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rizo-sri200
Trackday Trickster



Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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PostPosted: 11:06 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Fake emails (Scam) Reply with quote
Do these look fake?

Quote:
Hello,
This is Mr Alan, the reason why i mailed
you was that i saw you advert placed on net that
you want to sell your bike
please if is still available kindly tell me?

1.the current condition[tell if negotiable]
2.your asking price
3.your phone number
4 payment through a cheque.

Best regards
Alan.


Quote:
Hello,
I saw your advert on the web and i am intrested in
your 2001 PIAGGIO TYPHOON 125 cc 125cc 2 stroke.
I am ready to buy for £800.
If my offer is okay,kindly reply back as soon as you get this mail.
Thanks,
GAFAR.


Cheers
Jon
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Liverpoolrobb...
Crazy Courier



Joined: 20 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: 11:11 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
always say cash no cheques

that way its harder to get scammed!

they dont look fake but its worth putting down it has to be cash in hand job other wise its a no go
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Barry_M2
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Joined: 09 Sep 2004
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PostPosted: 11:11 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep, or written by a 5 year old!
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EDBANGER
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Joined: 05 May 2005
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just play along with the cheque guy. Ask when he'd like to come and look at the bike and I guarentee he'll say he's abroad but buying for his son. He will be prepared to pay shipping costs and will provide you with details!!! Complete scam. I say always deal with cash and in person. But I do like stringing these bastards along for a while.
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Courageous T
Scooby Slapper



Joined: 08 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
someone tried to do that to me when i sold my xbox,
trying to pay through bid pay whatever that is, they say its for their nephew who is in nigeria whilst they are in America they wanted pay postage.

obvious
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Dave-O
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Joined: 05 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: 12:56 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
The first one is almost certainly a fake as he calls himself Mr Alan then signs it Alan at the end. (unless you edited his surname out.)

still think its a con though.

cash all the way no excuses.
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Ste
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Joined: 01 Sep 2002
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PostPosted: 13:02 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes they're both scams, ignore them. Thumbs Up
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0ni
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Joined: 01 Dec 2004
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PostPosted: 13:04 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dave-O wrote:
The first one is almost certainly a fake as he calls himself Mr Alan then signs it Alan at the end. (unless you edited his surname out.)

still think its a con though.

cash all the way no excuses.


Indeed well spotted - you could probably narrow this person down to South East Asia, they always refer to you as Mr and your forename.
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mr.z
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Joined: 04 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: 13:07 - 20 May 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Test rides 100% ok, BEFORE end of biding, full cash price (agreed before hand) or no ride. anyone without a licence/insureance is welcome to go on the back for a test ride.

I will not accept anything other than cash on pickup, no cheques, bankers drafts or anything, just cash, if you want to arrange for a trailer or deleivery thats ok but not untill i have been handed the agreed price in full.

If you want to have a look like i said do so before biding, no haggleing afterwards, if you have any doubts come and see yourself, i have mentioned all minor niggles for this reason.

THIS IS NOT FOR SALE OUTSIDE THE UK.

ANY BIDS FROM USERS WITH LESS THAN 10 FEEDBACK RATEING WILL DELETED (e-mail me first if your feedback is too low)
THIS BIKE IS ADVERTISED ELSEWHERE AND I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE THIS ITEM AT ANY TIME WITH NO NOTICE


I put this on my ebay sale.. think it covers everything Thumbs Up
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