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Is this a scam?

betsylips — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 07:33:16 GMT

I found a listing for a Maxda CX-5 at the following address: REMOVED

It is listed at $5000 and only travelled around 78000kms. I sent a message to email REMOVED and got a response from a Samantha Kelly claiming to be in the Australian Air Force selling the car she was awarded in a divorce settlement. She said she is being deployed and selling car to give money to her mother who is going to be looking after her kids.

She says she has a deal with ebay where they'll ship the car to me for 5 day trial and she won't get the money until I'm satisfied with the car at the end of the 5 days at which point ebay will release to her the money I have paid.

Is this a scam? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Is this a scam?

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:41:25 GMT

What do you think ?

SCAM............SCAM.............SCAM

You will just need to send a couple of hundred for shipping to try the car out.

Of course there is no car. The photo's are usually taken from another listing in the past.

Re: Is this a scam?

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:49:38 GMT

To add, if it seems too good to be true......................then it is.

The only way to buy a vehicle online is to have it checked first then hand over cash upon pick up.

Even then, one needs to be very careful that everything is genuine.

Re: Is this a scam?

davewil1964 — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:55:12 GMT

As kopes said - scam.

eBay/Paypal do not use escrow services in Australia. If you pay the money the scammer will get it. It might be put on hold, but that is not where they make the money. It's the shipping that they will require you to pay directly.

Re: Is this a scam?

joztamps — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 08:04:00 GMT

The first time I heard of the "selling the car cheap after a marital break-up" scam was when my old man told me and mum in c.1960; he heard it from a bloke down the pub.

I suspect it was old even then.

Re: Is this a scam?

sawo_8742 — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 02:52:31 GMT

I've had exactly the same story from a Gyna Thomson regarding a Mazda 3. She says she's in the Australian Air Force, divorce settlement, mother looking after her kids, eBay and 5 day trial etc... so I think it's fair to say it's a scam and stay away.

I will be reporting this to Scamwatch.

Re: Is this a scam?

hollywood7video — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:59:35 GMT

just been offered the same car, if it's to good to be tryue 99% of the time it is a scam!

Re: Is this a scam?

m4d-26 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:52:08 GMT

Been offered the same scam from Angela Mary Quig for Toyota RAV4 80,000 km
Said exact same spiel, awarded car from recent divorce. in defence force about to be deployed. Needs the $ for her mum to look after kids. 😡

Re: Is this a scam?

ashleygreg — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 01:48:14 GMT

I have had 2 of these this week. There must be a lot of divorced RAAF staff being deployed this week that have been awarded custody of their kids that will be staying with the sellers mother lol...... These were both listed in FB Marketplace.

1st one:

Hello,sorry about the late reply busy with work!

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the Hyundai was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($5,000) because I want to sell it before August 20th ideally.

I have a deployment coming up and would prefer to have my mother who is taking care of my children, have the cash instead.

Now, a few words about this 2014 Hyundai i30 active. It will come with Roadworthy Certificate and Rego so you don't have to do the running around Registration in NSW, paid until 15/4/21.Â In perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! This Hyundai has 58, 320 kilometers on the clock.

Never involved in any accident. No scratch to the paint, no sign of rust. Transmission type: Automatic.Â

Owned by non-smoking family with no pets in vehicle, interior always clean and tidy.Â

If you decide to buy it, you'll receive all the papers, owner manual, keys, a buy-sell contract already signed by me and the clear title.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Royal Australian Air Force Dan Mitchell

2nd one:

Hello,

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the Toyota was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($4,920) because I want to sell it before August 23th ideally.
I have a deployment coming up and would prefer to have my mother who is taking care of my children, have the cash instead.

Now, a few words about this 2015 Toyota Corolla Levin Sx Cvt, comes with registration and a full RWC in perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! This Toyota has 80,000 kilometers on the clock.
Never involved in any accident. No scratch to the paint, no sign of rust. Transmission type: Automatic.
Owned by a non-smoking family with no pets, has just been fully detailed interior and exterior including steam clean.
If you decide to buy it, you'll receive all the papers, owner manual, keys, a buy-sell contract already signed by me and the clear title. Rego till 22 November 2020
Let me know if you have any questions.

Royal Australian Air Force Hanna Brook

always serviced , log books,tinted windows, leather seats,full power option, alloy wheels, navigation , reverse camera, condition as new

Re: Is this a scam?

ni-220049 — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:00:55 GMT

hey i got literally the same email. so is this a scam? damn i nearly bought into the bull**bleep**.

Re: Is this a scam?

davewil1964 — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 03:38:29 GMT

Yes, it is a scam.

And always will be.

If you want a car, inspect it before purchase, get a roadworthy, make sure it's unencumbered.

Re: Is this a scam?

ashleygreg — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:56:47 GMT

Yes, definitely a scam.

@ni-220049 wrote:
hey i got literally the same email. so is this a scam? damn i nearly bought into the bull**bleep**.

Re: Is this a scam?

jbcjjkuz — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:56:25 GMT

Hi again as I've told you in my first e-mail, I'm in the Air Force with my medical team and right now I am on a military base. We are training, getting ready for leaving the country.
Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with eBay I chose to hire them to take care of the whole selling process as I cannot leave the military base. The delivery process will be managed by me.
I think I can have it there at your home address within 1-2 working days. You will have 5 days to test and inspect the Hyundai, prior to making any purchase. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
Only when you give the confirmation to eBay that you are satisfied by the Hyundai and wanna keep it, they will release the funds to me, otherwise, they will refund you the full amount of money without any question, and you can ship the Hyundai back on my expense.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

Warmest regards,
Hanna

Re: Is this a scam?

rid7455 — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:49:40 GMT

Ooop I thought something smelled fishy.

Re: Is this a scam?

louismensa_3 — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:40:37 GMT

I got the same message from this lady Hanna Brook yesterday about hyundai I30 2016 selling urgently.What should i do report to the police

Re: Is this a scam?

dragana0608 — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 09:35:09 GMT

Scam scam scam

Re: Is this a scam?

au.lohs — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 05:36:44 GMT

just don't fall for low prices. I got done.

Re: Is this a scam?

azzi-mich — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:03:22 GMT

I received the same story / message Buddy. It's a Scam

Re: Is this a scam?

fishstu23 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:24:58 GMT

SCAM still going how has this emailer not been caught?

Email 1

Hello,

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the Prado was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($6,900) because I want to sell it before August 21st ideally.
I have a deployment coming up and would prefer to have my mother who is taking care of my children, have the cash instead.

Now, a few words about this 2011 Toyota Prado GX 150series 4WD 3ltr Turbo Diesel. It will come with Roadworthy Certificate and Rego so you don't have to do the running around Registration in Queensland, paid until 09/07/2021. In perfect working condition,with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! This Prado has 86,300 kilometers on the clock.
Never involved in any accident. No scratch to the paint, no sign of rust. Transmission type: Automatic.
Owned by non-smoking family with no pets, interior always clean and tidy.
If you decide to buy it, you'll receive all the papers, owner manual, keys, a buy-sell contract already signed by me and the clear title.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Royal Australian Air Force Hanna McFadden

Email 2

Hello again Stuart, as I've told you in my first e-mail, I'm in the Air Force with my medical team and right now I am on a military base. We are training, getting ready for leaving the country.

Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with eBay I chose to hire them to take care of the whole selling process as I cannot leave the military base. The delivery process will be managed by me.
I think I can have it there at your home address within 1-2 working days.You will have 5 days to test and inspect the Prado, prior to making any purchase. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
Only when you give the confirmation to eBay that you are satisfied by the Prado and wanna keep it, they will release the funds to me, otherwise, they will refund you the full amount of money without any question, and you can ship the Prado back on my expense.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details on this deal. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so I can notify eBay that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

Warmest regards,

Hanna McFadden

Re: Is this a scam?

fishstu23 — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:25:47 GMT