A friend here in Australia was interested in an advert running for a Lowestoft based R44 Raven II, G-CERS. Nice specs, but mismatched photos and a reluctance to impart information. They even use the name and address of the last owner, which must be causing him some distress.
After a lot of help from other Rotorheads, it transpires that this is a scam to get a 10% deposit
before inspection. Biggles99 sold the aircraft last year and it is re-registered in Switzerland, but he has heard of at least one other person interested in the R44 who balked at paying a pre-purchase deposit. The scam also appears to be controlled from.... (wait for it).... Nigeria
