A short search will turn up a slew of fruadulant sales for tractors of all brands.  I almost got hooked, but realized that it was just too good to be true.  I wanted to put a few guidelines down for spoting a scam for a large items like tractors.  Ebay is slow to react and usually doesn't end these obvious scam auctions in a timely manner.:

1.)  A "buy-it-now" price listed within the auction text, usually a real nice low amount for the item.  ($5,000 for a $20,000 tractor, sorry, likely to be too good to be true).  If a tractor is actually worth something, don't expect a seller to offer it for peanuts, I sold a 1959 model tractor for $3,000.

2.)  An e-mail is included in the description listed as "the best way to get in touch", usually followed by a reason why the Ebay mail shouldn't be used i.e. "My inbox is full" or some other lame excuse.  Be aware that if an account has been taken over, then the e-mail will still go to the scammer.

3.)  A tractor described as being oversees and available for free or low $$ shipping..... a tractor is HEAVY, no one can move it across oceans free or with low cost shipping.  My tractor is a 34 hp model that weighs in at 6,000 pounds!  This coupled with 1 or 2 are sure bets your gonna lose some money.  New tractors are shipped in stackable crates unassembled with no tires to the dealers, much more efficient for shipping.

ONCE YOU DECIDE TO BUY:

4.) Go get the tractor, take your cash with you, try to avoid paying before you get a chance to inspect your purchase.

5.)  If a seller demands payment up front, you may be better off passing on that sale and finding an auction where the seller will allow you to pay upon pickup.   If you loose your money due to a scam, you lose any good deal you can make.

6.)  A little Paypal secret, the $1,000 protection they offer...... it's only if they can recover the money from the seller.... DON'T count on it.....

7.)  A reasonable down payment of at most $250 with balance due on pickup is not unreasonable for a seller to request..  Go see it, hear it, run it, a good seller will understand if you decide against a sale if the tractor is significantly different than described (a scratch is NOT what I am talking about).

8.)  Be sure to look for welds and other signs of repairs that are obvious short cuts to buying brand arts, if an owner takes shortcuts on hoses, wheel lugs and so on, they likely did so on a part of the tractor you can't inspect.....  Repairs can get expensive very quickly.

9.)  NEW tractors are available at dealers with financing and great interest rates similar to a car purchase, if your only saving a little buying used, then the financing is worth the extra, not to mention the warranty's are typically 3 years on a new tractor (I've had 2 hoses and a seat replaced under warranty in 8 months).

I bought a new Kubota from a local dealer and love it!!  GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SEARCH!