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Staying safe on craigslist

LarryE10E20

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Hi all!

 

Selling a 2006 530xiT. Put an ad on craigslist, home to so many internet scammers.  A guy emails me and asks for the VIN so he can run a CarFax report.  Seems reasonable but as craigslist is home to so many internet scammers, I'm a bit suspicious.   Is there any compelling reason not to provide the VIN? Don't want to cut off a legitimate sale opportunity, but don't need more headaches either.  Advice?

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Larry

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'73 3.0 CS

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I think it's likely a valid request.

 

A lot of sales sites require posting the VIN in the sale ad.

 

The buyer would possibly need the VIN to get the car insured anyway.

 

A quick search seems to substantiate my perspective.

 

Good luck,

Ray

Stop reading this! Don't you have anything better to do?? :P
Two running things. Two broken things.

 

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