Australia: Police hunting online car scammers!


MELBURNIANS have been scammed out of money after purchasing cars online.

Police said the victims communicated via email with a person purporting to be selling cars, and were told to purchase the cars through eBay as it was more secure.

Then, victims would receive a deceptive email, claiming to be from eBay, which contained payment instructions for a false holding account.

The victims pay for the cars but never receive them.

The offender is described as of Indian sub-continental appearance, between 20 and 30, with brown eyes and short dark hair.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference CA5857.





Comments (1)

Said this on 3-18-2012 At 06:03 pm

People should be more careful in buying online. Scammers are everywhere so it is best to do business with firm with only reliable credentials.

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