Sounds a Little Scammy........

I answered an ad on CL and this is what I received. I suspect it comes from some guy huddled over a computer in a faraway land. The ad mentions a red convertible, but go to the pic link and you have a gorgeous black Carrera. Hi, my name is Sonya Bairon My 1986 Porsche 911 never had or need any paint/body work done, garaged keep always, without any mechanical problems, tires and wheels are in great shape as well, electric is working perfectly. The engine is 3.2L, V6, Manual Transmission shifts perfectly and the car has only 122.000 miles. Has a clean and clear US title under my name and there are no liens or loans on it. I am selling it at this final price of ($6000 including delivery to your address), because I want to sell the car very quickly. My husband passed away 2 months ago (he had a heart attack). This car brings me bad memories and I can no longer afford 2 cars. That's the main reason I need to sell it. My daughter and I, decided to sell the house and we moved to my sister in Omaha, NE. Unfortunately I can't conclude this transaction personally because my work involves a lot of traveling, but I left everything prepared for the sale. I want to use eBay's services for the safety of both of us so if you're interested in purchasing this car just email me with your full name, address including the zip code and phone number, so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. P.S.: Here you have pictures with the car http://imgur.com/a/TpHJg Thank you !

I didn't get past the "V6".

oh yea, its a scam no 964 brings bad memories someone here will run the VIN and Sherlock it to death

offer to drive/fly to where the car is to inspect it in person. heck, would be one steal of a deal if it checks out c7tuXq3.jpg

total scam. this is BS. They want your info so THEY can call and pretend to be eBay. If you enjoy sport play along (fake address...) "I want to use eBay's services for the safety of both of us so if you're interested in purchasing this car just email me with your full name, address including the zip code and phone number, so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure."

They probably have a bridge to sell you in Brooklyn, as well.

and Ms Bairon is Russian !

Only 122,000 miles...

I'm amazed they still try this one. I guess people do fall for it. You'll probably find that the actual car was indeed for sale a few months ago, and the scammers have cloned the pics & ad. Nothing comes up when you google the VIN though.

Yep, common scam! I always love to ask them where is the car. I always get a lot great answers with that one. I usually respond with "awesome, when can I come see it!" and... then I get a even dumber answers like... "Its on a military base, it's already boxed up for transport, etc.etc. etc." If they tell me a legitament address, then I say, "when can I come by?" No response. Or... no worries sir, we'll have eBay handle the transaction and I'll ship the car to you. If you don't like the car, you can ship it back to us. hahahaha... always the same lines and broken English

They really screwed this up... they forgot to Photoshop the Florida tag on the ground... even showed the VIN hood label. 220 TMO VIN - WPOABO914GS121395 Regardless, if it's too good to be true, then it's... What? Yep, you got it!

This looks perfectly legitimate to me, what could possibly go wrong. Marc

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Sonya has some grammar issues that should be an easy tip off. Hope I can get my $6k back.

Talking about scam, a 2010 convertible carrera s for 32k Can, (like 24-25 us i Guess), no accident... http://m.autohebdo.net/results/detai...1759C6ADABE907

I've played with a few of these folks for fun . When they ask for my address I tell them 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Very scammy. While it's not dispositive of anything, in my experience, Americans also don't typically use decimal points in lieu of commas (122.000 miles). Betcha anything the poster is in the UK. -Eric

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Brits don't do that either. Commas all the way.

getting closer to the truth http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Porsche...p2047675.l2557

I had a similar one when I was looking for my "toy", the choice was either a 996 or an M3, this one was a Kijiji add (Craigs list kinda sucks in my bit of Canada) same kinda sob story, bereaved woman selling car, had left the country etc etc, I think they wanted $5 or 6k for a $15K car. Would deliver. Oddly enough they did not have the car available for viewing. I guess they do now have my email address though!

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Agreed, its a French/European thing. I see it from my colleagues in Europe and sometimes Quebec.

Hi, my name is Sonya Bairon My 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 never had or need any paint/body work done, garaged keep always, without any mechanical problems, tires and wheels are in great shape as well, electric is working perfectly. The engine is 5.7L, Gas V8, the Automatic Tranmission shifts perfectly and the truck has only 110,000 miles. Has a clean and clear US title under my name and there are no liens or loans on it. I am selling it at this final price of ($1,500 including delivery to your address), because I want to sell the truck very quickly. My husband passed away 2 months ago (he had a heart attack). This truck brings me bad memories and I can no longer afford 2 trucks. That's the main reason I need to sell it. My daughter and I, decided to sell the house and we moved to my sister in Omaha, NE. Unfortunately I can't conclude this transaction personally because my work involves a lot of traveling, but I left everything prepared for the sale. I want to use eBay's services for the safety of both of us so if you're interested in purchasing this truck just email me with your full name, address including the zip code and phone number, so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. P.S.: Here you have pictures with the pickup http://imgur.com/a/6Jzfh Thank you !

Boy! Sonya has lots of nice vehicles. Shame they all give her bad memories.

I suggest you offer to pay with a check drawn on a Nigerian Bank made out to my brother's friend's nephew for $10,000. They can keep the balance for their trouble.

how many heart attacks can this guy have ?

So this same name told me the same about a beautiful Yamaha r1 motorcycle that has always been my dream bike but she said 900 bucks and ya it's def fraud! Bottom line! But wow that was a sweet looking bike!

At least pretend to be a Nigerian prince.......

When enquiring about a too-good-to-be-true boat for sale on Craigslist a few years back:

Check out this one from the same person: On Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:11 PM Sonya Bairon < [email removed] > wrote:Hi, thank you for your interest in my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe K1500 Z71 4X4. One owner, 89,536 original !!! miles, 5.3 V8 engine. I have garaged this vehicle the entire time I have owned it. The Tahoe looks and runs like new. Automatic, CD Player, Power Windows, Power Seats, A/C. This vehicle never had accidents or problems. I own a clear title under my name. I am selling it at this final price of $800 because my husband died 3 months ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories and that�s the reason I want to sell it a.s.a.p. I want to use eBay services for the safety of both of us so if you�re interested in purchasing this Tahoe, I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. Best regards! On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 9:35 PM Ron< [email removed] > wrote:Wow, here I was thinking it was $8000 and it was a mistake of missing a zero. You should be ashamed of yourself trying to steal money from people. Please don't email me back as I won't respond again.On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 10:31 PM Sonya Bairon <[email removed]> wrote:As I have told you in a previous email, my husband died recently. I had to move out and now I am living with my parents in Fort Belvoir, VA. At the moment they are the only ones I can rely on. The vehicle is at the shipping company sealed and ready for shipping. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 1-3 days. Once you will get the vehicle you will have 7 days to try it out prior to making any purchase. In the case that you feel that the vehicle is not suitable, you can just return it all at my expense. When receiving it you will have as well all the documents including title, sale bill, 2 sets of keys, full service records and more.The title and the bill of sale will be notarized and signed by me.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If interested just email with your full name, full address where you want the vehicle delivered at and your cell# where you can be reached so we can get the ball rolling.

Sonya Bairon is rough on husbands!

Just got this today

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That's a loooooooonnnnnng heart attack. At least she didn't say the 25-ft trailer has a V6 -- she's getting craftier.

She killed off another husband? Wow!

Sonya might just be on this season's "Forensic Files" for all the husbands that she's buried!

[QUOTE=RTVerhaeghe;18128292]Check out this one from the same person: On Wed, May 4, 2022, 6:11 PM Sonya Bairon < [email removed] > wrote:Hi, thank you for your interest in my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe K1500 Z71 4X4. One owner, 89,536 original !!! miles, 5.3 V8 engine. I have garaged this vehicle the entire time I have owned it. The Tahoe looks and runs like new. Automatic, CD Player, Power Windows, Power Seats, A/C. This vehicle never had accidents or problems. I own a clear title under my name. I am selling it at this final price of $800 because my husband died 3 months ago (he had a heart attack) and it brings me bad memories and that�s the reason I want to sell it a.s.a.p. I want to use eBay services for the safety of both of us so if you�re interested in purchasing this Tahoe, I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. Best regards! On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 9:35 PM Ron< [email removed] > wrote:Wow, here I was thinking it was $8000 and it was a mistake of missing a zero. You should be ashamed of yourself trying to steal money from people. Please don't email me back as I won't respond again.On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 10:31 PM Sonya Bairon <[email removed]> wrote:As I have told you in a previous email, my husband died recently. I had to move out and now I am living with my parents in Fort Belvoir, VA. At the moment they are the only ones I can rely on. The vehicle is at the shipping company sealed and ready for shipping. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 1-3 days. Once you will get the vehicle

Sonya Bairon strikes again I was about to believe she was actually trying to sell me a Chevrolet Tahoe for $800 until I got smart and Google searched her name and this came up she sent me the exact email listed here wow.

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I'm so glad that I decided to search this email and something came up with it being a scam. I knew it was too good to be true. It's such a shame that a person would do such a thing.

Where's Sonya? At least this old thread had some current relevancy. All that being said, one of my neighbours purchased an air cooled targa '85 or '86. Running, driving etc. A driver car. no rust just needs good detailing an some love. He responded to kijij ad (like craigslist in Canada). He bought it in '21. First guy to get there. Ready? $14K canadian. Person selling it was helping an older couple get rid of a whole bunch of stuff. Obviously did not know the value. Maybe they googled 928 or 944 lol.

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Nice 👍. We all dream of this right? Good to know it happens.

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I would be morally conflicted. That's a great deal, but stealing from the elderly never seems like a good idea to me. Karma's a bitch. I would like to think that I would have told them what it was actually worth, and offered them a good but fair price.

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I am currently in email contact about this rav4. I sent an message through FB to Jacqueline Adams Who replied Hi 👋! 2007 Toyota Rav4 Limited is still for sale . If you want more information and pictures please contact my aunt because she is the seller: [email removed] God Bless you and your family! 🙏 Sonya replied to my and said this- Thank you for your interest in my 07 Toyota Rav4 Limited. One owner, 94,869 original !!! miles, V6-3,5L engine 4x4. I have garaged this vehicle the entire time I have owned it. The Toyota looks and runs like new. Automatic, CD Player, Power Windows, Power Seats, A/C. This Toyota never had accidents or problems. I own a clear title under my name.I am selling it at this final price of $800 because my husband died 3 months ago and it brings me bad memories and that�s the reason I want to sell it a.s.a.p. I want to use eBay services for the safety of both of us so if you�re interested in purchasing this Toyota, I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure. Best regards! You can see some pictures of the vehicle here: https://imgur.com/a/e9bpWWr I knew it was too good to be true. I am just happy I found this forum! Please let me know what everyome has found out. It's so sad that people like this are out there.

She has the rav4 listed ALL throughout the country.

Facebook needs a I think they are a scammer button.. That let you attach links to their 1500 adds all over facebook and craigs list.. 100 votes and your done..

I was tempted by one of Sonya's adds for a camper one time....Then my "Spidy Senses " kicked in and I realized it was a scam..

Another email from Sonya yesterday- She attached several photos of the car also... As I have told you in a previous email, my husband died recently. I had to move out and now I am living with my parents in Fort Belvoir, VA. At the moment they are the only ones I can rely on. The vehicle is at the shipping company sealed and ready for shipping. The deal includes free delivery and it will arrive at your address in 1-3 days. Once you will get the vehicle you will have 7 days to try it out prior to making any purchase. In the case that you feel that the vehicle is not suitable, you can just return it all at my expense. When receiving it you will have as well all the documents including title, sale bill, 2 sets of keys, full service records and more.The title and the bill of sale will be notarized and signed by me.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If interested just email with your full name, full address where you want the vehicle delivered at and your cell# where you can be reached so we can get the ball rolling.

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The latest! Must be the neighbors car. LoL

[QUOTE=ZuffenZeus;13547470]Boy! Sonya has lots of nice vehicles. Shame they all give her bad memories.[/Quote I know this is an old thread. But Yes, a lot of Nice Cars that cause bad memories. SMH. In 2020 I ran across this same thing through Facebook marketplace and same story but this car was a Purple 2006 Dodge Charger RT with a hemi . She only wanted $1,500 for it. Because the car only brought her sad memories of her late husband. But this car was up for sale Everywhere, in Every state and using the Same Letter of description and reasoning for selling it. My God, it screamed SCAM.