is this fake?

[2009mell]

hi people, have been in contact with a seller for car found on the trading post site. Deal is good, but is it too good? Apparently the owner just moved to uk after divorce. Car is meant to be at transport company in Aust, revs check confirmed what it is and where its registered.
My problem is, the owners email tells me that she has a contract with ebay to sell the car through them... then says...
deal will go like this (remember Ive never used ebay for more than small stuff).
1, i give her my details and shipping address
2, she informs ebay and ebay sends me an invoice for amount payable
3, i pay ebay and the car is "shipped" to me at no cost to me
4, i have 5 days to have the car inspected and decide whether i want it.
5, if i want it ebay pays her, if i dont, she sends for the car, ebay refunds my money and thats the end of that......

Is this a SCAM? Or is this a legitimate way for difficult situation sales to be managed by ebay????
Please Help, still waiting for ebay support to get back to me..

[mishkinya0]

How do you protect yourself after giving them your full name??

[niki5039]

We've had someone called Linda Bailey say she was at a military base in Devonport, offering a Prado for cheap because she's relocating to NZ. Same deal, total scam!

[little-_84]

I have just found this site and have paid $7000 for my daughters first car for Xmas. Woman is Hola vaai said she is a Sargent in the RAAF. I paid eBay motors the money on Thursday and I’ve been trying to make contact with seller and eBay motors to no avail. The account number for Payment was a Bankwest account in Mundaring in WA. I’m hoping the bank has time to stop the transfer but it’s uncertain. Kaye P

[cooksta_123]

Same here, this is what I got from a Ranuka Ram last week.... I believe a scam. Thankfully no money exchanged hands. Phew!

Yes, the car is still available and ready to have a new owner.

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the car was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($7000) because I want to sell it in the next 10 days.
I have been deployed and I would prefer my mother who is taking care of my children , have the cash instead.
Comes with registration and RWC in perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! used just to cruise.
It's a 2016 Holden Commodore SV6 Black VF Series II , 6cyl 3.6L Petrol engine , 6 Speed Automatic transmission , Rear wheel drive , 105,241 km on the clock.
It has a comprehensive list of features which come as standard equipment including heads up display, front and rear park assist , rear camera, sat nav, keyless entry, etc.

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 notarized. The car is located in Redlynch, Qld 4870 and in case we have a deal will be shipped under my name with all expenses!

Here you have some photos of the car.
Regards,

Sgt Renuka Ram
Royal Australian Air Force
42 Eugenia Crescent,
Redlynch, Qld 4870

[mumoftyky]

Just had this EXACT email experience I thought who would in their right mind give the money before purchase

[mumoftyky]

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.
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 Hilux, 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 Hilux 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 Hilux 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,

Royal Australian Air Force Tanya Clifton

[mumoftyky]

Oh no

[yeeshuelo-0]

I just got the exact same story! 

Hello Shuennie, and Merry Christmas,

Well let me just jump right into it. I just got divorced and the Suzuki was awarded to me in our divorce. I have a low price ($6,500) because I want to sell it before December 29th 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 2018 Suzuki Swift GL Navigator. It will come with Roadworthy Certificate and Rego so you don't have to do the running around Registration in NSW, paid until 20 June 2021. In perfect working condition, with nothing mechanically wrong - like new! This Suzuki has 32.392 kilometers on the clock.  

This Suzuki has a clear ppsr showing no accident history, no stolen history & no money owing on the car. 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 Sienna Reid

Next email....

Good morning, and sorry for my delayed response, 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 Suzuki, 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 Suzuki 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 Suzuki 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. 

[raylee64]

Yep I had the same on about a van yesterday. I told her what she was in some very choice words.

[raylee64]

Yep I had the same one about a van yesterday. I told her what she was in some very choice words.