[DeTomaso] NPC: Question about car buying on eBay

[Christopher Kimball]

I'd be EXTREMELY surprised if this is legitimate.  For one thing, the grammar is terrible.  Did you send it to spoof at ebay.com to see what they say?
 
Anytime you get anything suspicious regarding ebay or paypal you can send it to them (paypal is spoof at paypal.com) and they'll get back to you with the facts.
 
Just the day I got an email that looked exactly as if it were from ebay, but when I forwarded it to them it turned out to be a very well-crafted scam.
 
So now, more than ever, let the buyer beware!
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris
 
> From: doug at silicondesigns.com> To: detomaso at realbig.com> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 16:16:12 -0800> Subject: [DeTomaso] NPC: Question about car buying on eBay> > Guys,> > Does this smell of a scam or is this guy talking about a service that eBay> motors really provides? He's selling a car on eBay and is claiming that> eBay has a trust service for being able to buy a car sight unseen with a> 5-day inspection period. Is he right? Check out his wording below.> > Doug Braun> ------------------------------> > I will be back on December 27 this year but we can close the transaction> safe for both of us through eBay.> I'm offering you a secure deal and the car will be inspected on arrival by> eBay staff. You'll receive the car papers along with the car!> > Here is how the process works:> > - you give me your shipping address,> - I start a transaction on eBay Motors,> - they send you the payment instructions,> - you send the money into eBay trust account,> - they confirm me that they received the funds,> - I ship the car,> - you receive the car,> - they send me the money.> > They will hold the money until the car is delivered to you, with properly> executed title. You will have 5 days for inspection. If the car is not like> described you will have to ship it back on my expense, but I am sure that> you will love it.> > In order to move forward I will need your full name and address.> > EBay will get in touch with you for further details and instructions.> Looking forward to hearing from you!> > > _______________________________________________> > Detomaso Forum Managed by POCA> > Archive Search Engine Now Available at http://www.realbig.com/detomaso/> > DeTomaso mailing list> DeTomaso at list.realbig.com> http://list.realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso