BUYSELL CAR SCAM Marie Portela
Poor Marie Portella is still getting divorced – this time trying to unload her 2003 Cadillac CTS for $3500 in the Greater Vancouver area on buysell.com. She just requires information to sign you up for the Ebay Vehicle Purchase Protection Plan. (2003 CADILLAC CTS 80000KM 2003 Cadillac CTS with all options, power doors, power windows, sunroof, heated seats, separate climate control, wood trim, alloy wheels, cd/cassette player. $3,500.00. obo.)
Emailed reply was from marie.portela39@gmail.com and reads as follows:
Hello there, I appreciate that you contacted me. First let me say that the 2003 Cadillac CTS available for $3,500 CAD (final price). It is in good condition,there are no scratches or any dents on it,very well maintained.I have a clear title for it, no liens or loans. Never been in any accidents.It has only 80,000 km.
Because of my divorce settlement,i own this car and as a woman without driver`s license i don`t need it so i`m trying to get rid of it as soon as possible(that`s why i`m selling it so cheap).We will use eBay`s Vehicle Purchase Protection plan for our both safety,i want only legit transactions.I just need your full name and address so i can open a case .(with no further obligation or fees). Have a nice day!
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate ask.
Where are you located?
Best Regards.
BEWARE!!
Scam reported at FightTheScams.com
aaitest says:
Seems she got quite a few “cars” in her protracted divorce settlement.
May 26th, 2010 at 9:31 am
joe 90 says:
Marie Portela on Kijiji Montreal…
Hello,
My 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects.It was always garaged and never smoked in.The price is $6,500 and it has 25000 KMs.We will use eBay`s protection program for our safety.I just need your full name and address so i can open a case .(with no further obligation or fees). Have a nice day!!!
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:42 pm
witnezz says:
Marie Portela on Kijiji Halifax…
Hello,
My 1967 Ford Mustang is in great shape, no engine problems, damages or hidden defects.It was always garaged and never smoked in.The price is $5,000 and it has 65000 KMs.We will use eBay`s protection program for our safety.I just need your full name and address so i can open a case .(with no further obligation or fees). Have a nice day!!!
June 28th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
luongo321 says:
I was actually interested in a car and then I decided to type in her name and this website came up!So thanks for the help.
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Marie Portela on Buysellcanada BC -maple ridge:
1998 Mercedes Benz S420 $2900
Email address: marieportela39m@gmail.com
Email sent when I asked for further info:
Hello, I appreciate your interest regarding my 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ S420. It was always garaged and never smoked in.The
price is $2,900 and it has 90200 kms.We will use eBay`s protection program for our safety.I just need your
full name and address so i can open a case .(with no further obligation or fees). Looking forward to your reply so
I’ll know if I should take you into consideration as a buyer. Thank you.
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July 8th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
fighter says:
I was looking for a Honda Accord so I made some research then I found Honda accord 2008 at 3900$ so look what I received from the buyer
denyse2003@hotmail.com is the same marie.portela39@gmail.com
hi
tahnks a lot for your interest in my ca.the car looks great ,never involved in any accident but i must to sell it so cheap. I am in the U.S. for surgery because here I found the best doctor for my little girl and i will stayhere for the next month.like i said you before i don t have time for anything and i have chose to make a contract with ebay for this deal.The car is already at the shipping company sealed and ready for the shipping. I have a contract with eBay so this deal must go through them. According with eBay you have 3 days from the time you receive the car to inspect it and decide if you want to keep it or not.
is very simple for me to work in this style (it help me a lot)
only think that you will must to done is to let me know your full name,full shipping address and phone number.After I will receive the details from you, I will forward them to eBay.After they will process your info, they will send us both invoices. The invoice will send you the details on how to make a refundable payment.
eBay will contact me and I will ship the car to you. After you receive the car you will have 3 days to test, verify and do whatever you want with the car. If you will buy it, then I will receive the payment details from eBay so that I can pick up the money.
If you will decide that you will not buy the car, eBay will refund the money and I will have the shipping company come pick up my car. If you wish to make the transaction, please send me the necessary info so that we can proceed. I look forward to hear from you.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay.
I’ll be waiting for your answer(only if you are interested to buy) very soon.
Thanks
2nd email:
From: SiteCopies@ca.trader.com
denyse2003@hotmail.com
Subject: Important Sales Lead from AutoTrader
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:49:27 -0400
SALES LEAD – Received from autotrader.ca
HONDA ACCORD 2008 Contact Information
Ad Details
Price: $3,900
I can not find anything negative to say about this vehicle in terms of its mechanical shape.
Drives 100%, no leaks, no wierd sounds, everything works as it should, inspected with a fresh oil change, that was all that was needed.
This would make a great car for anyone, being a highway driver or a car to get around town.The color combo sets this car off to a whole different level. Here is your opportunity to own a superb car for wholesale price.
3rd email after showing a great interest on his car:
Hi again daniel
The vehicle has been inspected by the shipping mechanics and has been confirmed as perfect fiscal and mechanical condition. You will take over ownership at delivery, you will sign the papers of the car and transfer it on your name, the costs for roadworthy and rego are the usual in your state.i m very glad that you are interested to make this deal and also i wanna make it faster.i had already a contract with ebay for this deal and we must make through them.you will have to make a deposit of 2,900 on a name of their agent and after the car arrive to your door you will pay 1,000 .you will have 3 days to test it,in case that you don t like it you can returned and receive your money back.plase let me know asap when your are ready to start this transaction.
The shipping is 100% free. In max 2-3 business days the car will be at your door after you confirm the payment. You must pay only $3.900.00 including shipping.i wait your info(full name,full address and phone number so that i can to send to ebay and they will inform you with an invoice.i will look for your reply
the 4th email and he insisted on having my full name and my full address to avoid Ebay justice procedures:
i don t understand you daniel how yoy make the payment if you didn t send me your info (full name,full address and phone number so that i can send them to ebay and after that they must notify you with all the procedures of their payment.please come back with all the info to start this deal.thanks a lot.
I insisted on having his phone number to have a physical conversation with him, he gave me that respond:
hi again
i don t have yet a phone ,i had just arrived in us and i get contact through email.please let me your phone number so that i can call you as soon as i can.please be more explain in your text.thanks.
We must fight these fraudsters, as they trap a large number of people
thanx for your help.
December 16th, 2010 at 2:08 am
demi says:
Hello,
My BMW Z4 2003 with 89,000 kms is in excellent condition, never raced or abused,no accident,no loans,it has been very well maintained.I am selling it at this price ($5,600) because I just went through a divorce with my ex-husband and when it has finished, I remained the owner of this car. I have some financial problems right now, so I want to sell it asap and a fast sale can be done only at a low price.
This is her newest of scams for the week
August 13th, 2011 at 1:48 am
ifitstoogoodtobetrue says:
Aug 2011 and they are still at it. Saw the ad on autotrader.ca and the price was around $10K below market value. email came from Marieportel39m@gmail.com
Hello,
My Nissan Maxima 2008 with 44,070 kms is in excellent condition, never raced or abused,no accident,no loans,it has been very well maintained.I am selling it at this price ($5,300) because I just went through a divorce with my ex-husband and when it has finished, I remained the owner of this car. I have some financial problems right now, so I want to sell it asap and a fast sale can be done only at a low price.
August 14th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
amcgee says:
Got this one yesterday just posted it on craigslist yesterday
Hello again
After i finished the divorce i have moved to my parents home in Detroit MI for a while, because i think they are only people who can help me to pass this difficult situation.i don`t have time to stay and meet with all my potential buyers, that is why i gave to a shipping company that will ship it to the next owner(on my cost), it is sealed in container, so i’m trying to sell it online under eBay`s protection.You will have 5 days from the time you receive.
In the inspection period you can test the vehicle, go with the vehicle at your local mechanic for inspection, but do not put more then 500 miles on it.After your inspection period (5 calendar days) In case you won’t like the car you will notify eBay and you will send the car back on my expense, if you want to keep it you will also announce eBay, you will send the funds (payment method and all the details will be set up by eBay) and you will keep the car. Don`t worry you won`t have to pay any taxes,everything is included.
Please reply with your complete name and shipping address in your next email and let me know if you are interested in knowing more details about this purchase so that I can open a transaction at eBay and to move forward with this deal.After that they will contact you with all necessary information about this transaction(terms,buyer protection,payment instructions,invoice,etc.).
Thanks and have a great day
September 30th, 2011 at 7:59 am