Or you could just bash him with the tire iron either way, free car!!!

 

Well I reported him to autotrader's fraud center, so we'll see. Death to all scammers.

 

I own a bridge in Brooklyn I'd be happy to trade for that car.

 

Did you notice that the photos of the car are in front of a nice house, suggesting stability and credibility. However the car is stopped in the street. This joker drove through an upscale place, picked out a house, stopped in the middle of the road, put it in park and jumped out to grab a few pics.

Then there is his grammar and syntax.

He says: "I sell the car to help my wife and to help other people who are sick,"--iinstead of "I am selling." Close, but not right.

He says: "I will donate a part of money for medical research." not "I will donate a part of the money . . ."

He says: "I'll be back home at the end of March but we can close the transaction safe for both of us through eBay." Instead of "safely."

Him: "I can ship the car on my expense"--a bit awkward.

Him: "If you want to buy the car, send me your full name and delivery address and eBay company will contact you . . ." instead of simply eBay.

What do all these close but awkward phrasings suggest to you? Someone who speaks another language and is trying to pass himself off as an American? Like thousands of scammers preying on the internet.

I have to agree--this guy is bogus.

 

Uhhmm, ooh, wow! I...Gotta go.. do... that thing at, I mean...to the dentist, yeah...The dentist.

 

There's a link on the ad page titled "How to spot a scam" which displays, in part, the following:

Common-Sense Advice for Buyers

Buying a car you find online is a lot like buying a car through a classified ad in the newspaper. In either case, use your best judgment.
Know the car's market value
Be suspicious of a vehicle priced significantly below market value. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Obtain a vehicle history report
A vehicle history report can provide useful information, such as who holds the title to the car and whether the car has been in an accident reported to authorities. You'll also find out whether the car was ever reported stolen, salvaged or damaged.
Inspect the car
Schedule an inspection with a professional mechanic or an inspection service if the car is not in your area. An early inspection can help you identify problems. However, keep in mind that an inspection isn't a warranty and won't guarantee a car is free from defects or that inspectors have identified all existing problems.
Confirm contact information
Before you send payment, verify the seller's street address and phone number- an email address is not enough. ZIP codes, area codes and addresses should match up. Be wary if the seller is located overseas.
Use email wisely
Avoid sending sensitive personal or financial information (such as your social security number, credit card number or checking account number) to a seller via email. Remember that email communications are not secure and can be easily forwarded to others.
Get a detailed receipt
Ask the seller for a receipt that states whether the vehicle is being sold with a warranty or "as is."
Get title to the vehicle
Make sure you know what's required in your state to transfer title to the vehicle you're buying.

 

SCAM!!! The next thing he'll want is to send you a two-party check for more than the agreed price and then you send him the balance. Rusty...

 

Hey I'm in Atlanta; Tell this **** to meet me and I'll check out the car (or lack thereof) for you.

 

Man...what is that smell??..........Oh, it must be pure ole BS!! A scam for sure IMHO.

 

A word to the wise, Do not take the chance!
imho

 

A word to the wise, Do not take the chance! I have things like this go bad.
imho

 

Seems fishy, his wife is deathly ill, yet he's out of town for a month ?!?!? I'm the one that would be dying if it were me...

 

The email address even sounds familiar.

I wouldn't hit with your ten foot pole...

 

I am also in Atlanta, if this is not a scam he should be willing to show the car. Maybe I'll check it out. Then again, I'm not sure I would go alone, next thing you know my SRT will be up for sale.

 

Again, this is the classic nigerian car sale scam.