Is this a scam!?

[JaK FRoSTWhiTE]

Update!

Yes, a Money Order could be cancelled. Thats why i want it to be deposit into my Account right then and there. I will let him know that i wont be going forward with the transaction until the payment clears and i have the money fully in my Bank Account. This is the follow up email I got this morning. I gave him town and Zipcode that he needed for the shipping estimate.


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Hello Rich,

Thank you so much for your update. I am glad the vehicle is in good
shape. I'll update you as to when shipping arrangement will be made so that you can be available when my shipper get's to your base to arrange pick-up and to handle the transfer of Title.

Payment will be mailed to you for the vehicle via UPS and I'll let you
have the tracking number to track it as soon as it sent. The selling
price for the vehicle/Shipping fees is included in the payment. Please
can you give me your solemn word that you will forward the shipping funds
to the shipping company as soon as you have it cashed at your bank?.
The funds are meant for Insurance,Taxes and papers for the vehicle.

I'll update you as to when shipping arrangement will be made so that
you can be available when my shipper get's to your base to arrange
pick-up and to handle the transfer of Title. Please send your full
name/address and telephone number so that payment can be sent as soon as we
conclude on all arrangements. payment would be inform of Money Order.

please attach photos's of the interior and the engine.

Get back to me.

Regards,

Carter Johnson.

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[ckyskater733]

could be real. seems like a scam, but might not be. seriously though, who would go out of their way to have you ship you car to them and pay for everything else when im sure there are hundreds of cars just like it for sale where he lives.

[chessboxer]

someone read my post.
good job carter.
-love always,
roberts

[91accord4door]

how the fuck is it a scam? if your that scared than forget about him.

[deevergote]

I don't think it's a scam. If he sends the money, make sure it's IN your account before you do ANYTHING.

My only concern is why is HE sending YOU the money for the shipper? Why is it up to you to pay them? He's paying for shipping, and he's making the arangements... why do you have to be involved there?

[Mista Juice]

im still leaning towards scam.. as i said, the way it is worded/written is the same as many of the emails local people have gotten..

[Ecto_1]

theres this guy that comes to the dealership i work at, some dude gives him the money n he picks the car up, he has all types of cars from all types of states on the truck already
tell him u want all the money in ur hand before it is shipped, if he gives u a check or m/o, cash it first, then give him the car

[mrfreddio55]

Here's my advice: If you have to ask if its a scam, theres a pretty big chance that it is. I personally do not believe that its worth the risk dealing with this guy.

[i97supratti]

Keep trying to find a local buyer...

[JaK FRoSTWhiTE]

I like Deev's idea of having him pay for the shipping/wire them the money. Why should i pay them if he is the one making the arrangements. If i get the money in full in my Account before the shipping, then imma go forward with it.

[deevergote]

later.

[deevergote]

He says something about sending YOU the money for shipping though... something about that doesn't sit right with me. You should never have to handle the shipping money. There's no point in it. It's not like when you buy a set of corner lights and you send the guy an extra $7 for the FedEx charges... Arranging shipment for a car should be done by the buyer!

[501accord]

your base?

[CoPilot1]

i would say cash or cashiers check. cashiers checks are guaranteed by the bank, and i dont think you can cancel them.

[chile]

that one's a scam...they warn about it on craigslist...