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I bought a 2003 Honda Pilot EX of carsforsale.com and it was a scam. It was supposedly through Amazon FPS and I paid through Western Union. It was a great deal and I was so excited to be getting it. 8 days later, I am looking at this website after I hadn't heard back from the seller, and saw a post about a scam from the same person. I already paid the whole $4500, plus the money to process the payment. Is there any way I can get the money back even though Western Union won't give the money back?
This is the original message I received from [email protected]:

Hello,

This 2003 Honda Pilot EX runs and drives excellent. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn't been involved in any accident. Everything works in the car: lights, gauges, radio, seats, windows, locks, a/c blows ice cold, etc... It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title.

I was serving in Fort Lewis, US Army base near Pierce County, Washington and now I am deployed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The car is still in Fort Lewis, US Army base and will be delivered from there.

I have dropped my price to $4,500 (purchase price) that includes delivery and handling to your address since this is an Urgent Sale! I need to sell it before February 19th, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home.

If you're interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your Full Name and Shipping Address to open a case with Amazon Payments. They will contact you to explain the entire procedure without any obligation to buy it or fees.

The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 5 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction. If the car is not in same condition as I said, you will ship it back on my expense and Amazon Payments will send you a full refund. But I assure you won't be the case.

I don't want to offend you, but the car is priced for a fast sale so if you intend to apply for a loan or financing please do not reply to this message.

Hope to hear from you soon!

1SG Lucille Travis

P.S.: I have made a photo bucket album for car: http://s1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/2003HondaPilot4WD/?start=all