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Anonymous
01-13-2004, 04:42 AM
dOES THIS SOUND LIKE A POSSIBLE SCAM??????????????????????????/

I made contact first............

A NEW LEAD FROM USEDCARS.COM!
Claudia is interested in a 2001 Mercedes Benz 320 Clk
You can view this vehicle at: UsedCars.com
Contact this buyer at:
E-Mail: o00oclaudiao00o@aol.com
Day Phone: 8322499403
Eve Phone:
City HOUSTON
State TX
Zip Code 77066
Best Time to Call: any
Time Zone: Pacific
Preferred Contact Method: E-Mail
Purchase Timeframe: ASAP
Comments: I was wondering if the price of the vehicle is $1600????? Please let me know if this is correct or a typo, if it is I am VERY interested.......................

HIS REPLY......

From: mytap2001@yahoo.com
To: o00oclaudiao00o@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)




My car is in perfect shape. NO ACCIDENTS. NO DENTS. NO SCRATCHES.NO CRACKS. NO DEMAGE. Kept inside. I do not know any problems. All service -on time.
The maintenance schedule has been followed to the letter and all service has been performed by my dealer. All maintenance is documented. Yes the car have a clear title.
I will provide you all the papers you need for the car!!! Please let me inform you that I'm a private seller and I'm from Netherlands.The shipping will be made from here .Because it's a long way as a carrier we can use the UPS or American Baggage ( I have a nice discount here ). Yes I will support the shipping.. I will wait your suggestion about the procedures.


MY REPLY.............

I will be very interested in completing this transaction. I would like to know if you can supply me with the VIN number as well with letting me know how much shipping might range. I also would like to be assured this is legitament. I am willing to give you half of what you are asking up front as a serious buyer as long as you can ship it and pay the cost yourself and when I see the car here I will pay the rest of the money plus what you paid for shipping. I just do not want to give all the money and have something go wrong. Please let me know if this is possible because I am really interested and serious. Thanks for your time.

Claudia


HIS REPLY..............

From: mytap2001@yahoo.com
To: O00OclaudiaO00O@aol.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)




Miles: 25915 Doors: 2 doors
Transmission: Automatic Interior: Gray
Engine: 6 - Cyl. Year: 2001
VIN Number: WDBLJ65G11T079132

Title: Clear Exterior: Silver
Condition: Used

Shipping: Shipping will be done from Netherlands. As a
shipping carrier I will use American Baggage
Incorporated services because I have worked with them
in the past and they were very fast and secure and the
car will be insured against damages, shipped in
wooden crate and I will pay 100% for 5-7 days shipping
so you can have it within 5-7 days after you make the
payment.

I can sell it to you for 6,000 usd(this cost include shipping) and I agree you send half of money before and the rest after you receive and inspect the car

MY REPLY................

Thanks for such a quick response. You are selling the car for $1600 Right? SO the rest of the $4400 is shipping costs??? Also, do you mean I can send half of the price of the vehicle which would be $800?? And then the rest of the balance once the car is here in the us. I am sorry for being so skeptical but sometimes one cant be too careful when it comes to so much money and dealing with transactions abroad. I just want to see the vehicle here in Houston before I send the rest of the money. Please let me know what amount needs to be paid up front. Thanks again. I await a response

Claudia

HIS REPLY.....................

4,400 include all the cost for , this all you have to spend include even the fees for transfer, shipping, insurance.
I can start the shipping to you for 2,200 usd
at receiver details you don't have to put tthe money to my name you could put them in your brother's name father and any name you want but in my country amsterdam, netherlands after that you have to show me that you send the money you will show me the MTCN after that I make the shipping to you, you have 5-6 days for testing the car to see that the is like I describe to you after that you have to call at WU and change the name into mine so can I take the money , receiver details , amount .You will have to pay 10% fees for
the transfer.
After the payment will be completed you will have to send me the
transfer details to be able to check your payment
Please reply with your complete deatils for shipping
my details
tim batts
handrik straat no 36
amsterdam, netherlands

Anonymous
01-13-2004, 09:02 PM
scam scam scam ...... carry on at your own risk, but ask yourself :
WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO BUY MY CAR WHEN THEY SELL IT IN THEIR COUNTRY.

They are not after your car - they want to send you a check. It is a counterfeit check scam see
http://scamvictimsunited.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=10

This is the last warning we will give you