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Author Scammer contacted me through Auto Trader - what shall I send next?
deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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30th Mar 11 at 20:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My car is for sale on Auto Trader. I've already had 1 person 'working at sea' willing to offer the full amount via PayPal and a 'mover' will collect for his son.

This is the latest one. I've replied once knowing it's a scam.


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On 30/03/2011 19:21, Houston Morgan wrote:

How is the condition and the last price?.


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On 30/03/2011 19:48, deano87 wrote:

The car is in good condition. A few stone chips and one noticeable car park ding.

I have re-advertised at £4,750. I am open to offers.


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On 30/03/2011 19:56, Houston Morgan wrote:

Hello Mate, thanks for the response, i will like to buy the vehicle but as at now am at the sea due to my work as a Military officer, so i just want to know much about the vehicle and the present condition as MOT ..wait to hear back from you..

Regards,
Morgan.



Baring in mind the MOT is stated on the advert, as is the condition. What shall I reply with next?



[Edited on 30-03-2011 by deano87]
DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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30th Mar 11 at 20:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
When I get emails like this I tend to engage them in conversation as long as possible, ask them random questions until they either leave you alone, or their automated reply system or what ever has nothing to respond with.

[Edited on 30-03-2011 by DannyB]
deano87
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30th Mar 11 at 20:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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On 30/03/2011 21:25, deano87 wrote:

Does it not say about the MOT in the advert?

Also, I'm also in the armed forces. Which regiment are you in and for whose army?
GF-91
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30th Mar 11 at 20:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What a joke..





Like anyone would pay 4750 for a fiat..





Joking.

Ben D
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30th Mar 11 at 20:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Blatant excuse to advertise the fact that his car is for sale....
John
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30th Mar 11 at 20:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I don't do anything with them because it's just showing your email address is valid and worth annoying.
Butler
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30th Mar 11 at 20:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Also, I'm also in the armed forces.
deano87
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30th Mar 11 at 20:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, I noticed my grammar.

Not as bad as his though

My email address is widely available on the internet (other ads) so nothing new to them I'm sure.
Marc
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30th Mar 11 at 20:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I hope you are going to give him shipping costs.
Butler
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30th Mar 11 at 20:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
deano87
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30th Mar 11 at 21:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I was hoping he'd pay them tbh.

No reply yet. Must be busy fighting in Libya for NATO.
Wrighty
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30th Mar 11 at 21:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got this last week too, just didnt bother wasting my time replying. theyre straight in when a new advert goes up

 
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