Open my local paper on Saturday and like any Porsche owner look at the classifieds for Porsches. This being Pittsburgh, there is rarely more then one or two vehicles and those are usually of little interest. Well Saturday this appears:
PittsburgNet Listings - 2004 Porsche 911
I immediatly get on the horn Saturday morning and call my track driving brother who has been considering one of these for the past few years. He calls the number and is told by a female with a foreign accent that no information can be given but to leave his email and it will be sent. The phone number isn't local but a Nebraska number. He gets this email later on Saturday:
Thank you for showing interest in my 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Coupe!
The general condition of the car is excellent, very well maintained, no damages, no mechanical problems and no electrical issues. It has a clear title free of any liens or loans and a clean carfax, free of accidents. The mileage is 40,278 and the price is $26,300.
We are selling the car because my husband got a new vehicle from work to drive around.
We just moved with his new job so get back with me to organize this sale.
Thank You!
My brother replies back that he is interested and then gets this email:
Hello John, first let explain you the process of this transaction, and we will take it from there.
As I told you in my first email, i divorced, i got a new job and moved to Omaha Nebraska. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with eBay so my presence isn't necessary. The car is located in Omaha, at the shipping company, ready to be delivered. The car will arrive at your address in 3-5 working days. The shipping cost is included in the total price of the car! You will have 5 days to test it and inspect the car prior to make any purchase. So if you want to make this deal I need the following details from you:
full name and address
phone #
After I will have all this details I will forward them to eBay and I will proceed this transaction. eBay Motors will contact you with all the details that you need to complete this deal and also to see that i am covered by them and that I am legit seller. Waiting your email with the requested details.
Regards!!
Obviously the stories don't match. A check of the vin showed a similar car being sold for the correct price in New York. No car like this being sold on Ebay. So the $100 question is: Where is this scam going?