We replied to an add on Craig’s List for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma by text to the phone number 432-217-2964. In which we received a text reply stating “Hi if you want more information about the Tacoma just send me your email address and i will give you more details and more photos because i cannot use the phone thanks.” I sent my email address and the email sent to us from “Sandra Brown ” stated as follows:
2003 Toyota Tacoma Limited TRD
Hi,
Thank You for your interest in my 2003 Toyota Tacoma Limited TRD that I have for sale. It is in perfect condition, with no need for any additional repairs.The interior is in very good condition, also the exterior. No accidents, clean title, great mileage 159,xxx, automatic transmission 3.4L V6 gasoline engine RWD. I’m selling the car because my 22’s years old son died 3 months ago in a car accident. A drunk driver hit him and his fiancé. They were with her car on their way to his little brother’s birthday. It was his car and it brings me bad memories and that’s the reason I want to sell it as soon as possible.
The price that I’m asking is $1,800
Just let me know if you are interested and where are you located.
Only if you have the funds available.
I upload some photos for you.
Thank you,
Sandra M Brown
THEN
I replied with: “Hi Sandra, thank you for the pics. We are located in XXXX, TX, where can we go see this truck in person?”
AND THEN THEY HIT US WITH:
Hi again,
I decided to explain you how the transaction works in a single mail ,so read this email carefully in order for you to understand how it works.
We will use only eBay to close the transaction.The vehicle is in eBay custody at their shipping company sealed with all the papers(title signed by me, ownership and insurance papers) in Omaha,Nebraska. The shipping is free because I supposed to ship it to another buyer, then he told me that he doesn’t have money to pay for it. He already paid the shipping charges.The payment will be handled by eBay and they will keep the money on hold until the end of the testing period.This way we can both be protected and insured.You will receive it within 48 hours depending on your location and you will have the chance to inspect it for 5 days.During the inspection period you can test the vehicle or go with it at your local mechanic for inspection .The vehicle will be delivered directly to your address as soon as eBay will have the payment confirmation from you. In case you won`t be satisfied, you can cancel the transaction and ship it back on my expense. Email me your full name and full shipping address with the phone # so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you.
Thank You”
IN TURN I REPLIED: “Absolutely not! We will not deal in any transactions without physically being able to view & test the vehicle. We will not be out $1800. Thank you!”
SCUM LIKE THIS INFURIATE ME AND IT IS SAD TO SEE THEY ALWAYS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MOST VULNERABLE!
Scam reported at FightTheScams.com
2003 Toyota Tacoma Limited