Caller: Isabella Luisa

Same story as everyone else. If something is too good to be true it probably is...

No phone number but I just enquired about a 2014 Mazda 3, received exactly the same email from Isabella Luisa, RAAF email, and story about being in Devonport and being posted to NZ for 3 years.

Thank you to all of the previous posts.

Yes, same story for me except the name is Isabella Luisa and she's apparently selling a 2015 I30. She won't talk on the phone but emailed a photo and licence to make it look genuine.

It seems Nicole McPherson is also one aswell

Exactly what he sent me! little scum

Unfortunately, the same thing has happened to me but wasn't so lucky. Mazda 3 for $7,000 and stupid of me had transferred it! he had the same story about Devenport ect but I should've known it was a scam! dirty prick goes by the name "Joel Pettit" has facebook and everything but idk whats going on!

Caller: JOEL PETTIT

PROVIDED NUMBER 0480 003 761
USED EMAIL: defence @ royal-australian-air-force-gov.com
SELLING 2014 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport WITH 47OOO KMS FOR $7000
LISTED ON AUTOTRADER
GAVE SAME STORY ABOUT BEING IN DEVONPORT TASMANIA WAITING TO BE DEPLOYED TO NEW ZEALAND.

Caller: Joel Pettit

Holy sh*t I almost got scammed by this guy, thank god I thought to just search their name here and thank god for all you good people. It was also from a defence @ royal-australian-air-force-gov.com which I thought was weird (use your own personal email for this sh*t!). This listing was originally found on CarsGuide. This one was a Toyota Corolla 2014 with 47km on clock. Pics of the car had number plate 1BE 5YZ. Same deal as everyone above wanting me to put $7k into ESCROW.

Here's the email I got: 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 travelled 47000kms, 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 27th 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 VIC Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 18/03/2021.
You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Bless you all and hope no-one else gets caught by him.

Caller: Joel Pettit

Same scam story as above, this time he is selling a Mazda 3 for $7000. Escrow is the payment system he asked for.
Thank you for this page

Caller: Joel Pettit

Hi, I have replied to your email, you need to search in your inbox carefully and also check your bulk/spam/junk folder because the email could be there. The car is here with me in the base garage and in case you decide to buy it, I will deliver it to your address, 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. I think it is a fair thing to do. In case you decide not to keep the car I will have it shipped back with no extra charges for you, also, the car will be shipped with our RAAF cargo boat and from harbor with the truck (Transport insurance is it included). I have a contract with Escrow so this deal must go through them. 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 them and declare you as the buyer, they will then contact you and explain the whole process in details, You must know that Escrow will contact you without any obligation to buy or to pay some fees (Fees will be paid by me). I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you again Joel Pettit

9th Feb 2021- Joel Petit
This prick is still scamming! Partner found a hilux he’s selling for $13,000- sent an email & spouted all the rubbish he’s written to everyone else. So glad I googled his name & the made up email:

defence @ royal-australian-air-force-gov.com

I feel sorry for the people he’s taken money off- will report him to whoever we need to

Caller: Joel Pettit

Received all of the same emails from "Joel Pettit" regarding a Mazda 3.
Do not send your details, photo of ID and do not transfer funds.
I suspect that scammers are possibly not based in Australia. Communications are aligned with UK/Europe timezone, bank account is with NAB in Sydney, but account name is HiFX - a UK-based foreign exchange. Below are the bank details sent to me.

Escrow Bank Account Details:

Beneficiary Bank Recipient's Account Name: HiFX Ltd
Beneficiary BSB: 082057
Beneficiary Bank Account Number: 856300983
Beneficiary Bank: National Australia Bank

Also, emails are coming from defence @ royal-australian-air-force-gov.com which is not a valid defence resource email address.

Good ole Joel is still planning to move to NZ, is currently in Tassie... and trying to sell me a Mazda today.

Still at it but under the name Sarah Hardaker now!! 2015 VW 82k for $7,800 same story about the RAAF and being deployed to NZ

Caller: Joel Pettit

I suspected something as this car, 2015 Triton with 56oook on the clock was only priced at $10,000, so I did google search "Joel Pettit RAAF" and found this. Thank goodness I found this page

We were close to being scammed by ‘Joel Pettit’ last night, selling a Hyundai i30 for $6000, 2014 model with roughly 32,000 on the clock. Same old story about RAAF, stationed in Tas and heading to NZ. Communication via email identical to others I have read here. Thankfully, we didn’t send any photos of our identity. He couldn’t provide a photo of his licence (which he had already sent a photo of) next to the VIN plate, nor a photo of the dash with the odo reading. He sent a photo of a donkey/ass instead. We outsmarted the a-hole, but the next person may not be so lucky. Do not send a photo of you holding your license, as it will be used in future ads to scam others.

Matthew Pettit ....based at RAAF base in Tasmania which doesn't exist ...being deployed to New Zealand ...who are at war ...what a laugh . Will get RAAF to deliver car to you free of charge ....as they do 🤣

Still at it ....same photo of black Suzuki Swift ..same great low price and low kilometres...same number plate ...have complained and ad taken down but it just keeps coming back ..with suburb of car changed. Same with Hyundai i30 and no doubt more bargain cars.

Disappointing that nothing gets done and ad reappears with non existent car in different location so chance of more people losing their money . BEWARE

Caller: Joel Pettit

Joel PETTIT: Scammer who said below and wanted me to put funds in ESCROW. Thank you to everyone who has commented about him. It has saved me so much heart ache and money Below is what he said in an email:
"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 travelled 65000kms, 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 27th 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 VIC Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 19/02/2021."

Still at it same scam .... same cars Hyundai i30 $6500 and Suzuki Swift $5000 same photos just suburbs keep changing ...surely Carsguide can take down permanently. Have complained to them before.

Caller: Joel Pettit

As above in all other messages this Joel Pettit is trying to sell us a triton for $10,000 using the exact same emails as above. I notice the RAAF email is not official and then google him. He even sent photo with licence. REPORTED