Just got this e-mail via LR forums. now the only thing I ever advertised was a set of 15 inch white spoke wheels with BFG tyres that were sold 3 years ago, so do you think it is a scam?


Dear Seller
My name is John Desmond I live and work with Auto Creighton London I am keen to purchase your item, send me pictures .My preferred means of payment is in Euro Check and what is your final asking price ? Regardness you want to reach me for any question 8709743908 await your response and enjoy the rest of your day .
thank

Looks a bit fishy as his number starts with 8 and not 0 but email him back with a ridiculus price and see what he says

Cannot even spell "Cheque" the british way

Why would anyone within the UK want to pay in euros? This is definitely dodgy, avoid.

typical message meant to be sent to several million people, Dear Seller or 'For the attention of the Homeower (who ever that is cos we don't know). 'I am keen to purchase your item', which one? who in their right mind would say that, is it a secret?

One of the many retarded attempts by ‘you know who’ to con numptys.

I'm just surprised how many people even need to ask if its a scam as there's been a few on here lately. Its so obvious (to me at least) that it is - just surprised the question needs to be asked.

[Edited on 31/3/08 by Paul TigerB6]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/0870_number
scam to get you to call the number.

Advert harvested by a bot and spewed out in millions

Another reason to remove your details from forums after you have sold the item

[Edited on 31-3-08 by mangogrooveworkshop]

or only give details by u2u only when needed. Having your e-mail address on a forum...well don't be too surprised to get one or two spam mails

Obviously a scam. I think I'd be tempted to string him along for a while for messing me about but you have to remember some of these guys are serious criminals and there's nearly always alot more info about you on the net than you would like.