| Author | Message | ||
     David Taylor Member Username: Davidt Post Number: 28 Registered: 02-2007 |
I had similar - a woman claiming to be in the navy at sea and wanted to buy carriage as surprise present for her uncle. Wanted to know how much and would pay immediately (think said on Paypal but cannot recall now) and would arrange collection. If you do not have invoice address and details then it is a scam, as after the item is collected by courier the payment bounces back - You should send email onto Paypal who can check it out and block it. If you google eBay/Paypal scams it comes up. 'not Caveat emptor' but caveat purveyor'! | ||
| Fiona Powell Member Username: Fionap Post Number: 329 Registered: 03-2007 |
I had a high value (almost £2000) carriage for sale and yesterday received an email from someone who diidn't seem interested in the carriage but wanted it urgently. I now know it was a scam. If you have a funny feeling about an email or phone call, or if you have the slightest doubt, please ask around about the buyer. It should be relatively easy to find out if someone is genuine or not, just google their name, search on Facebook or find out where they are and ask the local BC or BDS... Don't get caught out! |