FabSwingers.com forum: Was it a scam?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Went to buy a car from a private seller but the guy won’t take bank transfer.. only cash and was very keen on taking a deposit. Car was listed cheap.. I said I will come Monday with cash.. but my sixth sense tells me that car won’t be there tomorrow.. is it a scam? Will be disappear with deposit or a genuine sale but doesn’t want bank transfer?

Please call all detectives and 007

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Sounds dodgy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely sounds iffy to me...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain "

Did a HPI check and all clean plus V5 on his name with correct address

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Went to buy a car from a private seller but the guy won’t take bank transfer.. only cash and was very keen on taking a deposit. Car was listed cheap.. I said I will come Monday with cash.. but my sixth sense tells me that car won’t be there tomorrow.. is it a scam? Will be disappear with deposit or a genuine sale but doesn’t want bank transfer?

Please call all detectives and 007 "
you're going to his address yes make sure you see him go in and out of house and video all parts of transaction oh and keep your clothes on the legal profession turn their noses up at nudity

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).

Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).

I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).

Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).

I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!"

Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..

Btw you are paranoid with my threads

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain "

Check the vehicle through-https://www.gov.uk/checks-when-buying-a-used-car

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain

Check the vehicle through-https://www.gov.uk/checks-when-buying-a-used-car

Did all checks car was clean

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).

Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).

I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!

Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..

Btw you are paranoid with my threads

The other option is that he's getting ready to do a runner, so needs the cash and there is only a limit you can take out of the hole in the wall per day.

If you decide to go back, take a mechanic with you to give the car a once over.

And yes, now Cakes gone I think you (along witg Tame) are going to take over the mock serious thread starting

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By *nsatiable_nymphWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere down south

"Car probably stolen or on false plates or its just fine and guy just wants cash so he can make it rain

Check the vehicle through-https://www.gov.uk/checks-when-buying-a-used-car

Did all checks car was clean

My concern is, if it goes wrong at least you have some protection if paid by credit card or transfer. Cash you have f'all!

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By *oxycouple28Couple
over a year ago

bexley

If it sounds to good to be true then don't touch it. There will be others, so if your sixth sense is going... listen to it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It might be a scam in that there is an issue with the car (stolen, a legal write off, or something similar).

Do a reg check on the car - I think you can check on the dvla website (if not, there is a website you can check).

I know you often do jokey threads, so I hope I haven't fallen for one of them!

Did a HPI check and all clean plus v5 had the address where the car was..

Btw you are paranoid with my threads

The other option is that he's getting ready to do a runner, so needs the cash and there is only a limit you can take out of the hole in the wall per day.

If you decide to go back, take a mechanic with you to give the car a once over.

And yes, now Cakes gone I think you (along witg Tame) are going to take over the mock serious thread starting

I think you are correct, he’s planning on taking several deposits on the car and do a runner. Will find out tomorrow and let you all know

I’ve always considered cake my friend so his legacy lives on

Why did that penis leave anyway?! #twat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your proberbly the 4 5 maybe 6 person to view that car that day all paying a deposit and returning Monday to pick it up. To your surprise there's no car. Check if it's still up for sale or even go round to see if it's still there

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

If you are genuinely worried..

Do a reg check,

Do a insurance check,

If you are still worried check the VIN numbers on the V5, engine and Windows.

If at that point you still have a bad feeling, walk away.

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By *rwolfMan
over a year ago

bristol

"If you are genuinely worried..

Do a reg check,

Do a insurance check,

If you are still worried check the VIN numbers on the V5, engine and Windows.

If at that point you still have a bad feeling, walk away. "

And never pay a deposit, if he is that serious he will take it all as a lump sum

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Your proberbly the 4 5 maybe 6 person to view that car that day all paying a deposit and returning Monday to pick it up. To your surprise there's no car. Check if it's still up for sale or even go round to see if it's still there "

I didn’t pay a deposit as Alarm bells started to ring.. ad is still up.. will find out tomorrow if he’s still about.. my gut feeling is that he will say it’s sold already or disappear

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

What car and how much cheaper than it should be. Always go with your feeling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Please call all detectives and 007 "

If it's too good to be true it usually is.

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

Sounds like it is probably a faulty one. Sell in cash means no returns process.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He might be in debt, so any cash will get swallowed by his bank.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes

No"

Maybe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could just be an 'old school' person who likes a wedge..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes

Maybe "

Very helpful as always

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Could just be an 'old school' person who likes a wedge..

What do you mean?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes

Maybe

Very helpful as always

You're welcome

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes

Maybe

Very helpful as always

You're welcome "

It’s my fault

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ask to take a photo of him with the car. Ask for photo ID and proof of address.

A wedge is a bundle of paper money.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts "

They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.

They won't do your detective work for you.

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By *nothercoupleCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Some traders won't take a bank transfer as certain types are reversible, he may have been caught by a dodgy customer in the past who has taken a car then recallled the transfer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts

They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.

They won't do your detective work for you."

So let’s say if I pay him deposit and he disappears, what would the police do then?

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Not read the whole thread mate. However if it’s been mentioned people may just do you over for the cash when you turn up and then the real owner of the car pleads ignorance.

Or it could be too good to be true with the car being held together by string.

Go careful

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Update: called the guy this morning and phone is off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Update: called the guy this morning and phone is off

Have you tried him again since?

Always trust your gut.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do people think that I should make the police aware? #thoughts

They won't do anything until a crime is committed and you have proof.

They won't do your detective work for you.

So let’s say if I pay him deposit and he disappears, what would the police do then? "

If you think you're a victim of crime they should investigate.

Take it you didn't meet at their home to view it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is the car Registered to him, when you went to my local is it the same address that’s on the logbook ???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was it on gumtree ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s scam , my mate wanted to buy a R1 , was real cheap , told me to check it , I phoned the guy a few times , he was very odd, could smell a rat , kept asking for a deposit of £50 , so if he gets 10 deposits that’s £500 for the day

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Lets just say if you do as he says be prepared to have been scammed.

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