There's a chance this isn't a scam - actual OH plate, correct area code.
CL dude says: I have a 1989 Foxbody lx hatch 5.0 5speed. Has cobra rims and 4:10 gears. It wont stay running, starts up for a second then dies. New clutch, clutch cable and new t5 transmission will trade for vehicles just let me know what you got
Fuel Pump or relay, maybe? I would think this would be too old for any immobilizer foolishness.