Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Business Name Used
Facebook Marketplace Scam
Date Reported
April 29, 2024
Postal Code
30310
Total Dollars Lost
$ 2100
Scam Description
Saw an ad on facebook marketplace for an 2000 Chevrolet truck, the seller explain she was in army and had to sell truck cause she was beening deployed for an year over seas. The deal was through ebay motor. I have to get card, and call the number on the email from ebay motors. Sent money, got confirmation no. Call the number from email and confirm the purshase and was told the truck had to be shipped from Montana. I had to pay shipping cost.1000. Truck was 1100. After the due date truck didnt arrive i called the number and it was disconnect and email the person to get an negative respond. I realized i had been scammed.
