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over a year ago
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Went to buy a car from a private seller but the guy won’t take bank transfer.. only cash and was very keen on taking a deposit. Car was listed cheap.. I said I will come Monday with cash.. but my sixth sense tells me that car won’t be there tomorrow.. is it a scam? Will be disappear with deposit or a genuine sale but doesn’t want bank transfer?
Please call all detectives and 007 |
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"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain "
Did a HPI check and all clean plus V5 on his name with correct address |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Went to buy a car from a private seller but the guy won’t take bank transfer.. only cash and was very keen on taking a deposit. Car was listed cheap.. I said I will come Monday with cash.. but my sixth sense tells me that car won’t be there tomorrow.. is it a scam? Will be disappear with deposit or a genuine sale but doesn’t want bank transfer?
Please call all detectives and 007 "
you're going to his address yes make sure you see him go in and out of house and video all parts of transaction oh and keep your clothes on the legal profession turn their noses up at nudity |
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It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).
Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).
I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them! |
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"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).
Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).
I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!"
Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..
Btw you are paranoid with my threads  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain
Check the vehicle through-https://www.gov.uk/checks-when-buying-a-used-car
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Did all checks car was clean |
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"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).
Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).
I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!
Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..
Btw you are paranoid with my threads "
The other option is that he's getting ready to do a runner, so needs the cash and there is only a limit you can take out of the hole in the wall per day.
If you decide to go back, take a mechanic with you to give the car a once over.
And yes, now Cakes gone I think you (along witg Tame) are going to take over the mock serious thread starting  |
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"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain
Check the vehicle through-https://www.gov.uk/checks-when-buying-a-used-car
Did all checks car was clean "
My concern is, if it goes wrong at least you have some protection if paid by credit card or transfer. Cash you have f'all! |
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"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).
Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).
I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!
Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..
Btw you are paranoid with my threads
The other option is that he's getting ready to do a runner, so needs the cash and there is only a limit you can take out of the hole in the wall per day.
If you decide to go back, take a mechanic with you to give the car a once over.
And yes, now Cakes gone I think you (along witg Tame) are going to take over the mock serious thread starting "
I think you are correct, he’s planning on taking several deposits on the car and do a runner. Will find out tomorrow and let you all know 
I’ve always considered cake my friend so his legacy lives on
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Your proberbly the 4 5 maybe 6 person to view that car that day all paying a deposit and returning Monday to pick it up. To your surprise there's no car. Check if it's still up for sale or even go round to see if it's still there |
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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago
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If you are genuinely worried..
Do a reg check,
Do a insurance check,
If you are still worried check the VIN numbers on the V5, engine and Windows.
If at that point you still have a bad feeling, walk away. |
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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago
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"If you are genuinely worried..
Do a reg check,
Do a insurance check,
If you are still worried check the VIN numbers on the V5, engine and Windows.
If at that point you still have a bad feeling, walk away. "
And never pay a deposit, if he is that serious he will take it all as a lump sum |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Your proberbly the 4 5 maybe 6 person to view that car that day all paying a deposit and returning Monday to pick it up. To your surprise there's no car. Check if it's still up for sale or even go round to see if it's still there "
I didn’t pay a deposit as Alarm bells started to ring.. ad is still up.. will find out tomorrow if he’s still about.. my gut feeling is that he will say it’s sold already or disappear |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Went to buy a car from a private seller but the guy won’t take bank transfer.. only cash and was very keen on taking a deposit. Car was listed cheap.. I said I will come Monday with cash.. but my sixth sense tells me that car won’t be there tomorrow.. is it a scam? Will be disappear with deposit or a genuine sale but doesn’t want bank transfer?
Please call all detectives and 007 "
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts "
They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.
They won't do your detective work for you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts
They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.
They won't do your detective work for you."
So let’s say if I pay him deposit and he disappears, what would the police do then? |
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Not read the whole thread mate. However if it’s been mentioned people may just do you over for the cash when you turn up and then the real owner of the car pleads ignorance.
Or it could be too good to be true with the car being held together by string.
Go careful |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts
They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.
They won't do your detective work for you.
So let’s say if I pay him deposit and he disappears, what would the police do then? "
If you think you're a victim of crime they should investigate.
Take it you didn't meet at their home to view it?
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By (user no longer on site)
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It’s scam , my mate wanted to buy a R1 , was real cheap , told me to check it , I phoned the guy a few times , he was very odd, could smell a rat , kept asking for a deposit of £50 , so if he gets 10 deposits that’s £500 for the day |
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