Suspicious Transaction?

JoshSA
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I am looking for guidance on an unorthodox request.   Please take a look at the post and the inquiry below.  I’d like to know if I am at risk given his request. THANK YOU for any assistance you can provide! 

 

Prospective buyer’s inquiry:  Do you have the extra keys, Do you have the spare tire, Where did you get your car serviced, Have you ever had any transmission repairs and Is there any rust on the vehicle? I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal, its safe fast and secure and i will be responsible for the PayPal transaction charges so you can get your expected amount. If you don't have an account with PayPal, its pretty easy to open one, Just log onto www.paypal.com and sign up. I hope we can make the purchase as fast as possible? As I am buying the vehicle for my dad and I'm very sure he will love this vehicle, his a mechanic and a handy man, so if there is anything that need to be fixed in it just let me know he will handle it. I have a mover that will come for the pick up once payment clears in your account and he will handle the  title for me. I look forward to hear from you with the information below.

 
Your PayPal e-Mail Address :
Full name:
Firm Price:
Zip code for pickup:
Phone Number:
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DPCreations
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Why did you get the email?  Did you post something for sale.

 

After a couple lines, I got far enough to know I would not repond and would have absolutely no interest in a sale.

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sharpiemarker
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Whether the inquiry is a response to your sale listing or a random email you received: Vehicle sales work best as cash n carry. PayPal seller protection do not cover vehicles.  

 

"I'm ready to pay your asking price but not cash in person because I am serving in the US army and currently been deploy to NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany and calls are restricted at the moment and my only quickest payment option is PayPal."

 

This is a red flag and ringing alarm bells already. ^


Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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JoshSA
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Thank you!  

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bulldogger5
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Hey Friend,

 

DING DONG FLASHES,FLASHES RED FLAGS.....Should be flying all over the place.No Cash In Person.

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JoshSA
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Thank you!

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