Angry Koala
15-05-08, 14:29
Following on from SupraLuke's "Does this sound odd" thread I thought I'd mention a scam on Pistonheads at the moment which they appear to be aware of but powerless to stop.
I clicked on the email for more info links on a Fiesta ST and a Civic Type R (to confirm to myself it was a scam not a bargain) both priced at £4500...... spot the difference in the replies (I had one sent to my personal email and one to work to make it seem like 2 different people were asking):
RE: '2004 54 HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R' at PistonHeads.com
Hi, I see you are interested of my car, first of all I have to tell you that the vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all,no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking. It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well.
It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it. The reason I am selling the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy.
I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it
because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £4500 including the shipping costs, insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT and Road tax. Also has full service history and it is hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Thank you
RE: '2004 54 FORD FIESTA ST' at PistonHeads.com
Hi, I see you are interested of my car, first of all I have to tell you that the vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all,no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking. It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well.
It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it. The reason I am selling the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy.
I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it
because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £4500 including the shipping costs, insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT and Road tax. Also has full service history and it is hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Thank you
Both are from a Martin Jym with a yahoo.com email addy.
Pistonheads have confirmed that any email request you submit should come back as @pistonheads.com rather than the user's own email provider so if you see anything like the above it should raise the alarm.....
Hope this prevents someone on here or someone you know losing money to a con-artist for a non-existent car.....
I clicked on the email for more info links on a Fiesta ST and a Civic Type R (to confirm to myself it was a scam not a bargain) both priced at £4500...... spot the difference in the replies (I had one sent to my personal email and one to work to make it seem like 2 different people were asking):
RE: '2004 54 HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R' at PistonHeads.com
Hi, I see you are interested of my car, first of all I have to tell you that the vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all,no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking. It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well.
It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it. The reason I am selling the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy.
I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it
because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £4500 including the shipping costs, insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT and Road tax. Also has full service history and it is hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Thank you
RE: '2004 54 FORD FIESTA ST' at PistonHeads.com
Hi, I see you are interested of my car, first of all I have to tell you that the vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all,no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking. It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well.
It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it. The reason I am selling the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy.
I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it
because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £4500 including the shipping costs, insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT and Road tax. Also has full service history and it is hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Thank you
Both are from a Martin Jym with a yahoo.com email addy.
Pistonheads have confirmed that any email request you submit should come back as @pistonheads.com rather than the user's own email provider so if you see anything like the above it should raise the alarm.....
Hope this prevents someone on here or someone you know losing money to a con-artist for a non-existent car.....