Bogus Buyers/Sellers?
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boobles

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15,251 posts

244 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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We seem to have a huge number of people on here trying to con potential buyers/sellers.
I have recieved 4 emails within 1 week from the mods telling me to ignore certain enquiries.
Not that im complaining about being told, my point is, Go away you theiving sods & get a proper job!

Mr Will

13,719 posts

235 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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We are trying to crack down on them at the moment, so the increased number of warning emails is part of this.

Hopefully as the blacklist gets a little bit tighter, and the warnings stop people responding to them, they will leave in search of more profitable hunting grounds.

boobles

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15,251 posts

244 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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Nice 1.. I have noticed alot of cars going incredibly cheap & when you email them, they just so happen to live in Portugal & want you to pay via Ebay rolleyes
They seem to have listing in all categories & im convinced its the same person because the emails are identical word for word.

Mr Will

13,719 posts

235 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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boobles said:
Nice 1.. I have noticed alot of cars going incredibly cheap & when you email them, they just so happen to live in Portugal & want you to pay via Ebay rolleyes
They seem to have listing in all categories & im convinced its the same person because the emails are identical word for word.
We are trying to crack down on these guys too (although I think it is an organised group, rather than a single guy) and have a few things in the works which should help. In the mean time, if you spot any then hit the report button and we will delete and ban them.

boobles

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15,251 posts

244 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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No problem at all. Always willing to help catch these buggers. smile

gti-ted

1,029 posts

238 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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Mr Will said:
boobles said:
Nice 1.. I have noticed alot of cars going incredibly cheap & when you email them, they just so happen to live in Portugal & want you to pay via Ebay rolleyes
They seem to have listing in all categories & im convinced its the same person because the emails are identical word for word.
We are trying to crack down on these guys too (although I think it is an organised group, rather than a single guy) and have a few things in the works which should help. In the mean time, if you spot any then hit the report button and we will delete and ban them.
But the button still say's no!

Mr Will

13,719 posts

235 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2008
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gti-ted said:
Mr Will said:
boobles said:
Nice 1.. I have noticed alot of cars going incredibly cheap & when you email them, they just so happen to live in Portugal & want you to pay via Ebay rolleyes
They seem to have listing in all categories & im convinced its the same person because the emails are identical word for word.
We are trying to crack down on these guys too (although I think it is an organised group, rather than a single guy) and have a few things in the works which should help. In the mean time, if you spot any then hit the report button and we will delete and ban them.
But the button still say's no!
What happens when you click the report button?

markmullen

15,877 posts

263 months

Wednesday 3rd September 2008
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Mr Will said:
We are trying to crack down on these guys too (although I think it is an organised group, rather than a single guy) and have a few things in the works which should help. In the mean time, if you spot any then hit the report button and we will delete and ban them.
Why not find out their home addresses and send a PH posse around for a quiet word.