Is this a scam? The seller is telling me to use E-Bay?

Question

I went on craigslist and am buying a car. The seller is using e-bay. The car will be shipped to my house. Don't know if it a scam. I haven't send the money in yet. I got a email from e-bay. And everything seems straight? Don't know what to do. I really want my range rover! does this look la-git. I copied and pasted one of the emails down here


eBay sent this message to Cesar Lopez.
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Dear Cesar Lopez,

Thank you for your purchase. The total for your item below is $5,000.00.

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CraigsList Item Title Qty. Price

2005 Land Rover Range Rover HSE
1
$5,000.00

Shipping & Handling
(Includes any seller handling fees): $0.00

Total: $5,000.00



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Answer 1

Never buy big things or anything above 200 on internet without checking them out.

and shipping them sounds stupids and it costs alot more, he may ship the car but they range rover can be damaged or it could have something you don't like.

So good thing is to see it yourself, test it and ride till you're satisfied. He/she may not like it but a good seller will do anything to comfort you.



Okay last thing is a Range rover for 5,000 sounds too old or it has some problems cause usually they're much expensive even a second hand one.

when buying things online you need to trust your instinct, if your heart tells you it's too good to believe then follow it, most of the time you're right.

this 5,000 range rover sounds too good to be true

Answer 2

Scam. The Escrow company is a front. You'll never see the car.



Make 'em sweat. Ask for the VIN and a location where the car can be inspected.

Answer 3

THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!



Do not communicate with the seller. Do not send him money. You will lose your money. You will be sad.