Autotrader UK - Scam Adverts

They're back and the scammers' haven't managed to work out a new script.

THIS VEHICLE IS OFFERED FOR SALE BY OWNER !!! DON'T CALL !!! CONTACT THE OWNER DIRECTLY AT: [email protected] !!! (Mention the vehicle name and the price in the subject and email body) !!! THANK YOU !!!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401020776078/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/763734/postcode/sl11xd/page/2/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Mercedes-Benz E Class E250 CDI BlueEFF Sport Edition 125 2dr Tip Auto 2.1
£9,000
2011 (61 reg), Coupe

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401020775731/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/763734/page/1/postcode/sl11xd/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

£6,500 2010 Audi A5 1.8T FSI 160 Sport 2dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401020776128/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/763734/page/1/postcode/sl11xd/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

£4,400 2009 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line 5dr S Tronic

etc. etc. etc. - I won't waste a lot of time reporting them all. One giveaway is that the cars in the scam adverts claim to be being sold privately under dealer listings with the photos picturing the cars outside family homes.

Walk away.

Listing them all is a waste of my time. I'll list and report a sample. Hopefully most people will be able to recognise the scam adverts themselves now.

This is an example of the sort of reply you'll receive from the scammer.

Under no circumstance and for any reason should you EVER make any payment before viewing and inspecting ANY vehicle you intend to buy.

The scammer has no vehicle and he can't scam you if you insist on viewing the vehicle first.

This car runs and drives excellent, new MOT and Road Tax, very good condition and all in perfect working order, HPI clear, the interior and exterior looks great, no accidents. My husband was recently promoted so we had to move to Germany. We brought the car with us, but my husband received a new car from the company and we don't need a right hand car here. Besides, there are a lot of things which have priority now, so, this car has to go. As you probably noticed, the price is rather low £9,000 (purchase price) that includes delivery and handling to your address since this is an Urgent Sale! We left the car to a shipping company (Cargo Shipping Ltd) so it can be delivered to the new owner. If you're interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your Full Name and Shipping Address and they will contact you to explain the entire procedure without any obligation to buy it or fees.

The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 5 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. In this way both, buyer and seller are 100% covered during the steps of this transaction. If the car is not in same condition as I said, you will ship it back on my expenses and they will send you a full refund. But I assure you won't be the case.

Hope to hear from you soon!