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Scam?
Can you please tell me if the following is genuine, I am extremely dubious:
"The following customer is interested in the vehicle you are advertising on
http://www.autotrader.co.uk
Received: 9 March 2011 20:02
Customer Details:
NAME: xxxxxxxxxxx
TELEPHONE: xxxxxxxxxxxx
EMAIL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Vehicle Details:
MAKE: BMW
MODEL: 3 SERIES
PRICE: £999
Message:
Dear advertiser,
I am interested in purchasing this (CAR) ,it suits my requirements
perfectly. I run two garages ,one in Dublin and the other in the London. I
shuffle most of my time between the two.THESE ARE MY TERMS OF TRANSACTION IF
CARS IS EXACTLY AS STATED IN ADVERT:
1) I AM OKAY WITH THE STATED PRICE.
2) I WILL BE PAYING WITH A BANKER'S DRAFT / CHEQUE WHICH I WILL ALLOW TO
CLEAR BEFORE THE PICKUP/SHIPMENT OF THE CAR.
3) I WILL INCLUDE FEES FOR SHIPMENT IN THE CHEQUE, THIS MY SHIPPING AGENCY
WILL USE TO PICK-UP THE cars AT ANYWHERE THE cars MAY BE WITHIN THE UK.The
excess funds will go towards covering costs for shipping,shippers
fees,insurance,tax and any other expenses that might be incurred getting it
down to the new owner.I will want you to get back to me with the following
details if my terms are okay:
FULL NAME............................
ADDRESS.........................
TELEPHONE NUMBERS...................( Mobile and Home)
As soon as i have your details,i can have payment mailed out immediately,all
things being equal,we should have this wrapped up by the end of this
week.Pls note that you'll have to wire the remaining balance on the
funds/chequeto my shipper so he can come and attend to the pick up as soon
as its ready for pick up.I beleive that most transaction are based on
trust,so i will look forward to a succesful transaction with you.
This e-mail is sent on behalf of Trader Media Group Limited, registered office: Trader Publishing Limited, Auto Trader House, Cutbush Park Industrial Estate, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire RG6 4UT. Registered in England with company number 3909628. VAT number: GB 614891820. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender."
"The following customer is interested in the vehicle you are advertising on
http://www.autotrader.co.uk
Received: 9 March 2011 20:02
Customer Details:
NAME: xxxxxxxxxxx
TELEPHONE: xxxxxxxxxxxx
EMAIL: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Vehicle Details:
MAKE: BMW
MODEL: 3 SERIES
PRICE: £999
Message:
Dear advertiser,
I am interested in purchasing this (CAR) ,it suits my requirements
perfectly. I run two garages ,one in Dublin and the other in the London. I
shuffle most of my time between the two.THESE ARE MY TERMS OF TRANSACTION IF
CARS IS EXACTLY AS STATED IN ADVERT:
1) I AM OKAY WITH THE STATED PRICE.
2) I WILL BE PAYING WITH A BANKER'S DRAFT / CHEQUE WHICH I WILL ALLOW TO
CLEAR BEFORE THE PICKUP/SHIPMENT OF THE CAR.
3) I WILL INCLUDE FEES FOR SHIPMENT IN THE CHEQUE, THIS MY SHIPPING AGENCY
WILL USE TO PICK-UP THE cars AT ANYWHERE THE cars MAY BE WITHIN THE UK.The
excess funds will go towards covering costs for shipping,shippers
fees,insurance,tax and any other expenses that might be incurred getting it
down to the new owner.I will want you to get back to me with the following
details if my terms are okay:
FULL NAME............................
ADDRESS.........................
TELEPHONE NUMBERS...................( Mobile and Home)
As soon as i have your details,i can have payment mailed out immediately,all
things being equal,we should have this wrapped up by the end of this
week.Pls note that you'll have to wire the remaining balance on the
funds/chequeto my shipper so he can come and attend to the pick up as soon
as its ready for pick up.I beleive that most transaction are based on
trust,so i will look forward to a succesful transaction with you.
This e-mail is sent on behalf of Trader Media Group Limited, registered office: Trader Publishing Limited, Auto Trader House, Cutbush Park Industrial Estate, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire RG6 4UT. Registered in England with company number 3909628. VAT number: GB 614891820. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender."
Asked on 13 March 2011 by deejaydee
Answered by
Honest John
I suggest you get in touch with:
This e-mail is sent on behalf of Trader Media Group Limited, registered office: Trader Publishing Limited, Auto Trader House, Cutbush Park Industrial Estate, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire RG6 4UT. Registered in England with company number 3909628. VAT number: GB 614891820. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender."
This e-mail is sent on behalf of Trader Media Group Limited, registered office: Trader Publishing Limited, Auto Trader House, Cutbush Park Industrial Estate, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire RG6 4UT. Registered in England with company number 3909628. VAT number: GB 614891820. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender."
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