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jbk

Member Since: 22 Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 181

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black

Ebay Scam Bag

I'm looking to buy a Defender 90 and I got in touch with this ad; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-LAND-ROVER-...Swf-VWUjUF

And funnily enough 'Sharon' the owner, yeah, clever strategy Scam Bag

, happens to be away on a business trip in France but another 'handling company' is very happy to deal with me and transact on the car. Jees, sad that some poor

must fall for this os they'd never do it. Anyway, just for your entertainment, here was my relay with 'Sharon' the 90 CSW owner. Sharon on the prowl: (Read from bottom to top)

Quote:
Where can I view the car Sharon?

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Hi,
Price is £3,900 including delivery.
Sharon

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And the price Sharon?
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Hi,
I've removed the ad because as I said someone was interested but don't have all the money together. Please find the photos attached to this email and the description bellow.

Sharon

2000 Land Rover Defender 90 County Station Wagon TD5 Turbo Diesel. Excellent condition throughout, genuine 52,005 miles and 3 previous owners from new, present owner since 30/04/2004. Full history and original handbooks and wallet. Recent new tyres and battery. Additional seat fitted between the front seats in place of the cubby box, which has been retained and will come with the car. Twelve months MoT.
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Where is your advert placed please Sharon?

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Hi,
In order to go ahead with this transaction just contact APR Transport (www.apr-transport.com ) department that handles the sale directly at: info@apr-transport.com and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction.
When contacting the APR Transport please specify my name ( Sharon Headley ) and the car make and model.
Thank you,
Sharon

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Hi Sharon, where did I find your advert, I’m unsure which car we’re talking about.

Thanks

James

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Hi,

First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. I've almost reached an agreement with a potential buyer. Unfortunately, it looks like there are some problems and he doesn't have all the money to pay, for the moment. It is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear, full service history. Currently I am on a business trip to France and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car for a low price and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the french project ). I left the car in APR Transport 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. APR Transport will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
Let me know if you are interested.

Thank you,
Sharon

23rd Nov 2015 6:02pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

To553rs

Some unfortunate person with fall for this scam.

23rd Nov 2015 6:07pm

jbk

Member Since: 22 Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 181

I know, bast*rdos. I've reported 'Sharon' to ebay. Wonder how long it'll take them to remove the 7 cars ads she's got posted!

I wonder if Sharon has an a*se as nice as yours Jay! ha ha

23rd Nov 2015 6:11pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

Thats the wife

23rd Nov 2015 6:16pm

Ryderoo

Member Since: 28 Aug 2015
Location: South Oxfordshire
Posts: 1666

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Santorini Black

Nice Hat

Cheers Simon

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you

1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone
2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone
2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone
2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wifeâ€™s - gone
2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone
2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24
2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24
2023 Evoque P300e SE wifeâ€™s current vehicle

23rd Nov 2015 6:22pm

jbk

Member Since: 22 Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 181

ha ha.

Ohh nooo, I'm so so sorry!! Didn't mean to offend, profuse apologies!

Got off this forum and go and attend to your wife i say!

23rd Nov 2015 6:24pm

JAY BOY

Member Since: 04 May 2010
Location: Not here
Posts: 1706

If my wife had an arse like that i wouldn't be on here at all.

23rd Nov 2015 6:26pm

fathaggis

Member Since: 31 May 2015
Location: taynuilt
Posts: 385

i purchased all of the ones i find on the bay . leave contact details is the giveaway..
i keep them going as long as i can until they give up

if it stops some poor sod getting scammed ill be happy......

23rd Nov 2015 6:28pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey

Keep on reporting them to EBay,

I've just done it with this one.

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

23rd Nov 2015 6:29pm

ian series 1

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: south
Posts: 3127

As if by magic, listing has now been removed!

80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

23rd Nov 2015 6:31pm

Projectblue

Member Since: 22 Nov 2011
Location: Devon
Posts: 1096

JBK - did you know it was a scam before you contacted them? New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info

24th Nov 2015 12:57am

Dave T

Member Since: 07 Jun 2013
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 490

Think the clue was in the price, under £4k for an excellent condition TD5????? 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi

24th Nov 2015 6:58am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

Price can be a clue to a scam.

It can also be a clue to goods which are stolen.

Especially if goods are 'new/genuine'

If new/genuine goods are being sold very cheaply they may well be stolen.

Have a look at the sellers feedback and other items for sale. If a private individual is selling multiple new/genuine items of the same thing where are they sourcing them from?

Now a private individual may well have a new item for sale which is an unwanted gift/mistaken purchase but multiple items??

Also read the description carefully.

i.e. Puma bonnet for sale. 'I am selling this on behalf of a friend who has sold his Defender' Really? Sold a Defender minus its bonnet??

Be very careful about buying items which are well below the normal price. Might be a bargain however you could be buying stolen goods and feeding the thieving scumbags cycle.

Brendan

24th Nov 2015 8:47am

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5804

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Also following on from Brendan, if the Five-O catch you with said stolen goods, whilst you will likely not be charged with 'handling' the goods will still be confiscated for return to the rightful owner (owner at the time of theft or insurance company if a payout has been made) and you will have no recourse, reimbursement, compensation, nada. Not so painful if it's 500 quid on a flat screen telly, but hugely painful if it's thousands on a car....

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

24th Nov 2015 9:04am

jimz

Member Since: 01 Mar 2015
Location: Horsham, Sussex
Posts: 128

There has been a huge influx of scam defenders on ebay over the last two weeks, I try to report them all to eBay but most of the time ebay don't seem to care. See this link

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Car-Sale-Scams-H...068/g.html

24th Nov 2015 9:09am

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