CJ Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 This is a part of an email I have just received: Although I am registered in the UK I recently moved in Scotland (where my family lives) and the car is being shipped from here. I made the auction for England due to the fact it's registered in England, it meets all the England standards, and it is better to ship it where it belongs, that means England. I am trying to sell it as low as I can to complete the sale fast ( my loss will be your gain ). It still has England registration, because I didn't pay for Scotland import taxes so it will be very easy for you to register the vehicle in your country. You will have to pay just the taxes associated with registering it in your name. The car meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding England Customs policy on receiving the car. I mean, WTF! Surely any self respecting scammer should do just a little bit of homework eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I wonder how it's going to be shipped from Scotland to England? It is a very long way after all....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 My god, what a wanker. Links please, as i have a special ebay account for these wankers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Jeez thats bad.....linky to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 ... The car meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding England Customs policy on receiving the car. .. At least we know he didn't rip off any scam text geared for the US market. Bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 That's probably one of the greatest scams ever tried! Scottish import tax?! do they have immigration at Hadrian's Wall now?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Scottish import tax?! do they have immigration at Hadrian's Wall now?! Of course they do Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 That is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Sorry CJ, It was me!!! Didn't you know we have seperate import laws in Scotland. I thought i explained my reason for selling and exporting out of Scotland. you mean you dont believe me you really would think they would have put some thought into it. its on a whole new level of stupid for them. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 This is a part of an email I have just received: Although I am registered in the UK I recently moved in Scotland (where my family lives) and the car is being shipped from here. I made the auction for England due to the fact it's registered in England, it meets all the England standards, and it is better to ship it where it belongs, that means England. I am trying to sell it as low as I can to complete the sale fast ( my loss will be your gain ). It still has England registration, because I didn't pay for Scotland import taxes so it will be very easy for you to register the vehicle in your country. You will have to pay just the taxes associated with registering it in your name. The car meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding England Customs policy on receiving the car. I mean, WTF! Surely any self respecting scammer should do just a little bit of homework eh? Did you email back with the word "COCK" in big bold letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 Did you email back with the word "COCK" in big bold letters No, I sent this instead: "Dear Mr. Scammer How fucking stupid are you? Firstly, if you are going to try and scam someone, ensure you know the rules of the countries which you are indicating. There is no import tax into Scotland - you fuckwit - as we are all in the UK. Get a fucking map out before you send bollcoks like this again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 No, I sent this instead: "Dear Mr. Scammer How fucking stupid are you? Firstly, if you are going to try and scam someone, ensure you know the rules of the countries which you are indicating. There is no import tax into Scotland - you fuckwit - as we are all in the UK. Get a fucking map out before you send bollcoks like this again". I'm not sure you should be giving him tips for the future! Although I do like the general tone of the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'm not sure you should be giving him tips for the future! Although I do like the general tone of the mail. I recently sent another reply to a scammer offering my services as a copywriter and indicated that it would be money well spent as it would help him/her to grow their business. I obviously wanted payment up front sent via Western Union. Strangely, I didnt get a reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I'm not sure you should be giving him tips for the future! Although I do like the general tone of the mail. He sounds like a twat and will probably screw it up again in the future when he tries to scam someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I recently sent another reply to a scammer offering my services as a copywriter and indicated that it would be money well spent as it would help him/her to grow their business. I obviously wanted payment up front sent via Western Union. Strangely, I didnt get a reply LOL! Good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Although I am registered in the UK I recently moved in Scotland (where my family lives) and the car is being shipped from here. I made the auction for England due to the fact it's registered in England, it meets all the England standards, and it is better to ship it where it belongs, that means England. I am trying to sell it as low as I can to complete the sale fast ( my loss will be your gain ). It still has England registration, because I didn't pay for Scotland import taxes so it will be very easy for you to register the vehicle in your country. You will have to pay just the taxes associated with registering it in your name. The car meets United Kingdom DOT and EPA guidelines so there will be no problems regarding England Customs policy on receiving the car. He seems genuine enough to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Might not be a scammer, might just be an idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 How do these people keep finding you?? Do you have an advert some where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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