SCAMMER WARNING: Due to a spate of recent scam attempts (some successful) recently, if you're doing a deal in the classifieds, ONLY USE PAYPAL GOODS AND SERVICES UNLESS YOU KNOW THAT INDIVIDUAL PERSONALLY. It's really not worth saving a few quid.
PSA: SCAMMER on Preloved....please read and be aware
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Hi all,
I have been fucked over by a scammer scum bag on Preloved.this is the listing, don't get drawn into it:
https://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/121586592?utm_source=preloved&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AdAlertI have been buying and selling (a lot of) gear for 50 years and would consider myself to be fairly intelligent and have sniffed out many would be scams over the years. Sadly this time I was taken in Hook Line & Effing Sinker, and oh boy was he good at his "craft".
I wont go into the detail now, I will fill you all in later.
His name is James Martin, on his joint bank account he uses the name Stephen, he banks with Santandaer (details available if anyone wants them)
He claimed to work for a musical instrument supplier.
He claims to live in Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire
He offers Parcel Force Insured delivery
I have his mobile number if requested.
So, please, please, avoid this listing
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I am really sorry to read this, I sincerely hope there is some way that your loss can be rectified
mobile is 07712 415328
My bank is helping at present.
thanks Martin,
I have decided to take this in my stride and not let it get to me, whereas I could do without losing £700+ I am going to put this one down to experience and to learn from it, you would not believe how convincing and reassuring this c**t was to deal with, if scamming was an Olympic sport this scumbag would be in pole position on the rostrum for sure.
PS - what happens when you call his number. I just can't imagine any scammer giving out a genuine number to the person they are scamming.
Looks like he's only just joined Preloved so will probably make a few hits and then run...I hope he gets caught and roasted.
As always, don't pay for anything by bank transfer unless you know the guy.