kidley Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This should make you think if nothing els, abit of C&P Bargain cars always attract a lot of responses, especially via e-mail. The fraudsters then try to get potential buyers to send large deposits to secure either delivery of the car or to be the first to look at it. The car probably doesn't even exist - often the pictures have the number plates blanked out or inconsistencies. IF THE PRICE OF A CAR SEEMS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE - TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! If anyone's ever in a hurry to sell a car they can sell it to a dealer at a knockdown price rather than punt it around the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyGranny Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 You seriously need to ask if its ok? £1500 for an 08 Fiesta for sale abroad with some **** and bull story attached! OP - For your budget you could pick up a higher mileage early MK6 or a late lower mileage MK5. Look on Ebay there's a few on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch1 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thank you to every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 The car was my daughter,s and she loved it very much, but she did not enjoy it as she died in motorcycle accident 3 months ago... That set alarm bells off for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I often see people selling puppies on Gumtree - at about 10% of their actual value. The first thing I note is their number. Normally starts 070 which means it is premium rate. I email them just for the laugh and their funny stories. Advert states the puppies are in Sheffield/Leeds etc but you can guarantee the seller has just moved to Ireland or the Isle of Wight as their wife has just died and they can't bear to be at home. Don't worry though, they'll pay for the shipping! Want to collect in person? You can't as the puppies have gone to quarantine for customs for the shipping. They need a quick sale as now the puppies are all alone and sad and missing their recently deceased lady owner Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I often see people selling puppies on Gumtree - at about 10% of their actual value. The first thing I note is their number. Normally starts 070 which means it is premium rate. I email them just for the laugh and their funny stories. Advert states the puppies are in Sheffield/Leeds etc but you can guarantee the seller has just moved to Ireland or the Isle of Wight as their wife has just died and they can't bear to be at home. Don't worry though, they'll pay for the shipping! Want to collect in person? You can't as the puppies have gone to quarantine for customs for the shipping. They need a quick sale as now the puppies are all alone and sad and missing their recently deceased lady owner Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Yes my wife nearly fell for one of these concerning yorkie pups, i didn't know anything about it until she mentioned she was buying a pup but the person wanted paying into a Cameroon account despite the pups coming from scotland. I looked at the emails and I was angry my wife could be so gullible, though I just stopped it in time so I'm grateful for that....people might remember the yorkie pup story, they were making out a litter were found in the cold and abandoned in scotland Infact if I remember rightly I think it was gumtree it was posted on, im sure it were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 genuine answer, the same reason people sell left hand drive cars over here But is it easier? That's the question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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