Overseas scam

[paulmon]

Had a few of these lately. Here's one I've dedcided to reel in.

Got this response to my advert on 911uk.com

Scammer said:

Hello, I forwarded the pictures to my client for evaluation and confirmation.Due to time constraint on the fact that we are running short of time , i am delighted to tell you that my client has commended your 1997 PORSCHE and he has instructed me to carry on with this transaction, he also instructed me to inform you that payment will get to you in a Cheque of £40,200 . Due to company policy this check has to be made out in this amount to you ,because company policy only allows a payment on one cheque. So you are required to deduct the cost of your PORSCHE £34,500 when payment gets to you and refund balance £5700. euro to the shipper for him to be able to offset shipping & tax charges, and other cosmetic repair costs. After payment has reached you and balance sent to shipper, the shipper's agent will come for inspection, pick up (of the 1997 PORSCHE & signing of title papers), some cosmetic touches and drive to a prepaid shipper to be shipped to my customer. Confirm this and forward your Names, Address and Phone number for payment to be made to you as soon as possible. Best regards to you and your family.

To which my response was

My Response said:

James, Before we proceed I feel there are some important points about the car that I should inform you about. This car was a one off special order and was made to my specific requirements. In addition to the standard high specification found on the Porsche Carrera C4S it has had the following performance components fitted at the factory: Extra large knocking big ends fitted Mega tapping valves Super cracked exhaust manifold Hi Performance HKS low compression water to oil intercooler via a crack device Rumble wheel bearings fitted all round Fooked race spec. brake pads and discs low profile flat tyres one off borked little end bearings unique lacquer peeled paint 6 speed manual gearbox with automatic neutral jumping super worn clutch and worn lighter flywheel cross drilled & cracked discs all round super clear windows with hi-visibility transparent glass Also as one of the founding members of the Porsche Racing International Club Krew I couldn't possibly let the car go to a non member. So before we can proceed I will need some details from your client so I can process their membership immediately. The details I require are: Name of Owner Email Address Also for identification purposes I will need a photograph sent through email with the client holding a card or piece of paper with the word BOON written on it. This part is vital to ensure a smooth transaction. As soon as I receive membership information I will take the car off the market and we can hopefully proceed with the sale. Kind Regards Paul Monaghan

[Dakkon]

You forgot the tartan painted dash

[d5hef]

Superb!

I have had loads of these scammers whenever I have advertised something for sale. Had one recently that wanted to buy the car for his brother as a wedding present but guess what... I had to forward money on for shipping. Didnt think to scam them back.

Genius!

[Davel]

and a fee of £200 to cover enrolment of the would be purchaser

[barry993tt]

Hilarious! Let us know if you get a response...

[burzel]

what a excellent reply.
I had a similar one trying to buy a smart car, actually got through to speaking to the bloke. As he had mistakenly left all his details on a reply email. Sent all of it to my best mate who is a cid officer, to sort the B------s out.

[Vesuvius996]

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