Complaint Review: Bixente Phillips

Here is the part of the initial e-mail:
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Preferred Contact Method: email
Name: bixente phillips
Address: E-Mail: phbxblue@yahoo.com
Zip code: 10005
Daytime Phone: 718-564-8739
Hello,
am interested in buying your car which is the 1999 Nissan Sentra GXE for $X,XXX

i will like you to get to me with condition of the car and last price.

Here is my response:

The car is in excellent condition. I bought the car used from another private owner, and was provided most of the maintenance records. Also, when I bought the car I checked the vehicle history, and no accidents were on the file. You are free to do the same if you wish. I have just changed the front brakes. (F.Y.I. just a few months back I changed the rear brakes as well.) Also, I drive only with Syntec blend Castrol 5W-30 motor oil, which is better for the car. I also drive with the Premium gas. If requested I can show you receipts as proof. The next oil change is due at 67750. The car as noted in the ad has all power options-like power windows, locks, mirrors, remote keless access, alloy wheels... As far as the price on the car- It is the right price. I might consider a slight negotiation, but in general the price is not very
flexible. It is the right price as it stands right now. ( I have the title- the car is paid off )Should you have any questions, please call me at 847-966-8955 or the otherphone listed at cars.com.Thank you for your interest.

here is the second follow up e-mail from the fraudster:
(Saturday, May 28, 2005 2:41 PM)
Hello dane,

Thanks for the quick response, i think the car will be a great buy. I have read everything about the car and the picture itself is quite re-assuring. I am contacting you from belgium,i prefer american models of honda than european because of the standard and durability. I will paying you with a draft in excess of the specified price. The draft which is going to be in american dollars will be sent to you by my associate in US to your address. When you receive it you deposit it in your bank and when its clear you will help in sending the balance to my shipper via western union money transfer. So i want you to send your full name and address with zip code and mobile number. I await your response.

Be aware of this kind of fraud. For fun I will give him my name and the address of the FTC.. All I am going to say is be an educated buyer/seller.


Viktor
Morton grove, Illinois
U.S.A.