ive just had this scam on gumtree it did seem too good to be true but i nearly got sucked in and by seeing this site i have kept my £500 quid,this is what they emailed meThank You!
I had lisa75morgan e-mail me today...and thanks to your posts I have saved myself £280.
She (but she could be a man) was selling a concept 2 rowing machine on GUMTREE.
Luckily they only have my mobile number and postcode...as I didn't go any further with it. I think it's wrong that the police won't do anything! Maybe WATCHDOG need to know about this?
Anyway for those out there who have not had the pleasure of these scam e-mails here are the two they sent me. I have removed my name.
"Hi,
Don't know if it's been long since you've emailed, I've been out so couldn't follow up on my text message. Can't promise anything but visiting my mum shortly, wouldn't mind making a drop off
If you'll send me your postcode I can check out on my satnav the distance to yours.
Reasonable price and accurate description, it's worth the money, no bad surprises. I won't go any lower.
Can be reached on 07425620661 low signal strength area but check emails regularly.
Ta,
Lisa.
P.S. Will let you know before heading out, cash only please."
Then followed by another e-mail...
"Of course, nothing goes according to plan Unfortunately I've just got called into the office so very busy till next week, hectic lifestyle. However, back at work we have some shipments for large items with parcelforce all week long. Just thought it would save you time and hassle if I'll send it along with them free of charge hihi company benefits .
I asked around and it seems you can pay cash upon delivery/inspection. It's quite simple since they're able to wait for you to check it out, if not as described they can just void the shipment with no extra charge.
If that's alright with you I'll need a name, address, contact number and also date&time suitable for the delivery.
Second option - if you want to pop in and collect you'll have to wait till next week or so when hopefully I'll get my head around.
Let me know either way. No need to worry If my reply is delayed since I'm just having fun working long hours ... or not
Lisa."
Hi
Don't know if it's been long since you've emailed, I've been out so couldn't follow up on my text message. Can't promise anything but visiting my mum shortly, wouldn't mind making a drop off
If you'll send me your postcode I can check out on my satnav the distance to yours.
Reasonable price and accurate description, it's worth the money, no bad surprises. I won't go any lower.
Can be reached on 07425-620661 low signal strength area but check emails regularly.
Ta,
Janet.
P.S. Will let you know before heading out, cash only please.
also
Of course, nothing goes according to plan Unfortunately I've just got called into the office so very busy till next week, hectic lifestyle. However, back at work we have some shipments for large items with parcelforce all week long. Just thought it would save you time and hassle if I'll send it along with them free of charge hihi company benefits.I asked around and it seems you can pay cash upon delivery/inspection. It's quite simple since they're able to wait for you to check it out, if not as described they can just void the shipment with no extra charge.
If that's alright with you I'll need a name, address, contact number and also date&time suitable for the delivery.
Second option - if you want to pop in and collect you'll have to wait till next week or so when hopefully I'll get my head around.
Let me know either way. No need to worry If my reply is delayed since I'm just having fun working long hours ... or not
Janet.
i checked out her google + account and seemed genuine by adding photos but the emails started to ring alarm bells beware all