Scam?

[offroadking208]

Alright, so on craigs list i found a nice car with a good price. It has like 40,000 miles and the lady emailed me and said that she only wanted 3800.00 for it. I feel i may be getting scammed but the website she gave me to get the car seems legit. I'll include a copy of the email from her and the website shes using.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/697604477.html
http://www.us-shippers.com/search.php and when asked for the email use longal9@aol.com to get in.

And the email she sent was:
I'm really sorry for this late reply but I've been very busy lately and away from a computer. The car is in excellent running and body condition, no flaws on it or any other mechanical problems. It has a clear title and it will be signed and notarized on your name as soon as the payment will be completed. This was my husband's car who passed away 4 months ago and it only brings me bad memories. I only hope to find a good home for it and to be taken care of like my husband did. I believe $3,800(not negotiable) with all shipping fee anywhere in the continental US included is more than a fair price.
I will tell you a few words about it. 2004 Dodge SRT-4 in immaculate condition with only 42,532 miles, VIN number: 1B3ES66S84D556133, rust free, no scratch and hasn't been involved in any accident. Engine is a 2.4L I4 SFI with manual trans. The interior looks great (never smoked in). This car needs nothing.
I want this transaction to go smoothly enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time at my disposal. I already have tons of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions. This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
For more pictures click in the link below:
http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/longal9
So if you are interested please email me back and we'll go from there.
Amanda Long

I asked her if there was a place i could look at the car before i got it and her reply was:
As I told you in my first e-mail, I lost my husband in an accident 4 months ago and I was badly injured. I have problems with my hearing and most of the time have headaches. I'm in Santa Monica now for treatment. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with US Shippers http://www.us-shippers.com so my presence isn't necessary. The car and all the papers (title,etc..) are in their possession ready for delivery. The shipping company will hold the payment until the car is delivered and inspected. You will have 3 days to test and inspect it. If it's not as described or if the title is not clear or whatever problem you may find and we can't work it out, the car will be returned and your payment will be refunded. If you accept it, the papers will be signed and notorized, and they will release the funds to me.
Quite simple and fast. So if you want to purchase the car please go to http://www.us-shippers.com/search.php and follow the instructions.

So the deal is that i really want this car due to my horrible mileage and the fact that i want a smaller car (im going to college in the fall). But what do you guys think?
Thanks

[Zack]

Ask to show up in person.

I doubt that will happen!

[Jolly Roger]

Smells fishy to me (but then what do I know).
I think the yellow banner at the top of the advertisement page says it all.
After the shipping is paid for it dosen't leave much cash in her pocket.
Beware.

[Aren Jay]

Two problems with this.

1. US shippers does not have a home address.

2. Search US shipers INC. and nothing comes up, if they really are this big, they should be in every search engine.

Sounds like a US shippers Inc. is a scam website and you are going to lose your money dealing with them.

Ask the companies that they say they work with about them, you will likely find no one knows them.

If it is too good to be true, it is.

The vin # is for a black one.
http://72.30.186.56/search/cache?ei=...icp=1&.intl=ca


You could also ask why she is selling it so cheap, when she could have gone to any dealership and sold it for more.
SCAM


Try this one instead.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=187

[justbob]

The only way to contact is email which could be someones house for all you know and isn't funny how the live chat is busy, but you can leave a message. I know you want it but you would have to do what Zack said and ask for a real person to meet you at the car with the title in hand or leave them an email asking for their address and do all your business there.

[Aren Jay]

Also who goes to California for treatment when living in Indiana?

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Real big scam!


She would have given you a number to reach her at for more info. And does that name sound made up to anyone??

[offroadking208]

lol, alright. Thats kinda what i thought but i trust other peoples opinions more than my own thanks for the help

[RF Overlord]

Aside from the dozens of things I see wrong with this setup, she states in her e-mail that she wants a smaller car...

...smaller than a Neon?! So she's looking to buy a SmartCar?

[Todd]

It's a scam.
Someone tried something VERY similar to that on me with a 1976 Ford Bronco.

I told them I had someone I wanted to come look at the car in person in his area and never heard back. I sent a final email cussing them up one side and down the other hoping he would get pissed and reply. Hoping to get a fight out of it. But no luck.

So I wouldnt trust this deal unless you can touch the car yourself.

Buyer Beware.

[DOOM]

keep on searching bro. Stay away from that site.

[Raudermaster]

Scam. I was going to buy an '03 Tacoma crew cab 4x4, SR5, fully loaded, even leather, had only 40k on it. She was only asking $3500 for the truck! He didn't pass away though, it was a divorce. Everytime I asked to see the truck, it was always I am busy and just send a check and the truck will be delivered.