Fake AutoTrader - [email protected]

Writing from IP address 109.104.122.19 -- United Kingdom

from: Ms. Rose Newman <[email protected]>
reply-to: "Ms. Rose Newman" <[email protected]>
to: Michelle Banks
date: December 2013 14:05
subject: Re: Volvo C30 D2 [115] R DESIGN 3dr Diesel Sports Coupe 1.6
Signed by: yahoo.co.uk

Hello there,

I am glad to hear that you are interested to buy my 2010 VOLVO C30 D2 [115] R DESIGN 3dr Diesel Sports Coupe!
Although I am registered in the UK,i recently moved to Cadiz, Spain (where my family is from) and the car is being shipped from here.
I want to sell it in UK due to the fact that it's an UK version (right handed),it meets all UK standards.I bought this car from UK and It still has UK registration, so you won't have to pay any import and insurance fees. The car meets all United Kingdom guidelines so there will be no problem regarding UK Customs policy on receiving the car.The car is in perfect condition, the bodywork is immaculate,no scratches, dents or hidden defects as well as the interior in excellent non-smoking condition , never been implied in any accident and it is as advertised .
The car comes with log book, HPI cleared, No finance. You will get from me the keys and all documents to register the car in you name.If the car is not how i described it, i will offer a full refund. It will be insured during transportation and will be delivered at your address in maximum 10 days.
Final price is GBP 2,500 (the price includes shipping and insurance fees). The price is low because the car is right hand drive in a country where all cars are left hand drive so in the Spain is very difficult to drive this type of vehicle and nobody wants to buy it here in Spain.Instead of keeping it in garage (during this economical crisis), I decided to sell it to someone back in the UK for a really attractive price.
I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,the deal will be manage by a well known company,in this way both buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.
Let me know if you need any further details or if you would like to buy my car.

Thank you!

Any information on this gang is useful.

Any baiting of this gang is helpful (but only by experienced baiters please). The slightest detail can uncover facts and links. One slip led to me to a Lithuanian gentleman and I'm always keen to note the identities of anyone involved in crime and pass it to the police. There are problems in scamming across multiple platforms and this gang are sloppy and not well organised. It may even be that they are not always totally honest with each other which is why some operate outside the normal scheme of things. There again, working to a set and organised scheme makes things predictable. I mustn't give too much away.

I've been out today. Granted bail again (JOKE) but now I'm back to work on the adverts they've posted today and for another week. (Hint to scammers - I don't always go out on a Wednesday) and I look forward to Friday and will have a crate of beers ready and prepared.

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Hello Michelle

I want to inform you the the car is in Cadiz and it will be shipped from here to UK.The shipper I will use will deliver the vehicle to your door, you don't have to pick it from the port. Shipping will take 10 days maximum. Due to the fact that i am located in Spain and we can not deal in person,i`ve contacted Google Wallet regarding this issue and they told me that they could offer to me a program that is created especially for international transactions that protects both of us.Regarding the transaction, you will send the funds to Google Wallet and they will keep the money until you receive the vehicle and test it.In this way both buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction.Google Wallet will hold and insure your money until receipt of the car in good condition. That is how their service is working. As far as the seller concerns, i will be glad to know that Google Wallet is in possession of the funds during the delivery period.
You will be given a 15 days inspection period from the day you receive the car at home( i will ship it to your address insured for full value to you ).
If you decide to keep the car, then you will have to authorize Google Wallet to release the funds to me, and the transaction is complete.If the vehicle is not as described ( perfect interior,exterior,mechanical condition ), you will be able to send the vehicle back through the same shipping company ( return postage at my expense ), and ask Google Wallet to return the money to you.

If you want to read more about Google Wallet service please visit :

http://google.wallet.com-ukonline.co.uk ... of-service

If you want to get more info about their terms and condition please contact Google Wallet using the blue button from the web site.

I bought this car from UK and it is still registered there so you don't have to pay any import taxes or any other fees.The car comes with log book, HPI cleared, No finance.You will get from me the keys, V5 document, manuals and all documents to register the car in your name.You don't have to worry about anything.

If you want to check the car here are the reg details:

# Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) YD60 VUH
# VIN (chassis number) YV1MK84E1B2226454
# Private plate V4BEV
16,000 miles

If you wish to purchase it and agree to these terms i will need you to provide your full name and address. I will then notify Google Wallet and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.

I will be waiting for your reply as soon as possible

Thank you in advance!

I know that this is one script from what I term the 'Dinky Gang' (because I like to be respectful and because they function on an almost child-like 'rote' basis). The e-mail from which it derives pins it down to this group and it would be useful to know whether or not the 'Isle of man soldier' and others are part of the group too.

If I may I'll copy the scripts to the thread where I list the e-mail addresses they're using for record purposes and, as other scripts get nailed down as belonging to them, they'll be included.

It might suggest that those actually doing the foot work aren't English speakers and are operating under direction. Knowing this doesn't really achieve anything but it does help to know how the group operate. There are usually delays in the issuance of spoofed 'Google wallet' messages and details of the money mule account, as if they are originating from a third party, presumably the 'Control' who would be expected to want to keep the money close to them.

The 'foot soldiers' usually turn out to be UK based but, because the money mules make transfers by cash transfer systems, the 'control' could be located anywhere.

IP address - 178.190.133.255 - Karnten - Austria

from: Google <[email protected]>
reply-to: [email protected]
to:
cc:
date: 13 December 2013 13:14
subject: Re: Google Wallet Invoice # GW9686958

Dear Ms. Michelle Banks

Thank you for contacting us.
We want to inform you that in order to complete this transaction you must submit payment by Bank Wire Transfer (Priority Service) to the Google Representative bank account we provided you in your invoice ( online on Internet Banking from your computer trough (International Transfer) or by visiting your local bank)

Google Representative Account Name : OVIDIU ALEXANDRU CIRCA
Beneficiary Bank Name : UNICAJA
Beneficiary Bank IBAN : ES61 21030269070010047698
Beneficiary Bank Identifier Code (SWIFT BIC) : UCJAES2MXXX
Beneficiary Bank Account Number : 21030269070010047698

In order to speed up the payment approval process, we need you to fax a copy of the bank payment receipt to +44 208 711 2466 if calling international or 0208 711 2466 if calling from UK.

If you are experiencing problems sending the fax please attach a copy of your payment receipt to a reply to this email.

As soon as we receive your fax payment confirmation we will contact the seller to inform him that the funds have been secured and ask him to start the shipping process.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in this matter. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have further queries or require assistance.

Sincerely ,

Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)

Google Inc.

Bank Details Noted

That's very interesting Michelle and tends to confirm that this is a 'pan European' criminal enterprise that UK law enforcement is incapable of challenging.

One must hope that most UK buyers will immediately be alerted to something being not quite right when they're instructed to pay a non-UK party for a car supposedly being sold in the UK. It also suggests that they don't have an infinite supply of UK bank accounts.