VIC Purchased Car on eBay - Hasn't Arrived -Stolen?

[iamachef]

I purchased a car on eBay and payed with a bank wire transfer and haven't received the vehicle. An email told me the car was being processed for shipping when the funds cleared. 3 days after purchase, I have tried emailing both the seller and the shipping company and no answer. Is there anything I can do about the vehicle? Do I own it according to Australian Consumer Law? If so can I report it as stolen?

 

[Rod]

Is the seller in Australia or overseas? I smell a scammer here. Particularly if you used Western Union to transfer the money.

 

[John R]

Hi @iamachef
I agree with Rod, it sounds like a potential scam. Are you able to provide further information about the seller?

 

[iamachef]

Is the seller in Australia or overseas? I smell a scammer here. Particularly if you used Western Union to transfer the money.

The seller was in England , the car is real though

 

[John R]

Hi @iamachef

1. How long ago did you purchase the car?
2. Did the seller have a good feedback/rating on eBay for selling cars (in contrast to building up a reputation by selling cheap trinkets and then selling a car)?
3. Instead of email, have you attempted to call (or using Skype) the seller and/or the shipping company?
4. What were the shipping terms/Incoterms for the purchase?

 

[iamachef]

Hi @iamachef
I agree with Rod, it sounds like a potential scam. Are you able to provide further information about the seller?

He said he worked in Australia and got a transfer to England and that the car was in storage in Sydney all of the addresses checked out storage facility is located where he said

 

[John R]

Hi @iamachef
Are you in Australia? I assume not if the car is being shipped to you?

 

[iamachef]

Hi @iamachef

1. How long ago did you purchase the car?
2. Did the seller have a good feedback/rating on eBay for selling cars (in contrast to building up a reputation by selling cheap trinkets and then selling a car)?
3. Instead of email, have you attempted to call (or using Skype) the seller and/or the shipping company?
4. What were the shipping terms/Incoterms for the purchase?

August 8th , no feedback first sale, have tried to call shipping company elite transport ltd , shipper pays delivery and delivery starts as soon as payment went into account

 

[iamachef]

The car is registered in Victoria and every detail he wrote in description was correct