*** Watch Out ***
Any potential Moke buyers please keep your eyes open (and your wallet's away!!.)
I was contacted by a very convincing person with this Aussie Moke for sale, we exchanged phone numbers and had extensive dialogue amongst ourselves over a few days, I paid a relatively small deposit into this person's bank to cover delivery cost and have not heard a thing since despite countless calls and texts. I have contacted both banks involved and am currently waiting for a decision from them. Apparently it is quite the norm for fraudsters to only ask for a few hundred pounds ('deposit') as a lot of people would just write it off. This is the supposed Moke for sale and one to look out for (I suppose I potentially own a bit of it?!!)
Just thought I'd share anyway (Damnit - could've done with an Aussie to go with my Portugese!!)
Buyers Beware
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Re: Buyers Beware
He said Chepstow, Wales, UK but who knows really?
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Trust that you have reported this fraud to the Police.
You should provide them with the Banking info as well.
Bank will have their name and address.
You should provide them with the Banking info as well.
Bank will have their name and address.
Having a moking good time!
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Sorry to hear.. this.. .. real common problem in the USA.. off www.craigslist.org .. it is bit like your www.gumtree.com . this is why I always go see the mini or moke in PERSON.. check the vin numbers and the title.. later bc
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Doug I have friend in Dallas, Texas . that bought THREE G wagons off ebay.co.uk and NEVER got them.. the Police in Swindon Uk said it was CIVIL thing.. and did NOT want to get involved.. for some reason.. later bc
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doug.. yea I agree.. with you about Fraud.. Swindon Police said since the victim was NOT from the UK.. it was only CIVIL.. NOT Criminal.. go figure?? laterbc