is this to good to be true! advice needed!

[jayline]

hey all,

i have recently posted wanted threads in various forums as im after a few bits, these consist of a full 8v turbo kit minus management (ecu and loom) rallye steels and a s1 rallye loom and ecu!

so within the hour i get a pm saying he has it all, so i was happy and i asked for a price and pics!

he has asked for 600 for the lot delivered and the pics he has given are ok for the wheels but the turbo picture is one you would find on ebay lol!

he has asked if i could pay him through money gram or western union (im sure ive seen negative comments on these)

anyways i've asked for more pictures of the lot with an a4 piece of paper with my name and date on it! also asked if he would accept paypal

should i proceed with the deal if the pictures i recieve are what i asked for or should i stay away!

any advice would be great :)

jayline

[jones91]

Sounds a little dodgy to me tbh.... so he randomly has a full 8v turbo kit, ralleye stellies and an s1 ecu and loom and is willing to deliver it all to you for around a little more than half of what it's worth.... but will only accept payment through less well known systems..... I'd stay away tbh unless if he can take a photo off them all with your name on and will take PayPal

Seems dodgy tbf though

[Rogue_Shadow]

The picture would prove he indeed owns the items.
If you trust him to deliver is another question.
What site has he contacted you on? Is there not a seller rep ect?
He sounds fairly knowledgeable on bank transfer which would hint either a scam or someone who uses this method alot :geek:

[Ryan]

if you feel its dodgy then walk away.

[Nik_L]

What forum has he replied on?? Username etc and does he have alot of posts??

[Quick]

If I was spending that much on parts I'd go and collect, so I can see if it looks any good!

[Prickle]

Id avoid that like shit on a pavement.. path

[Gandi699]

Post the pictures up, people on here might recognise them as their own if its dodgy

[Ross]

Key words: Moneygram & Western Union.

Avoid like a smelly minge. AVOID. It's a scam. End of.

[Jay_]

If it seems to good to be true, sadly, it usually is :n:

[billy-m]

For stuff worth £600 I would go and look at them in person if you're at a close distance. Other than that, sounds like a scam.

[Gabbastard]

Key words: Moneygram & Western Union.

Avoid like a smelly minge. AVOID. It's a scam. End of.

This. This so much.

[LSOfreak]

how far away is he?

go and look/collect

if its actually true (which i doubt it is) then you would have a bargain which would cover your travel costs

[mlawlan69]

Key words: Moneygram & Western Union.

Avoid like a smelly minge. AVOID. It's a scam. End of.

Quoted for truth hahahah

[Bedford126]

he has asked if i could pay him through money gram or western union (im sure ive seen negative comments on these)


Made me giggle people are still trying this con? As stated avoid like the gay night down the local public toilets.

[Gandi699]

Yeah if they aren't using paypal then forget it

[Aidan-106]

deffo give it a miss

[0rang3peel]

are you for real? of course it's a scam!

but I have all that stuff I'll do it for 400 posted, paypal gift to daveayres@gmail.com

cheers

[Jay_T87]

If he is delivering then whats wrong with paying cash? Sounds a bit fishy to me.. But see if your able to view them in person and if its legit (which i doubt) then theres no issue.

[jayline]

cheers for all the replies...

it was some one on the 106rallye forum with a post count of 0 but claims he has been braking rallyes for years lol!

he lives too far away to travel as i would of popped over to have a look!

[Giraffe]

Very surprised you didn't see this was a scam a mile off... Surely you are the most gullible person alive?

[jayline]

Very surprised you didn't see this was a scam a mile off... Surely you are the most gullible person alive?

wasnt that, i was enquiring about it and wanted to see if he was legit by doing pictures with todays date and my name on it to see if he has the items in question!

[Mochachino]

cheers for all the replies...

it was some one on the 106rallye forum with a post count of 0 but claims he has been braking rallyes for years lol!

he lives too far away to travel as i would of popped over to have a look!

where does he live? Pay me £100 and I will collect it all and send it if he is local :y: will still work out as a bargain for you.

[Giraffe]

wasnt that, i was enquiring about it and wanted to see if he was legit by doing pictures with todays date and my name on it to see if he has the items in question!

Even if he did, I'd still steer clear of anyone who asked for moneygram or western union...

[Matty16v]

Surely, even if he did do a photo with the stuff with your name and the date on it, it could easily be photoshopped? not to mention, even if he DID actually have those parts, what's to say he will send them?

The methods he is asking you to pay, very rarely will you get a refund if it goes "tits up".

I'd stay away

[Nik_L]

Play him at his own game.

Ask him for ALL his bank details so you can wire the money straight in. Tell him your bank needs all his card details including the security code on the back.

[jayline]

ok cheers guys, i'll give this a miss then :(

anyone know of any 8v turbo parts or s1 loom and ecu ;)

[Matty16v]

ok cheers guys, i'll give this a miss then :(

anyone know of any 8v turbo parts or s1 loom and ecu ;)

Ye mate, send me £600 through Western Union and I'll hand delivery the parts :y:

[KamRacing]

why does he even need to use Western union or money gram if he is in the uk?

[knight-22]

What's his email? Or are you messaging via pm?

[jayline]

email is... burnettmark84@gmail.com

[Matty16v]

Mark Burnett is a British television producer, based in Los Angeles. He is best known as the producer of Survivor and the creator of the Apprentice.

Definitely fake :y:

[knight-22]

Its's definitely this guy.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Burnett

Edit: ^ FFFFuuuuu


Allthough i'm sure there is more than one person in the UK called Mark Burnett!

I might give him a little email consisting of the words..

http://www.generatememes.com/media/created/mc75ph.jpg

[clubbz]

I have a 8v turbo kit for sale mate :)
Consists of
4 bar fpr
Ford rs spark plugs
Intercooler
boost pipes
Dump valve
Modified manifold and down pipe
Ko3 turbo
Airfilter
Boost controller
Boost gauge
Oil cooler

Can get pictures if needed only downside is the oil seal in the turbo has blown =/ ive had it all on and it works so if you either swapped the turbo or bought a oil seal repair kit it would be fine to run drop me a pm if interested mate :) Have pictures in my thread aswell mate :y:
Only downside

[jayline]

I have a 8v turbo kit for sale mate :)
Consists of
4 bar fpr
Ford rs spark plugs
Intercooler
boost pipes
Dump valve
Modified manifold and down pipe
Ko3 turbo
Airfilter
Boost controller
Boost gauge
Oil cooler

Can get pictures if needed only downside is the oil seal in the turbo has blown =/ ive had it all on and it works so if you either swapped the turbo or bought a oil seal repair kit it would be fine to run drop me a pm if interested mate :) Have pictures in my thread aswell mate :y:
Only downside

pm'ed :)

[Matty16v]

I have a 8v turbo kit for sale mate :)
Consists of
4 bar fpr
Ford rs spark plugs
Intercooler
boost pipes
Dump valve
Modified manifold and down pipe
Ko3 turbo
Airfilter
Boost controller
Boost gauge
Oil cooler

Can get pictures if needed only downside is the oil seal in the turbo has blown =/ ive had it all on and it works so if you either swapped the turbo or bought a oil seal repair kit it would be fine to run drop me a pm if interested mate :) Have pictures in my thread aswell mate :y:
Only downside

pm'ed :)

Please read the forum rules regarding the sales section :y: I dont really care