06-05-2008, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Jack Battleson
Hey, I saw an ad currently on pistonheads here:
Toyota : TOYOTA Yaris 1.3 VVT-i T Spirit
Again, thought this must be too good to be true.
Anyway, I thought I'd email him just to see. Asked stuff about the car's history, mot and where in the uk it is etc... and I got this email back (I wonder if this sounds familiar at all?):Hello ,
Thank you for your interest in purchasing my car.
The vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking.
It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well. It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there. My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy. I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pitty to keep such a car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal Circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £2,500 including the shipping costs,insurance and handling(delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.If you are really interested i will send you my phone number to call me.
Thank you and have a nice day!
Obviously, at this point alarm bells are really ringing, for several different reasons, so I reported his advert as spam. Then I googled his name and found this thread!
Liking the idea on the previous post! Was thinking of doing something similar myself, but am not sure what. If anyone has any ideas? I would just love to waste this guy's time a bit more.
Also worth a read is this website:
Welcome to the 419 Eater
Scamming the scammer - very funny and good for quiet days in work ;-)
Anyhow, I'm sorry to hear that some of you got caught out by this scam. But I guess the saying is right - if it's too good to be true, it probably is!
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