Where from here? 419er interested in car.... NO LINKS

[BERGS2]

So - my boxster is in the classifieds

Anyhows - have a smattering of interest - sadly mostly form folk the other end of the country...

Then this little beauty comes along:

scam monkey email said:

"Hi Bergs,

I hope this email finds you well.
Specifically, I am interested in purchasing your car.
Could you kindly provide me with the following information:

The final price of the vehicle.
Any relevant details about the vehicle's specifications, features, and optional extras that are available. If possible, could you please attach a few pictures of the vehicle.

Thank you for your attention to this inquiry. I eagerly await your response.

Best regards,
XXXXX.
Mobile number included but (WhatsApp Only)"

spider sense tingle -

OK, to be fair, instantly recognise the scam format - but for the minute chance that this dude is legit - I humour him:

BERGS response said:

Hi XXXXX

You’ve seen the ad, right?

Details pretty much all there - more here if you like

How would u like to pay?

Im a fan of bank transfer

Car viewable in Leatherhead KT22

Let me know if you’d like to view before buying,

Bergs.

Guess what? he's still game!

scam monkey comes back said:

Hi Bergs

I hope this message finds you well. Having read through your response I must let you know I am satisfied with the car, kindly let me know your final asking price for the car. I would have scheduled a test drive but I am on a business trip. I am actually buying the car for my son.

I would like to request the contact details necessary for making a payment via cheque for the purchase of your car.

I am highly interested in buying your car, and I would prefer to settle the payment using a cheque. To ensure a smooth and secure transaction process, I kindly request you to provide me with the following contact details:

Full name of the person to whom the cheque should be made payable.
Mailing address where the cheque should be sent.
Contact number for any necessary communication regarding the cheque payment.

Having this information will allow me to initiate the necessary steps to prepare and deliver the cheque accurately and promptly.

Furthermore, I would appreciate any specific instructions or requirements you may have regarding the cheque payment process. If there are any particular forms or documentation that I need to complete, please let me know so that I can comply accordingly.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I eagerly await your prompt response with the requested contact details. Should you have any additional information or if there is anything else I need to consider for a successful transaction, please do not hesitate to inform me.

Best regards,

XXXXXX

So...... where do we go from here?????

[Secret lemonade drinker]

I’d pay just to not visit leatherhead

A hateful dreary place

[Monkeylegend]

BERGS2 said:

So...... where do we go from here?????

You could always try to announce a big flounce

[anonymous-user]

Monkeylegend said:

BERGS2 said:

So...... where do we go from here?????

You could always try to announce a big flounce

[toasty]

Secret lemonade drinker said:

I’d pay just to not visit leatherhead

A hateful dreary place

It’s got a great tip though.

And I saw Star Wars for the first time in the theatre

[Sheets Tabuer]

Lost Soul said:

Monkeylegend said:

BERGS2 said:

So...... where do we go from here?????

You could always try to announce a big flounce

[BERGS2]

‘Try to…..’

Very good

The tip is excellent, FYI

[MDMA .]

Tell him you’re allergic to the paper that cheques are printed on. Could he possibly post the cash to you and you’ll let him know when it arrives.

[Terminator X]

Double the price of the car and if he's still interested then an obvious scammer.

TX.

[Secret lemonade drinker]

toasty said:

It’s got a great tip though.

And I saw Star Wars for the first time in the theatre

The best thing about it is the easy access to the m25 but even the m25 is super hateful at that junction

On the commute it was a toss up between being stuck at leatherhead or back road chaos at chobham

[Condi]

Why even waste your time with these people?

[chunkyjh]

Condi said:

Why even waste your time with these people?

The general idea is that if you can waste their time and resources, then they're not spending time and resources actually scamming someone. There's a whole global community of people doing this, 419eater is one such community, and they seem to get great amusement from it.