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[US] Craigslist Car Scam?
Do people still use Craigslist?
Had the strangest thing happen to me last night.
Found a car on craigslist (very old school I know) and contacted the seller. We exchange numbers and start texting. Everything seems fairly normal, and then they become non-responsive. Finally I get confirmation of an address to look at the vehicle. I drive to the location (30min or so away in a decent-nicer area) and park on the street. Car is nowhere to be found. The address does have a garage, so I assume it’s in there. Send a text that I am there. No response, left unread. Call and it goes straight to voicemail. Tried a few more times and said screw it, I walked up to the home (townhouse) and rang the doorbell. All the blinds are open and the unit is empty. No one answers. Get in my car and leave.
What was the plan? Was this a prank? I wasn’t carrying a lot of cash. My policy is check the vehicle, drive it, and then hit an ATM or figure that out after. I was pretty upset driving home, but my wife and I can’t figure out the angle of this.