Odometer Fraud - Page 2

**data_mine** · 21-05-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Then there is the other approach....dealer changes dash on a older car. Dealer reels in young gullible buyer....reels....reels....plays really good guy.

Young guy arranges finance, all happening, go to sign papers on delivery.....'mate i should tell you the km's arent right on the car, 75000kms should actually read 295000, thought I should let you know'.

Young? Gullible? Too late she cried. Dealer on South Road in Adelaide that I wont name took me that way when I was too young to 'get it'.

Bait and Switch, also illegal.

No wonder used car salespeople have such a bad rep.

sarrge2001 · 21-05-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

*goes to work out how to block my number from sending*

Prefix his number with 1831.....(doesn't work through some phone systems but works fine from a home phone or mobile)

FGX335 · 21-05-2010, 01:54 PM

Dial 1831 and then the number. Test to another phone with caller ID to see if it successfully blocks the number before calling for real.

FGII-XR6 · 21-05-2010, 01:57 PM

put #31# in front of the number for a mobile or 1831 on a landline

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYVYSS

I would love too, however I was not STUPID enough to leave my actual details...although I am tempted to ring Garry and ask him personally....

*goes to work out how to block my number from sending*

MYVYSS · 21-05-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sarrge2001

Prefix his number with 1831.....(doesn't work through some phone systems but works fine from a home phone or mobile)

So I spoke with Garry....(I think he real name is Guido)..

Mate tell me about the car...had it 3 years, always serviced at Ford...blah blah blah...Cool...Mate would you take 10500 cash...Sure...OK can you just supply the rego papers for the last 3 years with the car to prove it was yours....

*waits

*waits

um I dont think I have them anymore...

Oh thats fine then mate, what about the receipt from the Wholesalers where you bought the car last month? and the details of who and or where you got the new Odometer from? Him um...what...Um....How long did it take you to reverse the 200000 odd KM off the car then...

CLICK..

Hello
Hello
Hello

I guess I wont be joining the blue oval club anytime soon.....DAM!!!

PS the add has the wrong number you need to drop a 1 off in the begininng its not tripple 1 its double 1...but I am sure he will be able to change that number as well..... ROFL

I seriously suggest everyone giving him a ring and asking for the Blue Ford with almost 300k's on it...hahahahahahahaha

FGX335 · 21-05-2010, 02:08 PM

LMFAO! Classic!

Well, that puts it to bed. That's your proof, we rest our case, Your Honour.

hhaannkkyy · 21-05-2010, 02:15 PM

If I wanted to check the km's on my cars ECU would I be able to buy something to do it myself? Would any of the flash tuners on the market have the capabilities?

MAD · 21-05-2010, 02:48 PM

Now how to get the guy arrested?
Is there a register of RWC's handed out for specific VIN #'s? If not maybe something like this should be implemented.

I might give him a call tonight and ask him how he was able to keep NSW plates for 3 years in VIC.

chevypower · 21-05-2010, 02:54 PM

He spelt his name "Gary" and "Garry" in the same ad. Obviously his name is not Gary or Garry lol.

**data_mine** · 21-05-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hhaannkkyy

If I wanted to check the km's on my cars ECU would I be able to buy something to do it myself? Would any of the flash tuners on the market have the capabilities?

Yes, No

You need an OBD2 scan tool. A PC/laptop, and the knowledge to pull the data from the ECU. It's not something most people can do.

JimNiki · 21-05-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chevypower

He spelt his name "Gary" and "Garry" in the same ad. Obviously his name is not Gary or Garry lol.

Hello, it's me GUIDO! ....ohhh I mean ..... Garrry!

Yes, the car, I was in the car and got touched by ball lightning the other day and the odo went crazy like the poker machines and it just stopped on 300,000 ...don't believe it please... you can trust me ....GUIDO ....I mean Garrrry.

OK, OK
I am really the prince of South africa, I wish to give you my money. Please give me your credit card details so I can deposit my money ...OK,OK, wait...

samftr · 21-05-2010, 03:53 PM

******** hey, has anyone actually reported the ad? Its fraudulent what is going on here, so it really needs to be done.

GTFalcon 351 · 21-05-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYVYSS

So I spoke with Garry....(I think he real name is Guido)..

Mate tell me about the car...had it 3 years, always serviced at Ford...blah blah blah...Cool...Mate would you take 10500 cash...Sure...OK can you just supply the rego papers for the last 3 years with the car to prove it was yours....

*waits

*waits

um I dont think I have them anymore...

Oh thats fine then mate, what about the receipt from the Wholesalers where you bought the car last month? and the details of who and or where you got the new Odometer from? Him um...what...Um....How long did it take you to reverse the 200000 odd KM off the car then...

CLICK..

Hello
Hello
Hello

I guess I wont be joining the blue oval club anytime soon.....DAM!!!

PS the add has the wrong number you need to drop a 1 off in the begininng its not tripple 1 its double 1...but I am sure he will be able to change that number as well..... ROFL

I seriously suggest everyone giving him a ring and asking for the Blue Ford with almost 300k's on it...hahahahahahahaha

laughing my *** off you legend, well done

ive reported it to carsales also suprised it hasnt been removed yet

samftr · 21-05-2010, 04:06 PM

Gold indeed, you could have said a large number of people are watching what he does too. lol

LTDterri · 21-05-2010, 04:17 PM

Dodgy and mate you are a legend picking this up.

GTFalcon 351 · 21-05-2010, 04:24 PM

yeah very lucky i spotted it or probably would have handed over my hard earned for it

Bucknaked · 21-05-2010, 04:31 PM

Send him a message through his carsales add, or better still, send him a link to this thread.

MYVYSS · 21-05-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Send him a message through his carsales add, or better still, send him a link to this thread.

i actually did a inquiry on the car on Carsales and in the comments sent a link to the original Advertisement...

69ISH · 21-05-2010, 06:05 PM

I have just sent an email to Carsales letting them know as well as phoning them and they will be removing the add shortly hopefully Karma comes around and bites this conman.

Kryton · 21-05-2010, 06:16 PM

When i was spending a bit of time looking at the Auctions in Melbourne, i got pretty familiar with the cars that were, cars that were coming up etc.
Around that time, i found a few, both on Ebay and Carsales, that had been advertised for sale by a member of the public.
Most people wouldnt know, or even question it but when i know that same car is still sitting at the auctions waiting to go under the hammer, theres no way in hell someone else has any title over it to put it up for sale.

Bucknaked · 21-05-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MYVYSS

i actually did a inquiry on the car on Carsales and in the comments sent a link to the original Advertisement...

That's not a bad idea. Nice work

**GasoLane** · 22-05-2010, 01:19 PM

There are some honest people selling cars out there. I bought a little "German Taxi" last year.
.... The Ad stated "no speedo tampering here

"

FG XR · 22-05-2010, 04:10 PM

Just gave him a quick call myself and asked about a quick history of the car and was advised that he is the second owner since new, has always being serviced at his local Ford Dealer etc etc..

I then asked what dealer and "he couldnt remember".... (maybe if we can find this out it would be good on tracking down who stamped the book again? if that happened)

I asked had he received any other offers and he said he has a few interests but no offers. I asked about the kms on the car and asked were they city or country kms and he said "country". I said what ones were country kms? he said "what do you mean?" i replied and said the first hundred thousand or the second hundred thousand?

*PHONE HUNG UP*

Dodge · 22-05-2010, 04:48 PM

check with the service records, it has a log book

Dodge · 22-05-2010, 04:50 PM

report him anyway sound like a dick

FGX335 · 22-05-2010, 06:45 PM

If I lived down there, I would arrange to come look at the car. You then have an address, a description of the seller, a VIN to do follow up checks with, and can have his *** busted.

Tell him you'll think about it, then give the info to the cops. Easy.

tjb45 · 22-05-2010, 06:58 PM

$0.99 can you too can wipe 200,000ks from your dash...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FALCON-BA-BF-...item4aa148c558

Surely this is a matter for the police/RTA to investigate..

GTFalcon 351 · 22-05-2010, 08:40 PM

After looking at a few BF's today i found one example that had 68,000kms on the clock and looked as if it had been to the moon and back, the white text on the dash buttons and steering wheel buttons was half rubbed off on the majority of them, Front bumper full of stone chips, Worn out seats and foot pedals

from what ive seen i wouldnt be suprised if people are making a living buying high mileage cars interstate cheap and reregistering them here with wound back odometers to sell to people who dont know any better

barra265t · 22-05-2010, 09:14 PM

Why is this ad still on Carsales, shows how useful they are in dealing with these scum

Dodge · 22-05-2010, 09:47 PM

take it for a test drive and crash it.