This question are for those who perhaps have posted things on craigslist.
I'm currently selling a 1976 Toyota Celica GT. Some people from out of state are willing to buy the car by e-check without wanting pictures or further information about the car outside of what condition its in (running or not). In order for them to send a check or e-check they want my name and address to send the check to. Then they will schedule a shipper to come pick up the car from me. Do you guys think that this is a scam?
From latest to earliest emails.
RE: ok- $2000?
From: mike steven (mike23401@hotmail.com)
Sent: Mon 2/04/08 11:05 PM
To: Allan Pittman (twinky64@hotmail.com)
thanks fr your respond but amvery sorry am out of the country for an emergency trip and i want you to know that i have much interest in your car please i want you to let my shipping company come for the pickup after i you have print and cash the check so i want you to consider me with this and am ready to offer you $2600 please email me if this is okay by you thansks...
From: twinky64@hotmail.com
To: mike23401@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: ok- $2000
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:41:31 -0800
Hi mike,
I have recieved many many emails regarding my toyota celica in the fashion you have presented to me (ie. give me all your info and I (buyer) will not give you any of mine). So like you had with your paranoia against scams...I'm paranoid about you scamming me. I just posted pictures of my celica on craigslist. Is it at all possible if I could contact you for your transaction via phone? I need reassurance that this is legitimate. I find it quite odd that you don't want anymore information concerning the celica. I mean no disrespect, sorry if I offended you in any way.
From: mike23401@hotmail.com
To: twinky64@hotmail.com
Subject: ok- $2000
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:46:33 -0800
Good Day ,
How are you today?i am happy to read your email concerning the sale of your car and to let you know that i try your number but not responding that is the reason why i decided to get back to you fast,i am intrested in it and willing to purchase it as soon as possible.I will handle the shipment myself via my company shippers,They will come for pick up when you must have gotten your cash at hand from the bank.They will prepare all shipment papers and also bill of sales.The car will also be insured by my company shippers.
Concerning the payment Method..
This is due to the fact that my mode of payment will be via Electronic check(Echeck).As there are too many scams on internet with bogus account.All you need to do is to click on the link bellow www.checksoftware.com once the page open click on download now to start downloading the check on your puter and get back to me immediately you download the check so that i can forward my bank information to input into the check,I will add $100 to your asking price to cover the cost of Check Paper ,which is sold at $20 at any
below stores......
1)Shopping Mall
2)Stationery Store
3)Office Max
4)Office Depot
5)Staples Office
6)Com Us.
Once you are satisfy with my mode of payment you can proceed to delete the advert of the car and also get to any above stores to purchase the supplies needed for printing of the check immediately.The Check Paper .Once you have purchase the item you will proceed to print and cash it at any branch of my bank.or at your bank.I will wait for your bank to clear the check and verify it before we proceed with shipment.I will awit your email today if this is Okay by you.
From: twinky64@hotmail.com
To: mike23401@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: 1976 Toyota Celica GT - $2000 - $2000
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:21:49 -0800
The car has a straight chassis, good shape of the body except for one ding, engine runs well and transmission/drivetrain works well. Its a running project car. I do have the title in hand and I just received my new pink slip last week. I'm a student trying to pay his way through college this being my 4th year, my parents are only paying for 4 years of college so I must find ways to pay for my future schooling. Hope this helps. thankyou for your interest.
From: mike23401@hotmail.com
To: twinky64@hotmail.com
Subject: 1976 Toyota Celica GT - $2000 - $2000
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 10:17:45 -0800
Dear Seller,
I just view the sales of your car at craigs web today,I will like to know the present working conditions and also last asking price,I also hope you have the Title in your name.Are you the bonfire owner of the car.I am sorry about this questions above this is due to scams on internet.I will await your email with answers to question asked before we can move forward on this transaction as i will like to purchase the car from you as soon as possible.Once the questions are okay by me.As i need to protect myself and family.
Thanks