Victim Location 46635
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a newspaper ad for a 2005 V8 truck with only 95,000 miles on it. I called the number and it was a google voicemail. I got a response back later through a text. Here is thOn Thu, Apr 12, 2018 at 8:35 AM Paul Rice wrote:
Hello,
First of all I want to thank you for your interest in my 2005 Ford F-150 Lariat Super Crew Cab 4WD 5.4L V8. The car has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, it only has 95,200 miles! Transmission is automatic. The vehicle has all of its original floor mats, all books, complete set of tools and keys. Everything works in the car lights, gauges, radio, windows, locks, a/c blows ice cold, etc. It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of liens. It has new tires.
I bought it when I was serving in U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Havelock, NC and now I am deployed in Havelock, NC. The car will be delivered from here, it is stored in a military compound.
I have dropped my price to $3,500 (purchase price) including delivery and handling to your address, since this is an urgent sale, it will be delivered free of charge through a military transportation service to a designated location of your choice, average delivery time is 2-3 business days, depending on destination. It has been reduced because I need to find a buyer before my upcoming deployment take place and I don’t want to waste more time negotiating.
If you’re interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner please email me your: full name, shipping address and phone number, to open a case with eBay Motors. They will contact you to explain the entire procedure. The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 5 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. Using eBay Motors service we are both 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.
To support my argument regarding the condition of the car please visit the following photo album:
http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/ford150lar/library/?sort=3&page=1
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Paul Ricee email response :
9:29 AM (3 hours ago)
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Please pay for your 2005 Ford F-150 – Case ID #33871954
Date: 04/12/2018
Item Title: 2005 Ford F-150
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