DO NOT send money — by cash, wire transfer, Western Union, PayPal, MoneyGram or other means, including by Amazon Payments — to a seller who claims that Amazon or Amazon Payments will guarantee the transaction, refund your funds if you are not satisfied with the purchase, or hold your funds in escrow.”
Individuals looking to purchase a horse lorry or trailer are being warned to be on the lookout for scammers after an increase in recent reports to Horse & Hound.
Typically the horse lorry or trailer is advertised online at slightly below market value, although this is not always the case. When the individual contacts the seller, he or she claims that the vehicle is not available to view in person because they are travelling abroad or because they are a member of the armed forces who cannot currently leave barracks (Edinburgh is a favourite location) or that there has been a recent death in the family.
The buyer is asked to pay for the item through an ‘Amazon holding account’ or similar and told that the seller will organise for the lorry or trailer to be delivered while the money remains in the holding account. Then if the buyer isn’t happy with the vehicle, they can return it and get a full refund.
The buyer may receive a very authentic looking invoice branded ‘Amazon payments’ mentioning escrow, but this is all part of the elaborate scam, which has been running in various guises for a number of years.
Amazon states on its internet scams and phishing page: “DO NOT send money….
[Equihunter] Our latest production of our 12 Tonne Equihunter Excalibur is nearing completion. Fitted with an extensive array of options and extras, this amazing lorry is being released for sale imminently.
The vehicle is currently available to view at our South Kirky Workshop in West Yorkshire.
This fabulous production vehicle is be priced at £99,995. To arrange a viewing or for further information please call 01342 821100 or mobile 07904 818389.
The 12 Tonne Equihunter Excalibur Finished in Pepper White
Here’s some of the features fitted….
Vehicle
This build is based on a Daf 45
180 HP 6 cylinder engine
Comes with new annual HGV Test Certificate
Horse Area
Spacious Horse Area, 12 foot in length and 8 foot high
Four stalls fitted with swinging herringbone partitions
Sturdy kick board finished with EVA facing
Partitions are fully width adjustable and finished in polished steel
CCTV camera linked to cab mounted screen
High level aluminum rug rack
Roof Vent
Sprung Ramp Door with Stainless Steel
Heavy duty rubber floor
Ramp finished with heavy duty moulded ribbed rubber matting
Ramp locks in Stainless Steel
Ultra bright adjustable LED ramp spotlight
Living Area
Roof mounted Air Conditioning
Walls and cupboards finished in High Gloss Cherry Wood effect
Large seating area converting to sleeping for two
Seating finished in Italian black leather with grey piping
Central Heating – Air Blown LPG heating with thermostatic control
Hot water system
Kitchen Area worktops in cream finished Corian®
Collapsible dining table Corian® top
LPG Gas Oven / Grill / Hob
Wardrobe Unit
12v Fridge
Padded ceiling with wood effect inserts
LED down-lighters
Under pelmet downlighters
Windows finished with Roman Blinds to seating area
Venetian Blinds to Kitchen Area
Floor and wall mounted cupboards
Hot & Cold Electrically pumped water
On board hot water storage tank
Dual Fuel hot water system (LPG / 240 volt)
Cut though to cab
Spacious Luton Area double bed with curtains and roof vent
Large on-board water tanks
Power systems
Underslung 2.5Kw Generator powered by LPG
Generator has it’s own battery for auto start-up
Liesure batteries
240v Hook-up
On board 70 litre LPG storage tank providing independent power
LPG tank refilled at petrol stations with Autogas fuel
Toilet / Shower Room
Separate shower/toilet room with locking door
Electrically pumped hot and cold water
Separate shower cubicle with sliding doors
Separate wash basin with hot and cold water supply
Electrically flushing toilet
External Features
All windows are flush bonded with tinted privacy glass
Full underfloor storage
Foldaway rolling steps to Living Area Door
Powerful LED down lighters to nearside tie up area
Two polished steel tie rings to nearside wall
Further four polished steel tie rings to offside wall
Electrically operated three metre awning stowing flush in body for travelling
Large locking saddle locker with four swing out saddle poles
Bridle and tack locker
Pumped Horse Wash with hose reel and spray gun
Quick water tank fill with Hozelock fittings
Large separate locking tack locker
Four locking skirt lockers
Fold Down Steps with Safety Grip Edging
Designer tap set in Corian® Worktop with integral covered sink
Tail Lights Set in Moulded Corner Post
Corian® Topped Unit with Glass Sink & Piller Tap
Ramp Hinge Rubber Gaiter – Stops Debris
Dinner for Two in Monochrome
This vehicle is priced at £99,995.
To arrange a viewing or for further information please call Chris on 01342 821100 or mobile 07904 818389.
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