Another scammer on gumtree/PayPal scam
Amyw2323
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Mar-31-2016
05:10 AM
Recieved an email from tomand801 @ gmail.com another scam email address. Do not click on the PayPal link. Definitely a scam. Thanks for getting back to me, i just want to make sure nothing has been left out and just so you know i am buying it as a gift. I will be buying this for the price you have listed it for. Payment will be sent using PayPal and i will handle the PayPal surcharge as well. I will arrange with a shipping company to have this picked up at your location once i have paid as i am out of town at the moment. Am a marine engineer and due to the nature of my work, phone calls is restricted and i can ONLY DEAL VIA PAYPAL as i don't have access to my bank here and i don't have online banking, so you can send me your PayPal email address so i can send the money at once.... Really getting fed up of all these scammers!!!!
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kernowlass
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Mar-31-2016
10:03 AM
Yes this scam is all over this board and the internet.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
ami2212
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Apr-14-2016
07:24 AM
Thank you for posting this, I just had the same email and was dubious about accepting a payment over paypal for a car someone has not viewed!
sh99
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Apr-21-2017
09:10 AM
I had a similar experience today offering to pay full asking price for my car via paypal from a "sarahaxon02 @ gmail.com" thanks for posting this to make others aware!
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