Possible Car Scam, please help
I found a car on facebook marketplace, it was ridiculously cheap for the year, mileage, quality and I was already suspicious. It's a 2010 Nissan Maxima, 76,315 miles, going for 1,200$. You can understand why I'm suspicious. In the images it had a caption, "contact through (their email, which I won't put here for privacy reasons) only". I was cautious, but I really wanted to see if this was real, so I emailed the address. This is what they said:
"Hi,
My name is Anne and I'm emailing you about the 2010 Nissan Maxima SV with automatic transmission, 3.5L 6-cylinder engine and only 76,315 miles. The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no accidents, no liens or loans.
The engine runs very well and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. The price is $1,200 (including delivery to your home address). The car was a gift for my husband, who unfortunately, can't enjoy it anymore because he passed on due to a sudden heart attack 3 months ago. The car belonged to my husband and brings me only bad memories. I'm looking to sell it to someone who will use the car, and not to resell it for profit!
Here you have more pictures:
(The link that I am not putting down for privacy reasons)
The bad: I am a flight attendant, and I am away most of the time during this period in Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm not able to deal in person. Before leaving, I had arranged everything with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection so my presence is not necessary. The transaction will be made online (the car is in their possession ready to be delivered). If you are interested in buying the car, send me your full name, shipping address and phone number, so I can register as my buyer and they will start the transaction between us.
I'm not interested if you want to buy with payments, or you don't have the total amount, or you need financing!
GOD Bless your family!"
I am not familiar with Ebay and am very concerned, I have not responded. I want to know if this is something that Ebay does, or if this person is lying. I would love for it to be real, but I also don't want to be scammed more than I want it to be real.
kensgiftshop
·2 years ago@monste_350
That scam has been around for years and someone post about it almost every day.
Report the ad to FB.
monste_350
OP2 years agothank you, i figured. I appreciate you responding to my question even if it is a repeated one!