Scammers or AI or both?

[Simon T]

So I have had my DB11for sale on PH for about 3 hours. Already had two enquires wanting more details and to view tomorrow. when Asked for a contact number so I can talk them they both sent exactly the same message;-

"I currently have a heavy workload and may not be able to answer calls at the moment. However, I will get in touch with you by phone when I head to our meeting. Also, kindly let me know your location and if Tomorrow would be a convenient day for you"

Neither mentioned the car specifically just the 'item'

Both have been told to f*ck off..

[Simpo Two]

Very wise. Heavy workload on a Sunday morning but free on Mondays... are they both vicars?

[skhannes]

I'd say that you replied appropriately.

I've seen numerous scams similar to this over the years on US car sites. Scammers are typically phishing for personal information for ID theft.

[XMark]

Correct reply

[andrewcliffe]

usually followed by a request for a fake buyers report.

[Simon T]

3 more. Will post email adresses later

[Simpo Two]

You could try the custard test if you're feeling playful...

[Apollya]

Worth knowing that it happens on PH, I had this on FB when I sold my F-Pace 3 weeks ago. In the end I ended up using carwow / motorway, was less hassle, better price than WBAC and didn’t have to deal with these scammers asking for the USA equivalent of an HPI (Carfax), it’s a sure sign they are scammers)

[ninepoint2]

I sold 3 of my cars last year, first time in many years, took me a few days to understand what was going on at first, but I soon cottoned on to the scammers, chancers etc. It does become easier as the process progresses as does it become equally easy to spot genuine potential buyers..good luck

[Jon39]

Simpo Two said:

Very wise. Heavy workload on a Sunday morning but free on Mondays... are they both vicars?

[jeremyc]

Simon T said:

3 more. Will post email adresses later

Post them on this thread in Website Feedback please. That will allow them to be blacklisted.