Many, many thanks for your posts as I was completely taken in by this scammer until I read your welcome advice.
I live in London, UK and have advertised my 1999 MGF on GumTree for £1250. I've just received this message this morning from Richard <removed>("Richy") <removed>
Hello thanks for reply, i am a marine engineer, i am at sea right now.I am buying this for my son as a surprise gift. However,does it haveany history I should be aware of? and why are you selling if you don't mind my asking and I will really appreciate if you can email more info and if possible more photos. I can only pay through paypal at the moment as i don't have access to my bank account online(i dont have internet banking with it), but i have it attached to my paypal account, and this is why i insisted on using paypal to pay,all i will need is your paypal email address to make the payment, and if you dont have a paypal account yet, you can set one it cant take you less than 3mins to do that, i will be expecting your paypal email so l can pay and your phone number. I have a pick up agent that will come for the pick up after payment has been sorted, l will be waiting for your reply asap...
I've replied:
Hi Richard, I sell for cash only. Sorry to disappoint your son on his birthday - but there are too many scammers out there!
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