Scam or what?

[PJM Stag]

Interesting that if you put Hellas-shipping.co.uk into google the first page that comes up is this one http://www.autoshippers.co.uk/car_shipping_scam.htm

[DJT]

Interesting that if you put Hellas-shipping.co.uk into google the first page that comes up is this one http://www.autoshippers.co.uk/car_shipping_scam.htm

I've sent an email to Emilia Pearcy asking for more details of the Stag, and inviting her to read the above article whilst I make up my mind. Not used my regular email account, naturally......

[barongrumpy]

Dave, excellent! So should I hold off on sending the response below ?

"Hmmm ... you really ought to refine your scam a little. You see, us classic car types are perhaps not as dim as you presume.

It's really rather simple - if the vehicle indeed exists, and is as advertised, then you would have no issue with allowing a pre-deal inspection to take place. How do I explain this to you?

For what it's worth, you're trying to "sell" a car which is legitimately advertised by an actual flesh-and-blood classics dealer. The price is also rather different to your woeful attempt at luring a sucker or two.

So ... it works like this (and NOT as you'd have it):

1. You agree to an inspection
2. Inspection takes place
3. Potential buyer reviews inspection report and says "yes" or "no"
4. If yes to step 3, then payment to your '3rd party' takes place and we go to step 5. Else we go to step 7. Of course, why do you even then need the 3rd party? That's a question for another scam, eh?
5. Vehicle is shipped as per your claim.
6. There is no need for any return shipping or refunds.
7. Ah well, better luck next time!

This way, there is also no identity theft opportunity (see? we saw that one!), and all the complex finagling you mention is, well, just not needed!

There you go! Try it that way!

Very kindest and warmest of festive regards,

Erwin

On 05.12.2014 19:24, emilia pearcy wrote:
> Hi,
> As I said, the transaction will be done by the shipping company, due to the fact I'm overseas and I can not meet with you in person. They will be the 3rd, objective party involved in the transaction. This way you will actually pay for the vehicle after you will receive and test it, because Hellas Auto Shipping will hold the funds in an Escrow and release it to me only after you accept and confirm the delivery. You will have 10 days to test , decide and accept the vehicle. If you decide to take it you will have to contact them and confirm that, so they can release the money to me. If you won't like it you will have to ship it back to me within the 10 days and they will refund you including money transfer fees. The shipping back will be done on my own expense, but I am sure this will not be the case. If you decide to buy the vehicle, please include the following information in your next email.
> -Full Name;
> -Shipping Address (postal code,full address)
> -Phone Number
> Please get back to me at your earliest convenience
> Kind Regards,
> Emilia"

I've sent an email to Emilia Pearcy asking for more details of the Stag, and inviting her to read the above article whilst I make up my mind. Not used my regular email account, naturally......

I've mailed "Emilia" ... but I fear I may have hurt his/her feelings somewhat. Most unkind of me ...

[brooklands green]

its strange when you look back on events, i was looking for a capri last year similar story to this thread brooklands 280, £4500 immaculate condition on e-bay for a day then dissapeared e-mailed a lady evelyn from scotland who assured me no problems wanted quick sale and would deliver at her cost to any where in uk, always regretted not buying till now sounds to similar to current scam.
Glyn

Looks like evelyn from scotland is back brooklands capri on ebay 4350 reg no d280 nvu similar price 18 months ago.

Glyn

[barongrumpy]

Will perhaps bait her tomorrow ... they're persistent b*ggers, eh?

Looks like evelyn from scotland is back brooklands capri on ebay 4350 reg no d280 nvu similar price 18 months ago.

Glyn