Selling a Car to a guy from Kenya!
16 May 2013, 09:57 AM
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Selling a Car to a guy from Kenya!
Hi,
I get a phone call from a guy in Kenya – inquiring about a car I am selling.
He said he imports cars from the UK. We wanted to transfer the money to my bank – I said no it has to be cash!
So he said he has a friend in the UK, who can come see the car and pay me the cash.
Now, I have heard never to sell cars to people via bank transfers, but what should I do in this situation..
He wants to come Saturday:
Precautions taken:
Any other advise..?
I get a phone call from a guy in Kenya – inquiring about a car I am selling.
He said he imports cars from the UK. We wanted to transfer the money to my bank – I said no it has to be cash!
So he said he has a friend in the UK, who can come see the car and pay me the cash.
Now, I have heard never to sell cars to people via bank transfers, but what should I do in this situation..
He wants to come Saturday:
Precautions taken:
- Will meet him at my friend’s shop so that I don’t get robbed – as there will be afew of us there.
Any other advise..?
16 May 2013, 10:00 AM
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I've sold loads of cars to be exported and I'd do what you suggest get cash.. take it to the bank before letting the car go.. then you're covered! Once paid and log books signed its not your problem as far as i know.
16 May 2013, 10:52 AM
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Ask him how he'll get it there while you're at it.
We might be shipping a car to Zim in the next year, costs more than the car will. Maybe sheerness -Windhoek. But could have to be Durban
We might be shipping a car to Zim in the next year, costs more than the car will. Maybe sheerness -Windhoek. But could have to be Durban
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16 May 2013, 11:12 AM
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16 May 2013, 11:31 AM
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I personally think its a scam, BUT... Not necessarily a scam that is going to affect the vehicle seller.
It's highly likely that its money laundering, or a smuggling ring involving vehicles.
If he does come with cash, make sure all your paperwork is spot on, and that he fills out the export details on the V5.
Have fun! Lol
16 May 2013, 11:48 AM
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Incidentally, if you suspect foul play of any sort, then you could always ring the police for advice, that constitutes "extreme *** coverage" if they give you the go ahead.
Isn't there an anti-terrorist phone number you can ring too?? Lol
16 May 2013, 12:07 PM
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Loads of money to be made selling certain cars to Africa, I have sold to african buyers before and have a contact in SA who can collect the cars from namibia and sell them in Zim for me. a Ł1600 5 series here can be worth $10000 in zimbabwe but shipping is 1k and you have to know how to get the cars cleared through customs.
16 May 2013, 12:35 PM
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Loads of money to be made selling certain cars to Africa, I have sold to african buyers before and have a contact in SA who can collect the cars from namibia and sell them in Zim for me. a Ł1600 5 series here can be worth $10000 in zimbabwe but shipping is 1k and you have to know how to get the cars cleared through customs.
16 May 2013, 12:54 PM
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define cash?
as in cold hard paper money? if he uses someone elses card to pay you then the bank might take it back but physical cash there's no comeback
make sure you check the notes though. you dont want wads off fake dough you can only spend 20 quid at a time in the corner shop lol
as in cold hard paper money? if he uses someone elses card to pay you then the bank might take it back but physical cash there's no comeback
make sure you check the notes though. you dont want wads off fake dough you can only spend 20 quid at a time in the corner shop lol
16 May 2013, 01:29 PM
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Don't except money gram or western union. Cash or a non returnable bank transfer. Have cask checked for forged notes.
Buyers from abroad are not always scammers, just make sure the cash is clear before parting with the car.
Buyers from abroad are not always scammers, just make sure the cash is clear before parting with the car.
16 May 2013, 02:16 PM
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My brother sold his M3 under similar circumstances.
The guy who rocked up to do the deal turned up in a car loader with 4 other BMW's on it.
Cash in hand, job done.
The guy who rocked up to do the deal turned up in a car loader with 4 other BMW's on it.
Cash in hand, job done.
16 May 2013, 07:25 PM
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You will be fine, I have sold a jeep to a Romanian who drove it back home to use there as cars were really expensive.
Alternatively he will mug you or kidnap you for the prostitution ring, it depends on how you view the risk.
if I see you post all ok Sunday I know it went the first way, if I read about you in the paper then number 2 it was, I will then have a comparison
Alternatively he will mug you or kidnap you for the prostitution ring, it depends on how you view the risk.
if I see you post all ok Sunday I know it went the first way, if I read about you in the paper then number 2 it was, I will then have a comparison
16 May 2013, 07:33 PM
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There are far more legitimate purchases than scams, its just you never hear of the ones that go ok. Heres another.
My brother in law sold a Range Rover to Nigerians, he was nervous but took them plus the cash to the bank, did the deal and that was that. He did get a call from customer when they tried to take it out of the country but it was just to ask if they had stolen it. Never heard anything since.
My brother in law sold a Range Rover to Nigerians, he was nervous but took them plus the cash to the bank, did the deal and that was that. He did get a call from customer when they tried to take it out of the country but it was just to ask if they had stolen it. Never heard anything since.
16 May 2013, 07:44 PM
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the giveaway to me is that scammers (and I have had a vehicle for sale a few months ago and pretty much every email response was a scam)
say "I like the price I want to buy the car" -- without any questions re its condition without asking to see it, send a representative to check it over, nothing,
just that as the opening line
and then staight to a load of guff about money transfers, paying extra for shipping cost yada yada yada
the point is they send so many responses they really don't have time to ask, and tbh they don't really care that to the savvy the initial contact screams SCAM
like spam it is a numbers game - some idiot will engage with them
say "I like the price I want to buy the car" -- without any questions re its condition without asking to see it, send a representative to check it over, nothing,
just that as the opening line
and then staight to a load of guff about money transfers, paying extra for shipping cost yada yada yada
the point is they send so many responses they really don't have time to ask, and tbh they don't really care that to the savvy the initial contact screams SCAM
like spam it is a numbers game - some idiot will engage with them
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16 May 2013, 07:45 PM
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If this chap is happy buying cars without seeing it at its registered address send him my way, I have some business for him. Once the money is in your hand and youve confirmed its not funny money youre laughing. Doesnt matter from there on in.
