Another occurence of this previously reported scam
Response from \'seller\' of vehicle supposedly in Exeter below
Thank you for your email. This 2000 MERCEDES ML 270 CDI is currently located in Invernes because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here. My car is in perfect condition, very well maintained with no issues.
I\'m asking £2100 for a fast sale + £100 for delivery. Due to my job (working on a oil rig) pick up is not possible but we can use eBay\'s services. Using their services you have 3 days to inspect the car before paying me and I\'ll be sure that I have a genuine buyer who won\'t mess me around. You\'ll get the chance to inspect the car, test it and everything you like while your money are safely held in eBay\'s account. ONLY after you confirm with eBay that you agree to keep the car, they\'ll release the money to me. In case you don\'t like the car you get a full refund.
Email me back with your delivery address so i can register the transaction and eBay will send you all the info regarding payment and delivery.
Regards,
Mike
Set my alarm bells ringing so internet search brought me here, where a number of others have similar stories, some having lost money. Have informed Gumtree, and also police.
Follow Ups/Extra Information. Most recent is listed first.
Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2013-08-19 19:02:27
Hi
The car is currently located in Elgin, IV30 1HY because I just finished the divorce with my wife and I have moved here. My car is in perfect working condition, very well maintained with no issues. No pets, non smoking car. It has never been involved in any accidents and comes with full service history.
The asking price is £3,000 for a fast sale + £150 which will be the delivery fees. Due the fact that i work on a oil rig (North Sea oil fields, Rowan Gorilla platform, more exactly) I can't meet you but we can use Google's services. Using their services you have 3 days to inspect the car before paying me and I'll be sure that I have a genuine buyer who won't mess me around.
Let me know if you're still interested and I will explain you more in detail!
P.S. My mobile says no network coverage but I do check emails regularly
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Regards,
Mike Loftus Sea-Oil Extracting Engineer
mike.loftus@rowan-companies.com Hi
Here are the specs: 2004 (04 reg), 4x4, 112,000 miles, Automatic, 2.9L, Petrol Please also check the pics with the interior attached. I have briefly described Google's transaction steps below: 1. Buyer, Seller reach an agreement (price and delivery conditions) ; 2. Buyer sends the payment to Google and they inform the seller that the payment was received ; 3. Seller delivers the vehicle ; 4. Buyer accepts delivery and informs Google about the acceptance ; 5. Google releases the money to seller. You'll get the chance to inspect the car, test it and everything you like while your money are safely held into Google's account. ONLY after you confirm with Google that you agree to keep the car, they'll release the money to me. If, for any reason you don't want to keep the car you will get a full refund from Google.( I'm sure it will not be be the case ). If you're keen to buy it reply with your name and delivery address + your email address so I can register the transaction and Google will send you all the info regarding payment and shipping. More info available on http://www.google-purchase.com PS: I have many persons enquiring about car, first decided will buy! --
Regards,
Mike Loftus Sea-Oil Extracting Engineer
mike.loftus@rowan-companies.com
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