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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Tejinder on February 23, 2014, 08:05:03 pm

Title: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Tejinder on February 23, 2014, 08:05:03 pm
So saw this lovely set of Recaro seats on eBay and thought I may as well see what the seller wants as the car was being broken

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151238371350&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

So I got a reply this morning saying he wants £475!

So I replied saying YES YES YES I'll take them and can collect tonight. So.. he replies saying sure but I have others waiting. So I replied saying I'll leave you a deposit to secure them. He was more than happy to do this but wanted a £250 deposit! This sparked something in my head so I decided to research his email address...

Heres what I found

http://www.focusstoc.com/forums/topic/226634-rs-turbo-l250/

A couple members being scammed on the Ford Focus ST forum in the past two weeks. Needless to say I will not be dealing with this seller. This is a warning for anyone who might have also messaged this guy. If this somehow turns out to legit then its my loss.

Beware people! and always research if you can.
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 08:09:21 pm
I find I cann't read either link but I'm sure the advice offered is good!
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: sootpig on February 23, 2014, 08:11:54 pm
Whats the ebay number :happy2:
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: MC71 on February 23, 2014, 08:15:48 pm
Recaro's for £475!!  :laugh: If it's to good to be true..............
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Tejinder on February 23, 2014, 08:26:44 pm
Exactly lol I've already got some but wouldnt mind a second set for that price haha
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Tejinder on February 23, 2014, 08:28:16 pm
I find I cann't read either link but I'm sure the advice offered is good!

Links fixed
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Viking on February 23, 2014, 08:43:38 pm
Well, if you do a google search for the picture he's using to sell the auction, then you'd see where he got the picture of the Recaros from. Not sure if it's the same car or not, but i can't see a sunroof on it, and I'm suspicious about the 12 months mot.

http://reclamet.salvagemarket.co.uk/vehicle_list.php?x=&t4=4&value=188687 (http://reclamet.salvagemarket.co.uk/vehicle_list.php?x=&t4=4&value=188687)
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 08:50:13 pm
This is well worth a read this boy wants dropped in the sea with concrete boots!
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: wilmott1980 on February 23, 2014, 09:45:08 pm
Definately a scammer as this car is at my work!!!! I work for Silverlake garage and the car in question is being sold on our auction site. He has stolen the pictures from our site.
The funny thing is this is the second scammer to use the same pictures.
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: G40will on February 23, 2014, 09:52:16 pm
THIS IS A SCAM!

These are the payment details he will give you and he'll tell you he's reached his PayPal limits so you can't send the payments via PayPal!

c gomez
090128
11137309

Santander.

Callum Joseph Gabriel Altass Gomez is a serial scammer!

The link to the ford forum has his address, whether it's his actual address or not?
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Melvin084 on February 23, 2014, 09:54:45 pm
This guys scammed me last week for some r32 inners!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Trekmeister on February 23, 2014, 09:57:09 pm
This guys scammed me last week for some r32 inners!!!!!!!!

What was the outcome, was this off ebay, if so what was their response?

Paul
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: wilmott1980 on February 23, 2014, 10:00:41 pm
This guys scammed me last week for some r32 inners!!!!!!!!

Bad times.  :sad1:
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Melvin084 on February 23, 2014, 10:25:48 pm
This guys scammed me last week for some r32 inners!!!!!!!!

What was the outcome, was this off ebay, if so what was their response?

Paul

No unfortunately it was a bank transfer, I fell for the story that he exceeded his paypal limit meaning he would only be able to take a bank transfer. I didn't think twice about him being a scammer or not seen as I really wanted the lights as I know how quick they sell :sad1:

His feedback was also very good which is another thing that got me, but I was having a read on the ford focus forum and it states that he hacks into ebay users accounts with over 100 feedback and uses them to scam people
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Marc-5-GTI on February 23, 2014, 10:30:39 pm
That focus thread is such a painful read...

This is why I hate buying second hand...
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: G40will on February 23, 2014, 10:31:00 pm
This guys scammed me last week for some r32 inners!!!!!!!!

What was the outcome, was this off ebay, if so what was their response?

Paul

No unfortunately it was a bank transfer, I fell for the story that he exceeded his paypal limit meaning he would only be able to take a bank transfer. I didn't think twice about him being a scammer or not seen as I really wanted the lights as I know how quick they sell :sad1:

His feedback was also very good which is another thing that got me, but I was having a read on the ford focus forum and it states that he hacks into ebay users accounts with over 100 feedback and uses them to scam people

Did you report it to eBay and the police?
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Luke383 on February 23, 2014, 10:32:55 pm
What a C**T Should be SHOT  :fighting:
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Wooosh on February 24, 2014, 02:22:22 am
I had those R32 buckets in my eBay watch list. :signLOL:
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: bigeyd on February 24, 2014, 06:44:58 am
Trust your instincts fellas
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: phil1975 on February 24, 2014, 10:32:29 am
Scum!

Lets just hope one day he gets what's coming to him!!  :fighting:
Title: Re: eBay Scammer Beware!
Post by: Sandbagsniper on February 24, 2014, 10:41:08 am
Paypal is a pain in the ass with fees and all, but this highlight the need for it.
Also that guy is a cassive munt and storys like this make me angry.