Is this a scam?

[betsylips]

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.

[caigr_7162]

Lol I had a girl named Sienna Reid same exact story I’ve reported her to EBay

[carola_46]

21/01/2021

I saw the post on markplace in facebook

Write an email to the email that appeared there to obtain information about the car and she told me well.

Hello and sorry for my delayed response.

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the Mazda was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($7,000) because I want to sell it before January 24th 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 Mazda Mazda6, a RWC will be provided and comes with 7 months of Rego. In perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! This Mazda has 45.021 kilometers on the clock.
This Mazda has a clear ppsr showing no accident history, no stolen history & no money owing on the vehicle. 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.

Mazda has been a wonderful to own with great fuel economy and fantastic practicality. Has been serviced since new at Mazda Ringwood this is supported by an elaborate and extensive service history.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Royal Australian Air Force Sienna Reid

[carola_46]

I told her that I was interested and she sent me the following email

Hello 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, and it's free.
I think I can have it there at your home address within 1-2 working days, for free. You will have 5 days to test and inspect the Mazda, 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 Mazda 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 Mazda 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,
Sienna

[carola_46]

I told her that I was interested and she sent me the following email

Hello 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, and it's free.
I think I can have it there at your home address within 1-2 working days, for free. You will have 5 days to test and inspect the Mazda, 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 Mazda 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 Mazda 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,
Sienna

[anne-anneskie]

I just receive same message today for toyota yaris 2016 selling for 6,500... What the hell...what if someone fall for this trap? your hardwork money will just turn into nothing...that is totally unacceptable, devil doings.

here is the message of our convo:

  Hi again, let me tell you my story, 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 Escrow.com 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 Toyota, 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 Escrow.com that you are satisfied by the Toyota 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 Toyota back on my expense.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask Escrow.com to send you the details on this deal. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for Escrow.com (full name, shipping address and phone number), so I can notify Escrow.com that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.   

Warmest regards.      

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Me: Can I have your mobile number please, I am very interested please dont sell yet to others 😞

Please feel free to contact me in ************

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Me: That’s not a worry, 

Can we inspect it tomorrow?

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On Friday, January 22, 2021, 11:30 am, Sophie Haines <sophie@haines1.com> wrote:

Hi and sorry for my delayed response, thank you for your interest in my 2016 Toyota Yaris Automatic comes with registration and a full RWC, the vehicle is in perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong and no accident history! It has 38,615 kilometers and the selling price is $6,500.I attached additional pictures of the vehicle to this email.
Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

***************

Hi,

I’m interested in the car, can we book inspection?

I really need car to get to work and send my daughter to school.

Hope to hear from you soon, here is my mobile

Number ***********. 

[anne-anneskie]

I just receive same message today from 

sophie@haines1.com for toyota yaris 2016 selling for 6,500... What the hell...what if someone fall for this trap? your hardwork money will just turn into nothing...that is totally unacceptable, devil doings.

here is the message of our convo:

  Hi again, let me tell you my story, 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 Escrow.com 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 Toyota, 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 Escrow.com that you are satisfied by the Toyota 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 Toyota back on my expense.I need to know if you are interested so I can ask Escrow.com to send you the details on this deal. If interested please include in your next email your contact info for Escrow.com (full name, shipping address and phone number), so I can notify Escrow.com that you are selected as my possible buyer and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.   

Warmest regards.      

**************************

Me: Can I have your mobile number please, I am very interested please dont sell yet to others 😞

Please feel free to contact me in ************

***************************

Me: That’s not a worry, 

Can we inspect it tomorrow?

********************************

On Friday, January 22, 2021, 11:30 am, Sophie Haines <sophie@haines1.com> wrote:

Hi and sorry for my delayed response, thank you for your interest in my 2016 Toyota Yaris Automatic comes with registration and a full RWC, the vehicle is in perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong and no accident history! It has 38,615 kilometers and the selling price is $6,500.I attached additional pictures of the vehicle to this email.
Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!

***************

Hi,

I’m interested in the car, can we book inspection?

I really need car to get to work and send my daughter to school.

Hope to hear from you soon, here is my mobile

Number ***********. 

[learobe-5]

We got the same email from a scammer but it was on Gumtree. The email response was word for word

[davewil1964]

Int6eresting.

They've changed the paypment processor from eBay to Escrow.com.

Must have had too many mugs realise that eBay don't do escrow.

[roho7854]

dammm got the exact email today almost fell for it ,should just go along with it and see if i can scam the scammer lol 

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@fishstu23 wrote:
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

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[leannespretties]

I have received something similar today after responding to an advertisement for this Caravan on FB marketplace.

SCAM Email:

Good Morning,

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the caravan was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($6,000) because I want to sell it before February 6th 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 2010 Roadstar Daintree 21ft long , 20ft living space. Comes with 12 months reg and can be transferred upon sale. In perfect working condition - like new! Island queen bed, roof mount aircon / heater, Dometic awning ( like new ), Decent size couch area ( converts to bed), Microwave ,Stove/ grill 3 gas , 1 12v,240v burner , 250w solar panel,Victron Solar controller  - All utensils included - Plates and cups included

Owned by a non-smoking family with no pets, the interior is 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.

Tare- 2020

Atm 22420

Gtm- 2160

Let me know if you have any questions.

Royal Australian Air Force Tanya Camden