Hi, after asking for pics of actual engine and payment instructions, he proposed this...

"Hi,
The engine it is ready to shipp it is on crater.I have a suggestion what i think you will agree...you will wire the money here via western union on your father name and after i check the transfer and it is ok i will shipp the engine for inspection.After you will received and inspect and is ok with a phone call you will change the transfer name on my name.Reply at this suggestion asap."

What do you guys think?
Is there a way he can steal (in the case this is a scam) the money if I do what he asks?
Thanks, for your help,
federico

Holy Crap .... run ..

I have sold 30 cars on Ebay,,RUN FAR FROM THIS!!!!I have had strange offers to send thousands for shipping etc,they are SCAMS!!!DO NOT DO THIS DEAL! You will never see your $$ again. A few good feedbacks can be created by the seller,easy. NO NO NO

....that means? sorry...I'm italian and don't get all the nuances of your lenguage...

It means, if you ARE from Italy, you can go see the motor and if it's for real, pay for it, load it up and take it with you. Since it's in Italy, can't you do that?

(sniff, sniff.....hmmmmm)

Ditto,,,and "the greed factor" always plays into any scam. That's how they get you to disregard your objections and hope for the best. Buy it in person and check if it's stolen or don't buy at all.

If the motor is in Italy, and the guy is in Italy, why does he say it's in Vegas????? All he needs is the trace number and/or address to who it's being sent to from Western Union to get the cash.... My wife has picked up cash from WU for people the were "unable" to go to the place to pick it up hwithout WU even checking an ID.

Tell to use this or nothing. right from Ebay.com:

Use caution when considering escrow. To avoid being deceived by fraudulent escrow services, use www.escrow.com, eBay's approved escrow service. Escrow is available for any purchase, but typically is used for purchases of $500 or more.



BTW, absolutely BS. fede, report him to Ebay for claiming in Nevada and is now in Italy, atleast get Ebay to look further into the scam artist.

Sorry fede, BS is short for excrement from a cow with horns.

Hi guys, thank you all,you have been very nice.
I'll just told the seller I'll use www.escrow.com to pay him and no other ways...
By the way...I'm from Italy, the guy claims he is from London England.

Could you suggest other sources where I can find used 454 for a fair price?