ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:25 PM |
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Car Forum "For Sale" Scammers on the loose
This hasn't to my knowledge happened on here, but see this thread on an Escort forum where people got scammed by someone claiming to have a
garage clearout
here
Here's a quote taken from a thead on the WSCC about it:
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Theres a guy doing a scam at the moment He posts up saying he has a garage full of car parts to shift, all very rare, desirable stuff. ANd great
prices. Only accepts Paypal and if anyone wants to collect he goesa bit quiet on them. Usually claims to be rebuilding a V8 Landrover but whatever the
forum is (Opel Manta, Mk1 Astra, Ford Escort) he's got piles of stuff for them from an old project.
Needless to say people get excited, pay him loads of cash by Paypal and then he dissappears...
Examples of him in action
http://www.escortevolution.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=74748
http://www.mantaclub.org/forum....hpage=1
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules....hlight=
http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5219
he took the Escort guys for well over a grand before he was busted.
Please keep it in mind that forums are no more trustworthy than the local rag and probably far less safe thean eBay.
Be wary out there. If it seems to good to be true it probably is and if someone won't play ball with cash on collection then run a mile.
Maybe worthy of a sticky ChrisW?
cheers
Chris
[Edited on 15/2/07 by ChrisGamlin]
[Edited on 15/2/07 by ChrisGamlin]
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donut
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:28 PM |
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Yep there are a few other threads about this person!! Hope the police get him!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:29 PM |
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Posted here yesterday:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=60527
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:30 PM |
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Ah soz, still, its worth putting it in here and the Bargains Elsewhere forum as some probably only read these sections and don't partake in the
general forum discussions.
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:32 PM |
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Very true. Sorry, didnt mean to be rude. Having read through the posts on the escort site i am very warey of forum purchases. Very sad though, making
me/us loose faith because of a small number of theiving scumbags.
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Originally posted by ChrisGamlin
Ah soz, still, its worth putting it in here and the Bargains Elsewhere forum as some probably only read these sections and don't partake in the
general forum discussions.
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:35 PM |
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I didn't think you were, was replying to donut's post out of slight embarrassment of not seeing the original thread on here, you
hadn't even posted your link at the time 
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
Yep there are a few other threads about this person!! Hope the police get him!
I hope the lads that have been scammed get him and I hope they have steel toecapped boots on to protect their little toes! 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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BenB
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 09:03 PM |
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Well you know what they say about if something appears too good to be true....
Psssss... anyone wanta buy a kit to build your own sports car for £250......
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 09:06 PM |
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LOL, he seems to be a cut "above" your average clueless Nigerian though, this is one of his e-mails back to an unsuspecting buyer
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i'll spray the skirts and spats for you, i have a compressor and spray gun, my paint supplier is cheap so it'll only cost a few quid for
the paint.
as for fitting the suspension, the fitting instructions are there, its a dead easy job, bolt off-bolt on!
Too good to be true in hindsight, but he certainly knows a bit about what he's talking about which would put a lot of people at ease and think
he's trustworthy
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 09:07 PM |
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Ooh yes please! but a bit short of cash so would you swap it for my machine that turns dog poo into gold?
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Originally posted by BenB
Well you know what they say about if something appears too good to be true....
Psssss... anyone wanta buy a kit to build your own sports car for £250......
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Dazza
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 09:11 PM |
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yep
where theres money to be made for doing bugger all, there will be a scum bag a hole ready to rip you off...
hence why Mr CW boss man has put a limit on new sellers i believe?? good plan, and if the seller is a new seller, then be a little wary!!!!!! us old
dogs are trustworthy, well, i think most of us are hehe...............
rule is, be careful, be careful, be careful!!! 
fuckit
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James
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| posted on 15/2/07 at 11:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
I hope the lads that have been scammed get him and I hope they have steel toecapped boots on to protect their little toes!
If we all get involved.... can I wear my Savate boots please?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WadTkRxeE5A
5:50- 5:60 is a pretty good bit!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 16/2/07 at 12:28 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
I hope the lads that have been scammed get him and I hope they have steel toecapped boots on to protect their little toes!
If we all get involved.... can I wear my Savate boots please?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WadTkRxeE5A
5:50- 5:60 is a pretty good bit!
Cheers,
James
Ouch! Thats gotta sting in the morning
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 09:57 PM |
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"If we all get involved.... can I wear my Savate boots please?"
I presume they're Pierre Cardin!
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Blakey_boy
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| posted on 2/3/07 at 10:07 PM |
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I can always get a Shunting pole from one of my ex workmates It's about 6' 6" ins long and has a hardened steel tip shaped like a
curly pig tail about 5 ins across and 10 ins long to shove up his rear end if you get him, that way you will be able to twist it round then pull all
the money out if required.
(Though usually they faint before you get near them especially when the person holding it is 6' 4" and around 16 stone built like a brick
outhouse)
If help is required let me know
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the moa 2
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| posted on 18/3/07 at 10:21 AM |
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Ive always thought paypal was safe i have even called them before making a purchase through paypal but not through ebay and asked how much protection
i have and i think as long as you don't spend over £500 your pretty much protected.
Well that now sounds like a load of rubbish i think ill be cancelling my paypal account and starting again so as to have a credit card on there
instead of the bank transfer method at least that way you have got some security.
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Peteff
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| posted on 18/3/07 at 10:44 AM |
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and starting again so as to have a credit card on there instead of the bank transfer method
You can add a credit card as another funding option for your paypal account. They don't like you to use it if they can con you into using the
bank account but on the 'Pay Now' page in small print there is an 'other funding' link for you to choose between the accounts
you have set up if you have more than one. The "yes" button is not in bold like the "no" but it works.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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the moa 2
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| posted on 18/3/07 at 01:36 PM |
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Ah Ha sorted then.
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ukbaggio
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| posted on 21/3/07 at 11:07 PM |
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im new on here.... so who do u trust on here 2 buy things from.. thanks baggio....
[Edited on 21/3/07 by ukbaggio]
[Edited on 21/3/07 by ukbaggio]
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 27/3/07 at 02:32 PM |
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Baggio
All you really need to do is a bit of research on people. You can see from the sidebar how long the user has been registered, and its very easy to
search the forums to see what they have previously posted in various forums, which will give you a very good idea of whether they are genuine or
not.
In general though Id be very suprised if somebody came on here to scam people, and if they did the regulars would soon root them out Id hope, so
don't be too concerned about it, its just something to keep in the back of your mind.
Chris
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Hellfire
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| posted on 27/3/07 at 02:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ukbaggio
im new on here.... so who do u trust on here 2 buy things from.. thanks baggio....
[Edited on 21/3/07 by ukbaggio]
[Edited on 21/3/07 by ukbaggio]
Send me a tenner and I'll tell you
Phil
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GuyP
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| posted on 15/5/07 at 09:58 PM |
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Sound familiar?
Ive just seen this on my usual forum haunts. Hope Ive not been too sceptical.
Thanks to this forum I think I may have saved a few people some pennys
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petrolhead
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| posted on 19/6/07 at 09:58 PM |
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This is getting worse
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Gixer Indy
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| posted on 18/8/07 at 04:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
You can add a credit card as another funding option for your paypal account. They don't like you to use it if they can con you into using the
bank account but on the 'Pay Now' page in small print there is an 'other funding' link for you to choose between the accounts
you have set up if you have more than one. The "yes" button is not in bold like the "no" but it works.
have a look on paypalsucks.com !!!
1. According to PayPal accepting their ToS (Terms of Service) in effect means you waive your rights to credit card consumer protection laws if you
want to use their service, and that you may not issue a chargeback for unauthorized use of your credit card and PayPal account, or if you do, then
they have the right to limit your account. Is this legal? We don't know. But it's how Paypal operates.
I know of a few cases where credit cards that have been held on file have been used, and paypal accounts have been cleared out by hackers! I empty my
account as soon as it gets to £50 and have deleated all card details form my account,just put number in if i buy something,and deleate it
again,it's a bloody pain, but better than having some arse running up a big debt!
Flat out til you see God, then BRAKE!
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tks
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| posted on 11/1/08 at 12:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gixer Indy
quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
You can add a credit card as another funding option for your paypal account. They don't like you to use it if they can con you into using the
bank account but on the 'Pay Now' page in small print there is an 'other funding' link for you to choose between the accounts
you have set up if you have more than one. The "yes" button is not in bold like the "no" but it works.
have a look on paypalsucks.com !!!
1. According to PayPal accepting their ToS (Terms of Service) in effect means you waive your rights to credit card consumer protection laws if you
want to use their service, and that you may not issue a chargeback for unauthorized use of your credit card and PayPal account, or if you do, then
they have the right to limit your account. Is this legal? We don't know. But it's how Paypal operates.
I know of a few cases where credit cards that have been held on file have been used, and paypal accounts have been cleared out by hackers! I empty my
account as soon as it gets to £50 and have deleated all card details form my account,just put number in if i buy something,and deleate it
again,it's a bloody pain, but better than having some arse running up a big debt!
You cant see the creditcard details completely.
I only have a creditcard added and never recieve money.
once someone in my life stole from my paypall acount. i had 1 dollar 32cents on it.
i told them that i wanted my money back and it came back.
they aren't transparant thats true.
But i like the service to buy nice and fast from UK buyers on fleebay sow.
Tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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