Burla pela internet - www.zoom-log.t35.com

Pois é pessoal! Eu cá continuo com as minhas aventuras em África do Sul!
Então aqui vai a minha mais recente história....
Uma amiga minha quer comprar um carro barato, e eu como cavalheiro que sou , disponibilizei-me para fazer uma pesquisa pela net!
A dada altura deparo-me com um Mercedes C180 de 1998 por uns incriveis 20 000 rands (cerca de 1800€)! Exactamente aquilo que a minha amiga precisava!
Claro está que a idade que tenho já não me deixa acreditar em milagres, mas vamos lá ver!
Entro em contacto com o vendedor, como que fosse o interessado no carro e passadas umas três semanas recebo a resposta (mais coisa menos coisa):
"Sou médico, estive a exercer a minha profissão em África do Sul e comprei aí este carro. Entretanto voltei para o Reino Únido e preciso de me desfazer do carro.
Este encontra-se com um amigo meu em Joanesburgo e está em condições excepcionais, sem riscos nem amolgaduras.
O meu amigo só precisa de 3 dias para lhe levar o carro a onde mora..."
Como a história até não é completamente descabida, proponho-lhe ir ver o carro por umas duas vezes, mas ele acaba sempre com manobras evasivas e desculpas.
Mais E-mail menos E-mail, e comigo já bastante desconfiado e a inventar desculpas para evitar o negócio, ele volta á carga e diz-me que o amigo dele poderia enviar-me o carro no dia seguinte por uma empresa de transportes, da qual ele me deu o link do site para confirmar a seriedade da transportadora ( www.zoom-log.t35.com )
Foi então que eu fui mais uma vez pesquisar por burlas na internet e encontro um post com uma história igualzinha á minha, mas onde o lesado foi ligeiramente mais longe neste processo. ( http://autotraderscamzoom.blogspot.com/2009/01/scamed-on-autotrader-by-supposed-dr.html#comment-form )
A situação que eu vi no post passou-se na Irlanda, a minha em África do Sul, um dia pode ser aí em Portugal. A situação económica em que vivemos, por vezes leva-nos a querer acreditar em milagres, acabando por cair em burlas.

Um abraço a todos


Para quem estiver interessado em ver os E-mails trocados para ver como eles trabalham, aqui vão (ordenei-os para leitura de cima para baixo):

From: Mota <---------->
Subject: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180
To: " a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk " < a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk >
Date: Tuesday, 20 January, 2009, 9:26 AM

Hi, I’m Mota. I have seen your advert for the Mercedes.
I will be working in South Africa for the next 3 years, so, I’m looking to by a car around R20 000.
Do you still have it for sale?

Best regards
Mota

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From: a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk [mailto: a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk ]
Sent: sexta-feira, 13 de Fevereiro de 2009 20:27
To: Mota
Subject: Re: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180

Mota,

I've worked under contract in a private hospital as a physician, in Johanesburg, South Africa.
I bought the car there from a work collegue.
At the end of the 2 years contract, I decided to return to London, United Kingdom (Europe), the place where I live with my family. I had brought the car in London, hopeing to get it registered here, but I faced out some problems that made it imposible (our system is different).
I've decided to sell the car back into your country because the tax for registering it here it is to high. The car is still registered in South Africa under my name.
Also the car is right now in Johanesburg, South Africa at a friend garage. The car have all the necessary documents for selling, including service book signed by me.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car, but my special situation forces me do things that I wouldn’t do in normal circumstances..
The price I am looking for my car is R20,000. I can email you more pictures with the car.
If you decide to buy the car, my friend will bring it to your place personally.

Let me know what your decision is!
Thank you!
Dr.Mathew Thomson


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From: Mota <---------->
Subject: RE: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180
To: " a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk " < a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk >
Date: Monday, 16 February, 2009, 6:40 AM

Hi Dr. Mathew,

Yes, I’m interested in that car, can I have the contact of your friend.
I would like to go and see the car.
I don’t want to make him travel to Durban without be sure that I will buy it. Looking to the photos it looks very nice, but you understand that I need to see it first!
If I decide to buy the car, I will pay the full amount at once.
My contact number is: +27 #######

Best regards
Mota


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From: a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk [mailto: a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk ]
Sent: segunda-feira, 16 de Fevereiro de 2009 22:57
To: Mota
Subject: RE: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180

Mota,

The car is registered in South Africa. It is in excellent condition, garage kept, no accidents, no scratches, no dents, no need for additional repairs and I have all the necessary documents including the service book to make the sale.
The car have 151,700Km. The engine is C180. The car colour is white.
Here you have some comments about the car :
Have a full service history, airconditioner, becker radio/tape with CD shuttle, power steering, central locking with factory fitted alarm/immobilizer, tow bar, front electric windows and mirrors, airbags, accident free, Outstanding condition;
Total price will be R20,000. You have pictures attached. Let me know what your decision is as soon as posible. I need to ask my friend to get 3 days to bring the car to your place.

Let me know what your decision is!
Thank you!
Dr.Mathew Thomson ,


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From: Mota <--------->
Subject: RE: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180
To: "a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk"
Date: Wednesday, 18 February, 2009, 12:22 PM


Hi,

Yesterday I went back to my company’s management to ask about the possibility of use the company’s car for private propose and they are being a bit more flexible, so I’m thinking in give a bit more time to see how it goes…
No doubts that your car is looking like a great deal, and I’ll be losing a good opportunity…
If only you could give me the details where the car is, on the weekend I would manage to go and see it…
Probably I would change Ideas and forget the company car!

Best regards

Mota


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From: a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk [mailto:a.fudoe@yahoo.co.uk]
Sent: quarta-feira, 18 de Fevereiro de 2009 14:27
To: Mota
Subject: RE: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C180


Mota,

Like I said before the car have all documents including service book to make the sale. I called my friend few minutes ago.He said don't have enough time to meet you . He is a business man and have to work hard these days .
He accept to use a shipping company to bring the car to your place ; the process is very easy and he just sold a car two weeks ago and this is why he know how it works.Total cost for shipping will be around to R1,900 and I accept to cover all.This way I can save the money for plane ticket to return in South Africa.
My friend gave me the shipping company website wich is www.zoom-log.t35.com . Just take a look on it.
This company will handle the delivery of the car and also they will handle all the registration papers.You will send the money to the company and they will bring you the car. If we will use it you will have 5 days to inspect the car before you decide to buy it. If you decide to keep the car they will send me the money in London,UK on my familly account.If not they will make a complete refunds.
If you accept all terms and conditions must register with they and send me an email..
My friend can leave the car at company tomorrow first thing in the morning.

Thank you in advance!
Dr.Mathew Thomson,