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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3351662.htm


how do you report these??
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Its already been done, there's a post about it on here.

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-sti-seem.html
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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I`m amazed people are still trying to do this
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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To report onPistonheads, there is a grey text top right above advert Report to administrator or similar
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Loving the picky van in the background of one of the pic's
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Loving the picky van in the background of one of the pic's
Could have been worse, could have been your motor
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Ive sent an enquiry.... Lets see the response I get
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Contact Tyler Foreskin for foorther inkwiyriys
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 01:13 AM
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Dear Christina, your car very nice look, I like buy very much.

If you arrange delivery to my place work, I handover bearer bonds for GBP 1m

This no scam I serious buyer.

Bearer bonds are denominated in Nigerian dollars.

Yours faithfully

Ete Ubanyahu
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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Email received.....

From: Christine Lowe <christinelowe45@hotmail.co.uk>
To: subarubits@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, 23 October 2011, 22:26
Subject: RE: Impreza

Hi,

The car is still available for sale,it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear,full service history.Currently I am on a business trip to Australia and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Australian project )
I left the car in PistonHeads custody and they will handle the sale for me.The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf,the car will come with 2 keys,all service records and previous MOT's. PistonHeads will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact the PistonHeads department that handles the sale directly at salesdepartment@securepayments-pistonheads.com and I am sure they can assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
Regards
Christine




Response sent......


ooo, an Australian project. Is that like Home and Away and stuff?


Are you an actress? Ive never emailed an actress before. Is it just a bit part caus your only away for 6 months? Are they killing you off after that or leaving the door open?


I used to watch Prisoner Cell Block H years ago, it was fantastic. Its not a remake of that your filming is it? Queen B Smith and Lizzie Burdsworth, Doreen and vinegar **** the ''screw'' lol, I know them all!!


Anyway, thats fantastic news about the car. Ill email them now.
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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email also sent to ''pistonheads''

Hi,


Im emailing about the 2003 Impreza STI a member is selling on the site. Her name is Christine Lowe.


She is in Australia filming for 6 month as I believe shes an actress and she emailed me to say that this department could assist me in buying the car? Im very interested in the car as its at a keen price. Ive been let down buy previous sellers in recent months (even lost my dog due to the stress, R.I.P Poo-Poo) so Im quite pleased this sale is through a reputable company like Pistonheads.


I believe the V5 is signed and with yourselves so let me know when and where I can view the car and i'll trot down for a look at it.


Cheers


Peter Laptopsfrom of the clan Laptopsfrom (there can be only one)
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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here we go again with the scammer baiting. I'll put the kettle on and get the biccies out
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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Its word for word the same reply I had a few months ago from a "Helene Sterne" about an Evo with the same dodgy advert details on PH...

"Hi,

The car is still available for sale,it is in extremely good condition,100% HPI Clear,full service history.Currently I am on a business trip to Australia and will have to stay here for about 6 months (this is why I am selling the car and I am looking for a fast sale to finance the Australian project )
I left the car in PistonHeads custody and they will handle the sale for me.The V5 log book is already signed on my behalf,the car will come with 2 keys,all service records and previous MOT's. PistonHeads will deliver the car directly to your home address and I will pay all delivery expenses.
If you are interested in purchasing the car just contact the PistonHeads department that handles the sale directly at salesdepartment@securepayments-pistonheads.com and I am sure they can assist you with any questions you might have regarding the transaction
Regards
Helene"

They couldn't even be bothered to come up with a different story!!
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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email sent to ''pistonheads''

Hi Pissheads,



Yes thats sounds ok but as I have my own transporter, CB radio and yellow safety jacket so I'll just come and pick it up in person. Plus Ive just fitted a new winch I got from Ebay and Im desperate to try it out. I tried winching Mrs Laptopsfrom off her fat lazy **** and into the kitchen but it wouldnt take the strain.


Im going to break the car for parts anyway so I wont be test driving it. The fact it belongs to a famous actress might push the prices up too!!



You'd have to have someone there to hand over the keys and documents when the car gets picked up anyway so it might as well be me!! HAAAA!!! I like meeting new people. Its lonely in the cab all day on your own now Im dogless.



Ill bring my laptop and my tiny dongle with me so if you could send me the payment details, address and a contact number, Ill come and pick it up and pay for it via my laptop when I arrive?



Let me know.


Peter Laptopsfrom of the clan Laptopsfrom (there can be only one)



And a wee email sent to ''christine''




G'Day mate!!!


Sorry I couldnt resist ya drongo!!

I emailed Pissheads just now and explained the situation so just waiting on a replonse. (STRUTH!! Thats a word Ive invented. Its a mixture of reply and response.)

Anyway, hows the filming going? It must be very tiring in that heat. My mate told me its over 100 degrees over there just now? Thats warm enough to boil water over heat but he says its a different kind of heat so you should be ok? Is that true?

I feel a bit embarrassed but would it be possible for you to get me some otograph/autograf/ or famous peoples names? Even if they could just type it in a reply email that'd be amazing!!!!

Ill let you get off now, Ive a big day tomorrow. Going to the local kennels to pick a new dog.

Ill let you know how I get on.

Thanks again and I hope for a speedy tranzuction/tranzacshun/ a quick deal.

Ripper mate!!

Peter Laptopsfrom of the clan Laptopsfrom (there can be only one)


P.S Are you married?? I feel as if I could talk to you forever. Do you feel a spark too?? Heres hoping.......
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Parts
P.S Are you married?? I feel as if I could talk to you forever. Do you feel a spark too?? Heres hoping.......
Pure classic!
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by the hamster
Pure classic!
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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mint I await the next instalment
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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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I haven't come across this scam before, it's pretty inventive
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Parts
email sent to ''pistonheads''

Hi Pissheads,



Yes thats sounds ok but as I have my own transporter, CB radio and yellow safety jacket so I'll just come and pick it up in person. Plus Ive just fitted a new winch I got from Ebay and Im desperate to try it out. I tried winching Mrs Laptopsfrom off her fat lazy **** and into the kitchen but it wouldnt take the strain.


Im going to break the car for parts anyway so I wont be test driving it. The fact it belongs to a famous actress might push the prices up too!!



You'd have to have someone there to hand over the keys and documents when the car gets picked up anyway so it might as well be me!! HAAAA!!! I like meeting new people. Its lonely in the cab all day on your own now Im dogless.



Ill bring my laptop and my tiny dongle with me so if you could send me the payment details, address and a contact number, Ill come and pick it up and pay for it via my laptop when I arrive?



Let me know.


Peter Laptopsfrom of the clan Laptopsfrom (there can be only one)



And a wee email sent to ''christine''




G'Day mate!!!


Sorry I couldnt resist ya drongo!!

I emailed Pissheads just now and explained the situation so just waiting on a replonse. (STRUTH!! Thats a word Ive invented. Its a mixture of reply and response.)

Anyway, hows the filming going? It must be very tiring in that heat. My mate told me its over 100 degrees over there just now? Thats warm enough to boil water over heat but he says its a different kind of heat so you should be ok? Is that true?

I feel a bit embarrassed but would it be possible for you to get me some otograph/autograf/ or famous peoples names? Even if they could just type it in a reply email that'd be amazing!!!!

Ill let you get off now, Ive a big day tomorrow. Going to the local kennels to pick a new dog.

Ill let you know how I get on.

Thanks again and I hope for a speedy tranzuction/tranzacshun/ a quick deal.

Ripper mate!!

Peter Laptopsfrom of the clan Laptopsfrom (there can be only one)


P.S Are you married?? I feel as if I could talk to you forever. Do you feel a spark too?? Heres hoping.......
Quality
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Brilliant.. wish I could write such brilliant litriture... - Would heip if I could spell!
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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I hope she responds, can I come to the wedding??
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