DaveInSaltLake

Here's a great example of a scam artist in action. This car has been listed on Ebay and several other places as seen when one Googles the VIN.

Note the use of an "escrow company" in his first reply to me.

I realize this isn't an ad for a C4, but this is where I mainly post and feel most at home.


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Audi : A4 Quattro - $3800
Reply to: sale-155951792@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-04-29, 7:20PM MST

Audi : A4 Quattro
1999 AUDI A4 SEDAN 2.8 LITER QUATTRO

Miles: 90671 Doors: 4 doors
Transmission: Automatic Interior: Gray
Engine: 6 CYLINDERS 2.8 Liters Exterior: Burgundy
Year: 1999 VIN Number: WAUED28D4XA332991
Warranty: No Inspection: --
Title: Clear
Condition: Used

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Hi, I'd like some more information on your car...I have cash and am in the market for an Audi.

What condition is the body and paint?
Do you have any photos of the car?
What part of town is it located in?

Thanks,

Dave

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--- lione madison <lione.madison@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello
3800$
That's the right price, because I just relocated to Toronto with my work.
I tryed to register it here but the fees are huge and that's not a very good deal for me. The car is in perfect physical and mechanical condition.
So i decided to sell it to US, fast and clean, to be able to pay the amount for a new car, bought from here.
Because i am a new employee, i don't have time to meet with every client, so i left the car at a escrow company here in Toronto,
and they will take care of the transaction.
If you are intrested in buing the car, please register to www.e-bbb.org and send me your username (mail used for registration) so i can start the transaction.
After bouth of us agree on terms, the car will be shipped to your adress, to have it inspected, and buy it if you like it.

Thank You.
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why is the car with the same VIN listed for sale by a car dealer in Ohio?

Dave
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--- lione madison <lione.madison@gmail.com> wrote:
because was on sale there as well.

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it seems you have a number of different cars for sale that are also for sale on ebay and and various dealerships....

I'm impressed with the amount of energy you've put into scamming people. How often does it work?

Dave

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--- lione madison <lione.madison@gmail.com> wrote:

often enough to do only that )))

Audi Logic

that guy was on craigs list

rmccomiskie

I bid on an A6 and lost. Was contacted by email 2 days later saying winner declined and that I could buy at my bid price. I agreed. Later email from "eBay" agent said to send payment to some woman in Chicago.

I pulled the scammer's Web host from his emails, had his web site shut down and reported him to eBay & Yahoo for violation of their terms. Best I could do. FBI wasn't interested unless I already lost money.

FYI: eBay says that Second Chance offers never come by email. Only through their site.

Oh! And I strung him along for a week or so just for fun.

Bob.