Scam adverts on Autotrader - today's batch

This should be a good test of my new reporting and recording procedures.

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Audi A4 2.0 TDI 170 S Line Special Ed 5dr [Start Stop]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/audi/a4/used-audi-a4-2-0-tdi-170-s-line-special-ed-5dr-start-stop-studley-fpa-201312050355773?logcode=p

AMA.LEN75@GMAIL .COM
BMW X3 XDrive20d SE 5dr Diesel Estate 2.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/x3/used-bmw-x3-xdrive20d-se-5dr-putney-fpa-201312050357276?logcode=p

[email protected]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/used-volkswagen-golf-2-0-tdi-170-gtd-3dr-bristol-fpa-201312050359104?logcode=p

These are just too plain easy to spot. Only if he posted me a daily list would it be easier.

This is tonight's featured dealer targeted by the scammer.

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Citroen C5 1.6HDi 16V VTR+ Nav 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358005/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Mercedes-Benz E Class E320 CDI Avantgarde [Euro 4] [7] 4dr Tip Auto 3.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358032/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro Le Mans 5dr Tip Auto

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358406/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 HSE 5dr Auto

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050357986/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Mercedes-Benz C Class C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 4dr Auto 2.1

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ogcode=dsp

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Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line Special Ed 2dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358344/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Land Rover Freelander 2.2 SD4 Sport LE 5dr Auto

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358107/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Ford Focus 2.0T ST-2 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358093/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Audi S3 Quattro 5dr S Tronic 2.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050357961/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/11/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

The list of cars is changing by the minute, so I'd better record them while I can. It went down from over 10 pages to no more than 2.

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Audi A4 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050357900/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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BMW 3 SERIES 320d M Sport Business Edition 5dr 2.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050357954/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050357912/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

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Volkswagen Passat 2.0 S TDI 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358444/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/466749/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

They'll all be reported, recorded and published before midnight.

I sense a hint of desperation in their disorganised and shambolic postings.

EDY.TUN8@GMAILCOM
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDi 170 GTD 5dr Diesel Hatchback

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen/golf/used-volkswagen-golf-2-0-tdi-170-gtd-5dr-gainsborough-fpa-201312050358815?logcode=p

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Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 S Portfolio 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/jaguar/xf/used-jaguar-xf-3-0d-v6-s-portfolio-4dr-auto-sheffield-fpa-201312050359279?logcode=p

It would be beneficial if the scammer could provide feedback as to just how quickly I pick these up, then I'd know if I ought to add some tweaks.

PLEASE READ!!! DON'T CALL US!!! PRIVATE SALE!!! CONTACT SELLER DIRECTLY!!!

[email protected] !!! THANK YOU

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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359104/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358839/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358349/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359006/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358294/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359290/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358952/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359269/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359367/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358972/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358687/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358405/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359187/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359206/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/postcode/da158dj/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358250/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359125/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358710/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358926/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358763/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358453/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359162/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358876/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358579/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358555/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/2/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358786/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358528/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050359246/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358905/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358646/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358377/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358193/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358314/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312050358617/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/713042/page/1/postcode/da158dj/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

All reported to autotrader.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI Grand Edition 4dr Tip Auto Coupe 3.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-benz/cls/used-mercedes-benz-cls-cls-350-cdi-grand-edition-4dr-tip-auto-chiswick-fpa-201312050359572?logcode=p

I kid you not - the scammer actually put GMALI.COM

That will get pride of place among his scam photos.

Reported.

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Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge 2dr Convertible

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/fiat/500/used-fiat-500-1-2-lounge-2dr-sheffield-fpa-201312050359282?logcode=p

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE 5dr CommandShift Diesel Estate

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover-sport/used-land-rover-range-rover-sport-3-0-tdv6-hse-5dr-commandshift-sheffield-fpa-201312050359223?logcode=p

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE 5dr CommandShift Diesel Estate

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover-sport/used-land-rover-range-rover-sport-3-0-tdv6-hse-5dr-commandshift-chiswick-fpa-201312050358999?logcode=p

No kidding - they're struggling with spelling GMAIL again -

They may claim that it's a sophisticated means to avoid detection. (1) it doesn't work and (2) they can't spell.

It's disappointing to note that in spite of reporting every single fraudulent advert on the Chris Madden Cars page on Autotrader they still have adverts appearing with instructions to contact the fraudster. Apart from the money that victims will lose, the dealer is going to lose money, business and credibility.

It's not worthwhile use of my time to report every single advert, so I may not do this in future when it's blindingly obvious what the problem is, but I'll record the e-mail addies that the scammer is using and post details and report a selection of the fraudulent adverts.

I post a screen print of one page so that it can be seen how the adverts appear and the e-mail address being used, which is widely reported as being associated with fraud and I have even traced its use on Autotrader adverts in Australia.