I am trying to sell my car and I got a response from someone by email saying they were interested and asking the condition of the vehicle. I answered describing its exact condition and here is the email I received. It does not seem right to me. Do you think it is a scam?
Hello,
Thank you so much for your mail. I am glad the vehicle is in good
shape. is just what i have been looking for.I'll take the vehicle for the
firm price which is $xxxx is really okay by me. Please, send your full
name/address andtelephone number so that payment can be
arranged and sent to you.Can you make yourself available for the
shipping company when
they will come for the pick up?via UPS.I'll also give you the tracking
number so you can have it tracked. as soon as i get your info i will
mail out payment, am very serious in
buying from you,cos am ready and willing. I will send payment
soonest.
I await your response soon.
Best and kind regards,
xxxx
2006-07-31 13:53:15 · 31 answers · asked by conejito 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
There is no way UPS could pick up your car. I would tell them that you will only sell the car to someone willing to pay cash or cashiers check. That ought to shut them up if they are not serious.
If they are, they will pony up the money.
But, to be on the safe side, (should they end up buying the car) I would not have the car at your house when it is picked up. Somewhere public, a parking lot or something.
2006-07-31 13:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by D'oh! 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
This is a scam, I used to get these emails all the time when I listed things for sale online, they want to send you extra money and claim a shipping company will pick up the item. And when they send you the check they want you to put it in your bank and wire them the extra money right away. Then what happens is the check they sent will take a few days for the bank to figure out it is phony and by then they have already gotten away with the money that you wired them. Be careful and accept cash only for your car or if they give you a check make sure it is a certified check and have them go to the bank with you to make sure it is legit.
2006-07-31 14:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my friend, I have had some considerable dealings with UPS over the years, and I have never heard of them shipping cars. However, I have bought and sold a good many cars over the years to and from private parties, and I have one very strict policy: certified checks or cash only--no "arranged" payments, nothing revocable. Were I you, I think I would call the police. Tell them your story and they may wish arrange a greeting party for this email entrepreneur.
2006-07-31 14:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by anonymourati 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely sounds like a scam. If you're willing to take the risk...make sure you have the entire amount in your bank account before letting the car go. Otherwise, you're better off just waiting for someone else to buy it. Good luck
2006-07-31 13:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
delet the email and sell your car to someone else. this sounds to fishy to me. I can understand someone calling about a car but any body with sense would not buy a car sight unseen. it is not safe to give personal information out to a stanger because they can use that advise to rob your bank account or still your idenity.I would think really hard before you do what they are asking
2006-07-31 14:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by mama bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is a definite scam. Is almost the same sequence I seen from fraud Ebay emails. Be very cautious. Besides, UPS won't ship a car anyways. Will cost you alot.
2006-07-31 13:58:05 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the person wants to pick up the car then send you the money through UPS?... thats retarded... dont do it... have him send you the money first then give him the car... or you could have him do a bank wire... you could also pick your own shipping company at the buyers expense and have them collect a payment upon delivery or you could always do it on ebay and u might get a higher bid...
2006-07-31 14:03:01 · answer #7 · answered by underagelying 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% Scam, the email is really fishy and never heard before that UPS ships cars. Dont deal with that person, trust me. Goodluck :)
2006-07-31 19:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by ferris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not send my address to this person, you just can't trust anyone anymore, I would meet them in a busy place and have someone I trust go with me. Be very carefull, that letter sounds funny they are to eager for your personal info.
2006-07-31 13:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by Pink Butterfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolute scam. DO NOT DO THIS. nobody wants to pay the asking price without even trying to bargain. don't reply and keep looking for a seller. normally, if it sounds too good to be true, chances are it is.
2006-07-31 13:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋