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woody:
I have just sold my car on ebay :lol: it was advertised elsewhere (loot and Preloved)
i have had a number of emails for loot readers interested in my car, the trouble is they all sound like scams
am i right :?:

1"Hello, I'm so delighted to keep you aware that i have found your ( Peugeot 306 1.9D, £1995.00) very interesting to purchase. Please update me if it still very much available for sale.More importantly i will like to know if there is any body damage on it.. I will required of your last price, your contact phone #and also your mailling address. It's will also be nice of you if you can provide me with the picture.So that i can be fully satisfied with it. If everything is ok with you.Email me back.....

2"I have been in loot for two weeks and searching, and i came across your advert which i am highly interested, i will want you to mail me the price and the picture if avaliable. The condition is okay by me. Thanks and Regards. Wayne..

3"I have been in loot for two weeks and searching, and i came across your advert which i am highly interested, i will want you to mail me the price and the picture if avaliable. The condition is okay by me. Thanks and Regards. Wayne..

4"Hello, I am Alex foster.I am interested in purchasing your (Peugeot 306 1.9D) advertised on the net.I checked and confirmed it's gonna serve me a great deal.I will like to view the jpg pic's.I will want you to send me a detailed information of your terms of payment Or If a Bank Certified Cheque will go through for the Payment of The item as stated above which will be verify within 2 working days or same day you deposited it.You can forward your mailing details as given below: Your Full Name............... Your Full Address.......... Your Contact Phone Number.......... Your Zip Code................. Your Country....................... The cheque will be issued and sent to you as soon as possible with the Information you will provide.Don't worry about the Shipment,I have my own personal Shipping Agent who will handle the shipment.The last price you are willing to sell the item.Awaiting your response.Pls Get back to me Via email as soon as possible i want to complete these transaction within a short period of time.Thanks.. Here is My Mobile Line: Mobile : 070318458** Fax : 070318435** Regards Alex. "

5"Hello, I am Michael Geraghty.I am interested in purchasing your Peugeot 306 1.9D advertised on the net.I checked and confirmed it's gonna serve me a great deal.I will like to view the jpg pic's.I will want you to send me a detailed information of your terms of payment Or If a Bank Certified Cheque will go through for the Payment of The item as stated above which will be verify within 2 working days or same day you deposited it Or a Bank Wire Transfer if you make use of a Barclays Bank Account.You can forward your mailing details as given below: Your Full Name for the cheque to be issued,Your Full Residential Address where the cheque will be sent to and Your Contact Phone Number.The cheque will be issued and sent to you as soon as possible with the Information you will provide.Don't worry about the Shipment,I have my own personal Shipping Agent who will handle the shipment.The last price you are willing to sell the item.Awaiting your response.Pls Get back to me Via email asap as i want to complete these transaction within a short period of time.Thanks Regards. Michael... Interested Buyer..

6"HELLO, GOOD DAY TO YOU, I AM MAILING YOU REGARDING YOUR Peugeot 306 1.9D YOU PLACED ON THE INTERNET FOR SALE, I AM INTERESTED IN BUYING IT AND I WILL WANT TO KNOW IF YOU STILL HAVE IT FOR SALE WITH YOUR LAST ASKING PRICE. LET ME HAVE YOUR INFORMATION FOR THE PAYMENT AS I WILL BE PAYING YOU WITH CHEQUE. SO KINDLY GET BACK TO ME WITH YOUR 1. FULL NAME THAT WILL BE ON THE CHEQUE 2. YOUR FULL ADDRESS THAT THE CHEQUE WILL BE SEND TO 3. YOUR CONTACT PHONE NUMBER IN ADDITION I HAVE MY SHIPPING COMPANY WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF THE SHIPPING AND DELIVERY, SO THIER CHARGES WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ASKING PRICE IN WHICH YOU WILL SEND TO THEM THROUGH WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER SO THAT THEY WILL COME FOR THE PICK UP FROM YOUR LOCATION AND I THINK THIS ALSO RELIEF YOU FROM STRESSING YOURSELF ABOUT THE SHIPPING. I AM LOOKING TO HEAR FROM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR DETAILS REQUIRED ABOVE FOR PAYMENT. AND DO NOT FORGET TO ATTACHED SOME PICS IF AVAILABLE OR TELL ME THE PRESENT CONDITION BECAUSE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME DOWN FOR VIEW IT. MY CONTACT NUMBER IS 070318453**, BEST REGARDS ALEX "


2 and 3 are from the same email address
thay all sound like scams to me
if i was buying a car i would ask to view it not ask what the final price is

TimM:
People wanting to buy a Peugeot don't usually ask for a ZIP code....

They all sound dodgy to me, I hope you haven't replied to them.

ChrisW:
Well done on selling Woody - when's the new arrival going to be then - found one yet?  8)

woody:
i have seen a 50th anniversary
on autotrader
now i need to get to Glasgow to see it
if its still for sale i might go on sat morning

dew1911:
That's not S50 RAT is it?  :lol:

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