[Derek911]

That is exactly what the scammers are feeding off. "I can't let this deal pass me by" mentality. I'm not saying there are not honest people out there that you can't trust, but you expose yourself to risk. Even simple misunderstandings. I think we get into this feeding frenzy mentality that "I have to get this car before someone else does" and I understand that. But I also am old enough to have learned that if I have to take a risk maybe it is not worth it. Do I save two or three thousand and jump on a car that I can't see, or do I pay a little extra for the peace of mind. Scammer cars are priced so that people "have to jump on it." You fall all over yourself trying to get the money to them as quick as possible so you don't lose the "great deal." This is the backbone of the scam. If a seller won't agree to an immediate down payment to hold the car and give you a day or two to get there and seal the deal in person, walk away. Most of the time all the scammers want is the down payment anyway. You find out you are scammed when you go to pick up the car. It is a windfall for the scammer that gets payed in full up front. I'm an optimistic person and assume that most people are honest, but I also don't like to expose myself to risk or misunderstandings.