Maybe selling my STi this looks fishy?
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Maybe selling my STi this looks fishy?
This guys responded to me from an add on autotrader and this is his latest email, I am trying to figure out if I am being scammed?
Hello ,
I have forwarded your vehicle information to my Financial Instituttion for them to be able to release the fund to you, due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time.
I'm delighted to tell you that I appreciate your concern and has commended your vehicle,
with full interest, am will to carry on with this transaction, You are hereby inform that payment will get to you in an amount of $36,200 which cover's the cost of your car and amount for shipment.I have also instructed my Financial Instituttion to release the fund. So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle ( car) $27,300 when payment gets to you and refund balance $8,900 to our agent ( the shipper ) for him to be able to offset shipping payment, tax charges and other cosmetic repair costs.
After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shiper's agen! t will come for inspection, pick up of vehicle & signing of title papers, make some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to the approve destination.
Please confirm your acceptance so that the finance institute will contact you immediately.
Please Forward the following informations;
NAME:.............
ADDRESS:..........
PHONE:............
Your honesty, understanding and co-operation will be highly
appreciated.
Have a wonderful day.
Jim..
Hello ,
I have forwarded your vehicle information to my Financial Instituttion for them to be able to release the fund to you, due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time.
I'm delighted to tell you that I appreciate your concern and has commended your vehicle,
with full interest, am will to carry on with this transaction, You are hereby inform that payment will get to you in an amount of $36,200 which cover's the cost of your car and amount for shipment.I have also instructed my Financial Instituttion to release the fund. So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle ( car) $27,300 when payment gets to you and refund balance $8,900 to our agent ( the shipper ) for him to be able to offset shipping payment, tax charges and other cosmetic repair costs.
After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shiper's agen! t will come for inspection, pick up of vehicle & signing of title papers, make some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to the approve destination.
Please confirm your acceptance so that the finance institute will contact you immediately.
Please Forward the following informations;
NAME:.............
ADDRESS:..........
PHONE:............
Your honesty, understanding and co-operation will be highly
appreciated.
Have a wonderful day.
Jim..
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Buddy, STANDARD SCAM used by offshore scammers. You could f__k with him a little if you have the time as it generally is humorous and generates some laughs. You got to be creative.....
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who the hell writes like that. is a Financial Institution like a bank! too much fancy language= SCAM.
i will make you a better offer.....
Dear Sir,
Please proceed to ship your car to the following address with owners manuals, keys, and paperwork for title. I will then send you a personal check for the amount of your desire. This has been and will be a great transaction, I thank you for your honesty and trust.
Name: John Doe
Address: Corner of Pico and Bundy, los angeles, CA 90025.
i will make you a better offer.....
Dear Sir,
Please proceed to ship your car to the following address with owners manuals, keys, and paperwork for title. I will then send you a personal check for the amount of your desire. This has been and will be a great transaction, I thank you for your honesty and trust.
Name: John Doe
Address: Corner of Pico and Bundy, los angeles, CA 90025.
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Originally posted by trovan
Dear Sir,
Please proceed to ship your car to the following address with owners manuals, keys, and paperwork for title. I will then send you a personal check for the amount of your desire. This has been and will be a great transaction, I thank you for your honesty and trust.
Name: John Doe
Address: Corner of Pico and Bundy, los angeles, CA 90025.
Dear Sir,
Please proceed to ship your car to the following address with owners manuals, keys, and paperwork for title. I will then send you a personal check for the amount of your desire. This has been and will be a great transaction, I thank you for your honesty and trust.
Name: John Doe
Address: Corner of Pico and Bundy, los angeles, CA 90025.
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i paid less than that for an immaculate adult owned 04 with 1k on the clock so thats a smokin deal if this is legit...highly doubtful though... 8.9k to ship a car?? Where does is he live, nigeria :
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Re: Maybe selling my STi this looks fishy?
Originally posted by buddyg
This guys responded to me from an add on autotrader and this is his latest email, I am trying to figure out if I am being scammed?
Hello ,
I have forwarded your vehicle information to my Financial Instituttion for them to be able to release the fund to you, due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time.
I'm delighted to tell you that I appreciate your concern and has commended your vehicle,
with full interest, am will to carry on with this transaction, You are hereby inform that payment will get to you in an amount of $36,200 which cover's the cost of your car and amount for shipment.I have also instructed my Financial Instituttion to release the fund. So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle ( car) $27,300 when payment gets to you and refund balance $8,900 to our agent ( the shipper ) for him to be able to offset shipping payment, tax charges and other cosmetic repair costs.
After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shiper's agen! t will come for inspection, pick up of vehicle & signing of title papers, make some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to the approve destination.
Please confirm your acceptance so that the finance institute will contact you immediately.
Please Forward the following informations;
NAME:.............
ADDRESS:..........
PHONE:............
Your honesty, understanding and co-operation will be highly
appreciated.
Have a wonderful day.
Jim..
This guys responded to me from an add on autotrader and this is his latest email, I am trying to figure out if I am being scammed?
Hello ,
I have forwarded your vehicle information to my Financial Instituttion for them to be able to release the fund to you, due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time.
I'm delighted to tell you that I appreciate your concern and has commended your vehicle,
with full interest, am will to carry on with this transaction, You are hereby inform that payment will get to you in an amount of $36,200 which cover's the cost of your car and amount for shipment.I have also instructed my Financial Instituttion to release the fund. So you are required to deduct the cost of your vehicle ( car) $27,300 when payment gets to you and refund balance $8,900 to our agent ( the shipper ) for him to be able to offset shipping payment, tax charges and other cosmetic repair costs.
After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shiper's agen! t will come for inspection, pick up of vehicle & signing of title papers, make some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to the approve destination.
Please confirm your acceptance so that the finance institute will contact you immediately.
Please Forward the following informations;
NAME:.............
ADDRESS:..........
PHONE:............
Your honesty, understanding and co-operation will be highly
appreciated.
Have a wonderful day.
Jim..
