K-rado 0 Posted December 1, 2004 I was looking on ebay the other night and this jumped out at me wht do you think? I have saved the identy of the emailer. -----Original Message----- From: Sent: 30 November 2004 00:40 To: Subject: 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO ROADSTER at GBP 5,000.00 Hello, my name is *** and first of all I want to thank you for showing interest in the car that I have for sale. Second thing that I want you to know is that recently I have moved in Italy as i got a very good job here. This is the main reason I am selling the car for so low prices. I took the car with me here with the intention to register it here and drive. That was not possible because it has UK specs and are made for UK streets,right hand drive and other features that don't allow to be registered anywhere else except UK. So right now i am seling: 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO ROADSTER at GBP 5,000.00 225 BHP colour Blue WITH HARDTOP 14000miles Options: Air Conditioning, Alarm, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, Catalytic Converter, CD Player, Power Locks, Climate Control, Convertible, Cruise Control, Handicap Accessible, Power Seats, Power Windows, Leather Seats,Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Premium Sound System, Rear Spoiler Bose sound 6 CD interchanger If you want more details don't hesitate to get back and i will reply with infos and photos. The car is in EXCELLENT condition,HPI clear and ready to be registered in UK in your name. I have all papers and logs that you will need to make the registration. I will provide bill of sale in your name to prove ownership. All keys and user manuals will be delivered. I have a connection that works for Lufthansa Airlines and I can get a great discount on shipping and so I can send it anywhere in UK for free. It has never been involved in any accidents and always stored in heated garage. Never been raced and always adult driving. So once again few important things: -excellent looking and running 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO 225 BHP ROADSTER WITH HARDTOP at GBP 5,000.00 -shipping is free and the car will be delivered with all documents is maximum 7 days. -UK models with UK specs -HPI clear and ready to be registered -down payment accepted GBP 1,000.00 ( this means that if you want to buy it you just have to make a downpayment and I will ship it to you after the deposit is validated. To make the car-money exchange we will use eBay . Down payment is 100% refundable,meaning that if you won't like the car you will get your money back but I am sure it won't be the case as it is a state of art looking and running sport car. Get back and let me know if you are interested in more details. Thanks, Thanks for the email ***, It is very informative but still a little confused. I must say that I am very interested and have the monies available. If I can just recap, as I see it. You have bought the TT new in England in 2001 and registered it here as new. ( first Owner. ) You have now moved to Italy and have taken the car with you. The car is in Italy. Questions... Is there any VAT/ Excises to pay on the vehicle? What is the full registration? Has it been registered anywhere else? Who and where is the vehicle registered to? Who is the owner of the ebay account? Kind regards, Kieran. Hi XXXX, -----Original Message----- From: Sent: 30 November 2004 23:56 To: mailto:[email protected] Subject: RE: 2001 AUDI TT QUATTRO ROADSTER at GBP 5,000.00 Hello, I am glad that you emailed me and that you are interested in buying my car. The car is right now in Italy and it is ready for shipping. It is already at LUFTHANSA and all papers are there too. I have paied customs and all fees so that the car can be ready to leave Italy,you will receive it at home and pay just the regular fee to register the car. It was never registered in Italy and it is HPI clear. Has Uk specs ad ready to drive in UK.The car is right hand drive. Shipping is free and the car will be delivered at your address. AS I emailed you the first time I request a down payment of GBP 1000 prior shipping and the balance to be paied at delivery after the inspection period. You have 10 days to inspect the car and decide if to keep it or not. I am sure you will keep it as it is very nice,in excellent shape looking and running. Has no scratches,neve involved in accidents and always stored in garage on bad weather. I will have eBay contact you and confirm the entire process and also instruct you how to proceed with. I will need your name and also your address for shipping ad paperwork. The deposit is 100% refundable meaning that is 10 ays you decide not to keep it I will send you full down payment back and I will also take care of shipping back the car. So if you decide to g along with the transaction get back soon and let me know. I will need your full name and address for paperwork and for shipping arrangements. Thanks Thanks again for the info. Could you please confirm what documentation is available with the car. I presume the log – book? As the car is no longer on ebay, could you please forward photos via email as well as photo of log book. (V5) Please advise who is owner of ebay account and your relationship to Pinner Please advise what is Handicap Accessible Could you please provide original Registration Number. and Photo of VIN number. . Service information? Look forward to your reply. Kind regards, Kieran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted December 1, 2004 If it sounds too good to be true...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted December 1, 2004 ....and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I wouldn't touch that with a barge pole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valver 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Hmmmm, call me cynical but I wonder how many potential buyers he is stringing along who will send him £1000 and then never hear from him or be able to get hold of him or their money again?............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm 0 Posted December 1, 2004 I'll swap you 5k of your money for a bullsh1t email. Just let me know what you want in it. I only take Western Union or wire transfer though. :D I wonder how mails they have to send out before some dipstick falls for this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-rado 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Hmmmm, call me cynical but I wonder how many potential buyers he is stringing along who will send him £1000 and then never hear from him or be able to get hold of him or their money again?............. I Have just recieved an email from ebay requestion payment and complete transaction details. Recon its a spoof? Last email from TT below The thing is that if you want to come here and wiew the ar I will have to cancel he shipping arrangements and also pay again for all fees and customs so that the car can be ready for shipping. So if you want to come here and to inspect it or if you want me to send you some papers,logs,V5 registration and other documents that are already at LUFTHANSA ,and by going there and taking them I will have to make once again all arrangements,I am requesting a GBP 500 downpayment. If you will coe here you will have to arrange your own shipping or drive it back home. So unless you want to pay more money or if you want me to cancel the arrangements that I already made and already paied for,please don't ask information tht cannot be provided at this time. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted December 1, 2004 hummmm i wouldn't be parting with any of my hard earned i know that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-rado 0 Posted December 1, 2004 I have replied to the last email and ended our email corrospondance. Makes you think though? What people get up ta? :evil: My initial email to ebay was jokingly "got the price wrong or have I missed the point ?" or not as the case may be :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 1, 2004 Sad thing is.. people do fall for the sh*t. The guy can't even string together a story. I'd ask for the log books as he sed he would send for inspection, knowing there fake I'd report the sod hopefully someone will be able to trace him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-rado 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Gets better. This is an email from EBAY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Looks like they have cloned some bodies ebay account and are having a field day! -----Original Message----- From: eBay United Kingdom Customer Support [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 01 December 2004 22:24 To: Kieran Gannon Subject: Your mail to eBay UK Customer Support (KMM108231699V39813L0KM) Hello, Thank you for contacting eBay about an E-Mail you received that appears as though it is an authentic E-Mail from eBay. We will investigate this situation immediately. Please be advised that there have been cases where people have attempted to gain access to an eBay member's personal information by sending "spoof" E-Mails. Spoof E-Mails intentionally give the false impression that they have been sent by eBay to solicit people to transmit their account information. Based on your inquiry to eBay, the E-Mail you received was likely to be a spoof. If you entered personal information such as your password, or credit card numbers into a web site based on a request from a spoofed email, you need to take immediate action to protect your identity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musicman 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Precisely what Customs fees and VAT would be due on a car that was purchased in the UK, registered, then shipped to Italy (also a member of the EU)? None. I think. Scam QED. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazymarcel 0 Posted December 2, 2004 :lol: He even offers to refund your money on the car if your not happy with it on delivery, Cant go wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted December 2, 2004 safe as houses a deal like that :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
