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BRG-Mini-One · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Just received an email regarding my mini wheels I have for sale in my classifieds and I am afraid to say the scammers are on here now so BE CAREFUL.

Copy of the email:

Greetings,
I saw your advert and i'm interested in buying your Mini S-Spoke Wheels Tyres. I'm offering £250. I'll issue you £3000(certified cheque) through my client. Upon receipt of the funds, i would like you to deduct your cost and send the excess funds via western union transfer to my shipper for pick up. Get back to me with your contact details in the order below for immediate issuance of your funds:

Your full name:
Contact address:
Phone number:

Regards,
Storrie

Fin · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Ask for £3k cash, sent to a PO Box. Once received you can send the wheels out.

ButtonIt · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:32 PM

Report the username to a mod

Jamesr022 · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:54 PM

it sounds like a common ebay scam i have had numerous emails like it !
don't go near it at all, esp do not pass any of your details as they could be quite easily used for ID theft.

BRG-Mini-One · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM

I know it happens on ebay, but it happening on Mini2.... Unbelievable.

Gromit801 · Jan 8th, 2007, 09:29 PM

We get that kind of nonsense a lot over here, particularly on Craigslist.

Anytime a sale becomes more than just a straightforward exchange, I nix it.

mark-o · Jan 8th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Who writes like that? Even if I was going to engage him, I can hardly understand what the heck he's talking about!

I had a similar thing arrive by post, simply fill out some legit looking paper forms and I would have made nearly half a mill. Sure, I'll get right on it.

-M

GTT 280 · Jan 8th, 2007, 10:04 PM

are these scammers thick - or just the people that fall for them.

£3k - you have to roll about laughing right???

send me all your details? - yeah right.

come on scammers - impress us at least !!!

..... which gets me thinking - it has to be some spotty adolescents, as mature scammers would not approach it so badly.

BRG-Mini-One · Jan 8th, 2007, 10:11 PM

But on Mini2... it's worrying!

popey · Jan 8th, 2007, 10:19 PM

The day is coming when you will have to have a credit check to join a forum or a site like ebay. That way all members can be tracked down.

Gromit801 · Jan 9th, 2007, 12:02 AM

They throw that scam at as many people as they can, with the idea that if you fire off a shotgun into a flock of birds, you might bring one down.

Mike Clarke · Jan 9th, 2007, 01:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original)

But on Mini2... it's worrying!

If the email was from a registered MINI2 member then please report it to a moderator

Hobbe · Jan 9th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Is there anyone who hasn't heard of this scam before ? Really ??

Not good if MINI2 is being targeted, but after all - we're all adults, resposible for our own actions.

To my knowledge there are no MINIs in Nigeria either

Rakey · Jan 9th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original)

I know it happens on ebay, but it happening on Mini2.... Unbelievable.

If this happens to you please do send the name of the user that has contacted you to us, and we can remove them.

DaFlake · Jan 9th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Unfortunately, anytime something is listed on-line for sale, the scammers are not going to be far behind. This is a great warning to all of us here that we need to be diligent in watching out for each other. My thanks to BRG-MINI-One for bringing this to everyones attention.

And as everyone has stated, please report it if you receive it.

BRG-Mini-One · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Nope... He just took my email straight off the website!

Haha,,, Maybe they will try the nova website next!
Bit silly though as the parts wont be worth anything!

KPKalle · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:42 AM

No, no-one's email address is directly visible from the forum. And email contact is only available for registered users.

Rakey · Jan 9th, 2007, 09:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

No, no-one's email address is directly visible from the forum. And email contact is only available for registered users.

Unless someone openly posts it

MINIAC · Jan 9th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke (original)

If the email was from a registered MINI2 member then please report it to a moderator

The user who sent the email has been banned.

BRG-Mini-One · Jan 10th, 2007, 06:14 PM

Great!

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#1
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 434 Offline	Oh God There On Here... Be Careful Just received an email regarding my mini wheels I have for sale in my classifieds and I am afraid to say the scammers are on here now so BE CAREFUL. Copy of the email: Greetings, I saw your advert and i'm interested in buying your Mini S-Spoke Wheels Tyres. I'm offering £250. I'll issue you £3000(certified cheque) through my client. Upon receipt of the funds, i would like you to deduct your cost and send the excess funds via western union transfer to my shipper for pick up. Get back to me with your contact details in the order below for immediate issuance of your funds: Your full name: Contact address: Phone number: Regards, Storrie 2007 Audi A3

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamesr022 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 133 Offline	it sounds like a common ebay scam i have had numerous emails like it ! don't go near it at all, esp do not pass any of your details as they could be quite easily used for ID theft. 2002 COOPER / 2003 ONE D / 2003 COOPER S

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 434 Offline	I know it happens on ebay, but it happening on Mini2.... Unbelievable. 2007 Audi A3

Jan 8th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gromit801 When Will Sanity Prevail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manteca, CA Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 630 Offline	We get that kind of nonsense a lot over here, particularly on Craigslist. Anytime a sale becomes more than just a straightforward exchange, I nix it. "I love deadlines. I love the 'whooshing' sound they make as they go by." - Doug Adams

Jan 8th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,348 Offline	are these scammers thick - or just the people that fall for them. £3k - you have to roll about laughing right??? send me all your details? - yeah right. come on scammers - impress us at least !!! ..... which gets me thinking - it has to be some spotty adolescents, as mature scammers would not approach it so badly. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Jan 8th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Ask for £3k cash, sent to a PO Box. Once received you can send the wheels out.

Jan 8th, 2007, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 15,379 Offline	Report the username to a mod

Jan 8th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Who writes like that? Even if I was going to engage him, I can hardly understand what the heck he's talking about! I had a similar thing arrive by post, simply fill out some legit looking paper forms and I would have made nearly half a mill. Sure, I'll get right on it. -M

Jan 8th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 434 Offline	But on Mini2... it's worrying! 2007 Audi A3

Jan 8th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 1,643 Offline	The day is coming when you will have to have a credit check to join a forum or a site like ebay. That way all members can be tracked down.

Jan 9th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gromit801 When Will Sanity Prevail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manteca, CA Local Time: 07:06 PM Posts: 630 Offline	They throw that scam at as many people as they can, with the idea that if you fire off a shotgun into a flock of birds, you might bring one down. "I love deadlines. I love the 'whooshing' sound they make as they go by." - Doug Adams

Jan 9th, 2007, 01:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 11:06 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original) But on Mini2... it's worrying! If the email was from a registered MINI2 member then please report it to a moderator

Jan 9th, 2007, 02:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hobbe Absolut MINI Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Stockholm Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 724 Offline	Is there anyone who hasn't heard of this scam before ? Really ?? Not good if MINI2 is being targeted, but after all - we're all adults, resposible for our own actions. To my knowledge there are no MINIs in Nigeria either MCS WORKS GP 0120 WWW.BMWSC.COM

Jan 9th, 2007, 02:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BRG-Mini-One (original) I know it happens on ebay, but it happening on Mini2.... Unbelievable. If this happens to you please do send the name of the user that has contacted you to us, and we can remove them. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 9th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:06 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	Unfortunately, anytime something is listed on-line for sale, the scammers are not going to be far behind. This is a great warning to all of us here that we need to be diligent in watching out for each other. My thanks to BRG-MINI-One for bringing this to everyones attention. And as everyone has stated, please report it if you receive it. Global Moderator

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 434 Offline	Nope... He just took my email straight off the website! Haha,,, Maybe they will try the nova website next! Bit silly though as the parts wont be worth anything! 2007 Audi A3

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 21,580 Offline	No, no-one's email address is directly visible from the forum. And email contact is only available for registered users. Global Moderator

Jan 9th, 2007, 09:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original) No, no-one's email address is directly visible from the forum. And email contact is only available for registered users. Unless someone openly posts it The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 9th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 06:06 PM Posts: 8,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Clarke (original) If the email was from a registered MINI2 member then please report it to a moderator The user who sent the email has been banned.

Jan 10th, 2007, 06:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
BRG-Mini-One Leeds + Harrogate Run My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 03:06 AM Posts: 434 Offline	Great! 2007 Audi A3

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