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I sent an email to the seller and got the following reply. Pre-approval???
Dear Customer,
The 2001 BMW M5 is in excellent condition, was kept in a garage most of
the time and never had an accident and it’s free from scratches or any
damage. The title is clear and doesn't have any lien. The buy it now
price is $18,000.00. The item is located in Cincinnati, OH. We are
processing your request to be pre-approved for this item. If your request
will obtain a positive answer from our Customer Department you will be
informed by eBay during the next hour. During this period of time we
will check your feedback and decide if you can buy this item or not.
They even used a spoof email pretended as eBay. Man...got to watch out all these scams. The email i got even said shipping is included...
Congratulations Customer! You are added on the approved buyer list.
Item name: 2001 BMW M5
Buy It Now price: $18.000,00
Quantity: 1
Subtotal: $18.000,00 (Shipping and Handling included)
Seller details: ProMotor88
Seller E-mail: ProMotor88@aol.com
eBay Payment Instructions:
We have the item at eBay’s warehouse in Cincinnati, OH. The item was
inspected by eBay and insured by SquareTrade.
The buyer will be allowed to buy the item when the payment by Western
Union wire transfer will be completed.
Note that you have to send in advance the first 15% of the total amount
of $18,000.00,which means $2,700.00, and the remaining balance, in the
amount of $15,300.00,is to be paid upon delivery of the car.
Please send the payment by WESTERN UNION wire transfer to:
Mr. Nick Telinos
8622 Winton Rd # B,
Cincinnati OH, 45231
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I have been on track of someone who is behind a multiple number of scams. You realy have to be aware of the cars on there. The only way I would buy one is if it were from a dealer listing them on ebay or if I could look at the car before I gave them any money. Most of the scams are for ridiculously low prices such as the M5 you are talking about. Most of them get cancelled anyways...although you will most likel;y see it up for bid again(yet again gets cancelled). I wish these bastards would get caught and thrown in jail. Then they will see where the wild goose goes!
Originally posted by lex-matt I have been on track of someone who is behind a multiple number of scams. You realy have to be aware of the cars on there. The only way I would buy one is if it were from a dealer listing them on ebay or if I could look at the car before I gave them any money. Most of the scams are for ridiculously low prices such as the M5 you are talking about. Most of them get cancelled anyways...although you will most likel;y see it up for bid again(yet again gets cancelled). I wish these bastards would get caught and thrown in jail. Then they will see where the wild goose goes!
I totally agree. These scams just ruined the whole online buying experience. Got to watch out!