CarlT67 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 My car is for sale, and on pistonheads I recieved this email. Does this look like a scam to you guys...? Also its only up for £6250 not £7000, but i'll accept £7000:d here is the email text Good evening I saw your posting I am interested in your toyota supra I am French. if the car is still available? I am ready to buy Sunday, September 6 I have £ 7,000 cash money. I have directly with the Dover ferry. is whether you would be available on Sunday to buy your supra? I give you my e-mail laurent.scheidenrecht @ wanadoo.fr my mobile number 06 69 39 15 19 Coordialement laurent Bonsoir My Phone No: 0669391519 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Why don't you call him? It's a bit weird that he's offering more, but could be innocent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 He's not asking for bank details or sending someone to collect it. Ring the number and see, I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have emailed him back first, thought it would be better for him to understand. If it comes back sounding positive I will give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hmmm, a few french people have been buying the cars but it just seems odd that someone would pay more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Just because someones English is bad, it does not mean they are Nigerian..... Seems ok to me. If he asks for your bank account details and your date of birth, mothers maiden name or offers to pay by cheque, then be worried..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hmmm, a few french people have been buying the cars but it just seems odd that someone would pay more? The car is a J spec too, which is odd because IIRC you can only register a UK or Euro spec on the road in France? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 The car is a J spec too, which is odd because IIRC you can only register a UK or Euro spec on the road in France? That was it, I thought there was something with Euro spec cars, just had a look in the sig and it is a Jspec isn't it... Over the top offer, seems to good to be true, probably is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Might be ok. Maybe he converted euros into £'s the wrong way around hence the £7K offer. Get a mate who speaks French to ring him. Better still find a French Lass and forget about the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradoopa Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 better still find a french lass and forget about the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Also, be careful about ringing the number. Could be a premium rate like 0906 etc. Anybody know the format for french mobile numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 He has emailed me asking for further pictures of the damaged bits, and the engine. Also he has sent me pictures of the money he has in cash for the car. These cant be fake as the pictures he chose as such bad quality and blurry, if you were trying to fool someone you'd use half decent pictures. Also he now wants me to travel down to dover to meet him, I said I am ok with this as long as he sends me £100 paypal to cover traveling costs if he doesn't turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 is the money in € or £, but i cant see why he would want a j-spec unless he aint using it on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasam77 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 ive heard about scams where they come with a few people and when your at the docks they steal it from you, do you over, and take it abroad and your fucked! be careful take a couple of friends with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 ive heard about scams where they come with a few people and when your at the docks they steal it from you, do you over, and take it abroad and your fucked! be careful take a couple of friends with you! I can't see that happening when you have time to get the Police involved before the boat sets sail... Unless they are going to tie you and risk going to jail for kidnapping for the sake of a 7k car.?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 is the money in € or £, but i cant see why he would want a j-spec unless he aint using it on the roads. Its in pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I work at Dover Eastern Docks and could act as a mediator/support if you needed mate. Just let me know Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Am Working Tomorrow at 14oohrs and could even bring a bank note checker/UV light thingy if your worried about fake notes etc. No worries if not, just here to help if need be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Am Working Tomorrow at 14oohrs and could even bring a bank note checker/UV light thingy if your worried about fake notes etc. No worries if not, just here to help if need be Thanks very much, please pm me your number so I can give you a ring or something if I need your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well he has sent me the money via paypal for me to travel down to meet him in dover. I have no idea where abouts in dover but he said he will ring me when he gets there. I think this could turnout to be a nightmare lol Anyone on here speak good french and could act as a phone translator person for me....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I would take up the offer made by SupraGaz..... This has a lot of potential to go wrong. Take a couple of people with you at least. Check the money thoroughly and if you can get a note checker then that is great..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 it could be perfectly innocent. then again..... best take someone with you and get them to sit "out of view" as it were in case doo-doo hits the fan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I am waiting for Supragaz to pm me his number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well that couldn't have gone any better, Sold the car with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well that couldn't have gone any better, Sold the car with no problems. Well done mate. For £7000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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