My daughter is looking at buying a new car and responded to an add on Gumtree, today she received the following email from the aledged seller. dodgy or what?

 

Jeff TT

 

 

I have received your email regarding my car MG MGF!

 

The car is in perfect working condition, has no damage, no scratches, no marks or dents on paintwork, no hidden defects. There is no

 

outstanding finance (HPI clear)! It's a UK model (right handed), meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no

 

problems regarding UK. Customs policy on receiving the car. It comes with original invoice, log book, keys and all the documents.

 

Here are some details about the car : Reg No: PA04 VCM , MOT: Jan 2012 , Road Tax: Sep 2011, Reg. Date:27 Jul 2004, Full Service

 

History, CD Player, Premium Sound System, AM/FM Stereo

Service History: -- Interior/Comfort Options: Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Windows

Safety Features: Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Immobiliser, Alarm

 

Here are some pictures with my car :http://en.fotoalbum.eu/cuiu1/a601356

The price for the car is £ 1398 !!!

 

The car was my wife but unfortunately she died. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it.

The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name.

I work as a police officer in United Kingdom .

I am in USA right now but the car is in UK and it will be shipped from there.

Shipping will be done whit D.A.S and it will take no more then 2 days,a nd it will be payed by me!

Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it.

 

The transaction will be closed only through eBay vehicle purchase protection so we both be protected.

I will look for your email, so that we can move forward with this deal!

 

Let me know, Paul

Another scam Jeff did you put the reg through MID to see if anything comes up?

LOL yeah as if. Take me money PLEASE!!!!!!

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=418553

 

http://www.fiatforum.com/leisure-lounge/248938-these-car-type-scammers-getting-lazy.html

 

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-110494.html

Any car that is "shipped" to the purchaser is dodgy.

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=418553

 

http://www.fiatforum.com/leisure-lounge/248938-these-car-type-scammers-getting-lazy.html

 

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-110494.html

 

I'm IMPRESSED! Mr TMTTPub. Good work citizen! :batman:

Thanks guys, my daughter has now received another second e-mail ( see below)

What an idiot the ad is on Gumtree yet he keeps banging on about E-bay !!

 

Probably best to NOT click the link at the bottom though may be a hidden nasty!

 

Jeff TT

 

Hello,

 

I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. I'm very busy with my job and I'm left out of the country so I can't meet in person with you so this is the reason why I chose to sell my car over the internet. According to eBay you have 5 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.

 

Here is how it will work:

1. First of all I will need the following details from you:

 

- Full Name

- Full Shipping Address

 

2. After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.

 

3. After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will send you the details on how to make a refundable payment.

 

4. eBay will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 5 days to test, verify and do whatever you need to the car. If you will buy, then I will receive the payment details from eBay so that I can pick up the money.

 

5. If you will decide that you will not buy the car, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you.

 

I hope you are satisfied with my way of doing business. If you are going to accept my terms let me know so we should not waste our time.

 

Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

 

Paul

 

P.S. On the link below you have some pictures of me and my wife before death and also a copy of my passport, insurance card and my Police Id card.

 

http://en.fotoalbum.eu/lowle /a597891

What a tool.... And I couldn't resist clicking the link! It just goes to a photobucket type site, and suprise suprise, the pictures of his dead wife and passport etc.... file not found.... haha....