Craigslist, Ebay and other online buying/selling scams.
by Michelle Wed Jun 06, 2018 10:16 am
Michael Lucas <[email protected]>

you will receive the purchase invoice shortly. I have attached a copy of my passport and I will need a copy of your passport or driving licence of the new owner the courier will check details on delivery
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This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.
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by Michelle Mon Aug 20, 2018 11:08 am
Michael Lucas [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in my caravan. Non-smoking, visually and technically in a super condition. I am very busy in my job, I work on a BP fleet and reside on the Isle of Man. I have the Log book document/Cris certificate available. Actual asking price is £5,800. Reduced for quick sale. See more details and pics attached.



Ideal family caravan, this 6 berth (made up of fixed bunk beds and 2 sets of convertible seating) benefits from blownair heating and a directional aerial.

The kitchen area is ideal for preparing food and having a toilet/shower this van feels like a home away from home.

Truma blown heating, Microwave, Cooker/Trill/Hob, Fridge/Freezer, CD AM/FM radio, Blinds/Flyscreens, Heki roof light, Shower/Bench toilet

Gutted to see it go but the lack of use made me sell it.

Everything works as it should.

Dry no leaks at all or damp.

Comes with an awning also and water tanks etc, gas, everything ready to go!



Regards
,

Michael Lucas [email protected]

We can do everything through the transport company, uShip, they are taking care of everything and they can arrange a delivery to your address. If this is going to be a quick sale, I will let it go for £5,800 with the delivery charges included. If you decide to buy the caravan let me know, as I have a lot of people enquiring about, and send me an e-mail with your full details (Full name, Address, Phone number). As soon as I have your details I will pass them to the shipping company and they will start the procedures. Next step they will get in touch with you and send you an invoice for the caravan, the tracking number to check the status of the delivery at any time and all the rest of the transaction details. After you've received the invoice you'll need to make the payment by bank transfer to the transport company (NOT to me) and they will hold the money into their bank account until you receive, inspect and agreed to keep the caravan. For the buyer's peace of mind I've also added a 5 DAYS REFUND POLICY so if you won't like the caravan, you'll receive a full refund, no fees or taxes deducted. If the caravan is not as described, the transport company will transfer the money back into your bank account. If you decide to keep the caravan after the 5 days inspection period, you will need to sign the owner transfer papers and only then I will get the money from the transport company.

Regards,


This Scammer will arrange to send you an Invoice -- Make no mistake, the Invoice will be fake !
If you are reading this because you have received such an invoice, kindly forward it to the address in my signature line and I will report the details to the appropriate authorities.
by whirlwind62 Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:06 am
Came across this scammer on an Ebay listing for a tractor. The seller (thotheo_11) was offering a reduced price as well as free delivery from the Isle of Man to Yorkshire. When something seems too good to be true it usually is. As we know there are certain red flags to look out for when purchasing from online auctions, so when the seller was reluctant to speak to me on the phone, I knew something definitely wasn’t right. I was also sent a “Paypal” invoice but when I clicked through to see the e-mail address it was [email protected]...definitely not a legitimate Paypal correspondence e-mail and that’s what solidified my doubts. I will post copies of the emails shortly.
by whirlwind62 Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:07 am
Hi,

Would it not be possible to email me, I have given my number only to be inundated with text messages and phone calls. We can do everything through the transport company, uShip, they are taking care of everything and they can arrange a delivery to your address. If this is going to be a quick sale, I will let it go for £5,500 with the delivery charges included. If you decide to buy the tractor let me know, as I have a lot of people enquiring about, and send me an e-mail with your full details (Full name, Address, Phone number). As soon as I have your details I will pass them to the shipping company and they will start the procedures. Next step they will get in touch with you and send you an invoice for the tractor, the tracking number to check the status of the delivery at any time and all the rest of the transaction details. After you've received the invoice you'll need to make the payment by bank transfer to the transport company (NOT to me) and they will hold the money into their bank account until you receive, inspect and agreed to keep the tractor. For the buyer's peace of mind I've also added a 5 DAYS REFUND POLICY so if you won't like the tractor, you'll receive a full refund, no fees or taxes deducted. If the tractor is not as described, the transport company will transfer the money back into your bank account. If you decide to keep the tractor after the 5 days inspection period, you will need to sign the owner transfer papers and only then I will get the money from the transport company.
Regards,
by whirlwind62 Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:08 am
Hi,
Since I am in the Isle of Man with the machine there are only 2 ways to do this sale:

* The first option is to use a transport company that deals with the transaction, machine and the money as escrow. I will pay the company, so you will not pay extra money then the machine price. You will get the machine to your home address, and you can check the machine before making the final decision.

* The second option is by using PayPal pay after delivery service: https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/p ... very-terms

Please let me know how you want to continue with this transaction and I will provide more details.


Michael Lucas
by whirlwind62 Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:09 am
Hi A,
Thank you for your interest in my compact tractor. Visually and technically in a super condition. I am very busy in my job, I work on a BP fleet and reside on the Isle of Man. Ownership documentation available. Private seller. NO vat. Actual asking price is £5,500. Reduced for quick sale. More pictures and details available upon request.
Regards,
Last edited by whirlwind62 on Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:13 am, edited 1 time in total.
by whirlwind62 Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:10 am
Dear A,
Thanks for using PayPal.
The seller has requested the payment through PayPal and we offered to cover all the risks for you and the seller.
It is our responsibility to inform Buyers about our Sellers. You are dealing with a verified PayPal member, protected by our PayPal services such as insurance and dispute resolution, and you may buy and sell with confidence in all eBay transactions with this seller.
You should proceed accordingly to complete the transaction in a safe manner. The following is a notice from PayPal Trust & Safety Department regarding:
Item Title - COMPACT TRACTOR KUBOTA B2530HD 2012 Item Number - 352434996331
Item Price - £5,500.00

Buy safely using eBay's Buyer Protection Program
This vehicle is eligible for up to £10,000.00 in Buyer Protection when your transaction is completed through PayPal
The conventional method of transferring funds to PayPal using Credit Card require a manual approval. For payment details contact PayPal Live Help.

Complete the transaction in 5 easy, secure and safe steps!
1. eBay accepts the transaction and offers purchase protection to the buyer (if the transaction is declined, no further action is required from either the buyer or the seller);
2. All information received will be processed by PayPal under the direct review of eBay Inc.
3. The Buyer follows instructions and sends the payment to the assigned PayPal representative bank account.
After the payment is cleared and verified by PayPal under the review of eBay Inc, it will be secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment being secured, the Seller is notified by PayPal to deliver the vehicle to the Buyer. The Seller has 5 (five) business days to start the deliver procedure. The seller must deliver the vehicle for inspection along with the certificate of title, signed Bill of sale in the Buyer's name, all keys and all ownership documents. The vehicle must be delivered along with all documentation requested by the Buyer in order to allow him to change the registration in his name as soon as he will decide to accept it after the inspection period will be over.
If no delivery procedure is started, a full refund is immediately sent to the Buyer.

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