Possible Yahoo Finance Scam

[sjbrad]

Hi,
This all seems very realistic but after viewing your site I am convinced it a scam and thought I would let everyone know.

Steve

Congratulations ! You are approved to buy on Yahoo and Autotrader. Please pay now!


Dear Mr. Stephen Bradeley,
Congratulations! You are approved to buy on Yahoo and Autotrader from Mr. Tilden Zehry the following vehicle:


Ad title: 2010 BMW 5 SERIES 520D SE
VRM (Verified) : AK60OWP
Insurance: Included
Shipping & Handling: GBP 0.00
Immediate payment: GBP 8,000 [PENDING]






Details:

2010 BMW 5 SERIES 520D SE
Sale Date: April 02, 2012
Payment details: Please follow this Yahoo Finance invoice to complete the Checkout
Seller Information
Full Name Mr. Tilden Zehry
Avenida Guanare 3
Portimao, 8501-915
Location Portugal
Status Approved
Buyer Information
Location United Kingdom
Status Approved


Payment Instructions:
Yahoo Finance guarantees the customers full safety for their transaction by collecting, holding and disputing funds according to Buyer and Seller instructions.To enjoy the purchase protection, you must submit payment by Bank Transfer (Priority Service) to the following Yahoo Representative bank account.Sending payment by any other method of payment or directly to the seller will void this transaction and your right to refund.
Due to the high amount to be paid and in order to avoid description errors we assigned a representative from Portugal to this transaction.Our Yahoo Representative physically inspects the vehicle, insures and holds the funds until you receive,test and agree to keep it.

How to send the payment:

Send the payment by Bank Transfer (Priority Service) using the following Yahoo Representative account details :


Yahoo Representative Account Name : FRANCIELLI VIVIANI
Yahoo Representative Address : Plaza Del Ejercito 21
Yahoo Representative City : Lisboa
Yahoo Representative Zip Code : 1150-106
Yahoo Representative Country : Portugal
Beneficiary Bank Name : BANCO BES
Beneficiary Bank IBAN : PT50 000700000009104565623
Beneficiary Bank Account Number : 000091045656
Beneficiary Bank Swift Code : BESCPTPL
Beneficiary Bank Address : Rua Conde Redondo, 18
Beneficiary Bank City : Lisboa
Beneficiary Bank Zip Code : 1150-106
Beneficiary Bank Country : Portugal


How to complete and confirm payment :

1. The payment must be sent by bank transfer to the bank account of our Yahoo Representative.
2. After payment is complete send us the receipt from your bank by FAX or by e-mail.
3. E-mail us the serial numbers of the payment receipt document.
4.Fax the payment receipt to our fax number: (+44) 208 711 2466


*** Once the bank transfer cleares and our Yahoo Representative confirms payment, we will instruct the seller to start the shipping process. We will hold the funds until you send us your confirmation that you are satisfied with the product you received. As soon as we receive your confirmation we will release payment to the seller.


If you need assistance with your purchase, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Regards,

Yahoo Finance Department
Yahoo Inc.

[mathewc4]

I have the same concern with the same contact details of banking
the car is a 123d M Sport.

Is it genuine or false claiming to send money to that person?

[skambuster]

It is a fraud attempt

The real value today of a 201 BMW 5 Series 520D SE, is about €35,995
BMW 1 Series 123D M SPORT 2DR SAT NAV DAB RADIO BIG SPEC DIESEL 2011 is around €22,000
I am in the trade these days

[mathewc4]

so don't release any funds as it is not genuine sale?
excuse my intelligence on that question

[mathewc4]

How can you stop other potential buyer's from succumbing to the same illusion of buying a bargain car?
I have reported to autotrader and posted here?