Unknown, Poses as “Google Wallet”

Victim Location 40356

Total money lost $2,500

Type of a scam Online Purchase

Subject poses as a car seller, attempting to sell a 2007 Toyota Sienna XLE for $2,500. The "Seller" claims to have a name and address and includes a back story justifying the low price of the vehicle. Instructions are emailed to the buyer urging the buyer to transact the purchase through Google Wallet via Amazon Gift Cards paid for with cash. Once the transaction is complete and the Amazon Gift Card numbers are given to the posing organization, the money is non-refundable by Amazon.