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Post by bigwinn » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:00 am

Hi all

Be aware of a scammer doing the rounds on Facebook marketplace

Was advertising a breaker z4 in Harwich area has cloned a legit breaker operation

T0553rs

Stuart
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Post by MikeyH » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:25 am

I know it’s going to make me sound like an old fart but this is why I stay well clear of face book.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
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Post by bigwinn » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:34 am

MikeyH wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:25 am I know it’s going to make me sound like an old fart but this is why I stay well clear of face book.
I don’t disagree at all mikey
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Post by Rockhopper » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:35 am

No need to stay away from Facebook, just don't sent large amounts of money to someone you have no knowledge of by a method that cannot be recalled!

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Post by jimbo1958 » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:47 am

Rockhopper wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:35 am No need to stay away from Facebook, just don't sent large amounts of money to someone you have no knowledge of by a method that cannot be recalled!
Agreed…..made plenty of purchases on Marketplace. :thumbsup:
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Post by Nictrix » Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:53 am

Rockhopper wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:35 am No need to stay away from Facebook, just don't sent large amounts of money to someone you have no knowledge of by a method that cannot be recalled!
The problem with this is it works the other way round as well.
If the buyer is dodgy and can recall their money they can rip off the seller.
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Post by enuff_zed » Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:06 am

Thanks for the warning Stuart.
Whatever everyone's opinions, at least now we are all aware of this one!
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Post by buzyg » Sat Jun 04, 2022 2:03 pm

Cheers for the heads up.
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Post by Rockhopper » Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:38 pm

cash only for me on Facebook, whether as buyer or seller.

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Post by SonnyA85 » Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:01 pm

Rockhopper wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:38 pm cash only for me on Facebook, whether as buyer or seller.
Some people only learn the hard way.

Gumtree cash on collection. I don't entertain postage or payment by any other means.

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