GOOD SCAM!! WATCH OUT!!
13 February 2007, 05:38 PM
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GOOD SCAM!! WATCH OUT!!
13 February 2007, 06:39 PM
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I'll forward this to driftworks.
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13 February 2007, 06:48 PM
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hes already done it to a few other sites , dont think he will be doing it again as a few are after him
hes already done it to a few other sites , dont think he will be doing it again as a few are after him
13 February 2007, 07:00 PM
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yea ,
he posted the same message on a few message boards just changing it from ford to vauxhall ect .
made at least 1k on one site and 700 on another , so no doubt the real figure will be maybe double .
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he posted the same message on a few message boards just changing it from ford to vauxhall ect .
made at least 1k on one site and 700 on another , so no doubt the real figure will be maybe double .
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13 February 2007, 07:05 PM
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he joined the site and charge dumb tax to people that sent a complete stranger money for things he promised to post. TBH if you post more than you care to loose you are daft.
Its interesting as that site suggested they should limit sales to people with X number of posts - NONE of which is needed if people are sensible.
Its interesting as that site suggested they should limit sales to people with X number of posts - NONE of which is needed if people are sensible.
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13 February 2007, 07:11 PM
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hopefully the police manage to catch up with him, and ppl get their money back.
If you are using a credit card to fund paypal, you should be ok to get your cash back I would have thought.
If you are using a credit card to fund paypal, you should be ok to get your cash back I would have thought.
13 February 2007, 11:02 PM
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Thats why all My ebay adverts carry this warning
" I do not accept paypal due to them funding crime "
they treat the good people like dirt. never use them if your selling. I have found I get a better response as the buyer also feels safer having to come and pay .
" I do not accept paypal due to them funding crime "
they treat the good people like dirt. never use them if your selling. I have found I get a better response as the buyer also feels safer having to come and pay .
13 February 2007, 11:09 PM
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He only gets the money because people believe that they can get something for nothing ..... as most things, it's driven by greed - pure and simple.
Sadly, those who get caught deserve it!
Sadly, those who get caught deserve it!
13 February 2007, 11:20 PM
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Back on topic, PSL is right - he's preying on people's greed. Its difficult to feel sorry for those ripped off under those circumstances, sorry.
13 February 2007, 11:46 PM
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13 February 2007, 11:51 PM
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I am happy to pay the ebay fee. its good value. selling using paypal is a mine field and I dont want my legs blown off. I limit the amount of people who will bid. But so far the response is good. Also I never ever buy or sell without talking to them first. No excuse, no matter what the deal is.
I am happy to pay the ebay fee. its good value. selling using paypal is a mine field and I dont want my legs blown off. I limit the amount of people who will bid. But so far the response is good. Also I never ever buy or sell without talking to them first. No excuse, no matter what the deal is.
14 February 2007, 03:15 AM
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Just had this posted on my forum. Glad to see its alread reached SN
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 hods of cahs by Paypal and then he dissappears...
Examples of him in action
garage clearout! by order of the missus - EscortEvolution.co.uk
Opel Manta Owners Club Forum - the missus has spoken! lol [READ ALL POSTS!]
The Mk1 Golf Owners' Club
MK1 Astra Owners Club :: View topic - the missus has put her foot down, its all gotta go
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.
Needless to say people get excited, pay him hods of cahs by Paypal and then he dissappears...
Examples of him in action
garage clearout! by order of the missus - EscortEvolution.co.uk
Opel Manta Owners Club Forum - the missus has spoken! lol [READ ALL POSTS!]
The Mk1 Golf Owners' Club
MK1 Astra Owners Club :: View topic - the missus has put her foot down, its all gotta go
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.
14 February 2007, 06:17 AM
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and I says God made sheep to be sheared
Originally Posted by seamaster
I am happy to pay the ebay fee. its good value. selling using paypal is a mine field and I dont want my legs blown off. I limit the amount of people who will bid. But so far the response is good. Also I never ever buy or sell without talking to them first. No excuse, no matter what the deal is.
I don't mind using Paypal for buying, because they invariably side with the seller in dispute cases, but I never ever use it when selling
I'm fcuked if I'm paying their exhorbitant fees when they offer a seller no more protection than I'd get from sarasquares' toy dog
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