I put my Ford Escape up for sale on Craigslist recently.
After day two I got an email asking if it was still available. I write back indicating it was.
Next day I get this email from the same party.
Thanks for your quick response,please get back to me with the following questions if it's still available for sale.
1) Is the engine in perfect condition?
2) How often do you service the vehicle?
3) How many miles on the vehicle now?
4) Are you the owner?
5) If yes, for how long have you used vehicle?
6) Has the vehicle been involved in an auto accident?
7) Any mechanical problems with the vehicle?
8) What is your bottom price?
I look forward to your prompt reply
Thanks,
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I find this a bit odd because almost everyone of those questions is answered in the ad. So I figure it is a mass mailing and a scam is on the way, but I answer nonetheless.
Next day I get this offer from the guy......................
Hi,
Thanks for your response.I have communicated my client,who is buying the car, and we have concluded on payment.
However, he is out of the country now but he deposited a cashier's check of $14,400 to cover both the purchase and the pick up/delivery of the car.
He has just instructed me to send the entire bank cashier's check of $15,400 to you so that when you receive the cheque payment, you will have to deduct the price of your car,$7,900 and send the balance of $7,500 to his agent who will come to take/pick up the car. You will also deduct the cost of sending this money from the balance.After the agent must have received the money ,he will then contact you for pick up.
Please confirm and get back to me with your full name, address and phone number for the check to be delivered to through courier mail.
Thanks
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So at the moment I'm trying to figure out how to best find some entertainment value in all this.