Buying a car on craigslist- Does this seem like a scam?
Someone had posted about: "2005 HONDA CRV/CR-V 4WD SE, SUNROOF, LOADED&CLEAN" on craigslist for $2,000. Figured I'd sent a message. This is what the woman has told me:
" I'm selling this car because of my disability, being deaf and not able to drive it. It belonged to my husband, who passed away not long ago. The car is in perfect condition, I had an mechanic look over it before placing the ad. I do have the title, clear and is under my name. The car has about 70,802 miles on it, Automatic Transmission, Engine: I4, 2.4 Liter. As i stated in my ad the price is $1,925. I've recently moved to Omaha, NE, I have the car with me."
"Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with Google Wallet services so my presence isn't necessary. The vehicle is now located in NE, at the shipping company, ready to be delivered. It will arrive at your address in 3-4 days. The shipping costs are included in the total price of the car! You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to make any purchase. So if you want to make this deal I need the following details from you:
full name and address, phone #
After I will have all this details I will forward them to Google Wallet and I will proceed with this transaction. Google Wallet will contact you with all the details that you need to complete this deal and also to see that I'm covered by them and that I'm legit seller. Waiting your email with the requested details."
Does this seem shady? It seems too good to be true
Added (1). Wow I can google this exact story… I've just never gone craigslist shopping before. I know to NEVER give money or info before I see or have the product… Look out everyone.
BIG TIME SCAM!
NOBODY ships a car for free, and Google Wallet DOES NOT allow private sales like this.
Bottom line… If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
That is so bogus it is crazy. The KBB value for private sale in average condition is $13,177. The seller could get $10,000 with no effort at all, but chose to put it on Craigslist? 100000% scam.
Super shady.
Kiss your money goodbye.
Look up shipping costs for a vehicle. You will see why this is bogus. Nobody in their right mind would throw away about $10,000 like that.
Did you really have to ask?
Tell them that you want the car before you pay if they tell you to f off atleast didn't loose anything
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