Becareful, big scam

[Mrjoel86]

Hi guys almost got sucked into a scam where someone is selling a expanda 17-56-2 out of port Lincoln sa
I hope it's no ones van on here but they are using it as , the ad was very believable

Just a heads up

 

[dagree]

Had a similar scam last year when we were looking around... Photos were of a van for sale in Victoria and the advertised one was supposedly in Karratha WA

 

[Mrjoel86]

Yup same thing this van is registered in vic

 

[dagree]

Here's the POST with info from last year

 

[Mrjoel86]

This was the add
All pictures matched they had photos of the vin plate which wasn't on the add they are getting sneaky

Hi Joel

Sorry, we have been away..................The van is still available.... Please find the attached photos and details.....

Jayco Expanda Outback 17.56-2
Standard Features:
Internal Shower, Toilet & Basin
Awning (Carefree Roll Out)
1 x Parents Bed (1430mm Wide)
1 x Double Bed
Double bunks that convert into 2 seats with table
22ltr Hot Water Service (240v/LPG)
Stovetop with 3 gas burners and 1 electric hotplate & Gas Grill
12v/240v Range Hood with lights
Microwave
Hard top to both bed ends
Dual 9kg Gas bottles
240v SETEC Smart Charger
Twin 82 Ltr Water Tanks with Stone Guards
Roof Hatch in Toilet/Shower with 12v Fan
12v Shurflo water pump
Internal and external 12v LED and Filament Lighting
Mixer tap to sink
Nitrogen Filled Tyres
Hot Dipped Galvanised Chassis
Heavy Duty AL-KO Offroad 12" Electric Brakes
12 Pin Plug & Anderson Plug (to vehicle)
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Curtains and Blinds
OPTIONS

EXTERIOR:

Awning Walls (Annex) with door at front and windows to side and rear made from 12 oz Canvas. This also includes weather skirts to top and bottom of van.
Anti flap kit
Extended drawbar
Separate privacy and waterproof screens for both bed ends
Custom awning walls with door at front and windows to side & rear
Wynguard TV antenna complete with digital add on and amplifier
External Radio Antenna
Gas Bayonet Fitting's on Drawbar and at Rear of Van.
Removable custom padded vinyl stone guard that completely covers front of van
External 12v & 240v Outlet
External TV point

INTERIOR:

Pioneer CD radio with USB input & iphone connectivity with indoor & switchable outdoor speakers
200w solar panel with 30 amp Morningstar regulator.
100a/h AGM battery (under seat)
Extra power point in kids area
150ltr Fridge/Freezer (Dometic RM2553) 3 way (Gas, 240v and 12v)
Herron 2.2 split system aircon with heater 150ltr Dometic 3 way fridge Fold down external table External 240v power.
Water filter connected to mains and tanks with dedicated tap
Twin LED external lights inside Annexe
Combined Water Storage Gauge's and Battery Meter

OVERALL:
We purchased this van new from 'Bayswater Jayco' in October, 2011.
The Van weighs 1980kg dry with an ATM of 2400kg. The Axles are rated to 2700kg.
Even when fully loaded and the water tanks are full (not over the 2400kg ATM), this van is still safe to tow with a Prado or Hilux.
Ample storage is found under seats & beds, in cupboards, drawers & overhead cabinets and the external boot.
All finishes are in impeccable condition with no visible marks on fabric, laminates, benchtops, external finishes & windows.
This van looks, feels and smells as close to 'Brand New' as it gets.
This van has travelled to Apollo Bay 3 times (550km return), once to Bright (700km return) & once to Pambula beach (1100km return). Total distance travelled is approximately 3450km.
This van has only traveled on main roads & has always been cleaned top to bottom at the end of each trip.
This van has been serviced twice. The last service was completed after our last trip.
This van has been kept covered whenever it's not in use which has protected all finishes from weather and UV damage.

Asking price: $31,800

Where are you located?

Cheers

Katherine & Blake

 

[halbster]

How'd you nearly get scammed? Were you going to pay for it without seeing it?

 

[crackacoldie]

How'd you nearly get scammed? Were you going to pay for it without seeing it?

They ask for a deposit before you go to see it

 

[cruza driver]

Did you tell the you are located in the Fraud Squad.........or would that be fraud to say that unless you are of course

 

[Kat1]

This was the add
All pictures matched they had photos of the vin plate which wasn't on the add they are getting sneaky

Hi Joel

Sorry, we have been away..................The van is still available.... Please find the attached photos and details.....

Jayco Expanda Outback 17.56-2
Standard Features:
Internal Shower, Toilet & Basin
Awning (Carefree Roll Out)
1 x Parents Bed (1430mm Wide)
1 x Double Bed
Double bunks that convert into 2 seats with table
22ltr Hot Water Service (240v/LPG)
Stovetop with 3 gas burners and 1 electric hotplate & Gas Grill
12v/240v Range Hood with lights
Microwave
Hard top to both bed ends
Dual 9kg Gas bottles
240v SETEC Smart Charger
Twin 82 Ltr Water Tanks with Stone Guards
Roof Hatch in Toilet/Shower with 12v Fan
12v Shurflo water pump
Internal and external 12v LED and Filament Lighting
Mixer tap to sink
Nitrogen Filled Tyres
Hot Dipped Galvanised Chassis
Heavy Duty AL-KO Offroad 12" Electric Brakes
12 Pin Plug & Anderson Plug (to vehicle)
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Curtains and Blinds
OPTIONS

EXTERIOR:

Awning Walls (Annex) with door at front and windows to side and rear made from 12 oz Canvas. This also includes weather skirts to top and bottom of van.
Anti flap kit
Extended drawbar
Separate privacy and waterproof screens for both bed ends
Custom awning walls with door at front and windows to side & rear
Wynguard TV antenna complete with digital add on and amplifier
External Radio Antenna
Gas Bayonet Fitting's on Drawbar and at Rear of Van.
Removable custom padded vinyl stone guard that completely covers front of van
External 12v & 240v Outlet
External TV point

INTERIOR:

Pioneer CD radio with USB input & iphone connectivity with indoor & switchable outdoor speakers
200w solar panel with 30 amp Morningstar regulator.
100a/h AGM battery (under seat)
Extra power point in kids area
150ltr Fridge/Freezer (Dometic RM2553) 3 way (Gas, 240v and 12v)
Herron 2.2 split system aircon with heater 150ltr Dometic 3 way fridge Fold down external table External 240v power.
Water filter connected to mains and tanks with dedicated tap
Twin LED external lights inside Annexe
Combined Water Storage Gauge's and Battery Meter

OVERALL:
We purchased this van new from 'Bayswater Jayco' in October, 2011.
The Van weighs 1980kg dry with an ATM of 2400kg. The Axles are rated to 2700kg.
Even when fully loaded and the water tanks are full (not over the 2400kg ATM), this van is still safe to tow with a Prado or Hilux.
Ample storage is found under seats & beds, in cupboards, drawers & overhead cabinets and the external boot.
All finishes are in impeccable condition with no visible marks on fabric, laminates, benchtops, external finishes & windows.
This van looks, feels and smells as close to 'Brand New' as it gets.
This van has travelled to Apollo Bay 3 times (550km return), once to Bright (700km return) & once to Pambula beach (1100km return). Total distance travelled is approximately 3450km.
This van has only traveled on main roads & has always been cleaned top to bottom at the end of each trip.
This van has been serviced twice. The last service was completed after our last trip.
This van has been kept covered whenever it's not in use which has protected all finishes from weather and UV damage.

Asking price: $31,800

Where are you located?

Cheers

Katherine & Blake

Yes full scam they now are advertising from WA. Broome . the vin checks out as valid no debt and they ask for evidence of money ready by way of bank cheque scanned and sent to them. they were stating payment on delivery the scan just for assurances party is genuine. issue being they can use the cheque number to forge a cheque that they then cash. bye bye your money. the couple now calling themselves Dale and James Blake. Dale a nurse even uses a fake work email placing her as working in Toowoomba. but living in WA... they got very aggressive when I refused the scanning and asked for for other paperwork to prove ownership n roadworthy. take care. if u can't get then on a phone and emails don't add up. run....

 

[Dobbie]

Thanks for the alert.

They've gone to a lot of trouble with the details so, hopefully, it will not be rewarded.

I'm jealous, our scams just usually leave a mobile number or two or three.

I feel unrequited.

But good on you for posting it.

 

[Mark13]

Same scam appears to be happening with the "couple" saying that they have just moved to Georgetown from Victoria.. Add appears from a Susan Kerr and reply comes from a Anna Blake head nurse... Rang the number listed and no answer so rang the business number and told by them that she doesn't exist and that she is selling all sorts of things from caravans to horse floats...

 

[FiveInAVan]

I hope you reported the scam to the police or at least the site they are advertising on. Can't believe people do this. What is wrong with them! We aren't buying second hand for this reason.

 

[Mark13]

I hope you reported the scam to the police or at least the site they are advertising on. Can't believe people do this. What is wrong with them! We aren't buying second hand for this reason.

Yes definitely...

 

[Drover]

Anyone who pays a deposit sight unseen is just asking for trouble.

 

[Mick Aplin]

Hi guys almost got sucked into a scam where someone is selling a expanda 17-56-2 out of port Lincoln sa
I hope it's no ones van on here but they are using it as , the ad was very believable

Just a heads up

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Thanks for post it's now on trading post in Watson Canberra.

 

[Kat1]

Hi guys almost got sucked into a scam where someone is selling a expanda 17-56-2 out of port Lincoln sa
I hope it's no ones van on here but they are using it as , the ad was very believable

Just a heads up

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Yep same as the scam that we nearly fell for. They ask to see your bank cheque (scanned) and then use the bank cheque number to cash the money...

here is the latest
https://tradingpost.com.au/Caravans...unks-Shower-Toilet/Weston/ACT/AdNumber=64YS2L

Advertising in the ACT Weston. They even sent me the photo drivers liscense of some block and evidence of registration... with vin number matching.

 

[Drover]

So people really do buy things like vans sight unseen ???? Hand over the money without any verification at all ??????..............I know I shouldn't be surprised but it does amaze me how gullible some are.


Has it been reported as a scam to Trading Post ???

 

[BigSkiddy]

I just sent them a message asking when the flux capacitor was last serviced. Using the alias of BenDover.

 

[Alphazot]

Hi all,

Long time viewer and first time poster and have a big thank you to the forum. We have been looking and saving for an Expanda for the last 7 months, the first one we found nearest to us in Emerald, QLD looked really good (so did the price) so we decided to go look at it. I have been emailing the "owner" for a few days and we got to the point where they wanted me to scan and email a copy of the bank cheque, which I refused. Later that day I signed up to the forum and found this post. Sure enough it's the same van....!! Here is the trading post ad,
https://www.tradingpost.com.au/Cara...nks-Shower-Toilet/Emerald/QLD/AdNumber=8VJ8XV
I have reported the van, as well as another which has the exact same layout to trading post. I'm still in email contact and have traced their IP address to Melbourne, I'm still doing some other computer checks. I requested the "owner" provide ID documents and they have forwarded the registration paperwork with a copy of a drivers licence to me, it's in the name of a John COLBY. As they have now committed an offence I have reported them to ACORN.

I hope reviving the post would prevent future buyers making a mistake.

So, thanks again to this forum, it saved me a headache although the kids were somewhat excited to go view the van. I have found another van and hope to join the Expanda club soon.

Cheers
Darin

 

[dagree]

Welcome to the forum @Alphazot and a job well done. Just hope the authorities follow up!
Had a similar one two years ago when looking around for ours but also smelt a rat.... Reported them to the advertising site and police but was told the police couldn't do anything unless $'s changed hand!