Hey everyone, I know some of you have very keen noses for this sort of thing, so please give a brother a hand. I'm looking to buy a car, and here is one which is really cheap (normal retail price for this car would be ~10k) so I just want to know if I'm being scammed.
Link to car
She also wrote me an email, here is the exact email:
OK, update:
I sent her two emails requesting the location of the car, more pictures and the VIN (vehicle identification number).
Here is her reply:
This is the email she replied back with. It most certainly looks like a scam. Any idea on how to deal with this?
Link to car
She also wrote me an email, here is the exact email:
So what do you guys think?Hello,
I am pleased that you are interested in my 2000 Toyota Celica . The price I hope to sell my car for is $4,200.00 AU . First i have to let you know that I am currently in London(UK) because my husband is from UK and we decided to move here as he got a very good job offer and he wanted to be closer to his parents. I am selling it because the money spent with the movement was more than I expected and our financial situation is going from bad to worse.I need the money fast and that is why it is so cheap. I will cover all the shipping fees and the insurance as well (FREE SHIPPING !). You will not have to pay additional taxes, just the price for it. The car is in perfect condition, ONLY 95500 KM,1,794 cc engine,Metallic black, 6 speed manual gearbox,. I still have the original 2slot CD/tape player which will be included.
Please let me know if you want to see more pics.
I will apreciate a fast answer from your part
OK, update:
I sent her two emails requesting the location of the car, more pictures and the VIN (vehicle identification number).
Here is her reply:
EDIT 2:Hi again,
Thanks for your interest in my 2000 Toyota Celica VVTi .It is in imaculate condition and has no schrach on and hasn't been involved in any accident.
The motor runs very well.clear title in my hand registred in NSW Sydney, bill of sale signed by me), it has only 95500 Km on it, SHOWROOM CONDITION.
My husband is employed at Lufthansa Corporation and he has a special status and facility regarding cargo transportation. I will even pay for the shipping back to my location if you reject the car.
With this facility that my husband has , I agree to cover all the shipping costs.That is the reason that I chose to sell it worldwide.I will ship via Lufthansa air cargo and once it arrives to your closest airport it will be trailed to your house.Total price for you will be $4,200.00 AU.
Shipping takes less than 2-3 days.Also , after you will recive the car , you have 3 days to inspect all details , the car and all the papers. Also , i reccomad you to make a inspection at a good dealer or service.
Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Catalytic Converter, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Electric Windows, Leather Seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Premium Sound System, Rear Spoiler, Tilt Steering Wheel, Tow Bar,Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags .
alarm, immobiliser, power steering, electric windows, air conditioning, electronic climate control (not the manual found on some models), 16" alloy wheels plus full spare alloy wheel, MP3 Cd player with JBL power series amp and 12" 1600w sub in boot (can easily be removed), rear spoiler, central locking, driver/passenger/side airbags.
Waiting your email if you are interested.
Best Regards,
Diane Burley
This is the email she replied back with. It most certainly looks like a scam. Any idea on how to deal with this?
As a result of this, I have decided to start a fake email address. This is the first email I sent her:Hi,
The car will be shipped from UK and everything will be done through DLPlogistics. Here is how you are protected by DLPlogistics, in case we have a deal:They are acting like a third party in this deal.They will keep the payment until you receive the car and test it.
If you will not receive the car as i described to you, although this is not the case, DLPlogistics will refund you with 100% from the whole amount which you paid me. Even in case you will not receive the car, they will refund you the money.
After you receive and see that the car is the one you want, you just notify DLPlogistics to forward me the payment details in order for me to pick up my money.
E-mail me asap if you agree with my terms and we will have a deal.
I will need your address where you want the car to arrive.
They web site is : www.dlplogistics.kilu.de
PS. Please send me your full name and address (for delivery) and I will email to DLPlogistics. After that they will reply to you with all the info you need.
My best wishes and I'm waiting your response so we can move forward with this deal.
Diane Burley
Hi Diane, firstly I'd like to apologise for the change of email address, my other address has now been closed because it was filling up with junkmail, but of course that isn't going to stop our legitimate business.
Secondly, thank you for your arrangement. It seems so secure and safe, I can't possibly think of anything which can go wrong, I am very glad our transaction is getting along nicely. However, since the car is overseas and I do not wish to waste your time (especially with the baby due) I want to do a quick vehicle history check before getting you to send it over. If you could send me the VIN or engine number of the car it'd be greatly appreciated. Furthermore, does DLP logistics also need my bank account number? I have emailed them and they say they use such information solely to make the transaction more efficient. I just wanted to check with you (as you see to have some experience in dealing with DLP) if this was standard practise.
Finally, do you have any more pictures, preferably time stamped? I'd love to see more of this car.
Please reply ASAP, I'm eager with anticipation.
Last edited by Vub (2009-01-12 15:07:34)
