Kraloe's response was short, to the point, and correct.
Here is a much longer version, in case you need more words to convince you that you will be scammed.
Please read the information at this link:
http://www.pirsquare.notlong.com/scams.html#craig
These should be required reading to help avoid being scammed:
* Jenny Lake and Silverstrad's 13 Red Flags To Warn a Bidder of a Fraudulent Transaction:
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/red-flags
* My little contribution to educate both bidders and sellers about some of the scams on eBay:
http://www.pirsquare.notlong.com/scams.html
* eBay's warnings about potential scam vehicle sales:
-- http://pages.motors.ebay.com/buy/security/index.html
-- http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Ebay-Motors/Craigslist-Scams-And/520091495
* Craigslist's warnings:
-- http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams
-- http://www.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/autos.cgi?&category=cta/
* Various other warnings about Craigslist scams, that go back for years:
http://www.google.com/search?q=craigslistScam
* Kiiji warnings:
Important Safety Tips:
Avoid fraud by meeting all sellers in-person to pay for items.
Never send or wire money to people you do not know or trust.
eBay Classifieds does not offer any transaction or payment services.
Stay safe - read our safety tips
* AutoTrader warnings:
http://www.autotrader.com/research/shared/article_popup.jsp?article_id=12124
* Cars com Fraud Awareness page:
http://siy.cars.com/siy/fraudTips.jsp?#buyeradvice
* Internet Crime Complaint Center Intelligence Note:
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/110815.aspx
If you were unaware of those warnings, please tell us a better way you could have been warned.
Remember, if the item is not listed ON eBay, and if you do not buy the item ON eBay, you do not have full eBay or PayPal buyer protection!
Did you get an email, supposedly from "eBay" telling you their agent will handle this?
If you want further confirmation the email you received is a scam, forward the emails to car@ebay.com
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