marcAB10 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I was sent this link this morning and wanted to share to say obviously it's not my ad, the description is wrong (unfortunately I don't have 1000hp lol). It seems to just be a scam ad and they are using my car as the photo (interesting they say the mini is also for sale that's parked next to mine) I've reported it to gumtree and phoned the non emergency police just to note the situation, as unlikely as it is there has been instances of steal to order. Wanted to make this post just so if anyone sees my car used in a similar for sale ad in the future if you could let me know. Link - http://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-supra-mkiv-top-secret-/1100761006 Edited February 16, 2015 by marcAB10 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike33 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow Nice car though buddy! That looks Amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I really hate these sort of ads, whats pathetic is how wrong the description is. You'd think that someone would put a little bit more effort researching the car before putting an ad up for £25k lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Your running two ECUs and a Fuel controller :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Shall we contact them and go buy it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I really hate these sort of ads, whats pathetic is how wrong the description is. You'd think that someone would put a little bit more effort researching the car before putting an ad up for £25k lol. To the uninitiated, the advert sounds almost plausible. These scammers are definitely getting better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasmt Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nice veilside kit tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Nice veilside kit tho... And Recaros, 17inch Volks, roll cage, 1000bhp, Top Secret haha! Nothing is right about the ad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 They have obviously copied the ad from another sale and then used my photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Veilside bodykit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I might enquire about buying it Edited February 16, 2015 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Think I am going to enquire about it and then when he sends me his email contact details, send him a virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Think I am going to enquire about it and then when he sends me his email contact details, send him a virus I would like to send them a virus too AIDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I would like to send them a virus too AIDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 2 ECU's? Niceeee bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 It happens all the time When i was looking to buy one a few weeks ago i noticed tony tt single turbo supra on pistonheads It was listed about 4 times with a different location on each add Dodgy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 how do these scams work exactly , we know they dont have the car , so if you was going to buy it you would want to see it right ?if you cant see it you just wouldnt buy it , this is where I dont get it unless they take you hostage and ask for a rasom how else would they even get a sniff of you cash ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You should contact about buying and turn up in your supra haha get a event going to go down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 how do these scams work exactly , we know they dont have the car , so if you was going to buy it you would want to see it right ?if you cant see it you just wouldnt buy it , this is where I dont get it unless they take you hostage and ask for a rasom how else would they even get a sniff of you cash ? From what i've heard it usually goes like this - Sellar says he is out of the country setting up new job or what ever (so he can't take pics or arrange viewing) Tells the mug that he can have the car transported to him by a company. Tells said mug that if he pays the deposit then the car will be transported and the mug can pay the rest once it arrives. Mug pays deposit, car never arrives, seller vanishes into the sunset. This plan would only work if you are an idiot clearly… but there are idiots out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Down to £18k now for a quick sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 So, what you saying I've lost my deposit on this and the Mini From what i've heard it usually goes like this - Sellar says he is out of the country setting up new job or what ever (so he can't take pics or arrange viewing) Tells the mug that he can have the car transported to him by a company. Tells said mug that if he pays the deposit then the car will be transported and the mug can pay the rest once it arrives. Mug pays deposit, car never arrives, seller vanishes into the sunset. This plan would only work if you are an idiot clearly… but there are idiots out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I would like to send them a virus too AIDS The skill is in the administration of that virus. At pace, without lube..!! Down to £18k now for a quick sale Reduced for quick scam.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-tt Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I hate these kinds of things. These people usually scam the wrong person after a while though and get what's coming to them. Nice supra though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 It's a lovely looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 And it's a 6 litre :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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