The period instead of comma as a thousands separator in the price is another clue that the writer is probably not a U.S. native (though if there were no other red flags that alone could probably be written off as a typo).
Allan --1983 300D "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I think I am aware of most of the scams about car sales. Here is a > message from a seller that I just received: > > "Hello, > The car is still for sale. It has a clean title, very well maintained, > no exterior damages and no mechanical problems. I'm asking $3.000 for it, > not negotiable. I have to to sell this car as fast as I can because in > three weeks I will be in Iraq and I think I'll stay there for a while > that's why I'm selling it so cheap. Currently I'm in a military base in > California and the car is here with me. I can ship for free within US if > you want to buy it. Let me know what you decide ASAP. The pics speak for > themselves, You'll love the car, I can guarantee you that! > Thank you." > > I think this includes all of the ingredients of a scam - price is too > cheap, the car was advertised in a midwestern newspaper (but is in > California), offer to ship for free, have to sell it quickly because they > are leaving the country (this one has to go to Iraq - very patriotic of > him), and correspondence lacks any real details. No phone number, no > names, no details. > > Time to walk away. > > Donald H. Snook > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
