dai dogs 2,165 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 noticed a few 4x4 scams on gumtree the past few weeks selling way under the normal asking prices so i thought i reply to one. This is the reply i had back ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sniffer 167 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 And the verdct mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greatwhitehunter 47 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 there was a similar sort of scam on the tele the other day, people selling classic vw campers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
northern lad 2,293 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 29,479 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I don't understand .... Having never used eBay ,, is there no such thing as them holding money,,,, is that the scam? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai dogs 2,165 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 If you agree to purchase they send you a fake ebay mail. You send the money End of your money. There is no such thing as ebay holding money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAACCY 105 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I got a similar one for a vw golf defo scammers! Hello, I have received your email regarding my car 2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI ! The car is in perfect working condition, has no damage, no scratches, no marks or dents on paintwork, no hidden defects. There is no outstanding finance (HPI clear)! It's a UK model (right handed), meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding UK. Customs policy on receiving the car. It comes with original invoice, log book, keys and all the documents. Here are some details about the car : MOT Expiry: Jun 2013, Road Tax: Aug 2012, Reg. Date: 19 Mar 2004, 3 Doors, Transmission: Manual, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Alarm, Interior/Comfort Options:Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), AM/FM Stereo Here are some pictures with the car : http://s1151.photobucket.com/albums/o640/vwgolf08/ The price for the car is £1,410.00. The car was my husband`s as he loved it very much, but he did not enjoy it as he died in a IRAQ 3 month ago. It brings very bad memories to me, I want to get rid of it. The buyer will receive the car with all papers and receipts that he needs to register it to his name. It have 91,000 miles! I am in Spain right now and the car it will be shipped from here. Shipping will be done whit D.A.S and it will take no more then 2 days,and it will be payed by me! Anyway, I have to let you know that I want a fast deal so if you are really interested in buying it, please reply with the following information's: -Your full name and address; The transaction will be closed only through eBay vehicle purchase protection so we both be protected. Also in this way you have the chance to pay after you receive and test the car! I will look for your email,so that we can move forward with this deal! Let me know, Dennise Marshall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 12,023 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Yeah been happening for a while with vw t5, they get pic off one on eBay put it on gumtree ,few thousand less that's worth,and try an get a bite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 hope the c**ts get hit by a bus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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