program.I just need your full name,full shipping address, home/cell # so I can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).eBay will contact you with all the Transaction/shipping details you will need.We will take care of the shipping so don’t worry.
We hope to hear soon from you.

For more pictures here is a link to the car’s photo gallery:
http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz321/2002-Volkswagon-Passat/

Thank you for your interest!
Debra & James Downey

From: Christine Robinson [mailto:cristinerobinson66@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:06 PM
To:
Subject: RE: TOYOTA TACOMA TRD CREW CAB 4X4 – $5200 (New Orleans)

Hi,
I am selling this Toyota Tacoma because my unit has been sent back to Afghanistan and don’t want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before Nov 20. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident.I do have the title , clear, under my name.The car has 3,956 miles , year 2005.
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $5200. The car is in Great Falls, MT, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Thank you,
Christine Robinson

From: Christine Robinson
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 10:41:35 PM
Subject: RE: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL MUST SELL – $4500 (Chicago)

Hi,
I am selling this car because my unit has been sent back to Afghanistan and don’t want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before Nov 17. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident.I do have the title , clear, under my name.The car has 21,000 miles, year 2007.
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $4,500. The car is in Great Falls, MT, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.
Regards,
Christine Robinson