Admin Alex Posted June 7, 2004 Admin Share Posted June 7, 2004 Aghhh nooooooooooo just put the advert in MCN, cost me £40!!! for one week. They are a scam the prices from £24 for a photo add is for 12 words, and out of that you have to have the make and model, and your phone number so you get a lot of words not :evil: Anyway posted a link to www.yamahaclub.com/yzf which links back to the forum, so hopefully if i dont sell my bike at least there will be a few more members 8) The annoying thing is the add doesnt go in this week, goes in on the 16th which means i have EXACTLY 2 weeks to sell the bike :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 I always find AdTrader the best option TBH...and it's free. Sold the DT yesterday, but that was due to an ad I put on another forum. The guy came all the way from Southampton to get it too, and took it home in his people carrrier! :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 7, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 7, 2004 Cool will stick a link there, and advertise on every forum i can find, SPAMMER :shock: hehehe :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 7, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 7, 2004 Well just got this stupid email, have emailed him back but i bet its a scam :shock: Hello, I saw your ads posted for the sale of your (YAMAHA YZF-750-R ) which i would like to make purchase for so kindly send me your selling price if negotiable and details so i can know your act of sale . thanks. As the fecking price is on the bloody advert :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 Oh yes i got another one, this one is slightly better english though Dear Seller, I 'm interested in purchasing your advertised YAMAHA YZF-750-R and i will like to know the last price, if is okay by me. if I can pay with a cheque drawn in an Uk Bank. If this is okay with you do get back to me immediately for me to arrange the payment. Concerning the shippment, my shipper will come and pick it up from your location as soon as we seathis transaction. Do get back to me immediately with your Full Name, Contact Address and Phone Number for me to instruct my client to make the payment ASAP. Hope to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Peter Comb NB:- My e-mail Address([email protected]), i will be looking forward to hear from you soon.Do attach the picture if available. Thanks. And i have actually emailed him back with my address and i am going to mess him about cronic hahahaha you little foreign fooker :evil: I gave him the name Iver Stiffy hahahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 THis is going to be soooooooooooooooooo funny As long as i dont meet up with them on my travels :shock: DEAR ALEX, thanks for your prompt respond and the details,i am okay with the price(2750pounds) ,I live in SASKATCHEWE(CANADA),Concerning payment,i have instructed my associate who is owing me 5000pounds and who is ready to pay me ,to issue a cheque in your name immediately,as he has promise you will receive the cheque latest next week . Concerning shipping ,i have a reputable shipping company that handles all my oversea shipment,so you don't have to worry about that ,but i will want you to bear in mind that the excess of the amount on the cheque be made payable after deducting the amount of the YAMAHA to my shipper as shipping cost via western union money transfer,as they will come for the pick up of the YAMAHA from your location., i await your urgent reponse on this transaction. PETER. code-d <[email protected]> wrote: Oh yes thankyou, Please send payment to the following as its a friends bike Iver Stify blah blah blah blah Hope you love the bike Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Can you get any trace through the e-mail Alex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 havent tried, its [email protected] Ah just realised after copy and pasting it, its a yahoo address, have been reading this site for wind up advice http://www.419eater.com/html/baiting.htm I am going get him bad :twisted: Found this; Please be aware that scams have become widespread in classified related sites targeting the buyers and sellers. Often this involves buyers from the USA, England, Africa, Holland and other countries... These scam artists prey on their victims by making offers that sellers just can't refuse. They offer to purchase items at a price well over what the seller is asking for. A fake money order or fake cashier's check that looks like it is being drawn from a reputable company such as an airline or credit card company is sent as payment for the items. This check is usually 2-5 thousand dollars more than what the seller is asking. You end up cashing the check and then scammer usually asks you to send the overpayment to another person that they owe money to for some other reason, or to refund the money back to them once the total price for the item is calculated. The seller ends up sending the overpayment amount to another individual or back to the buyer before the seller will realize that they have been defrauded. The bank will now withdraw the amount of the bad check or money order from the seller’s bank account when it is returned unpaid. So, not only will the merchandise sold be lost, the funds sent to the buyer will also be taken from your pocket! These scam artists apparently send out thousands of these solicitations in hopes of connecting with a less internet savvy individual. Often the letters are written in broken english, containing misspelled words that are not appropriate for the ad they are responding to. They most often offer far more for the item than the stated price. Also note that several people have reported to us that they have come across some classified ads of individuals selling items at a price which is just too good to be true! In almost all cases these types of ads will be a scam! The best protection is to use common sense, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Any complaints of suspected scam attacks can be made to: US Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Form: https://rn.ftc.gov/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01 In Canada contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/scams.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 This is what i just emailed him hello peter, i have given the details to my church friend who is selling the bike it was nice to speak to you alex Father Iver Stiffy Financial Development London SW Dear Peter Comb, My thanks for your very interesting email below. I would dearly love to help you purchase my motorcycle however my ministry forbids me from entering any business deal with partners who are not part of our faith. I am sorry but there is nothing more I can do for you. If you ever decide to join our faith then of course I could help you both with my experience and financial support. I wish you well in your endeavour my brother. Blessings, Father Iver Stiffy Financial Development - Holy Church of The Order of The Red Breast. ----- Original Message ----- DEAR ALEX, thanks for your prompt respond and the details,i am okay with the price(2750pounds) ,I live in SASKATCHEWE(CANADA),Concerning payment,i have instructed my associate who is owing me 5000pounds and who is ready to pay me ,to issue a cheque in your name immediately,as he has promise you will receive the cheque latest next week . Concerning shipping ,i have a reputable shipping company that handles all my oversea shipment,so you don't have to worry about that ,but i will want you to bear in mind that the excess of the amount on the cheque be made payable after deducting the amount of the YAMAHA to my shipper as shipping cost via western union money transfer,as they will come for the pick up of the YAMAHA from your location., i await your urgent reponse on this transaction. PETER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 Fucking hell this is just too funny cant believe he has fallen for it DEAR FATHER IVER STIFFY, MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU,THANKS FOR YOUR RESPOND,HOW SHOULD I START TO INTRODUCE MYSELF TO YOU ,I AM A MAN OF 40YEARS OLD,A SCHOOL TEACHER,A CHURCH GOER I WILL ADMIT,I LOST MY WIFE TO A BREAST CANCER NINE MONTHS AGO,BUT I HAVE A SON WHO IS 18 YRS,AND WHO IS A FRESH MAN IN THE COLLEGE,AND BESIDES I AM BUYING THIS BIKE FOR MY SON,WHO INSISTED I GET SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR HIM,I WILL BE HAPPY IF WE CAN AGREE ON A COMPROMISE, I WILL HAVE LOVE TO MOVE CLOSER TO YOUR CHURCH BUT HOW AND WHERE?I WILL ALSO BE MUCH HAPPIER IF YOU CAN LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN BE A MEMEBER OF YOUR CONGREGATION AND HOW YOU CAN BE OF HELP TO ME AND MY SON.AND LIKE I STATED IN MY LAST E MAIL,I RESIDES IN CANADA WITH MY SON,I WILL LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RESPOND SOON FATHER IVER. KIND REGARDS. PETER COMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Admin Alex Posted June 8, 2004 Author Admin Share Posted June 8, 2004 I love the way he goes on about his wife dying, and his son etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 bloody hell alex, that guy sounds a bit sick mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 bloody hell alex, that guy sounds a bit sick mate He sounds like Mod material to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 yeah of the scooter riding type, certainly not a yamaha club forum moderator extraordinare type 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Bet he's got a Mullet too! :shock: And probably does Line Dancing to "Achey Breaky Heart"....like you and Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 you're just jealous :wink: us rd riders are and will always be the coolest 8) mullets an bloody all :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I was riding RD's years before you were born Alan! 8) Been there, done that, got the broken nose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I was riding RD's years before you were born Alan! 8) Been there, done that, got the broken nose! yeah an i'll be riding rd's years after you're away old boy :twisted: on a serious note, have you owned an rd400 pete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcooled Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I was shagging sheep years before you were born Alan! 8) Been there, done that, got the broken toes! this is what you meant to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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