Scammer advice...

robb_o · May 2007

Do you lot think this could be a scammer?

Aren't you going to ask me any questions about the bike?!? lol.

I live right by the Basingstoke Football Club so i could meet u in the carpark there.

Alex Soler wrote:
Good.

I'll try and get to Basingstoke for Saturday morning, if that's OK?
I'm in Watford!

Will call you beforehand. The number I have for you is......07*blah blah*

If you could give me your postcode (or preferred meeting place) I can then
plan my route.

Cheers
Alex

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Alex Soler
05/30/2007 08:37 cc
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Re: Cannondale F800

Yes...

Alex Soler wrote:
Hi Rob,

Interested in your frame. Are you available this weekend?

Alex

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Alex Soler
05/29/2007 03:43 cc
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Re: Cannondale F800

Yes it is.

Rob.

Alex Soler wrote:

Hi Rob,

Is this frame still available?

Cheers
Alex

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ElephantMan · May 2007

Get his number and give him a call

JinjaNinja · May 2007

from that it dosen't look too scammy.

He wants to meet you instead of ship it to nigeria
He speaks basic english
No mention of Westion Union.

If he's comming to meet you should be fine. Just make sure you don't get a cheque

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robb_o · May 2007

He's given me his number, i just blocked it out on here for obvious reasons.

I just thought it seemed stereotypical of a scammer in that he hasn't asked ANY questions about the bike at all. Showing no interest in it.

And Watford to Basingstoke is a mission for something that might be rubbish.

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Anonymous · May 2007

Call him up and see if he seems genuine.
Tell him you want cash only to.
He could just be thick.

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JinjaNinja · May 2007

Well did you give a description? did you give pics? If its cannondale alot of people will travel long distance for what they think is a bargain.

I'd be cautious as always, but nothing that you've shown me makes me think OMG TEH SKAMOOZZZ!

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me_groovy · May 2007

take a large knife with you

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robb_o · May 2007

he's just asked loads of questions about it now.
asking about the headshok and such (stuff that an african scammer wouldnt say).

i'll mention that i'll only accept cash.

I wont take a knife, i'll take some hoodies with me maha.

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extreme__dude · May 2007

well, if i'm buying (esp if its not too far) i would rather see the frame etc in person rather that ask a load of questions via e-mail etc. your more likely not to bend the truth as much if he asks you in person so you may just get a propper grilling when you meet

either that or hes a bit of a n00b and doesnt know what to ask

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rubber side up · May 2007

I'd just take a few mates with you. chances are it'll be fine. but if your on your own you don't want t have your teeth kicked in and frame pinched [;)]

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homers_double · May 2007

Handcuff the frame to your wrist, rich bank type person style.

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