Is this Mini for sale a scam???
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Well,
Im looking for another mini and see a bloody good buy on Pistonheads this morning. The advert says please contact me direct as i have no ability to access pistonheads emails.

So i do as requested and this is the response I get

Sounds a little fishy to me but what do you reckon? It was for a 64 Mini fully restored for £2400!!!

"Hi,
The car is still available for sale,it is in extremely good condition .Currently I am on a business trip to Australia and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car for a low low price and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Australian project )
I left the car in PistonHeads custody and they will handle the sale for me.The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf,the car will come with 2 keys. PistonHeads will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
I am waiting your reply if you are still interested in buying the car so I can provide you the contact details for the PH department that handles the sale,many thanks
Julia
"

SCAMMO!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Yeah and its been pulled of PH now as well!

Heres a link...nice wheels!

http://home.comcast.net/~slapnuts69/morrismini.html

Edited by Andy500 on 22nd Feb, 2012.

Does anybody know what seats they are?

Someone ask if they can put there c0ck in her ass direct or do they need to do it via piston heads.

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Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Well I thought i would see where this would go...PH have confirmed its a scam, but this is the latest email from her!!

"Thanks for your fast reply .

If you are interested in purchasing the car just e-mail to PH department that handles the sale directly at :
support@classifieds-pistonheads.com , and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction.

PS When contacting the PH department please specify my name (Julia Boyle ) and the car make and model

Regards
Julia"

Perhaps we should all email the address!!!! with the Mikes request!

Just feel sorry for anyone who is to unfortunate to fall for something like this……..

Cheeky bastards mind you !

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Jamie.

Bait em see what happens.

When they ask you to send the money tell them you have and demand to know where your car is etc etc.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

yeah, don't stop now. This is the fun bit where you get to start taking the piss.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

the seats look like Corbeau Carerras,
I had them in my previous mini, lovely seats :)

How I miss them!

Here was my effort!

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=282006

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Fucking class

Right will get another email across then to the 'PH' email!

So heres what i sent


Hi
I hope you can help me,

Im very intrested in buying the 1964 Mini discussed below from Julia Boyle (I dont seem to be able to find it on PH anymore so i hope it hasnt sold?)

I have the money ready for the right Mini and would like to take this further.

As you can see from the below Julia has confirmed the mini is in the condition of the photos and im happy to pay the asking price. Im also happy to transfer a deposit to a you if required?

Please can you let me know the steps i need to take in securing this if it is still for sale.

Many Thanks

And the reply from a very convincing looking PH email..

You're in safe hands when you buy on PistonHeads.


We confirm that the vehicle is in our custody, it has been verified by our technical support team and it is in very good condition. All documents are present and in perfect order.
We are afraid that due to the temporary lack of personnel and due to previous bad experiences we had with a lot of time wasters and tire kickers just wanting to test drive not to buy we do not organize private viewings or cash on delivery.
This is how the transaction is going to take place :
To verify you are a serious person and genuinely interested in purchasing the car you will first have to send the payment for your transaction by verified bank to bank wire transfer to our bank account.
As soon as the payment is received and verified we will deliver the vehicle to your address and offer you a 24 hrs inspection of the car.
If you will decide you want to keep the vehicle we will forward your payment to the seller's bank account and the sale is concluded.
If you will reject the vehicle we will refund your payment to your bank account and collect the car from you (absolutely no extra charges for you).
During the 24 hrs inspection period you can take the car to a garage for inspection, we absolutely welcome any checks you want to perform on the car and documents.
This is a 100% secure system for both buyer and the seller because the seller will receive your payment only after the car is delivered and inspected by you.
If you agree on the terms and you are ready to proceed please confirm your name, delivery address and contact number and we will send you the official payment invoice for your transaction. (simply reply to this e-mail)


We trust you found our service helpful, comprehensive and easy to use.
Please remember PistonHeads.com next time you or a friend are looking for a used car.

Kind regards,
PistonHeads Car Sales Department

Forward the info to PH, I am sure they will take a dim view of this kind of impersonation.

This was my effort

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=327063

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

So here is what i have sent
Hi

My details are as follows:

First name: Stuart (but called Stu)
Surname: Pid
Address: 999 Letsby Avenue, Mofo, Livertool. LL16 6TR

Please let me know who I need to send my money to?


Will let you know what comes back!

MONIES!

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Tom, have forwarded it on to PH as well

Bloody hell, they have only sent me the invoice through !!!! Hehehehehe this is what they sent back

Sales Invoice Transaction#:170529777 confirmed!





• Seller's verified details:

Seller's name
Julia Boyle

Seller's address
Flat 16 4 Balmes Rd, London, N1 5TQ, United Kingdom




• Buyer's postage address:

Buyer's name: Stuart Pid
Buyer's address: 999 Letsby Avenue, Mofo, Liverpool. LL16 6TR United Kingdom


Product: Reg Number: Price:
MORRIS MINI WHITE/BLACK DAB 615B
£2,900.00
Postage&Insurance Included
£0.00

Date of verification:22.02.2012
Items Included: Log Book V5 Doc,2 Keys, M.O.T Certificate
Inspection Period: 24hrs
Payment Method: Bank to Bank wire transfer
Payment Status: Payment Pending


Total amount to be paid: £2,900.00



• Prior delivery the Buyer must send the payment to our PistonHeads Buyer Protection agent.
It is recommended to send the payment as soon as possible, because your purchase protection is valid for 30 days only. Sending the payment by any other payment method will void this transaction and your right to refund.
We will secure/hold your payment until you have received and inspected the car for 24hrs.
After your payment is securely received and confirmed we will start the delivery of the vehicle to your provided address.
After the 24 hrs inspection period expires ,if you will decide to purchase the vehicle we will forward your payment to the seller's bank account and the sale is concluded.
If you will decide not to purchase the vehicle we will refund your payment in your bank account or in cash right there and then and we will collect the car from you.
Is as simple and safe as that!

• Please find below the banking information where you must send your payment:


PistonHeads Agent/Account Holder: George Bratu
Bank Name: Lloyds TSB
Bank address:Golders Green
Sort Code: 309350
Account No: 25597560
IBAN : GB81 LOYD 30935025597560
Swift: LOYDGB21249



***After you have submitted the payment ,for our records please fax us the copy of the bank receipt to our fax number: 0872 3527327

IMPORTANT ADVICE

When you will made the bank transfer please do not put any messages like " MORRIS MINI WHITE/BLACK ... ", put only: Invoice# 170543777





•Please allow us 48hrs to process your payment, please note that the delivery will start only after your payment is successfully received and verified !

The vehicle that's purchased is provided with all the documents and papers that are needed for registration . All these documents are given to you at the reception of the vehicle. Thanks to our experience we know exactly what documents are needed



We will contact you by e-mail or phone as soon as your shipment has started.


Help

For any questions please contact our Sales Department by replying to this email.






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Edited by Andy500 on 22nd Feb, 2012.

This is the latest from them...

"The car was sold Stu Pid"

Send it all onto piston heads.

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Also contact Lloyds TSB, that account is being used for fraud. They will be all over it like pox on a prozzy

Can you find out if Julia has a sister please?