Thread: ebay scam?
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Old 07-07-2011, 07:10 AM   #12
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Default Re: ebay scam?

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Originally Posted by dirty_harry
hey. i am currently advertising my xy gt rep on ebay and gumtree. after the add only being on there for a couple of hours i got a text from a malaysian phone number saying "i want to know if your vehicle on gumtree is still up for sale as i intend to buy it right away. plz email me" she also left her phone number. the email conversation followed

Gerald Edwards to katie
show details 3:50 PM (8 hours ago)
Hi harry davies here. Yes the car is still available.

katie Meyers to me
show details 3:58 PM (8 hours ago)
Hello,
Thanks for the swift reply, I am pleased with your price but I want you to get back to me with more pictures of the (interior,engine and the exterior) of this vehicle because i am presently in Malaysia on business and could not come over to check it out,but no worries as i am willing to handle the pick up of this vehicle through a legitimate shipping agent that has their headquarter situated in Malaysia, it will be picked up after payment, so i really need to know the mode of payment because i need this vehicle urgently. Hope to read from you asap

gerald edwards to katie
show details 5:33 PM (7 hours ago)
just to let you know there is a little rust in the drivers foot well, the boot and the rear window and i cut treated and bogged some of the panels for rust. the paint isn't perfect and the car has no carpet, door trims or passenger seat. the best way to pay is if i gave you my bsb and account number and you put the money directly into my account. I'm not sure how we would transfer the licence into your name because the transfer of ownership form requires both signatures. the only thing i can think of is if i hand the plates in and send the car unregistered.
cheers.

katie Meyers to me
show details 6:11 PM (6 hours ago)
Thanks for the fast reply but i want you to know that I can only conclude this transaction only via PayPal,i have been cheated via cheque and bank transfer before,that is the reason why i selected PayPal (www.paypal.com.au) as a mode of payment because PayPal is the best online payment,so both of us could be on the safer side,i am a woman of integrity.i am honest and don`t cheat people out of their money. awaiting your decision because i really need to pursue this buy sincerely.
Thanks

gerald edwards to katie
show details 11:56 PM (40 minutes ago)
ok pay pal should be fine. what about the transfer of registration


im not to sure on this one what do you guys recon
Her agent can pay cash on collection , it is a theft attempt via paypal
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