Originally Posted by Weevel

hey cazza...do you have any info on the post that was advertised on the classified site (gumtree pistonheads etc) I would like to have a look at his classified ad

Originally Posted by dazrick68

Hi. I'm new to this forum but thought I should inform you that, I also had seen a car advertised at a very reasonable price on Pistonheads. Thought it was too good to be true but went ahead emailing the vendor. This is the email address he is using: martinmvm@yahoo.com stating that I was interested in the car and would it be possible for him to email more details.
These are the contents of the emails received:

First of all I have to tell you that 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. The reason I am selling the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
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 pity 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 £3,800 including the shipping costs,insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT, Road tax until next year. Also has full service history and it is hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Hi,
I would like to use a shipping company for this deal, the process is very easy and I have just bought a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and this is why I know how it works.
This company will handle the delivery of the car and also they will handle all the registration papers. If we will use it you will have 5 days to inspect the car before you decide to buy it.
I will pay delivery! The delivery time will be around 7 days and the car will be delivered at your home address. In this time you will receive the tracking number of the transaction so you can use it to check the status on the company website.
Let me explain you the whole process:
First I will need your details, full name and address. As soon as I get the info from you I will take the car and go to the shipping company to transfer it in their custody. I will pay all the shipping charges. After the car is in their custody they will send you a confirmation and also payment instructions. They work as an escrow service and will hold the payment during the 5 days period for inspection. After the payment is confirmed to them, they will get the car to your home address and will also give you the documents of registration and the car will be left in your custody, in this period you can inspect the car, take it to a service for inspection and drive test it. After the 5 days period is over the shipping company will come to you and if you decided to keep the car you will transfer the documents on your name and after the car is registered on your name they will release the payment to me. If you decide not to buy the car they will get the car back and will send you a full refund of the payment.
Please e-mail me with your decision and also your full name and address!!
My phone no. is: 0039 3284-011-602, I am available in the morning before 10 AM, in the afternoon I am at work so will get back to you by email.
Thank you
Martin

I just came back from the shipping company, it took me a while to arrange everything, I have paid for shipping and everything, it cost me about 500 Eur, anyway it is all done, they will contact you with payment instructions and they also gave me a tracking number to track the car on their web site here it is:UD*********R72
You can check it on .:::We offer good protection, both for the seller and the buyer
Let me know when they have contacted you and also the status of the car and when will get to you.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Martin

Welcome to EdcCargo Ltd,
Our Company is the European market leader in global express and international mail services. EdcCargo reduces risks associated with Internet transactions by acting as a licensed, trusted, neutral third party for on-line transactions. The seller leaves the merchandise into EdcCargo custody.
The merchandise will remain in EdcCargo custody until the buyer provides the payment information to EdcCargo. The payment will be made through a Wire Transfer Service. Once the funds are verified by EdcCargo, the merchandise will be send to the buyer.
Address Information:
Shipper/seller:
Martin Veluci
Via Matteo Boiardo 23
Rome, 00185
Italy
Ship to/buyer:
D*************
**************
*********, ******,
*************
United Kingdom
Shipment Information:
Service: Door Arrival
Delivery Time: 7 days
Shipment ID: UD*********R72
AUDI A4 TDI 130 QUATTRO SPORT
You can track your merchandise directly by accessing this link:
.:::We offer good protection, both for the seller and the buyer
Package Details:
AUDI A4 TDI 130 QUATTRO SPORT
Shipping Fees: *500.00
Package Information:
Package 1 of 1
Package Type: EdcCargo EXPRESS DELIVERY
Billing Information for the Shipment
Payment Method: American Express XXXX-2007
Total: All currencies in EURO **500.00

If you have any questions contact us to our email address: TransCargo@ssl-mail.com and we will appreciate the opportunity to help you resolve any issue.

EdcCargo Ltd. Through this e-mail we have the pleasure to inform you that the merchandise has been left in our custody. The shipping fee was paid by the Seller. The Payment Information must be sent to us for verification. The Payment Information that you need to send to us are: Money Transfer Control Number, Sender's Name and Sender's Address, Receiver's Name and Receiver's Address. The Seller is unable to receive any information regarding the payment data. This action is restricted by a mutual agreement between the Seller and EdcCargo.
*Next step to be taken: The buyer must send the payment to EdcCargo Ltd., Payment Department, for verification.
Full amount to be paid: £3,800.
First: you should locate and find the closest Western Union office to
your home address.
Second: You must go there and make the payment in person and with cash,
using the personal information we provided you, naming full
name and address of our agent from Payment Department:
Name: Mario Bionde
Address: Via San Tommaso 12
City/State: Rome
Postal Code: 00192
Country: Italy
Third: You will receive a payment confirmation from Western Union. You have to e-mail us the following details from the payment receipt:
- MTCN - 10 digits number from the payment receipt
- Sender Name and Address
- Receiver Name
- Amount sent
Fourth: Send us a e-mail with the payment details should be as specific as possible, to allow us to verify that the payment has been made.
Please send us the payment information in this email address: TransCargo@ssl-mail.com
To ask for a refund, simply reply to this notification and enter in the subject line: Refund request for transaction number: UD*********R72
Sincerely,
Trade Financial Department
Operator: Tracy[/size]

Problem with this so call scam, I was taken in up to the point of sending the monies. However they have my home contact address, telephone number and email address. SHOULD I BE WORRIED? Please advise.
I hope this post helps to rid us of these bas*ard scammer!

Originally Posted by dazrick68

Hi Cazzatwin1.

The advert for the Audi A4 Quattro was posted on "Pistonheads" for £3800. I realised that this may be a scam when I saw the same advert a few days later only this time the price had dropped to £2600!
After reading some of the threads on this site, I reported the advert to Pistonheads and they have since removed the ad.
However I have since seen at least 2 more ads on the "PH" site that could also be SCAMS.

Originally Posted by happy

I saw the same advertisement on internet, his "name" is(was) Manfred Gisela. Fortunately I uncovered his plans and aims, I hope the other people will too
His advertisement is:


Hello,

Me name is Arie and i am writing you regarding the Peugeot PartnerHDi 90 Premium NaviPlus,41.000 km,Erstzulassung:09/04,EUR 3.600.
Thecar is located in Berlin/Germany and it's LIKE NEW!!!! It was neverbeen involved in accidents.It has no scratches or something else.I amthe first owner of the car.This is my last price and the car it's notin leasing so you have to pay only this price and nothing more. I haveall the papers of the car and the service book as well.Everything is OKwith the car.Please read down every thing very careful:Feew weeks agosomebody from France told to me that want to buy my car.I told him thatis Ok,we will meet in Berlin/Germany and we will make the deal.I was inBerlin in the next day but no buyer,never respond to my emails or tomy calls so here is what i am sugessting to you:
With this service i am sure that you have the money and that you will come for sure in Berlin .
This service name is Western Union Money Transfer.
Youmust find the nearest Western Union agency and your wife or your bestfriends will go there with money cash.Your wife or your friend will bethe sender of the money and the receiver of the money is you inBerlin/Germany.
I want to be 100 % sure that you will be in Berlin because once the money are sent you have to be in Berlin to get the money.
Rightnow i am located in Dublin/Ireland with business but after i will getthe receipt from WU i will come back in Berlin to wait you and tofinish the deal.That's why i need to see the receipt.I don't want tobuy the plane ticket to come and then to wait you and maybe you willnever come.
If i will see the receipt then i will be sure that you will come and i will go to buy the ticket plane for Berlin .
Afterthe transfer is made you must scan the receipt from WU and then send itin to my e-mail address attached so i can check.If you are agree then iwill keep the car for you and after i will see the copy from WesternUnion then in max.2 day i will come back in Berlin to wait you.Youmust understand that you will not send the money to my name.You will bethe receiver of the money and only you can take the money from WesternUnion.
Assoon as i will see the copy from Western Union i will go and i will buythe plane ticket for Berlin.After that i will send you the copy so youcan be sure that i am not joking and that i will be in the same day inBerlin .
When we will meet in Berlin we will go to a mechanic toconfirm you that the car is OK and to Police so they can tell you thatthe car it's not stolen.I will transfer the documents from the car toyou and after that we will both go to Western Union and you will takethe money sended by your wife or friend in Berlin .
If something iswrong with this car then i will give you 500 Euros from my money foryour trip and for your time so please troust me because the car it'slike new.
Western Union take comission for sending the money.This isnot a problem because when we will meet in Berlin i will give you backthe money which you have paid for sending the money to Berlin .
If you are interested please reply me or call me.
My phone number is:00447031890888 (starting at 12 at morning-8 at night!!!!)


Thank you for contacting me and hope you will understand my point of view!!!
Respectfully


here is another link for AUDI A2

A2 1,2 TDI 3L für gebraucht. Gute schon ab ca. 4.000€? : Audi A2