Ebay has a reporting mechanism in place that allows members to report a suspected fraudulent auction - Press the Help button at the top of the mainpage, go to "Security Center" on the left side of the next page, and select "Report Another Problem". You will have a menu that you select "Fraud Concerns for Buyers" in the upper window, and the lower window, select "Report a Listing that you think is fraudulent (you didn't bid)" and you can enter the auction number and send the message to eBay. I've done this fraud reporting for several 300 letter car auctions that I've browsed - I'm sure I'm not the only one doing it - and the auction is usually removed within the day. This and other lowball "buy it now" scams for non-existent vehicles have been very popular with late-model Harley-Davidsons for some time. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! John Spiers Lake Worth, FL - 36F this AM! Chris <flip7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: The listing appears to have been removed from eBay already. Maybe the scammers(?) realized they were caught. If anyone is considering bidding or buying this car, I'd be happy to check it out in person. Charleston MA is 10 miles down the road from me. Chris Filipietz Hanscom AFB MA -----Original Message----- From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darrin Bailey Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 06:29 To: John Lyons; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [Chrysler300] Item number: 4613124803 Yes it is. I did get a reply: Hello, The car is located in Charlestown MA, in excellent running and body condition, no flaws on it or any other mechanical problems. It has a clear title and it will be signed and notorized on your name as soon as the payment will be completed. Regarding payment I am aware of the buyer's protection and we will use eBay's motors vehicle purchase protection program which will hold the payment until you receive the car. If you are interested you will be asked to make a deposit of $3,400; the buy it now price is $12,400. By sending your deposit to eBay you are not buying the car, is just the way the program works (and in case you buy the car it will give you a 1 month/1000 miles guarantee). However, it is 100% refundable if the car is not as described. If you are interested please provide me the following informations necessary to take a decision : -your full name and address for shipping -your phone # -any negative feedback and if so .... for what reason. If I receive the requested information you will be informed by eBay during the next hours with details about your purchase. The car will be inspected and evaluated by eBay's team so there is no need to ask me about it's condition as long it will be a guaranteed purchase by eBay. Thank you, Douglas Black Darrin P. Bailey Sr. Senior Insurance Examiner Virginia Bureau of Insurance (804) 371-9173 Darrin.Bailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Lyons Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 7:27 PM To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [Chrysler300] Item number: 4613124803 The scammers are at it again. This car was sold. I owned it, the new owner is happy with it. I see club members bidding on it....it is a bogus auction. John To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm SPONSORED LINKS Chrysler 300 srt8 2005 chrysler 300 c 2005 chrysler 300 pictures New chrysler 300 2005 chrysler 300 limited 2005 chrysler 300 m --------------------------------- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Chrysler300" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- --------------------------------- What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To send a message to this group, send an email to: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/