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does this seem shady to anybody else or just me?

Old Jul 6, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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First off this guy wants to use paypal for payment and has no way of contacting you but through email. Think everyone has a cell phone by now. But I had the same kinda responce when tryin to sell a truck local. The women said it was for a graduation present for her son and she didn't have a cell phone nor anyway to contact. But she did have a paypal account ready to go and just needed my paypal/email info and would wire the money right over.
 
Old Jul 6, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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I vote scam.
- He never states anything specific about the car (such as never says "I've been looking for a Monte"). This is the biggest flag for me.
- Uses a few incorrect words.
- I get that he claims he can't use any other communication other then e-mail and PayPal for payment. But he's able to confirm a car hauler? I'm guessing most car haulers will not do business without at least a credit card. Just a guess.

And the next thing, copy and past key parts of that e-mail in Google. I'll bet you get responses of the same message, word for word.
 
Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Yeah its a scam for sure plus who buys a car with no real knowledge then pictures too.
 
Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Never sell a car without cash in hand in person. Period.
 
Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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Pasted the entire email into google.

Paypal says its a scam.
 
Old Jul 7, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnlh97
Pasted the entire email into google.

Paypal says its a scam.
ty!!!! all for your help! this is a time where I am truly grateful to have a site like this in which im proud to be a member! now I say CASE CLOSED SCAM!
 
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