Scam? anyone in United Kingdom? Need help.

I posted that I was looking for trim for my 1948 Pontiac and I got a response from someone in the UK. He says he has trim, took pics and will ship to me. He wants me to pay with Western Union. His emails have that scam smell to them. I was hoping someone in the UK can help me out. Anyone out there? I would appreciate any help or advise.
Mike

 

Pulling up a chair and getting the popcorn out....

Bob

 

search UK and scam.... anything that includes western union is a scan.

 

Listen man find the trim state side. Go with your gut on this one. Way too many scams going on because the economy is hurting.
J

 

Thanks, I am trying to find the trim stateside and that would be my first choice but need to get this car trimmed.

 

It happens every day,,it's a scam. HRP

 

You might as well just lift the toilet seat and dump all the money you were going to send this guy in, then flush it. The result will be the same and will be less stress on you.

Yes, it is a scam.

Don

 

I got scamed from a guy in N.Y. Scamers are from anywhere,be very careful!!!

 

I'm in the UK.. what is it you need exactly?

Rob

 

Hmmm. Rare Pontiac parts in the UK? Yeah, I'd be skeptical too.

 

I. Got scammed by this ass hat for some carbs.
He sounded legit and knew what he was talking about
My money's gone and no carbs
This guy has been doing this for. A while
And he's in niggeria

 

It’s a scam...
I don’t know anyone in the UK that uses Western Union it's not that common over here.
If anyone does want stuff from the UK I'm more than happy to help out check stuff for you etc

Pete

 

Ah hell Don he could send me the money and I won't send him anything either.

So while I got everyone's attention this is your last chance to send a buck to the 'beaner.

To the OP does he have a physical adress? Why not post it for us, last one I cheched out was actually a piller between two buildings.

Cob,
I don't think that the UKs guys take it personal from us. If I recall on one of the newer threads they suggested things to watch for and to have a UK guy check it out before you send money. The real deal guys are a standup bunch of fellas, and can rprobably hold there own in a drunken brawl, which wins them lots of points with the 'beaner.

 

real world, go with your gut,
if it walks like a duck......

 

Take everyone's advise. it's a scam.

 

jameh551 just might be a scammer,he's contacted a member here trying to sell parts. HRP

 

You will be the one getting trimmed if you fall for this.

 

My EXACT thought when I read the Op's post...........Bravo!


Ray

 

You know, I put up a wanted ad for a '33 Ford truck grill and hood.
The scammer never contacted me.
Somehow I feel left out!

 

Hell I got a perfect NOS grill and Hood, give me a chance to scour the internet for some pics for ya.

 

His name was Andyw383 and I did report it.
I was told it was a scam and I'm on my own.

Shit happens and I won't fall for that again.

 

Beaner is right, this has nothing to do with the UK or our many friends there, it just happens to be where these idiots sometimes say they are from. If anyone watched some of the Dateline exposes' on these kinds of scams they know a lot of this stuff comes from guys who sit in internet cafes all day long in some 3rd world country, and just say they are from places like the UK to gain credibility.

As for the Western Union thing, I wonder if Paypal is any safer ? I know the UK has Paypal because Langy has sent me money that way for parts we have shipped him.

Some of these jerks that do these scams are surprisingly cleaver. They will dig up pictures somewhere of parts and cars and send those to you proporting those are parts they have in hand. I have seen posts where a guy said he saw his own car being used in a picture and being "sold" by one of these guys.

Don

 

NO WAY in Hell that id ever do business with anyone in the UK . Been way too many scams over the years. That's not to say I have anything against Brits but why ever take the chance and God knows we should be keeping any and ALL money in the US

 

Yeah, thanks, Ghost.

Cheers for that.

Mart.

 

I posted here that i need a 55chevy bonnet,the guy sends me an email,says he has one for $350,as soon as i asked for Pics he took off.

 

This is what he sent me. His name is Benjamin Cole. What do you think?

Thanks for writing again, I got a hold of your complete shipping
address and it has been noted down for shipment. I will be shipping
the hood trim, ornament and silver streak emblems, rocker panel trim
and fender side and top trim,gravel guards,window and belt line
trim.You can proceed to payment via Money gram with the below
information.


Payment Information:

Receiver's Name: Benjamin Cole
Address: 15 Bank Hey Street, Blackpool FY1 4TE, United Kingdom
Amount to send: £220

Once you are done with the payment, kindly email to me a scanned copy
of receipt as proof of payment or the below information.