Craigslist, Ebay auction scam
Complaint 205157 Details

First Email:

Hi Pat,

I'm really sorry to reply so late. My 1995 Geo Tracker is still for sale. I'm currently stationed in Quantico, VA until Friday this week ( January 25 ). You're more than welcome to come and inspect the Tracker when I come back in town. That will be possible if I'll still have it because I also listed the Geo Tracker on Ebay. Whoever wins it will be the next owner. If you'd like to secure the deal before anybody else does, then please buy the Geo Tracker on Ebay. Let me know if you need directions to the auction once it starts or if you have any questions at all. My final price is $1,500.00.

The price is not negotiable and I do not accept any trades.

For more pictures see the link below:
http://www.bluemelon.com/stevekerrigan/1995geotrackerlsi

Quick info:

136,000 Miles
4 Cylinder / 1.6L Engine
Automatic Transmission
4 Wheel Drive

Thanks,
Sgt. Steve Kerrigan

Second Email:

Pat the auction just started, eBay posted it after 8 hours sorry I don't make the rules. Now about the Geo Tracker, all power options work as they should, there are no warning lights on, absolutely no rust, recently serviced and garage kept since then. Other than normal wear there is nothing to report ( please see pictures ). I've sent you an email from eBay so you can check out the auction. If you complete the checkout process please confirm whether you want to pick-up the Tracker on Friday this week or I can drive/deliver it within a 200 mile range from Seattle, WA. If you need to call me I'll be available if not on duty/field work, please leave a message if it's important and I'll catch up.

Steve
(757) 214-6333

Sent from HQ PDA


Third Email:

jarhead33 thought you might like this item on eBay


An eBay member wants to show you this item


Geo : Tracker
Buy It Now price: $1,500.00
End time: Jan-24-13 23:15:26 PDT

Check out this item




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Forth Email:
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Invoice #19382

Dear patrick pagel,

Thank you for shopping on eBay! Your total amount due is $1,500.00. More details about your purchase are included below.


Item # Item Title Sale Price
160184932143 1995 Geo Tracker LSi 4x4 $1,500.00
Subtotal: $1,500.00
Shipping and handling: $0.00

Total: $1,500.00



Payment is due within 24 hours from close of auction.

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Fith Email:

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Transaction #19382 Current Status - Payment PENDING

Dear patrick pagel,

The payment deposit for the transaction below is currently pending:

Transaction: #19382 - 1995 Geo Tracker LSi 4x4
Amount: $1,500.00

After you complete the transfer please prepare your receipt(s) and go to the Payment Confirmation Page page to submit your payment information and also to check the status of the payment.

Failure to complete the payment deposit within the 24 hour time-frame will automatically place the transaction on hold and an Unpaid Item Dispute will be opened on your eBay account. You will not be able to purchase any other eBay Motors item for 30 days if the 24 hour time-frame in which you had to confirm the payment deposit expires.

After your deposit is successfully verified, the seller is instructed to initiate shipping or local pick-up arrangements for your item. The eBay Motors Vehicle Purchase Protection (VPP) program provides protection of up to $50,000 against losses associated with fraud and material misrepresentation. You are automatically enrolled in the program at no charge when you complete the purchase of an eligible item on the eBay Motors site.

IMPORTANT: You must request to send the funds to a person rather than requesting to send funds for a transaction. If you request to pay for a transaction it will cost you approximately $500.00 in fees. When at the Western Union office simply say that you want to send funds to a friend, relative, etc. In this case to the assigned representative for your transaction. You can save serious money just by following this simple advice. Our main goal is to provide accurate information and help the community by any means necessary. Note that any transaction related fees will be refunded to the buyer after the transaction is either finalized or canceled.


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Sixth Email:
Pat,I noticed that you have won the auction. The 24 hour time-frame in which you have to confirm the refundable payment expires tomorrow. It is refundable because you must inspect the Geo Tracker for 10 days in order to reach a decision about it's general condition and decide if you agree to keep it or not. When and if you decide to keep my Geo Tracker you must notify eBay about it so we can finalize the sale. The payment must be confirmed to the agent assigned for our transaction, the agent's credentials are located on the checkout invoice. I've bought vehicles like this before and it is very simple, but not so convenient because you can't use your credit card or any type of checks or wire transfers, this is to improve protection on both parties in the transaction. At the moment I have a limited internet access PDA, so I might be able to give you a call later today after work hopefully not too late. Let me know if you understood how to confirm the payment, because I need to know for sure that the Tracker is sold as I'm taking 3 weeks off from work which will give me enough time to take care of the sale and other personal appointments. If you are not going to buy the Geo Tracker for any reason please LET ME KNOW so I can re-list it. Also, I personally advise you that when you go to the Western Union office to send the payment, tell to the man or woman at the office that you want to send money to a relative or a friend of yours, otherwise they will charge you more money (almost twice) if you tell them that you will send the money for a purchase. But this is only in case if you are asked about it. Just a tip to pay lower fees and for this you owe me a bottle of wine. This happened to me once when I bought my daughter a car, because of how the system works they over-charge for non-personal transfers and its best to take my advice serious to save a buck.

Looking forward in seeing you drive the Geo Tracker home.
Steve

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Seventh Email:
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Transaction #19382 Current Status - Payment Confirmed

Dear patrick pagel,

We have received your payment confirmation and the transaction is confirmed for the eBay Motors item 1995 Geo Tracker LSi 4x4 - private auction 160184932143. The seller will also receive a confirmation email.

NOTICE: The refundable payment is checked every 3 (three) hours for validation until you confirm that you have physical possession of the vehicle. If the refundable payment appears to be invalid and no prior reason is given to eBay, your eligibility for the Vehicle Purchase Protection program will be canceled. To confirm your general acceptance of the vehicle you must contact us via Live Help from the auction or send us a fax at the number provided on the Checkout invoice with your decision. If the vehicle fails to meet the Vehicle Purchase Protection program terms and agreement, the transaction will be canceled and we will submit an immediate refund, including any fees originated from this transaction #19382. The fees originated from this transaction will also be refunded if you agree to keep the vehicle.

Starting from January 23, 2013: the seller has 5 days to release the vehicle to the buyer. Once the buyer has physical possession of the vehicle, a 10 day inspection period will be in effect immediately. Time in which the buyer must carefully inspect the vehicle by any qualified means necessary to determine whether the vehicle will be accepted or refused based on any valid undisclosed problems with the vehicle. The buyer will receive a full refund of the initial payment including any fees originated from transaction #19382 if the vehicle is refused.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience in this matter.


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Eight Email:
Hello Pat, I checked everything on eBay and everything appears to be in order. I'm really sorry that I wasn't able to touch base with the purchaser of my Geo Tracker via phone... I'm working double shifts to cover for a colleague of mine and I have free time only at 2 or 3 AM EST which are not reasonable hours to make phone calls. I'm getting a replacement tomorrow morning and I will call as soon as I can to touch base and to make arrangements for the sale. I will be in Seattle at around 11 AM Friday this week - and based on what we agree on the phone I can either drive the Tracker to your address or you can come by our house to get it. Remember that you have 10 days to have the Geo Tracker field tested and checked by a qualified mechanic to determine your final decision. After you have made a decision we can go to the nearest notary & DMV to finalize the sale. All papers for the Geo Tracker are all good until November 2013 ( safety inspection, insurance, etc ).

Talk to you soon,
Steve

Sent from HQ

This is the last That I heard of this Person. He is still out There.because I seen Another woman on this site That got scammed also with the same vehicle 1995 geo tracker this guy needs to be stopped. Please Help Put this guy away.