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Old 07-17-2012, 05:16 PM   #1
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Default emails from people in UK answering classifieds

not that i have anything against people in the uk

but i just (yesterday) posted a want ad for a 57 ford hood and clearly state that id like to find one within 150 miles so i can pick it up well today i got 2 emails from 2 different guys in the u.k saying they have a hood

now me being in ohio how in the hell im i gonna drive to the uk to pic it up?

i really dont know where im going with this but come,on people read the ad your responding to

this isnt the first time ive had people from the uk answer my ads
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Old 07-17-2012, 05:53 PM   #2
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Default Re: emails from people in UK answering classifieds

They are
1..not in the UK
2..Scammers phishing for email addresses or even better getting you to send them money.

many many threads on here about the same thing.
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Old 07-17-2012, 07:03 PM   #3
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Try posting a new advert for a Thingo mark3 and tell them you need a whatsit that fits the tire trim and I guarantee they will tell you they have it. Scammers are just a waste of time.

Seriously - Most likely not in the UK either and most likely Nigeria or some other African country.
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Old 07-18-2012, 06:44 AM   #4
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Default Re: emails from people in UK answering classifieds

From Nigeria - just ignore the email or reply.

If by chance ( doubtful) they included their HAMB name - please send it to me by Private Message.
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:43 AM   #5
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If you have their username, please send it to me asap.
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Old 07-18-2012, 10:10 PM   #6
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Default Re: emails from people in UK answering classifieds

sorry i deleted them befor i posted this the next time if it happens ill let you all know
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Old 07-30-2012, 09:28 AM   #7
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Just got an email frome the UK from a guy named Daniel Webb. Asking if I was still in the market for this purchase he can help. So generic!! I'm thinkin scam!
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Old 08-03-2012, 05:09 PM   #8
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Default Re: emails from people in UK answering classifieds

I posted a want to buy advert yesterday ( wanted f100 defrost ducts )
and got this reply today ... note brand new member - nothing in his profile and never done any intro etc . Asking me to reply by email... copy/paste below .


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F100 '53 - ' 55 defrost vents WTB
Let me know via email if you still need the F100 '53 - ' 55 defrost vent.

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Old 08-03-2012, 06:43 PM   #9
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I got him... Toying now...

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Old 08-03-2012, 08:29 PM   #10
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Sounds like fun.
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Old 08-05-2012, 08:12 AM   #11
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If you don't want email from scammers, dont give them access to it.

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Old 08-05-2012, 08:15 AM   #12
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GarethR was looking to scam me. I am looking for 33/34 3w door. Said he had one. $280 including shipping! I asked him to send me a pics of the door and instead, he sent one of a complete, very nice chopped 34 coupe. He said he was tearing it up for parts because the engine had blown. I told him he was full of crap. Wanted Western Union money sent asap. Beware guys!
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Old 08-10-2012, 04:10 AM   #13
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Be careful with these scammers. These people usually are from UK, Nigeria, Romania and they can scam you with good methods like fake shipping websites...all u can do is to ignore the messages. Beware!
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