mdctransportuk.co.uk FRAUD ALERT!!!

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Hello everyone. This is to caution you all about http://mdctransportuk.co.uk. I nearly fell victim to money swindling from MDC transport. Sorry for the length, but it will give you information about how the whole process went. This is how it went...

I saw a car on http://www.mobile.de and http://www.autoscout24.de for sale at amazingly good price. All cars under this so-called seller has the email addresses "gope05(at)gmail.com or richardswann0@yahoo.com" printed on the pictures of the car.

The car was listed under the company: http://www.scanlast.dk on both http://www.mobile.de and http://www.autoscout24.de
Upon contacting the company using the address: scanlast@mobile.de, I got a replay from Rrichard Swann (richardswann0@yahoo.com). The email is as follows:
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Hello,
The vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no s-moking. It's fun and robust to drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well. It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes with all the documents you need to register it.You will not have to pay additional taxes for this (VAT reclaimable).
It's my personal car.I've listed the car under AutoPark so I can sell it faster, but it's my personal car.
I have worked in Germany for 1 year and I've purchased the car there. My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in England (UK). I've brought the car home with me and it's now located in Manchester, England.
I've decided that it's better to sell it because I don `t use it anymore (the steering wheel is on left side and it' very difficult for me to drive it), it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it. It's listed in Germany because when i have posted the car on the website I had to use a German address.
Now I'm trying to sell it back for such a low price because next week I have a deadline term for paying those taxes.
I tried to sell the car in UK, but nobody want`s to buy a left side steering wheel car.
My car is already at the "http://mdc-transport.co.uk" at their local representant.(i paid this company to take care about transaction).
We can have a deal if you are really interested to buy it.
The price is correct and it's not negotiable and it also includes the transport.
Please write me back to discuss only if you are interested because I am tired of people that ask questions and are not interested at all.
Regards,
Richard Swann.
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I wrote back to inform him that I was very interested in the car and he should inform me about how to go about he transaction. This is what I gor back from him:
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Hello there,
I already signed a contract with " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" and I paid all the taxes and I have no interested in loosing that kind of money.The car is ready to be shipped to any location.This is the only way and my only condition in this transaction.
(IF YOU DON'T ACCEPT THE TRANSACTION TERMS,PLEASE DO NOT INSIST WITH OTHER SOLUTIONS.)
Terms of the Transaction:
Here is how I want to go about delivery and payment for the car which will be through
" http://mdc-transport.co.uk" and will also give you the chance to inspect the car before I receive the payment for it.I will explain to you step by step how this will work.
1)First you have to send me your shipping information (your name and address).
2)After I receive your shipping info, I'll go to at " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" and leave the car into your name and with your address as the intended receiver.
3)" http://mdc-transport.co.uk" will check the car ,also the legal papers to see that everything is OK with it.
4)You will receive a notification from " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" as a confirmation that the car is in their custody and also,that the car has been tested.
5)After that, you will have to make deposit payment on the " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" Departament and address , as a guarantee, and send the payment information to " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" .
( you must send a deposit of 50% first and rest of the money 50% after you will receive the car)
6)" http://mdc-transport.co.uk" will verify the payment, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the car to your door step.
7)After you will receive the car and you will be completely satisfied with it, you will instruct " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" with your decision. You have 10 days to inspect it and take a decision.
If you don't keep it,they will refund back your deposit amount.
8.)If by any reason, you will not be satisfied with the car, you will return the car to " http://mdc-transport.co.uk" with no expense.I will not have any details of payment because they are confidentials.
Let me know if we can do this.
NOTE:
SHIPPING TIME: 5- 7 DAYS.
The money will be sent to Shipping Company before you will receive the car and not to me. I repeat they will keep your money until you receive the car and the documents of the car. You will have an inspection period of 10 days. In this time you can check, test and inspect the car. An MDC Transport agent will be there to help you to register the car. If by any reason (the car has any hidden damage or it isn't like i describe it) you can reject the deal. In this case Shipping Company will refund you totally and they will ship the car back on MY cost.

The car was verified by the Shipping Company qualified automotive technician and the car have passed all the test with no problems.
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I then called to MDC transport on the UK number they provided. Suprisingly, it was picked up on the first ring. They explained their company and said the said car was with them ready for shipment when the buyer contract is signed.

I then received the following email address from Richard Swann:
We have a deal.
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Hello,
I will contact MDC Transport to start the transaction and they will provide you more instructions.
Let me know after the will contact you.
Regards
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After a day I received the email below. The stuff about Western Unioin confirmed my suspision about the whole deal. Searching the web came up with ESCROW-FRAUD.COM. Good work for putting up this site! Further searching showed that their website has the same layout as "pti-transport-uk-com" listed in the databeas of ESCROW-FRAUD.COM. Thank God I dind not go any further with the transaction.

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Dear Sir,

We wish you welcome to MDC Transport LTD.
You are now one of our customers.
As per your agreement with Mr. Richard Swann we are sending you the payment invoice for your waiting vehicle wich is in our posession.
Through this e-mail we have the pleasure to inform you that the merchandise has been left in our custody, the shipping fee was paid by the Seller and the transaction is ready to start...

(Waiting for payment)
http://www.geotrusteurope.com/index.htm
50% of the payment must be made to our Payment Agent ( EUR 2,500.00 must be sent ):
MDC Transport LTD - UK Agent Account Details:

Full name: Albert Gwann
Address: 10 Cleworth Walk, Hulme
City: Manchester
Zip code: M15 4EU
Country: United Kingdom

Deposit Payment
Start Date
EUR 5,000.00
(Inlcuding shipping taxes and insurance transport)
EUR 2,500.00
22/09/2008

Steps to follow for submiting payment:

Find Western Union Agent Location:
http://locator.westernunion.com/AgentLo ... aleCountry
Payment method insured* and approved for this transaction: Western Union Transfer.
* Sending the payment by any other method will void this transaction and your right to refund!
Western Union Transfer is the only service that has ultimate authentication of the identity of the receiver of funds. Several ID's and utility bills have been required before the funds are paid. Therefore, no one else but our MDC Transport LTD agent can pick up the money. Your payments cannot be lost in the mail.

Step 1: Buyer and Seller Agree to Terms
Both parties agree to terms of the transaction, which includes a description of the merchandise, sale price, number of days for the Buyer's inspection, and company Transaction information.

Step 2: Buyer Sends Payment to company verifyed agent.
Next step to be taken: The buyer must send the payment Western Union Transfer to our MDC Transport LTD UK Agent.

Full name: Albert Gwann
Address: 10 Cleworth Walk, Hulme
City: Manchester
Zip code: M15 4EU
Country: United Kingdom

* Sending the payment by any other method will void this transaction and your right to refund!
The Buyer submits a payment selecting Western Union transfer. Our agency verifies the payment.
Processing time for payment is 48 hours.

As soon as the deposit payment is made into our agent name contact us providing the scanned copy from your Western Union Transfer or send us the details by e-mail: transactions@mdctransportuk.co.uk

Step 3: Seller Ships Merchandise to Buyer and the Seller will pay all the taxes.
Upon payment verification, the Seller is authorized to ship the merchandise and submit tracking information. United-Straight verifies that the Buyer receives the merchandise. Delivery times vary by Transaction company.

Step 4: Buyer Receives Merchandise
The Buyer has a set number of days for inspecting the merchandise and the option to accept or reject. (10 days for car inspection)

Step 5 : If the Buyer is not satisfied, he must notify our agency of company problems with the merchandise before the end of the inspection period. A solution to most problems can usually be negotiated between the Buyer and Seller. If this is not possible, the Buyer must return the merchandise to the Seller (at Seller`s cost) using the method in which the item was shipped to the Buyer.

Step 6 : MDC Transport LTD Paied by Seller.

For security reasons please DO NOT release the payment details to the Seller or any other unauthorized person.
Protection for both Buyer and Seller
-Buyers receive and inspect the merchandise before the Seller is paid.
-Sellers receive their money if the Buyer accepts the merchandise.

All the transaction, payment and personal information is considered confidential and will not be released under any circumstances.
Purchase Protection program security measures are constantly reviewed and modified given evolving circumstances globally.
Our main and constant priority is the safety of our customers.
When payment is received, it will be verified and secured into a non-interest bearing trust account. Payment verification process usually takes less than 24 hours. After payment is secured, we are authorized to ship you the item.

The Payment Informations about the Western Union Transfer must be sent to us for verification.

Confirmation e-mail: transactions@mdctransportuk.co.uk
(send us a scanned copy of your Western Union Transfer receipt)
Contact us for more information and questions at: transactions@mdctransportuk.co.uk

Monday - Friday (08:00 AM - 20:00 PM)
Tel Number: 00447031860645
00447031860618
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Hope the information was useful

[peg]

Indeed they are a fraud and they stole material from a legitimate site (who also reported them to us). I have just added the site to the database at http://escrow-fraud.com/fraud_data.php?id=7597

Glad you realized it was a scam.

[h67]

same story below...

I am trying to see which company / website he will direct me to.

Thanks for this site, I will donate a little.

HG

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: Interesse an Ihrem Fahrzeug
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 06:35:44 +0000
From: Rykov Alexander <rykov.alexander@msn.com>



Hello,
I bought the car from Germany and it's still registered in Germany but now i'm in United Kingdom like i said in my first email.
Here is how I want to go about delivery and payment for the car which will be through Royal Trans Courier escrow company and will also give you the chance to inspect the car before I receive the payment for it. I will explain to you step by step how this will work:
A. First you have to send me your shipping information (your name and address).
1. After I receive your shipping info, I will go to escrow company and leave the car onto your name and with your shipping address as the intended receiver.
2. The escrow service will check the car also the legal papers to see that everything is OK with it.
B . You will receive a notification from escrow service as a confirmation that the car is in their custody and also, that the car has been tested.
1. After that, you will have to send the payment to escrow service so they can bring you the car at your house for inspection.
NOTE: Payment is by Bank Wire Transfer not Western Union or other method.
2. The escrow service will verify the Transfer, and if everything is in order, they will deliver the car directly at your door.
3. After you will receive the car and you will be completely satisfied with it, they will register the car on your name and your address.
C. If by any reason, you will not be satisfied, you will return the car to escrow service with no expense.
I will support all the taxes and fees, you will have between 2- 10 days period to inspect the car and if you are not satisfied in it you will be fully refunded within 24 hours. Any damaged or returned unit will be either replaced or refunded.
If you agree with the conditions please provide me your full name and address for shipping, so I can initiate the transaction through escrow service.
After that they will contact you with transaction details, invoice, payment instructions and more information about escrow service protection.
Please reply as soon as possible because I have lots of interested customers.
Regards,



Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 17:41:42 +0400
To: rykov.alexander@msn.com
Subject: Re: Interesse an Ihrem Fahrzeug

Hi there,

English is no problem. So where is the car right now? In the UK?

Or in Germany?

How long did you own it?

Best,
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Rykov Alexander wrote:

Hello,
I hope you understand english because I don't write german even if I lived and worked in Germany for a year.
During my staying I bought the car in Germany because i worked there. Now i'm in United Kingdom and i will stay
here because i finished the contract of work in Germany.
I need a UK type car. I find one here in United Kingdom but the dealer told me that he cannot accept my car for
more than 1.300 € because the frill is in the left and then I decided to sell it alone. I have to sell it quick
because I do not want to lose the one that i found here.
The price of the car is 2.789€+ taxes to register the car in your country.
The interior is in virtually spotless condition. Nobody smoked in this car. The seats are clean and not torn. The
air con is cold like a fridge. The exterior is in excellent condition, has no technical damages ,no scratches or
dents. Mechanically the car is in very good condition, tires are in good shape, brakes work well and the car
provides very good fuel economy. I tell you sincerely that in this moment i don't know a problem that this car can
have and i give you my word that i never forced the car and i make all the changes on the time.
Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well. It has title of ownership, cleared of any
obligations or fees and comes with all the german documents.
If you are interested to buy this car than contact me as soon as you can for more information's.
Thank you



> Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:43:18 +0200
> From: noreply@team.mobile.de
> To: Rykov.Alexander@msn.com
> Subject: Interesse an Ihrem Fahrzeug
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> Guten Tag, Rykov Alexander,
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