by Guy Allen

Created on: December 30, 2009   Last Updated: December 31, 2009

Anatomy of a Scam

 She was beautiful, perfectly proportioned, with long gentle curves, all in the right places. I was smitten. And, she was for sale, twenty-nine hundred dollars for a classic 1979 Triumph Spitfire in almost-showroom condition.

 Whether it is a beautiful woman or a classic car, both are eye candy to an old codger like me. I had to have her.

 The sale listing on eBay had seven days to go, but only one hundred dollars had been bid to the 'Buy It Now' price of $2,900. This was a concern. After all, who buys a car without driving it and having it thoroughly inspected? But, right then, that didn't seem too relevant.

I sent an email to the seller asking for more details, and maybe, a few pictures.

The reply awaited me the next morning.

 "Hello,

I'm glad that you're interested in my 1979 Triumph Spitfire. Let me tell you all about this car. This was my brother's car, he died and left me the car in his will, I'm selling so cheap because it brings bad memories, it was registered in US. The car is street legal and accurate. It has no scratches, no damages, and no hidden defects. Kept it in a warm garage. It comes with all the documents needed for registration in US, it has a clear title and it can be registered into your name at any time. The buy it now price is US $2,900.00. This buy now price does include the shipping and insurance fees.

Location:
I'm located in Mansfield UK and the car is here as well and so this is where the car will be shipped from (for local buyers or for cash payments vehicle inspection / pick up is also available at anytime during 10:00AM - 2:00PM).

Shipping:
I've done some research and the best and fastest way I can ship it is using Hemisphere Cargo Shipping Ltd, which takes between 7 to 9 days to arrive at your door and costs (door to door handling and shipping insurance fee included).

The most important thing in all my activity here is that I am affiliated with Yahoo! Finance where I have a purchase protection account for $ 5,000.00.

How will Yahoo! Finance protects your purchase?

This service allows us to complete this transaction in a manner that is quick and safe for both of us. It acts as a third party between seller and buyer to insure that both parties comply with transaction requirements and provides dispute resolution and mediation between parties. Yahoo! Finance is responsible to insure that both parties comply with transaction requirements.

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