I have reported this to Autotrader. See the full e-mail transcript below. BTW, the address I have given is for Lothian and Borders Police
Hi Thomas,
Just picked up this e-mail. I am a bit busy at work right now but the transaction will be completed by 5pm tonight. When will the van be delivered, I am really keen to get touring.
Regards
George
From: Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com>
To:
Sent: Thursday, 20 February 2014, 23:05
Subject: RE: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
Hi George,
Just been informed that the invoice from Google Wallet has been sent to your email address.
Sometimes because of the internet filters the invoice can be caught to your junk folder so please check also your junk folder and in case you will find it there than move it to your inbox so you can read it correctly.
Please let me know.
Regards!
Thomas
To: thomasarmay76@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
From:
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:52:52 +0000
Hi Thomas, full name and address as below with postcode EH4 1RB.
George.
On 20 Feb 2014, at 18:15, Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi George,
I understand you so well but the motorhome and all papers are locked in the garage until Saturday.
Because of our daily training i am not allowed to get out of the military base so i cannot deal cash in hand. This is the reason I chose to use Google Wallet because they work same like PayPal and we are both protected. Also You will have an inspection period of 10 days. In this time you can check, test and inspect the vehicle. If by any reason (the vehicle has any hidden damages or is not like I describe it) you can reject the deal. In this case Google Wallet will refund you totally and they will deliver the vehicle back to me on my cost.
So if you decide to go ahead let me know your full names and delivery details so i can start the transaction.
Regards!
Thomas
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
From:
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:11:11 +0000
To: thomasarmy76@hotmail.com
Hi, I am in Edinburgh also.
Ask one of your friends who is not being deployed to take the van to 5 Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh and if the van is how you say it is I will pay cash there and then. Can they do this tonight or tomorrow morning? I am really keen to get a van of such calibre at such a great price because I want to go touring immediately. Also send me a clear PDF copy of the V5 documents so that I can start the process of document transfer in to my name. Just to clarify, no need for the bank transfer, I have cash and am a serious buyer.
Thanks
George
On 20 Feb 2014, at 16:33, Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi George,
As I've said in my previous email I am in Edinburgh , Scotland in a military base, getting ready for Afghanistan (I hope for the last time). I'm doing a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want. The delivery will take 2 to 3 days depending on your location and it's not a problem because I can do it at no cost for you. Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like Google Wallet because I already prearranged the whole process with them, using their Google Safe Pay Solutions (bank-to-bank wire transfer) for vehicles.
The money will be sent to Google Wallet, before you will receive the vehicle. So, you will deposit the payment directly into the Google Wallet agent's bank account in United Kingdom, either online or at most banks and they will hold and secure your money during the entire transaction. I repeat, they will hold and insure your money until receipt of the vehicle in good condition and will release the funds to us only after you decide to keep the vehicle and you register it, into your name. You will have an inspection period of 10 days. In this time you can check, test and inspect the vehicle. If by any reason (the vehicle has any hidden damages or is not like I describe it) you can reject the deal. In this case Google Wallet will refund you totally and they will deliver the vehicle back.
You can read more about Google Wallet here:
http://support.wallet.google.rcnrc.com/uk/how-it-works.htm?Checkout-Security.Store.NFC.Business&continue=1#how-works
Let me know your shipping details (your full name, full address and home phone number) so I can open a transaction case with Google Wallet and declare you as buyer. They will contact you with further information regarding payment and delivery.
Regards,
Thomas Prince
--------------------------------------------
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:32:30 +0000
From:
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
To: thomasarmy76@hotmail.com
Hi Thomas,
When could I come to see the van?
I would need to take it for a test drive and review all paperwork prior to purchase. As you would expect, I would also need to see proof of ownership.
Regards,
George
From: Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com>
To:
Sent: Thursday, 20 February 2014, 13:50
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
Hello,
Still available, the 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome. come with 6 months MOT and 6 months road tax.
Total Length (feet):24
Width:7' 1"
I am selling it urgently because my brigade will be deployed for 6 months to Afghanistan.
I need to sell it fast before March 14 th so you can imagine that this is the only reason for selling it so low.
It is in perfect condition inside and out, very clean, never involved in any accidents.
I can confirm that the vehicle has all the paper works and full service history and habitation history.
Nobody smoke inside, and I want to sell it to a serious person because i love it so much.
The price is same like on the advert £12.500 . The vehicle is inside of Redford Cavalry Barracks, Scotland, UK in a military base, and in case it gets sold I will get it delivered. Let me know if you are interested, please email me back.
Thanks for your interest,
Regards!
Thomas Prince
Hi Thomas,
Just picked up this e-mail. I am a bit busy at work right now but the transaction will be completed by 5pm tonight. When will the van be delivered, I am really keen to get touring.
Regards
George
From: Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com>
To:
Sent: Thursday, 20 February 2014, 23:05
Subject: RE: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
Hi George,
Just been informed that the invoice from Google Wallet has been sent to your email address.
Sometimes because of the internet filters the invoice can be caught to your junk folder so please check also your junk folder and in case you will find it there than move it to your inbox so you can read it correctly.
Please let me know.
Regards!
Thomas
To: thomasarmay76@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
From:
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:52:52 +0000
Hi Thomas, full name and address as below with postcode EH4 1RB.
George.
On 20 Feb 2014, at 18:15, Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi George,
I understand you so well but the motorhome and all papers are locked in the garage until Saturday.
Because of our daily training i am not allowed to get out of the military base so i cannot deal cash in hand. This is the reason I chose to use Google Wallet because they work same like PayPal and we are both protected. Also You will have an inspection period of 10 days. In this time you can check, test and inspect the vehicle. If by any reason (the vehicle has any hidden damages or is not like I describe it) you can reject the deal. In this case Google Wallet will refund you totally and they will deliver the vehicle back to me on my cost.
So if you decide to go ahead let me know your full names and delivery details so i can start the transaction.
Regards!
Thomas
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
From:
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:11:11 +0000
To: thomasarmy76@hotmail.com
Hi, I am in Edinburgh also.
Ask one of your friends who is not being deployed to take the van to 5 Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh and if the van is how you say it is I will pay cash there and then. Can they do this tonight or tomorrow morning? I am really keen to get a van of such calibre at such a great price because I want to go touring immediately. Also send me a clear PDF copy of the V5 documents so that I can start the process of document transfer in to my name. Just to clarify, no need for the bank transfer, I have cash and am a serious buyer.
Thanks
George
On 20 Feb 2014, at 16:33, Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi George,
As I've said in my previous email I am in Edinburgh , Scotland in a military base, getting ready for Afghanistan (I hope for the last time). I'm doing a special training program each day and I am not allowed to get out of the unit or give calls whenever I want. The delivery will take 2 to 3 days depending on your location and it's not a problem because I can do it at no cost for you. Because it is a large transaction, we will complete the deal only using an authorized third part like Google Wallet because I already prearranged the whole process with them, using their Google Safe Pay Solutions (bank-to-bank wire transfer) for vehicles.
The money will be sent to Google Wallet, before you will receive the vehicle. So, you will deposit the payment directly into the Google Wallet agent's bank account in United Kingdom, either online or at most banks and they will hold and secure your money during the entire transaction. I repeat, they will hold and insure your money until receipt of the vehicle in good condition and will release the funds to us only after you decide to keep the vehicle and you register it, into your name. You will have an inspection period of 10 days. In this time you can check, test and inspect the vehicle. If by any reason (the vehicle has any hidden damages or is not like I describe it) you can reject the deal. In this case Google Wallet will refund you totally and they will deliver the vehicle back.
You can read more about Google Wallet here:
http://support.wallet.google.rcnrc.com/uk/how-it-works.htm?Checkout-Security.Store.NFC.Business&continue=1#how-works
Let me know your shipping details (your full name, full address and home phone number) so I can open a transaction case with Google Wallet and declare you as buyer. They will contact you with further information regarding payment and delivery.
Regards,
Thomas Prince
--------------------------------------------
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:32:30 +0000
From:
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
To: thomasarmy76@hotmail.com
Hi Thomas,
When could I come to see the van?
I would need to take it for a test drive and review all paperwork prior to purchase. As you would expect, I would also need to see proof of ownership.
Regards,
George
From: Thomas Prince <thomasarmy76@hotmail.com>
To:
Sent: Thursday, 20 February 2014, 13:50
Subject: Re: 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome 17,000 Miles.
Hello,
Still available, the 2010 Adria Matrix 680SL Motorhome. come with 6 months MOT and 6 months road tax.
Total Length (feet):24
Width:7' 1"
I am selling it urgently because my brigade will be deployed for 6 months to Afghanistan.
I need to sell it fast before March 14 th so you can imagine that this is the only reason for selling it so low.
It is in perfect condition inside and out, very clean, never involved in any accidents.
I can confirm that the vehicle has all the paper works and full service history and habitation history.
Nobody smoke inside, and I want to sell it to a serious person because i love it so much.
The price is same like on the advert £12.500 . The vehicle is inside of Redford Cavalry Barracks, Scotland, UK in a military base, and in case it gets sold I will get it delivered. Let me know if you are interested, please email me back.
Thanks for your interest,
Regards!
Thomas Prince