https://ottawa.craigslist.org/cto/d/...778287194.html

found this on craigslist, very affordable.

seller will send me complete car to europe for 9000$ in 5-6 days
Sounds very trustworthy to me, I think I will do the down payment of one third
whats your thoughts ?

 

A good example of how NOT to buy a car)

 

I cant wait until Temu starts advertising used cars to people...

 

DON'T SEND ANY MONEY!!! -- That's one of the oldest scams out there - Craigslist "seller" posts add of a car he/she doesn't own, using someone else's photos from a similar car, prices the car ridiculously low, and uses a little social engineering to convince the victim the deal is legit and send a down payment. If you do, your $$$ is stolen, and you'll never see the car. For fun, ask the guy to send you a photo of the car's VIN # plate - I bet he'll have a million lame excuses as to why he can't do that.

 

That is definitely a scam. You'll send the deposit and then get strung along for more money.

 

Yes it is a scam, I just wanted to know what and how ths guy responds

quote:

I will use my own company that I worked for and they will sell the car for me. The total price that you will have to pay is $9000 included all taxes shipping and handling. If you could go there to see the car let me know but, if you can not we
will make a deal in this matter: first you will send me all your details for the delivery (full name and address). As soon as I receive this information and your acceptance to start the shipping process I'll go to the shipping Company,make all the paperwork and ship the car to your address. After all will be ready and the shipping process started I will give you all the necessary data for you to verify that the car is in the shipping Company custody and is coming to your address (Contract, Invoice). You can verify the shipping route online. I checked a lot about a potential transaction between me and the buyer and for both safety we will use a third party service from the shipping company. In this way both of us will be protected and the deal will be correct. So, after you verify your shipment and all other data that I'll receive from the shipping Company you will have to make a first down payment of 30% via Bank account from the total amount to the shipping Company. An agent from there will handle the transaction and the money will be there on hold until the car arrives at your address and until you will be 100% satisfied with the car. You will have 3 days to test it or take it to an Official Service House. After the test period is over you will have to inform me about your decision:
A) If you decide to take the car: The Shipping Company agents have all the paperwork in hand and will help you complete the purchase and then you will send them the rest of the money and after that you will give them the permission to release me the whole amount.
B) If you decide not to take the car: If you feel not satisfied with the car or it is not like i have described it you can refuse to buy it and then the delivery company will take the car back to me and you will get your money back (the deposit you have paid at the start of the transaction). Before I send the car I need confirmation as you are sure to agree for us to close the deal and that you have the money. I want you to be serious about this because I am spending money with this shipping because I can't afford losing this money and I will feel obligated to contact the authorities. I want the money to be sent in 24h after the shipping will be made.
So, I'll wait for your email as soon as possible to let me know about your decision.
Thanks.