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Old 27-07-2010 | 05:12 PM
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I posted an advert on PH.

And got this reply, I think it might be a scam as he didn't want to see the cars nor need further details, he just agree on the price with out questions.

I find it strange cause I am the seller, so if this is scam how does it work ?

First e mail from him
Hello.

Kindly quickly get back to me with final price if is still available for sale...ok

Hope doing business with you.

Best Regards
Lancy


My Phone No: nil
My response

Hi

Price is as stated, I have <car> which will go for £ <price> [GBP] each

Let me know if you need any more details
His response

Thanks for your mail, i do want you to know that am ok with the price but am from Dublin in Ireland and the payment will be by Bank Draft ,as i have a contact in united kingdom who will make payment to you on my behalf by Bank Draft drawn from United Kingdom bank so if you are OK with this, get back to me asap with your details needed for the address ion of the Bank Draft such as below:

Full Name:-
Street Address:-
Zip Code:-
City:-
Country:-
Tel:-
Last Price:-

As regards the shipment,i have a responsible shipping agent that will come for pick up as soon as you received your money and confirm this to me,i will ask my shipper to come for the pick up asap..

Best regards.
Lancy
Any ideas ????
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:14 PM
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scam keep them going they will say i will send you more to secure the sale then you can give me the difference all that kind of shite
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:15 PM
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Dodgy bankers draft scam I think. I work in the trade and we have to be really careful of these. The drafts can be altered easily. We won't take one unless they allow us 10 days for it to clear.
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:22 PM
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+1 i would make sure it clears first the take the money out before they have the car.

but you may have got lucky i did earlier on in the year, 2 men from Norway came and bought my evo in cash, more than the asking price. I thought for sure it was a scam. but they payed in £50's and the were all good.
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:24 PM
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it has the word "shipping" in there. scam.
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:27 PM
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Old 27-07-2010 | 05:28 PM
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Think I've seen this before mate, be carefull

btw do you think this is a scam, emailed this guy in Malta asking can I view the escorts and I'm planing to bring a few back to uk and I've got no reponse

http://www.motorbase.com/classifieds...?a=1204618398;
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:51 PM
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i went all the way with one once for a laugh, even got the cheque, nearly deposited it then thought fuck it, kept it dunno were it is now tho
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Chopshop85
it has the word "shipping" in there. scam.
I would be shipping the cars, since I'm selling the cars from Malta

I have sent him a request to contact me by phone, I'll see how that goes
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub
Think I've seen this before mate, be carefull

btw do you think this is a scam, emailed this guy in Malta asking can I view the escorts and I'm planing to bring a few back to uk and I've got no reponse

http://www.motorbase.com/classifieds...?a=1204618398;
Don't see how can it bee a scam, people in Malta would prefer if at least for the first time they hear your voice over the phone, it makes them feel more secure.
Old 27-07-2010 | 05:58 PM
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Ask him for a cheque?
Old 27-07-2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGutsNoGlory
Don't see how can it bee a scam, people in Malta would prefer if at least for the first time they hear your voice over the phone, it makes them feel more secure.
there no phone number, sent him a email two days ago

out of interest what are you selling?



Mods; this is not a for sale ad!!
Old 27-07-2010 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NoRubNoDub
there no phone number, sent him a email two days ago

out of interest what are you selling?



Mods; this is not a for sale ad!!
I can't say, as it would be an advert, but if PH doesn't work I might have to pay to be able to sell over PF as I think they would sell quickly on here
Old 27-07-2010 | 07:01 PM
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The poor grammar should give it away.
Old 27-07-2010 | 07:18 PM
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even them saying 'asap'
Old 27-07-2010 | 08:26 PM
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a similar scam works to this as they could also try paying you in euros which takes even longer to clear. stay well clear mate
Old 27-07-2010 | 10:08 PM
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Who in the UK says zip code? Scam.
Old 27-07-2010 | 10:16 PM
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Im sure even the irish can string a better sentence together than that reply lol

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Old 27-07-2010 | 10:59 PM
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I WOULD GO WITH UR GUT INSTINCT M8 DEFO WAIT FOR FUNDS TO CLEAR!!! I had some joker trying to sell me a Range Rover sport form spain for pennies, he wanted me to pay through a YAHOO account in the end I just asked him if he was a scamming @*$£ and funny enough I never heard from him agian!

B carefull m8!
Old 27-07-2010 | 11:24 PM
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defo a scam, just play them along to waste their time
just dont wait for the money from them,
let them send you the bank draft etc
but try sell elsewhere as their ripping you off mate
Old 27-07-2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cossie4i
Im sure even the irish can string a better sentence together than that reply lol

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You our an cunt!
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