So, the Sport is on Autotrader and I have just had the usual call from Africa...
Zambia to be exact. A well spoken gent, promising cleared funds in my account prior to the shipping agent collecting it...
So, my question is, has anybody actually had a successful sale such as this or know of anybody that has??! (Don't worry, I did put the phone down on him!)

They always sound soooooo convincing
 ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I've sold a car to a buyer in France before, never Africa though  Current: 06 RR Sport HSE TDV6, Bonatti grey, black leather. Defender 90 pick up. Vito 110cdi

Previous: Mercedes CLS, BMW 330cd M sport, Nissan 200sx, Impreza STi, EP3 Civic Type R

i have a good friend from Kenya and he tells me these cars are extremely expensive in Africa, so it could be kosher  Recently bought a 2007 RRS HSE TDV6 for a Pimp-My-Ride-Project.
DONE: Meduza front bumper, AB rear bumper, AB tailpipes, calipers repainted, rear upper tailgate upgrade, side steps, AB front grille, AB side vents, rear LED lights, clear side repeaters, integrated daytime running lights, LED headlights.
TO DO: color code sills and pillars.

Hmmm... Still not sure I'd risk it!

Forget not sure, absolutely not, ever!

This is the classic start to the con.

Then you will get a confirmation that funds are being held for you and you can release the goods to the "shipping agent"

Have a mate who works in the vehicle squad of the local boys in blue, you would be amazed at how many fall for this.

Cash is King! Paul Redding
+44 (0)23 8052 2776
paul@advancedfactors.co.uk

Just be sure to provide him with your mothers maiden name, national insurance number, full bank details and your date and place of birth. I'm sure that everything will be fine......................

Jim

Boringoldgit wrote:

Forget not sure, absolutely not, ever!

This is the classic start to the con.

Then you will get a confirmation that funds are being held for you and you can release the goods to the "shipping agent"

Have a mate who works in the vehicle squad of the local boys in blue, you would be amazed at how many fall for this.

Cash is King!

I do a LOT of business in Africa and have travelled on business often to sub saharan african countries especially Nigeria over the last 6 years or so. There are a lot of wealthy people who buy these cars as a status symbol and you should not be worried provided you are very careful with what information you give. You have to bear in mind that whether it's Africa or Asia or the US or Essex, you should not divulge any more information than you need to.

You CAN accept international payment via your bank - call them and ask for the necessary information if the buyer is serious. Your bank will give you secure details in order to receive payment.

FYI we are a technology company and we receive hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of pounds from African clients usually by LC or direct bank transfer BEFORE we ship ANY goods!!

Not sure if I helped but do your research and you'll be fine.

Forgot to add - put the risk on him.

If he runs off with your money - you are screwed

If you run off with his money, he only needs to call the police with proof of payment and you will be nicked!

I'm sure there are lots of legitimate buyers, but the scams are ridiculous, and often involve off-shore oil rigs and Paypal transfers, or western union. They seem to make it really obvious so that only silly people fall for it!

Well in this case, as usual, I've no doubt is a scam and a waste of my time. They're almost as bad as Webuyanycar and their continuous offers of 'the asking price'...

There's a guy on here who is trying to buy my winter tyres & stormers but he is in Bulgaria and is offering to do a paypal
transfer and organise the shipping. I feel really bad at not accepting as he may well be a completely decent honest guy
BUT, there are just too many cons around this kind of thing and I will not take the risk. Such a shame that we have to be sooo suspiscious these days but, you've go to look after number one! 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

I wouldn't accept Paypal, but just ask him for a bank transfer?

I sold my Prodrive Scoob to someone from Sarffend innit, now how risky was that selling to some dodgy essex geezer  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

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