Scammer email:
Maya Harris
Example message:
(Began emailing after I sent a text for a Craigslist listing. They said they posted the ad for their aunt and gave me an email address. I use a special email account for CL listings.)
“I’ll do my best to walk you through the process. After my divorce I got a new job and moved to Jackson, MS. The car is at the shipping company in Jackson, MS, sealed and ready for shipping. I have a contract with ebay so this deal must go through them.
According with ebay you have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.
Here is how it will work:
First of all,I will forward them your info
They will process your info and send both of us invoices. On the invoice you will find all the instructions on how to complete the transaction.
Once the payment is completed the shipping process will be started( on my cost I repeat). After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test and verify it.
If you decide to keep the vehicle, ebay will release the money to me and our transaction is complete.
If, by any reason, you won’t be satisfied with the car ( even though I can assure you that it is exactly as described), you can return it at my expense for a full refund of your money, no questions asked.
If you agree, get back to me with your full name and shipping address and I will get everything started immediately.
All you will need to do is follow through with their guidelines. You will receive along with the vehicle all it’s papers, documents and manuals.
I need a prompt answer from you!
Thank you!”
I provided the name of our police chief and the police station address. I hope they get the invoice, but not sure anything will happen from it.