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• Ford fiesta - Am I being scammed? 23 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ://intermediateservices.co.uk/index.html I know there are scams out there whereby the buyer gives the intermediary money for the car then the car never turns up!! I have no intention of handing over any money without having the car and keys in my hand. I was thinking of getting the RAC to do a full inspection on the basis
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  Personal injury claim - is this a common scam? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a minor low speed bump with another car at about 1mph. The female driver was fine about it and we exchanged details. A few days later I received...
• Changes to Dart Crossing charge accounts 28 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Confused-Had an E-mail asking me to re-validate my charge card details from 28/7-fine-not a scam. “Either do it on 28/7 or when you next cross” I might need to cross today-does that mean my existing payment is invalid unless I update it or shall I re-validate on 28/7. Tried to update on line
• Driving Experiences 18 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  and real feel i have been involved in a scam and lost out on hundreds of pounds as a result.   Anyone with any information aboput this company please let me know. Thanks!
• Fiat 500 - SYNERY MANCHESTER 18 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi to all thiose victms of the Synergy Manchester scam. Please add me to the list. I lost £1,000 Could all those who have information please `forward to me including the video clip. We should be able to do something as a colletive. Everyone MUST make sure they have made a report
• what is that all about - You have won 3000 dollars Honest john 11 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I have just googled the tel number and there is loads of information on it being a holiday scam & the company asking for credit card details to the tune of 8-900 !!!! to secure your win ! Why is a reputable site promoting that in one of its boxes ? It says I'm a lucky winner
• Red Letter Day at MIRA 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, I've got a drive of a Ferrari at MIRA soon (Birthday present from the wife) and the accompanying letter says that for security reasons no photographs are allowed and all phones, camera's etc must be left in the car. A colleague at work reckons that's a bit of a scam so they can sell
• diesel dilema 18 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  just been watching the local news a diesel scam has just been uncovered red diesel was been bought by a garage in birmingham then had an acid/bleaching agent added to it then sold as full price diesel on the forecourt whats the big deal you may ask? 2 local taxi firms that used this garage have
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  My son has received a county court summons for writing off someone's car - how can he avoid a CCJ? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son had a small collision in November 2017, causing minor damage to both vehicles invloved. He admitted liability at the scene as it was clearly his...
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  Tricked into buying an ex-rental car 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a six month old Volvo XC60 from my local Volvo dealer in Sunderland on the understanding that it was an ex Volvo UK management car. Two weeks...
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  Bogus collision driver is trying to scam money out of me 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last night I drove very close to a 2001 Peugeot 306 in my Volkswagen T4 at around 3-5mph on a petrol station forecourt. I avoided it altogether, but the...
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  Why is my insurance company insisting that I take an expensive hire car after an accident? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Yaris was damaged in a doctor’s car park yesterday. The event was witnessed and the elderly disabled driver waited until I came out and gave me...
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  If I claim for an accident on one vehicle, do I have declare this to the insurers of my other cars? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving for over 50 years with no insurance claims. Last year, I was allegedly involved in a minor incident in my motorhome and my insurance...
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  Shall I ignore my parking fine? 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I got a paking ticket from UKPC firm. I was parked in Riverside Northampton in a disabled spot - I have got a blue badge for my mum, my mum was with me...
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  Where can I report nuisance text messages canvassing for personal injury claims? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I received a phone call today at 16.25 from Hassan from Claims Online. He said that someone at my address had been involved in an accident and was entitled...
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  Why are scammers trying to find out whether I've been in an accident? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I received a cold call. The caller said he wanted to confirm that a car registered at my address had been involved in a "minor accident"....
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  Snatch and grab 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The credit hire scam will only be defeated by motorists choosing to insure with insurance companies who stand their ground against these vultures, causing...
• Internet car advert scam 8 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Just thought you all ought to know, someone out there obviusly thinks I came down with the last shower. I advertised my car on Findit Freeads and received...
• Any - We Buy Any Car websites 26 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have placed an advert to sell a car and have had several "We Buy Any Car" type websites contact me. Having read their terms and conditions I see they charge an upfront admin fee of about £50. Is this a scam? Do they just take the money and not show up or are their offers genuine
• Car rental in California 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Going to California next summer, collecting and dropping a car off at San Francisco Airport. I have annual car rental insurance and annual worldwide travel insurance. Any advice, recommendations etc about car collection, drop-off, upgrades, insurances, scams etc etc? Gentle note - whilst I