advertizer on craigslist Complaint

possible car buy scam - car

- central florida
i see vehicles on sale on craigs-list listed locally. however, when I inquire about viewing the vehicle, it is in another state or country and will be shipped to me for inspection and approval. all shipping costs are included.
below is a sample. it was a 2006 Toyota Corolla in the Space Coast. oddly enough it was under pick- up trucks. I wrote asking where I can view this car. here is her response.
Hi,

The vehicle is still available for sale, price as stated in the ad $2700. It's in perfect working order, no damages or scratches, it wasn't involved in any accidents. I moved to Canada with my work but I left the vehicle at a shipping company in Houston, TX. All shipping costs and insurance during transportation are included in the price. You will also receive all necessary documents in order to finalize the purchase. Email me back if you're interested and have further questions.

Thanks. I also have another letter from a man who was selling a 2002 toyota 4x4 pick-up for 2300. here is his response
Re: 2002 truck $2318 what is the mileage of this truck. is there working a/c. where could it be seen?



Hello again ,



Right now i`m in Augusta, ME (the truck is here with me ) because I got a new job here. We will use eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection, so we can both be protected and insured. I just need your full name, full address and phone number so eBay can send you the invoice in which you'll see how to make this transaction. I supposed to ship the truck to another buyer, then he told me that he found another vehicle so is no longer interested. He already paid the shipping charges. The shipping is free I will take care of it and I will send the truck with all the papers( title, vehicle registration, warranty papers, transfer papers etc ). You will get a 5 days testing period after delivery. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money. I am just waiting your full name, full address(street, city, state, zip) and phone number to complete the shipping papers and start the delivery process.

VIN: 5TEHN72NX2Z137620

my question is this? is this real? is this how people sell autos and I am just a dinosaur? this man says ita was his son's truck who was killed in an auto accident while driving to his brother's birthday party. he wants to sell it because it is sitting at his house and it brings sad memories.
let me know if this is a scam.


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