If you're in no rush for the cash, holding it for someone who is obviously struggling, would be a very kind gesture. However, the situation absolutely screams scam, or just total lack of common sense on the buyers behalf, if she actually thinks someone would let her drive away, in their vehicle with out a penny being paid.
As noted before, her "allowing" you to keep the 'title' in your name, does nothing for you, infact, all it does is leave you legally responsible for anything that happens while she is in possession of the truck.. Photo Radar, red light camera, parking tickets, and that could be minor issues, say she robs a bank, leaves a body in the cab and leaves it on the side of the highway. There is far more than just getting ripped off for the asking price, at stake.
If you feel like being a nice guy, and paying it forward, offer something like, 3 post dated cheques, 2 for $600 each, 1 for $500, tell her she can pick up the truck after the second cheque clears. worst case scenario you're out $500, best case, you helped out someone in need, and you both prove there are still trustworthy people in the world.
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