Scouring CL and saw this scam http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/4393914492.html and wanted to play along. Got the typical scam response below but they did give me the VIN: JH4DC23171S002356 and pictures here http://www.use.com/aca59c0b1549652e1c82
Just wandering whose ITR they were using to scam people. I pulled the autocheck as well located below.
Hi again,
Here are the pics of the car :
[hmtl]http://www.use.com/aca59c0b1549652e1c82[/html]
(if the above link does not work copy and paste it into a new web browser window)
As I said in my first email I am located in Omaha, NE.(U.S. Army/IMCOM U.S. Army Garrison/ IMPC-HI-ZA )
It will take maximum 5 days until the vehicle will be delivered to your home address.
The price for the car is $2,140 USD. This price includes all the shipping taxes and fees. Google Wallet will hold the funds until you receive and accept the car. I will have access to the funds only after you test and inspect the car (you will have 5 days to do that) and in case something goes wrong or the car is not as advertised you will be fully refunded. Anyway i am sure if you will don`t be satisfied about the car i will surely find another buyer in your area and there will be no need for you to ship the car back. Google Wallet will guarantee for that. From the moment the payment is secured by Google Wallet the shipping process will begin and it will arrive at your address in about 3 business days. Also the car will arrive with all the documentation's required for registration and the keys. I will send you all the papers and documents (clear title, bills of sale, car's manual) to prove the ownership and to be able to register it with no problem. The clear title and the bill of sale will be both signed so you can become owner of the car on spot. The cargo is insured so if the car is damaged during the shipping you will also be refunded.
PS:Again I want to point out that because I am going to Afghanistan, I am after a fast transaction, with no delays. That is why I decided to lower the price, to avoid wasting time with negotiations and find a buyer as soon as possible.
Please reply with your full name and shipping address and phone number, and I will start the process with Google Wallet. You will receive all the transaction details from them.
Thanks,
Sgt. Sara
To: "sara bertrand" <sara.bertrand@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 12:43:39 PM
Subject: RE: Integra
No worries. Im local and have cash. Show me the car and youll be rich in no time
-------- Original message --------
From: sara.bertrand@comcast.net
Date: 03/27/2014 10:39 AM (GMT-06:00)
Subject: Re: Integra
Hello,
Thank you for contacting me about my 2001 Acura Integra Type R, Manual. It has 75,407 miles, VIN: JH4DC23171S002356.
The car has no scratches or any kind of damage.
I am located in Omaha, NE. I'm an Air Force Staff Sergeant. The price that I hope to obtain is $2,140. I am selling the car because will be sent back to Afghanistan and I have no use for it anymore. The price is low because I need to sell it before April 4th.
I know that my current situation is pretty special I want the deal closed only through Google Wallet's Buyer Protection Program in order for you to be 100% protected. You will have the chance to inspect the car before I will be paid!Which means that you will have a 5 days inspection period before buying the vehicle. This price includes all the shipping taxes and fees. If you will take it for this price, I am willing to handle the shipping. It will be shipped from here by plane with US Air Military Cargo so it will not cost me anything. You will get it to the nearest airport in your area and then it will be trucked forward to your place. You will receive the car in about 4-5 days.
If you want to complete the purchase please send me your: Full Name and Shipping Address and phone number and I will notify Google Wallet that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
I will send all photos in the next mail.
My best wishes and I'm waiting your response so we can move forward with this deal.
Thank you and have a nice day,
Sgt. Sara Bertrand
U.S. Army Garrison
2001 Acura Integra R
VIN: JH4DC23171S002356
Report Run Date:3/27/2014 7:50:15 PM UTC
Summary
Accident Check Reported Accidents: 1
Calculated Owners 4
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AccidentCheck
Information Reported
AutoCheck shows accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 2001 Acura Integra R (JH4DC23171S002356). Below you will find the date and location reported for the accident. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.
Date Location
10/12/11 CA
Title and ProblemCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out!
AutoCheck's database for this 2001 Acura Integra R (JH4DC23171S002356) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and EventCheck for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.
0 Problem(s) Reported:
No Abandoned Title Record
No Damage Title or Major Damage Incident Record
No Fire Damage Title Record
No Grey Market Title Record
No Hail Damage Title Record
No Insurance Loss Title or Probable Total Loss Record
No Junk or Scrapped Title Record
No Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Title Record
No Odometer Problem Title Record
No Rebuilt/Rebuildable Title Record
No Salvage Title or Salvage Auction Record
No Water Damage Title Record
No NHTSA Crash Test Record
No Frame/Unibody Damage Record
No Recycling Facility Record
OdometerCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out!
AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2001 Acura Integra R (JH4DC23171S002356) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.
0 Problem(s) Reported
Mileage Date
10 03/23/01
54,793 03/25/04
58,924 09/20/04
59,545 09/28/04
63,462 12/14/07
64,000 03/05/09
65,100 01/26/10
78,979 09/25/11
Vehicle Use and EventCheck
Information reported!
AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 2001 Acura Integra R (JH4DC23171S002356). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or a duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed.
Vehicle Uses
Fleet, Rental and/or Lease Use Record
No Taxi Use Record
No Police Use Record
No Government Use Record
No Livery Use Record
No Driver Education Record
Vehicle Events
Accident Record Reported through Accident Data Sources Record
Corrected Title Record
Duplicate Title Record
No Emission/Safety Inspection Record
Loan/Lien Record
No Fire Damage Incident Record
No Repossessed Record
No Theft Record
No Storm Area Registration/Title Record
Full History
Date Details
03/23/01 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Lease Reported
03/23/01 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
TITLE
Title #175M0820460
Lease Reported
04/30/01 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Lease Reported
05/03/02 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Lease Reported
04/30/03 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Lease Reported
03/25/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., WATERFORD MI
TITLE
Title #175R0850409
04/15/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., WATERFORD MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/20/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/20/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., MI
TITLE
TEMPORARY TITLE
Title #175R2640212
09/28/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., FLATWOODS KY
TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Title #042720450046
Lien Reported
12/28/04 Motor Vehicle Dept., FLATWOODS KY
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/29/05 Motor Vehicle Dept., FLATWOODS KY
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/14/07 Motor Vehicle Dept., PEDRO OH
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
12/14/07 Motor Vehicle Dept., PEDRO OH
TITLE
Title #4400586045
Lien Reported
03/05/09 Motor Vehicle Dept., PEDRO OH
TITLE
Title #4400627913
03/11/09 Motor Vehicle Dept., PEDRO OH
TITLE
CORRECTED TITLE
Title #4400628471
Lien Reported
01/26/10 Motor Vehicle Dept., CLARKSVILLE TN
TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
Title #81005446
03/05/11 Motor Vehicle Dept., CLARKSVILLE TN
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/03/11 Motor Vehicle Dept., MARISSA IL
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/23/11 Motor Vehicle Dept., MARISSA IL
TITLE
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
Title #X1143607600
09/25/11 Auto Auction, MO
REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
10/12/11 Accident Source, CA
MINOR ACCIDENT OR VEHICLE DAMAGE REPORTED: LEFT FRONT SIDE
01/30/12 Motor Vehicle Dept., MARISSA IL
TITLE
DUPLICATE TITLE
EXCLUDED/EXEMPT
Title #X2030762007
04/05/12 Motor Vehicle Dept., MARISSA IL
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/12/13 Motor Vehicle Dept., MARISSA IL
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL