Tesla Scam On Craigslist — a How-To Guide

I am always looking for a great deal, and of course, include my favorite vehicle in frequent searches. So the first thing to do if you are a scammer on Craigslist is catch my attention….

STEP 1

How about posting an ad on Craigslist, with an unbelievably low price and a story to back it up?

STEP 2

When I reply by text (because you did not leave any other way for me to contact you) at 715–600–6759 (sorry, you will have to change the phone number next time you run this scam, because people will google it and find this article) send me a text message directing me to email:

Signs to look for: 1) Too good to be true, 2) No name, and 3) phone number and area code don't match the location of the ad: Portland? Seattle? A Wisconsin Area Code?

STEP 3

Send the sucker a text message to engage them on email.

Signs to look for: Does it feel wrong to you? Do you feel like you are talking to someone on a different part of the planet? Does this sound like a Tesla owner to you?

STEP 4

Send an email to me, explaining your story. Cuz I am really confused about the whole Seattle and Wisconsin thing you have going on…

Mary Heiman <maryheiman27@gmail.com>

Hello,

This 2013 Tesla model S is still available and runs and drives excellent. It has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, Only 31,624 miles! Transmission is Automatic shifts smoothly.It has no leaks no drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of encumbrances and liens. I bought it when i was serving in Fort Dearborn in Chicago IL and now I am deployed in Alaska. car will be delivered from Chicago, Illinois don't worry about the shipping because is free. I have dropped my price to $20000 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before january 30th, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home.

The financial part will be managed by eBay, 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 you want to complete the purchase please send me your: full name, full shipping address and your phone number so i can notify eBay that you are selected as my buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

Again I want to point out that because I am going to Afghanistan this sale is my top priority and I am looking after a fast transaction, with no delays. That is why I decided to lower the price, to avoid wasting time with negotiations and find a buyer as soon as possible.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Here is a link with more pictures: https://myalbum.com/album/PftBELpkymKB

Maj. Mary Heiman

Signs to look for: Does it feel even more wrong to you? A Tesla with "no leaks no drips and does not smoke at all"?

Well, Maj. Mary Heinnan, Your email kinda explains the whole location issue, but wait, now Chicago? Afghanistan? I'm confused. But here, you want my Name and Address, so, here you go!

UPDATE (The Next Day)

STEP 5 Send email with promise of invoice, and then send fake invoice

So this morning, I get an email from Maj. Mary

And then an official email from "Ebay" (payment-instructions-inc.com?!?! which shows up on this scam list). Good to know she has "100.0% Positive Feedback".