Scam buyer - Nigeria on Thames
Hello folks
Just wanted to warn you of a scammer who contacted me about my van for sale in the classified adds
“Is your caravan still for sale?If yes kindly get back to me at harryjones80ss@gmail.com
Thanks
Phone Nr: 07862538362 - (fake phone number)
I replied ‘Yes, it’s available.. and gave him more details
I rang ‘Harry’ this morning & surprise surprise his phone didn’t work ?
I then received this in the mail this afternoon :
Thank you for the Response,I am okay with the condition Likewise your asking price is quite reasonable and affordable considering others I've seen lately ,
I'll have it for the price as I'm interested and consider it sold as seen am buying it as a surprise Birthday gift formy son.
Are you assuring me i will not be disappointed? I work with the Military and presently in camp serving the nation which is why I can’t come for the viewing.
My Mode of payment is PayPal because i don't have access to my bank account online cause am out of town on
job duties, but i am have it attached to my PayPal account.
Since I requesting thistransaction to be done via PayPal, I will be responsible for all the PayPal fees/charges on this transaction, if you don't have an account with PayPal, it's pretty easy, safe an secure to open one.
Just log on to www.paypal.co.uk . I hope we can complete this transaction as soon as possible.
Less I forgot,I wll not be able to view dew to nature of job but I have Mover that will come for pickup once payment is cleaned in your PayPal account and they will be handling the title for me.
I look forward to hearing from you with your PayPal information as requested below.
Your PayPal e-Mail Address :
Full name:
Firm Price:
Address for Pick Up:
Phone Number:
Awaiting your response asap.
Thanks”
Well ‘Harry’ I’m guessing English isn’t your first language?
I also seemed to have mislaid the ‘Title’ for the caravan & as for PayPal payment that’ll be a 1,000% No! ..
I doubt Harry will see my Go Forth & Multiply’ reply as he’s too busy saving his country in the military 🤪
The old saying, if it’s too good to be true,.. it usually is
Beware folks !
Moderator Edit:
Not sure why this was posted in the Wildlife etc., Section but it's a well known and publicised scam which has been discussed many times. I'll lock the thread to make it read only - for information but thank you for your reminder.