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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Default am i being too suspicious re ebay car

my friend was looking to buy this car

sold by cupra321 feedback 321 a month ago
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...7116%26fvi%3D1

for some reason i cant see this sale in his feedback

then a month later it appeared in the classifieds for £1300 for sale by georgedg6246 with zero feedback and then suddenly he is no longer registered???
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110188068966

he got the following reply from him when he enquired about it, could be completely innocent but just doesn't add up to me.

Hello,

I am selling this car for £1300 including delivery anywhere in UK. I think this is a low price but i need cash for a family emergency. I have to tell you that I'm currently out of town with some major problems so pick up/view isn't an option. If you want to buy this vehicle email me back with your full name and address to start the official procedure trough eBay

They will send you a notification with ALL the info regarding delivery, purchase protection and refund policy so please provide your details before more questions. You will find 90% of answers in that notification from eBay

Thank you


- georgedg6246


anyone want to add their views/thoughts (dont want anyone getting ripped)

regards

Ste
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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someones used the details to advertise it, ie scam
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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scam!

fook them off.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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scam scam sacm ask them will they take nigerian monies
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Complete scam, had same thing with a mk1 mexico, guy emailed to say was out of country, couldnt view the car, couldnt talk to him because hed had an accident and lost his hearing(?!?!?!) etc etc etc
Turn and run, turn and run
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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You didnt seriously think it was a genuine sale up at £1300 did you, surely? As said mate, its quite obviously a scam.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by djmillsy
scam scam sacm ask them will they take nigerian monies
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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As above Scam, however if your looking for one this one is over on turbosport

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=123777
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fatbloke racing
Complete scam, had same thing with a mk1 mexico, guy emailed to say was out of country, couldnt view the car, couldnt talk to him because hed had an accident and lost his hearing(?!?!?!) etc etc etc
Turn and run, turn and run
thats exactly what the reply email said.......theres a turn up for the books......not

Thanks for the replies fellas, it'll get a wide berth


ste
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