12stringbassist Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) I'm selling a pretty good full Hartke rig on Loot (and also via FB) and I got the following email via loot from a buyer at a gmail address: Someone is interested in your ad: Here’s their message: - Email: (the email address at gmail) - Message: How much is the last price of your goods.Patrick B***** ------------------------------------------------------- I replied: The Burns Bison bass is £300 as priced. The Hartke rig is £500 as priced. ------------------------------------------------------- Then I got this: [b]From: **** [/b][b]Sent:[/b] 02 July 2016 13:36 [b]To:[/b] Ian [b]Subject:[/b] Re: FW: Loot and Bargain Pages: Interested Buyer! I am deaf and disabled and also am Okay with the price but I will not be able to pick up the goods but I will arrange the pick up with my bank or PayPal kindly pls let me know if you are okay with bank to bank transfer or PayPal transfer so as to proceed with payment.Thank you -------------------------------------------------- I have replied: "I would appreciate confirmation of who would collect and when. Whereabouts are you based? I would take payment via paypal when I do agree a sale. (My paypal ID is [u]not[/u] linked to this email address). I have other people interested in the Hartke gear. Please do not take this as agreement to sell to you yet. Ian" --------------------------------------------------- He's just replied: "I will make payment with PayPal and they will arrange for me on who to collect OK" It reads totally like a scammer to me. What do you guys think? Edited July 2, 2016 by 12stringbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I sell a lot of stuff on gumtree. This is a scam, avoid. I get a lot if messages like How much is the last price of your goods", always dodgy. They work of scripts and never refer to your item by name. It's always "I am interested in your musical instrument" Or "interested in your music item". They pay by PayPal then use several methods to claim their money back once they have the item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Basically if someone messages me and doesn't refer to my bass or amp or something specific, avoid. Also, if f they ask you to use any different moby or email to the initial one, avoid too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Thanks, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The deaf / disabled one we have had on here before. They can get your item, pick it up, claim they didn't and paypal will refund them as you have no proof of postage. Paypal is a functional payment method when you have proof of postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I've got 2 sales ads on gumtree ad the moment. I had similar emails within hours of placing each advert. This was despite stating cash on collection only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I'm wondering why a deaf person would want a guitar and amp But yeah, definitely a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Definite scam, what happens is they send you an email from PayPal stating that they've paid you, but more than the amount you want. The extra should have gone to the courier company to collect it on their behalf. So they ask you to transfer the alleged over payment money straight to the courier details they give you. Then they disappear. So you're out of pocket as they never transferred the original amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 The deaf is the reason that you can't phone them to talk to them and confirm it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1467467595' post='3083905'] I sell a lot of stuff on gumtree. This is a scam, avoid. I get a lot if messages like How much is the last price of your goods", always dodgy. They work of scripts and never refer to your item by name. It's always "I am interested in your musical instrument" Or "interested in your music item". They pay by PayPal then use several methods to claim their money back once they have the item. [/quote] Yes. I had an ipad on Gumtree and got the same email. I called their bluff about my 'item' and told them yes that would be fine, howver, one of the wheels has fallen off. This did not deter them. They still wanted it! Edited July 2, 2016 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1467483732' post='3084065'] I'm wondering why a deaf person would want a guitar and amp But yeah, definitely a scam. [/quote] They want to join a band obviously ! 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) I wonder if they actually read the replies ? I'm selling an M-Audio keyboard on Gumtree, I had yet another email this morning, Basically the same as before, is it still available. I replied yes it is, they replied great then I will take it, however I can't come personally because I'm deaf and in a wheelchair.....etc. I replied no problem, I want it to go to a good home, someone who'll look after it. You will make sure to feed it twice a day, and take it for a good long walk at least once a day won't you ? Their reply, yes no problem, please let me know the collection address and PayPal details 😊. Edited July 6, 2016 by ambient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Pahahahaha brilliant 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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