[SCAM ALERT] Another Car Buying Scam Tactic

ykwon10 on 26/07/2018 - 11:09
Last edited 03/08/2022 - 08:11 by 2 other users

Just putting this out there for those that are unaware of scams out there. I am in the midst of selling my car on carsales.com.au and guess what? I received email below. Instead of oil rig, RAAF now…LOL!

Where is it located at the moment?what's your final price?Why are you selling it?does it need anything to be replace or repair?I'm a Squadron leader at Royal Australian Air Force(RAAF) and i have been currently deployed .I have limited phone access and that's why i prefer the sales through email.Regarding the payment, I can pay you through direct bank deposit (EFT),using PayPal instant bank wire transfer service.I will need your Account name,BSB and Account number. If you are not comfortable with that, you can set up a PayPal account properly at www.PayPal.com.au and I will make the payment through PayPal,this way, all I will need is your PayPal email address.

I have also contacted my courier who will come for pick up and deliver it to my place in Darwin after the whole fund has been cleared into your acct.With the issue of my details,transferring the name of ownership and signing of all paperwork will be done by the pick up agent..

Await your reply

Regards

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    Euphemistic on 01/09/2023 - 13:25

    Does it need any repairs or replacements?

    And

    I'm okay with the condition described in the advert.

    Are somewhat mutually exclusive. You’re either happy with the description or need more info.

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  GRM2745 on 28/09/2023 - 11:20

  Same scam today from Matthew Leigh Hart of 1/1 Blake Street, The Gardens, NT. Offering to buy my car listed on Carsales.com, sight unseen at advertised price. He sent photocopy of licence, which looks legitimate. Police should be able to catch him if they're interested.

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  Matt72 on 13/10/2023 - 09:32

  Ive just had similar after putting an add on carsales.com.au

  Scammer

  From: Matthew Hart <[email protected]>
  Date: 12 October 2023 at 22:18:44 AWST
  To: Matt72
  Subject: Re: Crewman for sale

  
  Why are you selling it? What's the final asking price? Does it need any repairs or replacements? Could you please provide your postal code? I'm okay with the condition described in the advert. Currently, I work on a remote mine site with poor reception, so I had to contact you using this internet messaging facility. For payment, I can pay using PayPal. Alternatively, if you don't have a PayPal account, you can provide your BSB account name and acc number. I've also made arrangements with my courier to pick up the Vehicle once the payment is cleared into your account. Regarding the papers work, I only require a receipt. I will register the vehicle at my place in Darwin, so there's no need for the existing registration or RWC. I'll purchase it unregistered. Thank you and cheers!

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