http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2398042.htm


These are getting too obvious now

Ive sent an email asking where it is, Spain or Italy?

 

um, its only about 1500 below what you can buy them for you realise?

 

Only??

Why would you sell an Sti for 1500 less than it is worth?

 

The email thing would have me looking at other cars.

 

Can somebody explain how this scam works please

 

youll probably get an email back like

Hi,


The car is still available for sale,it is in perfect condition in and out,100% HPI clear with a certificate to confirm,full service history.
I just got married and moved with my Italian husband in Milan,Italy.I took the car with me so the car is currently here.
I can`t use it in Italy because it has the wheel on the right side and it would also cost me too much to register it here.
It is still registered in the UK and since I have absolutely no use for it I am looking for a fast sale( this is why the low asking price)
I can ship the car from here directly to your home address and I am also willing to cover all delivery expenses.
I look forward to your reply
Regards



The car will be shipped as soon as the funds are in their account. Yeah right.

 

ive reported it to administrator,what good it will do is anyone's guess.

got to feel sorry for the poor victims who fall for it,loose all the money tho


Pete

 

 there is always one I guess


Parts;9823345]youll probably get an email back like

Hi,


The car is still available for sale,it is in perfect condition in and out,100% HPI clear with a certificate to confirm,full service history.
I just got married and moved with my Italian husband in Milan,Italy.I took the car with me so the car is currently here.
I can`t use it in Italy because it has the wheel on the right side and it would also cost me too much to register it here.
It is still registered in the UK and since I have absolutely no use for it I am looking for a fast sale( this is why the low asking price)
I can ship the car from here directly to your home address and I am also willing to cover all delivery expenses.
I look forward to your reply
Regards



The car will be shipped as soon as the funds are in their account. Yeah right.[/QUOTE]

 

The other scam it to take deposit's off lots of people to secure the car (if you get say ten people pay £200) into a paypal account, then close the account and disapear with the money

 

Also, why blank out the signage behind the car?

 

^^ Probably not even their car ... ripped the pics from another add

TX.

 

more like 2500 below

they are persistant though il give em that lol i have reported 2 already

 

Since when did "starts first time" become a USP for a performance car?

Clearly not hard to add the pistonheads mail address to your address book so they don't get caught in a spam filter.

 

I saw this last night on PH, fecking cheap if you ask me. One thing I noticed was there is no mileage. It must of done alot of miles to be that cheap or she is desperate for the money. Might be worth a look mind, you never know.

 

Na its a scam mate been up a few times same write up different pics

 

hi this is what she sent to my email


Hi,

The car is still available for sale,it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear,full service history.Currently I am on a business trip to Australia and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car )
I left the car in PistonHeads custody and they will handle the sale for me.The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf,the car will come with 2 keys,all service records and previous MOT's. PistonHeads will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
I am waiting your reply if still interested.
Regards
Susan

 

That's a new one lmao Interesting to see that pistonheads haven't removed it yet though....

 

That's a scam.....500%

 

But its from a lady called Susan, how can it possibly be a scam?

 

See they have changed it from "i have just married an italian and now live im italy" lol

 

today @ 9.51am this mmorning i had this email


Hi,

I am afraid PistonHeads doesn't organize viewings.There a lot of timewasters and tyre kickers out there just wanting to test drive not to buy and this is why PH doesn't organize viewings.
This is how the transaction is going to take place :
To verify you are a serious person and genuinely interested in purchasing the car you will first have to send the 3.700.00 pounds by bank to bank wire transfer to a PistonHeads managed account.
As soon as the payment is received and verified PistonHeads will deliver the car to your address and offer you a 24 hrs inspection of the car.
If you will decide you want to keep the car PistonHeads will forward your payment in my bank account and the sale is concluded.If you will reject the car PistoHeads will refund your payment into your bank account and collect the car from you (absolutely no extra charges for you).
During the 24 hrs inspection period you can take the car to a garage or have it RAC/AA inspected,I absolutely welcome any checks you want to perform on the car and documents.
This is a 100% secure system for both buyer and the seller because I will receive your payment only after the car is delivered and inspected by you.
I used to work in the car sales business and I`ve used PH Buyer Protection to complete distance sales all the time,it is very very easy to use and absolutely safe for both buyer and seller.
I can organize the sale anytime this week,all I need is your full name,address and contact phone number(s)
I look forward to your reply and hopefully to a smooth sale
Susan