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davyg1978



Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:35 pm    Post subject: Scam or what Reply with quote

a reply to an add i placed to sell my motorbike...... Rolling Eyes

Thanks you for the prompt response to my mail enquiry i'm quite satisfied with the condition and price.I'm very much interested in buying from you and i would like to make an outright purchase immediately so i will advice that you withdraw the advert from the web.I will be paying with a certified check.



Furthermore my mover will be coming over for the pick up as i might not be available for the pick up myself i would have loved to come and look it up but presently i'm not chanced to do that but am OK with the information from the ad.I will need the following information and details to make payment arrangement



1,Your full name to be on the Payment.
2,Your postal address.
3,Your phone number both land and mobile.
4,Your postal code.



Send me the following information as soon as possible.



Regards
born yesterday
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the_tidy_kiwi
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Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 610

PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is definitely a scam. We always advice people to trade locally. If they will not come and view the bike in person then apart from being lazy, they are almost definitely a scammer!!!

Please report these emails to us via the links on the emails you receive through our system, or via the 'Stay Safe' section below.
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davyg1978



Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cant seem to find tha stay safe link? and no links in emails also lol Embarassed
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the_tidy_kiwi
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Joined: 26 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's strange. The link should be in my signature?

If you have hidden your contact details then you receive emails through the Gumtree email system. Each email should have a link saying 'is this email dodgy' and 'is this email spam'. Click those and you can report them to us.
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