Scammer

Caller: No calls all emails

Just had an interaction no more than 10 minutes ago with the same person that's been putting this ad up in Autotrader this is definitely a scam buyer beware

Caller: Through Emails and Autotrader car looked half price in East Melbourne

Hi there,

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 044 611 - 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 ensure 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,
Maria Angelina

Car scammer had the same details as the email through autotrader

Car Scammer claiming from Tasmania, in Defence

Someone selling a car via escrow
Gave me this number so i looked it up.
Red flag.

Caller: CAR SCAMMER: Maria Angelina

CAR SCAMMER.

This is an ongoing scam that appears to have been going on for a couple of years..

Everyone has emails exactly the same wording..

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 82000 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 August 10th 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 SA Rego, so you don't have to do the running around, Registration paid until 25/08/2022.

You’ll love the car, I can guarantee you that.

Thank you for your interest,

Maria Angelina.

Followed by this:

Hi Scott,

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 044 611 - 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 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 ensure 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,

Maria Angelina.

There are many reports.. With almost identical wording, only the cars, price, kms.. Phone nos & contact names differ.