Had someone try a scam on me tonight for a car I'm selling, luckily a
bit of research turned up this link:
http://blog.gumtree.com/paypal-scam-alert/ It's worth a read as there
are several names/people trying this on for products from cars to
mobiles to wedding dresses.
Feel free to pass this on as it's worth everyone being aware that
might be selling on Gumtree and/or other sites.
Matt
Conversation went as follows:
Text received saying:
"Briaury1: Viewed ur ad on gumtree is the car still for sale? pls
reply me to abintina@gmail.com Await ur response. Sandrella"
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Then on to emails:
>>>>> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>>>>> > Hi the car is still for sale, let me know if you want any more details
>>>>> > or wish to come and see it.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Matt
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>>>> On Apr 4, 2012 5:49 PM, "Sandrella Aydin" <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your response.Am interested in buying.How long have you
>>>>> owned it?? what's your actual price for it and when last was it
>>>>> serviced?.
>>>>>
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>>> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>>>> The car was owned by my mum before me so we've had it since 2006, can
>>>> drop
>>>> slightly but not much as it is in good condition. It will be due a
>>>> service
>>>> soon however I have just changed brake pads and very little will need
>>>> doing, VTEC engine is most reliable on the market. MOT has just been
>>>> done.
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>> On 4 April 2012 18:55, Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Ok good give me your best price for it
>>>
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> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>> I can drop to £900 but to be honest it's only been on gumtree a day
>> and it drives beautifully, I'm only selling it because I've bought a
>> van for camping in and don't need another vehicle. You're more than
>> welcome to come and have a look at it.
>>
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On 4 April 2012 19:08, Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok,good..I'm quite satisfied with the condition and price. I will be
> paying the PayPal charges from my account and i will be paying
> directly into your PayPal account without any delay,and i hope you
> have a paypal account. If you have one already, just send me the
> address to send it to, which is the email address you use for it or
> you can send me a paypal money request, so once i receive the details
> i will go ahead with the payment through PayPal and then i will
> contact my shipping company after you get the payment. I will need
> your home address for it to be Picked Up by the Shipping Company..
>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Matt wrote:
Date: 4 April 2012 19:15
Subject: Re: Honda
To: Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com>
It seems you're famous http://blog.gumtree.com/paypal-scam-alert/
bit of research turned up this link:
http://blog.gumtree.com/paypal-scam-alert/ It's worth a read as there
are several names/people trying this on for products from cars to
mobiles to wedding dresses.
Feel free to pass this on as it's worth everyone being aware that
might be selling on Gumtree and/or other sites.
Matt
Conversation went as follows:
Text received saying:
"Briaury1: Viewed ur ad on gumtree is the car still for sale? pls
reply me to abintina@gmail.com Await ur response. Sandrella"
_________________________________
Then on to emails:
>>>>> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>>>>> > Hi the car is still for sale, let me know if you want any more details
>>>>> > or wish to come and see it.
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Matt
___________________________________-
>>>> On Apr 4, 2012 5:49 PM, "Sandrella Aydin" <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your response.Am interested in buying.How long have you
>>>>> owned it?? what's your actual price for it and when last was it
>>>>> serviced?.
>>>>>
__________________________________
>>> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>>>> The car was owned by my mum before me so we've had it since 2006, can
>>>> drop
>>>> slightly but not much as it is in good condition. It will be due a
>>>> service
>>>> soon however I have just changed brake pads and very little will need
>>>> doing, VTEC engine is most reliable on the market. MOT has just been
>>>> done.
__________________________________________________
>> On 4 April 2012 18:55, Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Ok good give me your best price for it
>>>
___________________________________________________
> On 04/04/2012, Matt wrote:
>> I can drop to £900 but to be honest it's only been on gumtree a day
>> and it drives beautifully, I'm only selling it because I've bought a
>> van for camping in and don't need another vehicle. You're more than
>> welcome to come and have a look at it.
>>
___________________________________________________
On 4 April 2012 19:08, Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok,good..I'm quite satisfied with the condition and price. I will be
> paying the PayPal charges from my account and i will be paying
> directly into your PayPal account without any delay,and i hope you
> have a paypal account. If you have one already, just send me the
> address to send it to, which is the email address you use for it or
> you can send me a paypal money request, so once i receive the details
> i will go ahead with the payment through PayPal and then i will
> contact my shipping company after you get the payment. I will need
> your home address for it to be Picked Up by the Shipping Company..
>
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Matt wrote:
Date: 4 April 2012 19:15
Subject: Re: Honda
To: Sandrella Aydin <abintina@gmail.com>
It seems you're famous http://blog.gumtree.com/paypal-scam-alert/
