Autotrader UK - Scam Adverts

Do not for one minute take for granted that I detect and locate every fraudulent advert. I'm only posting details of these because they are misrepresenting themselves as being posted by dealers and thus have greater capacity to make a buyer unwarily make payment before seeing or inspecting the vehicle, and they represent 'blitz' postings that have an increased chance of success and are easier to detect.

In EVERY instance no one should EVER make any payment before seeing and inspecting a vehicle, irrespective of any reason or excuse. No one should ever expect you to purchase a vehicle 'sight unseen' and, if it ever appears that a seller expects you to do that, then that is enough reason on its own to walk away from the deal.

Meanwhile

Adverts all having this message inserted in them

PRIVATE SALE!!PLEASE DON'T CALL! CONTACT THE OWNER AT: [email protected] FOR MORE INFO !!!

This e-mail address is asociated with many fraudulent adverts - [email protected]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/audi/a1/used-audi-a1-1-6-tdi-s-line-3dr-nottingham-fpa-201312220663617?logcode=p

Audi A1 1.6 TDI S Line 3dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663654/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI GT 3dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663681/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Nissan QASHQAI+2 1.5 dCi Tekna 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663609/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Audi A4 2.7 TDI S Line 4dr Multitronic

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663657/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI SE 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663604/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/4/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

BMW X5 3.0d Sport Exclusive Edition 5dr Auto

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663676/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Toyota RAV4 2.2 D-4D T180 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663670/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663623/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Audi A6 2.0 TDI DPF S Line 4dr Multitronic

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663666/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

MINI Hatch Cooper 1.6 Cooper D 3dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663662/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI DPF BlueMotion Match 5dr

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663647/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Sport TDI 5dr DSG

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663598/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/3/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

BMW 5 SERIES 520d M Sport 4dr Step Auto [177] 2.0

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201312220663590/sort/default/usedcars/dealer/29138/postcode/sl11xd/page/2/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

BMW 3 SERIES 318d M Sport 4dr Step Auto 2.0

This particular car (photo) is currently being offered for sale by two different dealers.

Here too.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/3-series/used-bmw-3-series-318d-m-sport-4dr-step-auto-belper-fpa-201312210655993?logcode=p

I won't list and report any more. Essentially the scammer uses the same photos each time.