what is the scam?

[cayman-black]

so i had some chap on my car thats for sale , all afternoon back and forward with info and stuff seems to be going ok . then he wants me do a check on my car so i say its down to you as the buyer and use car vertical. He says no as he has had problems in the past and insists i use the link he has sent me,
wheel audit.co.uk. i refuse and its all over. so what is this scam??

[TTB]

It's not a car check site, you pay to use it, get nothing and he/she gets away with the fee you've just paid. Oh - and all your credit card details

[Mammasaid]

Been going on for ages...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Ankh87]

Buyer does the car check, that is not for discussion.
They are trying to scam you.

[Mad Maximus]

cayman-black said:

so i had some chap on my car thats for sale , all afternoon back and forward with info and stuff seems to be going ok . then he wants me do a check on my car so i say its down to you as the buyer and use car vertical. He says no as he has had problems in the past and insists i use the link he has sent me,
wheel audit.co.uk. i refuse and its all over. so what is this scam??

Scam 1000% well done for not following it through and doing it.

I can see how none car people get caught out.

[MesoForm]

cayman-black said:

so i had some chap on my car thats for sale , all afternoon back and forward with info and stuff seems to be going ok . then he wants me do a check on my car so i say its down to you as the buyer and use car vertical. He says no as he has had problems in the past and insists i use the link he has sent me,
wheel audit.co.uk. i refuse and its all over. so what is this scam??

The scam is they own the site and want you to give them money.

[Super Sonic]

This should be a sticky.

[Doofus]

Super Sonic said:

This should be common sense

FTFY

[davek_964]

MesoForm said:

The scam is they own the site and want you to give them money your card details.

[sixor8]

Another one asked to use is www.theinspectfleet.com. At the lowest risk, they have your data. Reported to [e-mail].

Looks professional, with packages priced in £, but the headline states you'll save dollars.

https://www.scam-detector.com/validator/theinspect...

[Terminator X]

I'd like to buy your car but you need to spend £50 first ...

TX.

[cayman-black]

My muppet was bargain priced then as he only wanted £26. what low life's we have in this world.

[Mabozza]

cayman-black said:

My muppet was bargain priced then as he only wanted £26. what low life's we have in this world.

Dont suppose you have a car advertised on a site called 'pistonheads.com'? so far its the worst selling platform I've encountered whilst trying to sell a car, every enquiry has been from a scammer.