Is this a scam or what?

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    tuga

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    What do you think? :confused:
     
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    Czechchris

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    Quite a lot of the details are similar to other scams, so I would say yes.
    Exclusivity of offer, certified cheque, freight company etc. I have heard all these before in scams.
    The last one who tried it on me I asked him to get the freight company who picked it up to pay cash on collection - never heard from him again.
     
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    Thanks, Chris.
     
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    la toilette Downright stupid

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    Yeah seems a trifle dodgy to me too - the way it's written suggests English is perhaps not their first language, which maybe contradicts their supplied name.

    If it was me I'd steer clear of any deal that has even the faintest whiff of a scam.
     
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    sq225917 Exposer of Foo

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    Take the money.... lol.... keep the gear...
     
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    Bob McC living the life of Riley

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    Cheque clearance rules only apply to UK banks.
     
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    A scam all the way. Do as suggested and insist on cash, they will run a mile. I suppose you could pack up a couple of bricks for a laugh.
     
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    That would be fun!:D
     
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    DaveHiFi Seeking Nirvana

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    Scam

    International cheques take about 1 month to clear and show as a balance on your statement. Ask him to pay cash into a bank and instruct them to send a bankers draft
    Dave
     
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    larkrise Sheepdogs prefer red wine

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    It's a scam - I have had several e mails from this chappie - you'd have thought he might have used different e mail addies trying to scam others but obviously Archer is not too bright!
     
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    Ok. Thanks.
     
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    Why do scammers like me so much?

    Replies to my ads @ hififorsale

    and

    :cry:
     
    tuga, Jul 31, 2008
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    SMEagol Because we wants it...

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    Cut paste item description into standard sneaky phrases, that don't refer anywhere else specifically to the item... the trade marks of a carpet bomber.

    I've had a few off hififorsale. Love the way he can't spell his own name too!
     
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    D Louth 77

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    Hi tuga

    Run and don't stop ,SCAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

    Regards D Louth
     
    D Louth 77, Aug 1, 2008
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