Australian business helps Fijiana 7s hopeful get new Hilux after falling victim to online scam

Fijiana 7s hopeful Meresini Leivere could not hold back tears when a business in Homebush, New South Wales fundraised to help her get a Hilux after she fell victim to an online scam.

Since losing nearly $9000 in the car scam and spending her remaining savings on another car, Leivere had been working nearly every day to get the money back.

[Meresini Leivere lost nearly $9000 in the car scam. (A Current Affair)]

She was desperate to have the funds to return to Fiji to gain selection for the country's Olympic and World Cup rugby 7's team, a dream she had been working towards for years.

When Leivere contacted popular Australian program “A Current Affair” her mission was to warn others about a car scam that she'd fallen victim to but the 28-year-old rugby player never expected what followed.

[Meresini Leivere contacted A Current Affair her mission was to warn others about a car scam that she'd fallen victim to. (A Current Affair)]

A Current Affair was inundated with phone calls and emails from viewers wanting to help after her story went to air.

When Crash Clam drove the Hilux into Leivere's drive, it was clear just how much it meant to her.

[When Crash Clam drove the Hilux into Ms Leivere's drive, it was clear just how much it meant to Meresini Leivere. (A Current Affair)]

Crash Claim raised more than enough money, and not only bought Leivere a car but also gave her a $5000 cheque.

[Source: 9NOW.co.au]