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lne1 Contributor

Member since 04 May 2012

lne1Contributor26 August 2013 11:00:55

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Hi
Just wanted to know if anyone else has come across bogus carvsales persons who are not in the country but have rep here and that before looking at the car a western union cheque is show, or are given what looks like a well drafted responee to enquiries.
They seem legitimate till the email responses come through.
I happened upon 2 in my search for a car one through the expat clasdified.
Just my luck. Did the newspaper majority no answers.oh well.
Any advide appreciated.
Cheers

Maximilien ViP

Member since 20 June 2013

MaximilienViP27 August 2013 10:38:50

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Hi lne1,

If you find anything suspicious don't hesitate to report the ad or contact us immediately please

It will make it easier for us identifying issues quickly !

Thank you

Maximilien
Expat-blog Team

Mikl_C Contributor

Member since 25 July 2012

Mikl_CContributor30 August 2013 04:24:44

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Hi,

Just seen quite a few warnings on Fb from people calling for cautiousness about this. These are common examples of scams going on over the internet where they ask for advance cash payments just to see the car (which you'll of course never see).

Noone in his sound mind would do an advance (or even 100%) payment before actually seeing a car to buy, but a few credulous people, attracted by the low prices could fall into the trap.

To buy a second-hand car, nothing is better than going in person to see the car, check the papers and bring a mechanic along before deciding!

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