Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:00 am
I just saw DEI #74 on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-Che ... m2a275d468
Nice car from a CA Collector.........
Another interesting story. I'd been visiting with the owners son-in-law in CA. He has more GMMG's. After the E-Bay auction ended I got a message from someone claiming to own the car & wanted a deposit from me. This went on & on & was a total scam. ** Buyer beware - do your homework before you send any money. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The owner was as shocked as I was.... someone was trying to sell his car. If you need the owners phone # I have it - be sure you are talking to the right person. By the way - this is a nice DEI.
Here's one e-mail I received...... (one of many from the scammer)
from the scammer
Jim
From: X Conto
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 4:46 AM
To: daytonajim
Subject: Re: Question about: Chevrolet : Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 liter V8 2-door coupe (#181001743813)
Hello
I'm willing to sell it for $17,000.. I've got a quote based on your location and I can ship it over to your address that you have on file with eBay (AZ 85737) for only $200. This includes insurance and door-to-door delivery service. A total of $17,200 should be paid. Also, if you want it delivered elsewhere or you have changed the address, let me know. Since I had problems in the past with dead beat buyers, I want to know if you have the funds already or if you are sure that you can get finance. Also, it will not be available for pickup or shipping until full payment is received and cleared on eBay's side. You have 5 business days to pay.
I can only close this deal on eBay, because this way we can leave feedback each other and get protected using their payment system. There is an inspection period of 7 days after you will receive it. If you find anything wrong with it you have the right to send it back to me, on my own expense and get a full refund from them.
I will wait for your confirmation so we can go ahead with the transaction.
Sincerely,
Had owners name pretending it was him.