Will PH sell a car for a classified advertiser

[Lordbenny]

So theres a car in the classified that I like the look of and the seller is saying to do the deal through the PH dept:

she sent me this e-mail, is it legit?

If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact the PistonHeads department that handles the sale directly at: [e-mail] and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
PS When contacting the PistonHeads department please specify my name ( *********) and the car make and model

[anonymous-user]

Scam IIRC

Check here, does it sound like any of these?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Shaw Tarse]

REPORT IT!!!

[Lordbenny]

Thought it was too good to be true,

Here it is:

http://phelsdi.6te.net/hondas2000.html

[Shaw Tarse]

Click report on the advert in the classifieds. It should be removed.

[trashbat]

If only there was some way of alerting people to these scams in the classifieds themselves...

[MattDell]

This is 100% a scam.

Can you let me know the reference number for the ad so I can take it down?

[Lordbenny]

MattDell said:

This is 100% a scam.

Can you let me know the reference number for the ad so I can take it down?

Its been taken down, here's the whole of the e-mail i was sent.


Sorry for late answer. First of all I want to thank you for your interest for my car. You're lucky ....I had to pause the listing on PistonHeads because I've almost reached an agreement with a local potential buyer. Unfortunately, it looks like there are some problems and he doesn't have all the money to pay, for the moment
The car is still available for sale, it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear, full service history. Currently I am on a business trip to Italy and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car for a low price and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Italian 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, all service records and previous MOT's. PistonHeads will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses
If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact the PistonHeads department that handles the sale directly at: [e-mail] and they will assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
PS When contacting the PistonHeads department please specify my name ( Eve Hicks) and the car make and model
Here you can see the car again: http://phelsdi.6te.net/hondas2000.html

Regards
Eve