Scammed by a dumb scammer. What do I do next?
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StuVT said:
Scammed by a dumb scammer. What do I do next?
Not sure why you think the scammer is the dumb one.What you do next is close all you Facebook accounts and never, ever, have anything to do with it again.
Facebook is the devil incarnate. There isn't a scam or con trick around that doesn't involve Facebook.
Then you go and look at a car local to you, inspect it and speak to the person selling it. If you are buying privately meet the seller at their house (Not the pub car park or some random house they happen to be standing out side of).
If you pay a deposit then use a credit card.
If you wish to pay the balance by bank transfer, do it on the premises when you collect the car.
If the seller doesn't like any of that then walk away.
Then throw a massive party and celebrate the fact you only lost £200 - it could have been a lot worse.
StuVT said:
He's a scammer. Put up a parody advert stating he's a scammer and I've had loads of messages from other people. He's made a significant sum thus weekend from 1 advert alone
Why did loads of people want it - was it cheap or something unusual?Edited by Sheepshanks on Sunday 29th September 06:50
How do these scams work?
Has the OP sent £200 to a private individual with a promise of a car being brought to them?
I suppose it's not unreasonable for a seller to ask for such a deposit but how would you proceed with a deal like this and protect yourself from being scammed?
I've sold cars unseen by the buyer, they just sent full payment and on occasion it's been weeks before the transport company collected.
I've always recognised the potential to run off with the money but haven't on account of me telling the buyer they can have the car I've advertised in exchange for the money they sent me.
Has the OP sent £200 to a private individual with a promise of a car being brought to them?
I suppose it's not unreasonable for a seller to ask for such a deposit but how would you proceed with a deal like this and protect yourself from being scammed?
I've sold cars unseen by the buyer, they just sent full payment and on occasion it's been weeks before the transport company collected.
I've always recognised the potential to run off with the money but haven't on account of me telling the buyer they can have the car I've advertised in exchange for the money they sent me.
I don't think, as a seller, I would be offering to deliver a car 4 hours away on the strength of someone paying me £200. What if I get there and they are wasting my time?
Similarly, I definitely wouldn't be sending £200 to someone I've never met who allegedly is selling a car.
What car is this and how much is it 'for sale' for?
Similarly, I definitely wouldn't be sending £200 to someone I've never met who allegedly is selling a car.
What car is this and how much is it 'for sale' for?
StuVT said:
He obviously had more interest than he expected so decided to see how much more he could get.
Would have been nice to get a message explaining and my deposit back but that's society today.
Sorry to break this to you, but there was never a car.Would have been nice to get a message explaining and my deposit back but that's society today.
He's just raking in £200 a time from people.
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