Caller: Mitchell Smith - RAAF

Came across an add for a car titled 2012 Suzuki Swift GA with 29600 km on the clock for $5000 located in Windsor and I couldn't believe it
I wanted to make sure it was real or not so I messaged him and he was claiming to be living in devenport TAS.
Claiming to be in the army going to do a job for the next 3 years in NZ so he will be at a loss for the car but doesn't want to keep it in a garage.
He was telling me that I "have to put money in the escrow account" that I "will do this" and I "will do that" when I ask about escrow, basically unraveling his scam to me.
When I got home from work I looked for the add on cars guide and it was no longer there but now it is on the website autotrader

Caller: smith @ royalairforce-gov.com

We were looking for a car on autotrader and came across three adds all titled '2012 Hyundai I30 Active GD'. They all had a similar write up however the rego number and model were all missmatched between the photos, seller comments and vehicle details.The email address was smith @ royalairforce-gov.com and the guy said his name was Mitchell Smith. Definitely a SCAMMER!

Caller: Joel Matthew Pettit

This guy is still at it! We were so close to sending him some money
Our emails were word for word as all these above

Caller: Mitchell Smith

Found this guy via Carsguide classified ad that claimed to be selling a 2012 white Hyundai i30. He emailed me back and said he was a air force soldier in Devonport TAS waiting to be deployed in New Zealand, doing training and not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls freely, so best to correspond by email. He offered to deliver the car to my state with RAAF truck and arrange payment via Escrow service. We exchanged our photos holding our NSW IDs, so he has my details. He never got back to me but I started searching online and found multiple other people who did go through with payments and never received the car. I didn't lose money but want to alert others to NOT PAY THIS GUY! Has several numbers including 0448 016 902 and 0437 138 011

Caller: MITCHELLSMITH @ royalairforce.gov.com

Hes still at it now 20 july 2020 selling a hilux sr5 2013 120,000 km for 13,000 piece of sh*t nearly had me, i bet the tritn with only53000km for 10,000 on auto trafer and carguide is them

Caller: hannah @ navy-sea-force.com

Hi there,

Thank you for contacting me and sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been messed around by one previous buyer for lack of funds, I can confirm that the car is still for sale and never been involved in an accident, Nobody has smoked in it, I've attached some pictures so you can take a closer look at the car, excellent condition without any damage or scratches at all, Mechanically A1, it's a fantastic car, only traveled 67000 kms, all of which being said I expect to get $7,000 for it. The only reason for selling this car so cheaply is because I am involved in a project and I will move to New Zealand on February 20th and not come back for the next 3 years. It's the first time I've been to New Zealand and I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. It would be a shame to keep the car in the garage for 3 years without being used and I also need some cash before leaving for New Zealand. Right now I am located in Devonport TAS, because our squad it's doing some special training, and in case you decide to buy the car, I will deliver it to your address with our RAAF truck (Transport insurance is included). Besides, it's free and I will give you a 7 days inspection period so you can take the car to a mechanic and test it before I receive your money. Also, It will come with a Roadworthy Certificate and QLD Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 15/03/2022.
You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Thank you for your interest,
Hannah Lloyd

Caller: Isabella Luisa 0480 009 864

I got scammed out of $5000. I wish I had looked into it more. I’m so pissed off with myself. Same story about the RAAF. I got a photo of this Isabella Luisa with her licence. I’m taking it further to try get my money back I’ll go to a current affair if I have too. These people need to be stopped.

I'm grateful for this forum and everyone. Thank you.

Caller: Joel pettit

Exactly the same story as all the others about the RAAF and going to NZ etc trying to sell a Triton dual cab Ute for $10,000.
Lucky I checked him out and found these comments, well done guys these wankers need to be locked up.

Caller: Mitchell Smith

Looking on Autotrader came across this ad for Hyundai i30 for sale, got a big reply email from him spinning a story about going to NZ in the airforce for a big project on 28th aug so selling cheap advised was in Tasmania even though the ad was for Qld, knew it was suss because the car was fairly new so did a quick google search and what do ya know. do not give money absolute SCAMMER!!!

Caller: mitchel @ theroyalaustralianairforce.com

Same story, definitely sammer.

2015 Hyundai i30 Active X (2016 compliance)

Hi there,

Thank you for contacting me and sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been messed around by one previous buyer for lack of funds, I can confirm that the car is still for sale and never been involved in an accident, Nobody has smoked in it, excellent condition without any damage or scratches at all, Mechanically A1, it's a fantastic car, I've attached some pictures so you can take a closer look at the car, only travelled 67000kms, all of which being said I expect to get $6,000 for it. The only reason for selling this car so cheaply is because I am involved in a project and i will move to New Zealand on August 28th and not come back for the next 3 years. It's the first time I've been to New Zealand and I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. It would be a shame to keep the car in the garage for 3 years without being used and I also need some cash before leaving for New Zealand. Right now I am located in Devonport TAS, because our squad it's doing some special training, and in case you decide to buy the car, I will deliver it to your address with our RAAF truck (Transport insurance is included). Besides, it's free and I will give you a 7 days inspection period so you can take the car to a mechanic and test it before I receive your money. Also, It will come with a Roadworthy Certificate and QLD Rego, so you don't have to do the running around Registration paid until 15/09/2020.
You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Thank you for your interest,
Mitchell Smith

Caller: I was given number

The person seems to been trying to scam people with fake airforce email trying to get money pit in an account for a Hilux than dosent exits

Caller: Brett John Ryan

Selling Rav for 7,500 to be shipped for free etc etc so glad my gut was telling me to good to be true. Glad I didn’t send any money. Evil robbing pig.

Caller: Brett John Ryan via email no phone call

I Received exact email from Brettjohnryan @ gmail.com,After I inquired about a Ford Ranger 2014 with 87,000Kms for $9000,Yeah right,He had more pictures,Even sent his fake N.S.W license,His email said his Deployment to N.Z was 25 January this year 2023,My reply was thats perfect I live in NZ half my family are Military You won't have a problem when you bring vehicle across with you on the RAAF Ship you so kindly offered,I have no problem meeting him any where on his arrival,Will pay AUD on arrival when we meet,I haven't had a reply as yet,His email was sent 12/1/23,Scabby Scammer,Im a true beleiver in Karma !!!

Caller: Toyota Rav4 scam

hes now on Facebook marketplace today 10/7/2022 trying to sell - sent drivers licence ID of Brett John Ryan - poor guy has his drivers licence and address allegedly in Orange NSW being used by this scammer. how can he be trying this for years now? Also using name Tennessee Wingshine? so pathetic.

Hi,

Thank you for your email, as I've mentioned in my post, at this moment I am near Devonport TAS in a military base, waiting to be deployed in New Zealand, I am doing a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want, my phone number it is 0480 042 473 - You can write me a message but I do not know when I can respond, so the best will be if you answer me by email. My last price including shipping to your address will be $ 7,500 (It will not take much more than 2-3 business days to receive the car). Because it's a large transaction, we will complete the deal using eBay Motors coz I already prearranged the whole process with them, the money will be paid via bank transfer, so you will deposit the money online directly to eBay Motors and they will hold and secure your money during the entire transaction. I repeat, they will hold and insure your money until you receive the car in good condition and will release the funds to us only after you decide to keep the car and normally register it, into your name. If by any reason (the car has any hidden damages or it is not as described by me) you can reject the deal, When this happens, eBay will refund you in full, you can rest safe in the knowledge that eBay is one of the most trusted and secure escrow services across the globe. If you wish to go further, let me know your details (full name, full address and home phone number) so I can open a transaction with eBay Motors and declare you as a buyer, I will need your details also to transfer the registration over, eBay will then contact you and explain the whole process in detail. You must know that eBay will contact you without any obligation to buy or pay some fees - The fees will be paid by me.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Brett

Caller: Same scam. Still Going

Currently advertised on Autotrader under Hannah Lloyd.
BEWARE

Caller: Ad on Carsales for a Hyundai I30

This was my email..... It's NOT Mitchell Smith, it's Hannah Lloyd

First E-mail

Hi there,

Thank you for contacting me and sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been messed around by one previous buyer for lack of funds, I can confirm that the car is still for sale and never been involved in an accident, Nobody has smoked in it, I've attached some pictures so you can take a closer look at the car, excellent condition without any damage or scratches at all, Mechanically A1, it's a fantastic car, only traveled 67000 kms, all of which being said I expect to get $7,000 for it. The only reason for selling this car so cheaply is because I am involved in a project and I will move to New Zealand on February 25th and not come back for the next 3 years. It's the first time I've been to New Zealand and I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. It would be a shame to keep the car in the garage for 3 years without being used and I also need some cash before leaving for New Zealand. Right now I am located in Devonport TAS, because our squad it's doing some special training, and in case you decide to buy the car, I will deliver it to your address with our RAAF truck (Transport insurance is included). Besides, it's free and I will give you a 7 days inspection period so you can take the car to a mechanic and test it before I receive your money. Also, It will come with a Roadworthy Certificate and QLD Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 15/03/2022.
You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Thank you for your interest,
Hannah Lloyd

Second E-mail

Thank you for your email, as I've mentioned in my post, at this moment I am near Devonport TAS in a military base, waiting to be deployed in New Zealand, I am doing a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want, my phone number is 0480 041 996 - You can write me a message but I do not know when I can respond, so the best will be if you answer me by email. My last price including shipping to your address will be $7,000 (It will not take much more than 2-3 business days to receive the car). Because it's a large transaction, we will complete the deal using Escrow https://my.escrow.com/myescrow/includes/status/ coz I already prearranged the whole process with them, the money will be paid via Escrow, so you will deposit the money online directly to Escrow and they will hold and secure your money during the entire transaction. I repeat, they will hold and insure your money until you receive the car in good condition and will release the funds to us only after you decide to keep the car and normally register it, into your name. If by any reason (the car has any hidden damages or it is not as described by me) you can reject the deal, When this happens, Escrow will refund you in full, you can rest safe in the knowledge that Escrow is one of the most trusted and secure escrow services across the globe. If you wish to go further, let me know your details (full name, full address and home phone number) so I can open a transaction with Escrow and declare you as a buyer, I will need your details also to transfer the registration over, they will then contact you and explain the whole process in detail. You must know that Escrow will contact you without any obligation to buy or pay some fees - The fees will be paid by me.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Hannah Lloyd

Caller: Hannah Lloyd Deely

Same message as above.
26 Jan 22
Selling the Hilux on Auto-Trader
Using the email:
hannah @ navy-sea-force.com
And the number:
0480 040 093

SCAM SCAM - On Autotrader listed $7815

Email Received today 2/1/2022 FROM - Emily Clarke clak @ air-field-guard.com

Hi there,

Thank you for contacting me and sorry for taking so long to reply, I've been messed around by one previous buyer for lack of funds, I can confirm that the car is still for sale and never been involved in an accident, Nobody has smoked in it, I've attached some pictures so you can take a closer look at the car, excellent condition without any damage or scratches at all, Mechanically A1, it's a fantastic car, only traveled 72000 kms, all of which being said I expect to get $7,000 for it. The only reason for selling this car so cheaply is because I am involved in a project and I will move to New Zealand on January 20th and not come back for the next 3 years. It's the first time I've been to New Zealand and I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. It would be a shame to keep the car in the garage for 3 years without being used and I also need some cash before leaving for New Zealand. Right now I am located in Devonport TAS, because our squad it's doing some special training, and in case you decide to buy the car, I will deliver it to your address with our RAAF truck (Transport insurance is included). Besides, it's free and I will give you a 7 days inspection period so you can take the car to a mechanic and test it before I receive your money. Also, It will come with a Roadworthy Certificate and NSW Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 30/04/2022.
You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Thank you for your interest,
Emily Clarke

Has anyone actually paid the money and got it back?