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Beware of scammers

Sean-Paul Bradley, 04 October 2008 20:24

I received this scam email in offer for my bike when I advertised it recently... This is Jason, I saw your bike advert placed on net and i will like to make the purchase from you, please if it is still available kindly tell me because i am interested in the purchase for my Son, it will be a gift ...

Always get an HPI check!

jimmyninja, 14 July 2008 23:07

I swapped my Suzuki GSX-R last year for a Honda SP2 on the internet, and didn't do an HPI check on it. I finally did one the other night because was thinking of selling the SP2 and I found out my bikes a cat c repairable. To say I'm a bit pissed about it is an understatement! The bike looks in mint condition to ...

How does this scam work?

Anonymous, 18 May 2008 19:20

I am in the process of selling my wife's scooter, through MCN and another magazine, and twice we have been approached with a similar 'scam'. The buyer shows interest (via phone or email) - and then embarks on a story involving long distance shipment, as illustrated below: "Thanks for your response I will like to inform you that I do ...

Faith restored

mick harper, 28 April 2008 23:12

My story begins with the purchase of my dream bike a blue black honda fireblade 900 rr3, months of looking and finally I get one from CMC in Cannock. Three days later the bike is back in the shop with a nasty rattle, on inspection it's dead they tell me. The shop loan me a fazer thou to play on whilst they ...

Buying an unregistered motorcycle

chris, 06 February 2008 12:40

I recently attended a motorcycle show and was interested in a show bike which was advertised by one of the accessory stalls. I was told that the motorcycle in question was a new bike and unregistered. I subsequently paid a deposit and received a receipt stating that the motorbike was sold registered and taxed. I am now trying to arrange ...

Buying/selling fraud

Simon Wright, 15 November 2007 15:57

I recently advertised my own bike on loot and recieved very similar emails to the ones in the African scam story. When i received the cheque I was slightly suspicious so took it to the local branch of the issueing bank and was told it was a legitimate business account and paid it into my bank but 2 days before ...

African scam

Anonymous, 04 November 2007 13:21

Well guys here is another scam, I'm selling my bike it says '1 lady owner' this is the 1st email I received. This is Dave, i saw your bike advert placed on net and i will like to make the purchase from you, please if it is still available kindly tell me because i am interested in the purchase ...

Potential scam

Dave Kirby, 28 April 2007 16:59

Find attached to this emails from a conman. Needless to say we smelt a rat from the off! Email 1 Good day, I'm John Solomon by name, I am interested in your advert and I would like to ask some details concerning this item before proceeding with the payment. 1. How long have you owned it? 2. Have you owned it from new? ...

Targeted for fraud via eBay

Anonymous, 16 March 2007 11:26

Last year I bid for a 50th Anniversary VFR800 on eBay; didn't win the bike but was contacted to take up a second chance. I was offered the bike for a great price, the 'seller' was going to 'ship it' to me there and then for 'post free', even though i'd requested to collect it and pay cash. And I ...