[Ears]

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170-slk-class/1608880-suspect-fradulent-ad-ebay.html#post4886134

Another possible ebay scam, but not 107 this time. Can't help wonder "Where's the Fence?"

Local female friend ahs asked me to keep my eyes open for a SLK... Chick car, I guess, but cute in an effeminate way.

 

[rowdie]

Ridiculous. It would part out for more than that.

 

[abiby]

Ridiculous. It would part out for more than that.

SLKs are ridiculously inexpensive, but not that cheap. Definitely a scam, probably like those on craigs list where the seller asks you to send some earnest money to hold the car...

 

[Ears]

oh I'm sure it is some kind of shady deal. Same owner advertise a late model vette with 115k miles at $3300. He mentions inspite of a few minor items, it has passed a very strict inspection. Last I knew, Birmingham, Alabama had no inspections, safety or emission...

If the F**kstick would respond, I'd risk a hour&1/2 drive to see this thing in person.

 

[Ears]

Ahhh.... Seller finally responded. Here is his answer to my request to come inspect the vehicle:


hi
i moved recently in California and will be hard for you to come and pick up the vehicle
the vehicle will be shipped to you by DAS shipping service and will be for free ...
the deal will be made via ebay and will work like a third party in this deal...ebay will send you a payment invoice in your email address...you will make the payment to ebay(as a deposit) using Bank Transfer/Wire Transfer to a ebay representative (it's faster and safer)...ebay will check your payment...ill ship the vehicle to you...you will get the vehicle and test it..and after ebay will forward the money to me...
BWT,you will have 3-5 days to accept the vehicle ...if you dont like it you can send it back and ebay will offer you full refund.

Attention: You will send the money to eBay,not to me.i dont have access to your money.
so,this is the best way because is safe for both...

now email me back fast if you agree and ready to have a deal today

thx

 

[rowdie]

That is a scammer response for sure.

 

[isthisdave]

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i moved recently in California and will be hard for you to come and pick up the vehicle
the vehicle will be shipped to you by DAS shipping service and will be for free ...

From the eBay "See all details" click in the listing header...

This is a classified ad listing, intended for an in-person transaction and is not covered by Vehicle Purchase Protection program or the eBay Buyer Protection Program.

 

[cctoronto]

Beware the fence, it's always the fence...

Good catch Rory, we should try to string him along and really waste his time somehow...

 

[Ears]

Too late. I reported it earlier after the scam email.
Both the slk ad, and the ad for the vette are now gone...

don't worry. He'll be back I'm sure.

 

[nobby]

If it seems like a Babel Fish translation then it's most likely a scam.

 

[cctoronto]

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