Do you recon this is for real???
Submitted: Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 08:53
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Member - Spook (SA)
I have my doubts.... This bloke enquired about my Sierra for sale. I remeber Willem having something similar when selling "Rosie". Should I ignore it???
Dear Seller,
I am an Auto dealer based in swithzerland.I saw your advert on internet that you want to sell a { SUZUKI SIERRA 1992,}I am interested in buying it if the condiiton is ok.
I want you to mail me back with it's present condition and if you have the picture you can forward it to mail mail box for me to see.Don't worry about bthe shipment i have arrange with a shipping company that will help me take care of the shipment.I want to know the price you want to sell it and want you to be aware that my method of payment is by cashier's check drawn in US back which is ok.I need your contact address and your phone number so that payment can get to you also don't forget to send me your phone number .Hope to hear from you ni this regard.
cott...
Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:04
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:04
You gotta ask yourself one question why would someone from that far away buy your vehicle, sell it locally don't risk it and get the money first in your hand or bank before you release the vehicle.
Baz.
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul J (ACT) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:31
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:31
Howz it going Baz, made it back ok, did you have a ball?
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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 11:35
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 11:35
What a blast thanks mate, when the next one.
Baz.
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Reply By: Brad and His Disco - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:05
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:05
Forget about it. Sounds like a scam. You will sell it easier enough here with out having to go to all that trouble.
JMHO
REfer to a similar post a few days ago.
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Reply By: Brian B (QLD) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:24
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:24
Hi Mate,
Sounds dodgy hey.
Do as the other folk have said and sell it locally and save yourself a lot of heartache.
Cheers
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:41
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:41
Search the archives for this scam.. also snopes, and google, and news.google.com
common scam.. been mentioned here dozen times...
as said by others why on @#$*&*(@#&$(*&ing earth would someone in switzerland want a sierra from aussie? You couldnt possibly think that it was real?
also report the dude to Dave so he can shi+can the account.
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Reply By: Member - Spook (SA) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:46
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:46
Thanks all for your replies... I will tell him to stick it.
The bells started ringing when he wanted a Sierra soft top in Swithzerland.
Cheers
Brad
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Follow Up By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 14:28
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 14:28
Don't even reply. Makes you wonder why he wants your address and phone number, because obviously he's not going to buy the car.
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 14:40
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 14:40
a mate came back from there early sept afetr 5 months living in his ...er her 2nd home............ the last month was around 30 most days
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Follow Up By: Member - Spook (SA) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 15:05
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 15:05
Well you learn something every day. I always think of those
places being cold all year round. Obviously not... thanks Nudenut.
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Follow Up By: Nudenut - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 15:27
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 15:27
I learnt that some time ago...but like you i had always thought it was always cold over there
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Reply By: Davoe - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:49
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:49
go for it! there is plenty of money to be made through the mailbox. Over the last year I have one almost 1 million in varios lotteries around the world I have sent of my registration fees and the cash should be rolling in soon.
seriosly though a fool and his money are easily parted - you are not a fool
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Reply By: Des Lexic - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:51
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 09:51
Ask an exhorbidant price, get the bank cheque, wait 45 days for it to be cleared internationally and then when all is OK, tell them where it is and they can come and pick it up. There is a 90% chance they will want to give you a cheque a lot more than what your asking and they will request you send them the balance.
A scam, guaranteed 150% money back
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Reply By: Banjo (SA) - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 10:55
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 10:55
Don't even reply - its a classic scam according to my mail of recent times - if proceeding, the closer you get to the trade, the dodgier it gets - at the point of wanting the money in your hand, it would all go sideways and you'd be asked for some banking details ! Uh oh !
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 13:00
Monday, Oct 25, 2004 at 13:00
The account has been banned. There is a warning message on the trader index page. We get copies of trader replies and look for repeative names in the email. We then ban these accounts, this one was baned before I read this thread, however if you get scam emails please forward them to us and we will ensure the account is banned.
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