ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Don't know if any others selling their cars on here have had an enquiry from Geneva in Switzerland at all - anyone know of any scams going on out there?! He's not asking for any dubious info, just pics and tel numbers etc (no bank details). I know a few bods on here have sold their cars to buyers abroad quite successfully so thought I'd ask the question. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sounds reasonable especially if they want to talk to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've got a team out there, and I'm off there next week (To Winterthur near Zurich, not near Geneva sadly), so I'm happy to get their opinions if you want anything checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've got a team out there, and I'm off there next week (To Winterthur near Zurich, not near Geneva sadly), so I'm happy to get their opinions if you want anything checking out. Cheers squire - much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 This is the email I got: I am interested in buying/acquiring your car valued at £?,???.?? , if the car is still available get back to me with the necessary details. I will be needing: * pictures of cars to verify authenticity of advert.(engine and interior) * your full name and home address together with * your reconfirmed phone number (both home and mobile) * number(s) of previous owner. * fax number (if possible). My personal details are also listed below,please feel free to contact me if the car is still available for sale so that we can commence negotiations as soon as possible. Name:-Mr John Goldberg . Residence/Home Address :-Avenue Louis Casai 57-59 Geneva, 1216 Switzerland . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 although most are genuine this one seems dodgy to me , there's no reason to ask for your address and numbers just yet and I would suspect "his details" he's given you are false Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hmmm, reads very much like a scripted response if I'm honest... The english isn't perfect enough for a John Goldberg type (Mind you, some of our members.....)..and why would he need both numbers? SCAM!!! In fact, re-reading it, I don't think you are being scammed as such YET...strikes me as an information gathering attempt, expect to see your car on ebay or pistonheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Looking at his address on Google Maps, it looks like it's an office block or hotel address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Seems you may all be right - scamming cnut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Rant! Rant! Rant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 100% a scam, with those details anybody can sell a cloned car claiming to be you! if they need that much info then get your backside on a plane and see it in person. by giving your name and address etc. will that confirm the condition of the car? its a clear example of how identity theft can be achieved! PLEASE people be aware of these scum bags! i have to deal with this day to day in my job and honestly there getting smarter and smarter yet our lovely public in this country seem to get more and more stupid! (not implying obvioulsy that you are but some cases we get make you laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 It's 100% a scam fella : http://pistonheads.co.uk/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&t=314778&r=8873619&hm=95448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've got a team out there, and I'm off there next week (To Winterthur near Zurich, not near Geneva sadly), so I'm happy to get their opinions if you want anything checking out.Maybe your team could pay a visit to Mr John Goldberg at Avenue Louis Casai 57-59, Geneva, 1216 and show him the error of his ways. :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Just got this message back from the guy . . . . Hello Ellis, Nice to know the car is still for sale,i will be paying for it in U.K(G.B..P) and i haved discussed with an auto-valuer(Mr Frank Thomas Mobile:-447024014924 ) wbo will help me with the shipping and exchange of documents for the car if the sale goes through . Kindly email me the pictures(engine and interior) i requested for so that i can have a pictorial assesment of the car . Thanks' John.... More thoughts??? Still a scammer?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Did you actually bother to read the PH link that Pot posted? If not, I suggest you do so right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Just googled the mobile number - scam!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Did you actually bother to read the PH link that Pot posted? If not, I suggest you do so right now. Missed the post!! Yep - confirms it - quite active this guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 like i said, there smart into sucking you in..... really get you confused whether its a scam or not. if he is legit, tell him to send his buddy to meet you, pay you in cash and then shove the car up his a$$ for all u care, aslong as though u get your moneys and your not sending anybody your personal details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Have told him the car's sold - tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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