Craigslist.com
Complaint 70200 Details

I was looking on Craigslist for a vehicle to purchase. I found one that I like which was from a Mrs. Mots. She stated in her add on Craigs list that she is selling a 2003 Ford Explorer for $2,600. I told her that I would purchase the vehicle. Mrs. Mots stated that the shipping was included in the price. She stated that she wanted to go through Google Checkout for a secure transfer. She said that I would send money through Western Union to Google Checkout, she stated that Google Checkout would hold the money until I recieved the vehicle, then I would have 5 days to inspect the vehicle. After the 5 days Google Checkout would then contact me via Email, and ask me if I would like to keep the vehicle or not, if so, they would release the money to Mrs. Mots. I then sent the money to Google Checkout, with Western Union Agent Mark Anthony. I then had to send a copy of the reciepts to (Personal Info Removed). Mrs. Mots said that she recieved the invoice from Google Checkout that they recieved the payment, and for her to start the shipping. I recieved and Email from Google Checkout the next day stating that I would have to send another $1,500 to the shipping company for shipping insurance. I then contacted Mrs. Mots and said to her that they are saying that, she said that she had no idea about this. I then havent recieved any emails from her, also I havent recieved any emails from Google Checkout after those messages.