the ad has the typical earmarks of the common 'nigerian scam' .

notice, they always start out with an explantion of the seller's difficult
circumstances - reasons why you are going to get a killer deal.

and .........ship it for free in advance, and pay for return shipping if the
prospective buyer doesn't like the van - *sure*, that's going to happen.
The old adage comes to mind - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably
is.

Sorry Linda, close but no cigar.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:39 AM
Subject: FW: 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon GL - $2500

> Yeah, I'd say it's a scam.
>
>
>
> Karl Wolz
>
>
>
>  _____
>
> From: Linda Torres [mailto:low45bb@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 8:18 AM
> To: wolzphoto@q.com
> Subject: RE: 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon GL - $2500
>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Sorry for the delay, I have some problems with my son and I have to take
> care of him in the hospital.
> I`m a single mother with 2 children because I divorced with my husband and
> after the divorce I own this car, I don`t need it and that`s why I`m
> selling
> it so cheap.
>
> My car is in great shape,no engine problems,clear title,damages or
> hidden defects. It was always garaged and the price is  $2,500 including
> shipping and handling.
>
> My car is at the shipping  company in Las Vegas, NV ready for delivery.
> I will use eBay`s protection program for our safety because I am
> affiliated
> there with a protection account of $20000. I will send you the car and you
> have 5 days inspection period, before you decide to buy it. If for any
> reason you reject the car I will pay the shipping back to my location.
> First of all I will need the following details from you:
> Full Name
> Full Shipping Address
> Phone number
>
> Thanks for understanding,
> Linda
>> From: wolzphoto@q.com
>> To: sale-yzmsy-1470745440@craigslist.org
>> Subject: 1990 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon GL - $2500
>> Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:46:53 -0700
>>
>> ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
>> ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
>> ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
>> ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html
>>
>> I am interested in your Westy. Please call me at 602-616-1802, or respond
>> by e-mail.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Karl Wolz
>>
>> http://westky.craigslist.org/rvs/1470745440.html
>>
>>
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