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Does this sound dodgy?

indigo99 View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:15 AM Post #1
Posts: 42 Joined: 27-November 09
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Hi I have just gotten this response from an add in Gum Tree for my in-laws caravan.., what do you think?? ''Thanks for the swift response...I am okay with the final price for it.Due to the nature of my job and location...i will not be able to come for inspection,am a very busy type as i work long hours everyday,i have gone through your advertisement and i am satisfied with it. As for the payment..i will be paying you via the fastest and secure way to pay online(PayPal). I have a private courier agent that will come for the pick up after the payment have been made, transferring the name of ownership and signing of all paperwork will be done by the courier services company agent so you don't have to worry about that...so no shipping included. You can now send me your PayPal email so i can pay in right away and also include your address in your reply.If you don't have a paypal account, you can easily set up one...log on to www.paypal.com.au and sign up. its very easy.I await your reply asap''

Peridot View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:17 AM Post #2
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Yes. Very.

casime View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:18 AM Post #3
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Dodge-o-rama!

indigo99 View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:19 AM Post #4
Posts: 42 Joined: 27-November 09
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thats what i thought, he hasn't even asked a single question about the van. How does this scam work??

ladyluck View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:19 AM Post #5
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Yes...Ive seen similar replies and I think it is a scam....

ChocolateTeapot View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:19 AM Post #6
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Scam. Don't do it. After the courier collects the caravan the purchaser will deny receipt and put in a claim with pay pal. They then get their money back and get to keep the caravan.

EssentialBludger View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:21 AM Post #7
Posts: 8,687 Joined: 9-July 08
lalalala
Well known scam. Do a google search.

Crodka View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:21 AM Post #8
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Only accept cash from Gumtree ads! Also you may get weird texts.

Lena View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:23 AM Post #9
Posts: 807 Joined: 27-May 10 From: Quirindi
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My sister got the same email. Apparently they send someone to get the goods and use someone elses paypal account when the people (whose paypal account was used) complain about not buying it to paypal they (paypal) take the money off you and you have lost the goods. Or something along those lines anyway.

paddyboo View Member Profile	15/03/2012, 11:23 AM Post #10
Posts: 2,981 Joined: 16-February 10
I ♥ Patrick
ditto to PP's - had this one many times - gumtree sucks!

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