Scooby96

Along the same lines as the ebay scam. Advertised my Saab on Auto4you.co.uk and got this email this morning:

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larry_colens@yahoo.com

larry has sent you this message:

Good Day,
I got the placement of the advert of your car and decided to make a contact with you and really found out about what your last offer is also I will like to know the present condition of the car. I am located in the west part of africa and specialized in buying of used cars and then resale them for any of my client that is ready to purchase it from me and now I have one. Expecting your reply!
Regard
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Just be aware it seems to be happening everywhere!!!

Jza

Just to confirm - this has done the rounds in the Biking world as well.

They pay you by cheque.. which clears ok and you give them the car. Problem is - it takes around 2 months to clear in Africa - at which point it bounces. The African bank then goes back to your bank who asks for the money back off you - who hasnt seen the car or owner for 2 months

So don't do it.

Jza

Franko

Thanks for the warning guys

Crazy how people will sit around thinking up scams rather than get off of their booty and get some reall work done!

dosenöffner

Here is my original post about this. I actually followed this through and recieved a £200 housing benefit cheque from Wales which was made out for £10,000. I followed it through further and two people are staying in one of her Majesty's hotels.

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadID=236915