parts from abroad

[evil8x8]

Yeah, that sounds like a scam to me. Out of all the things to scam people with WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE AATV PARTS? IS THERE REALLY THAT MANY PEOPLE BUYING AATV PARTS?

[techfx]

I ran into this a few years ago on Ebay with a nice 1980s drumset for a really good deal. I made my bid, won the auction and offered to go 1.5 hrs away, pick upthe kit and pay CASH but, the guy insisted that I at least send at least a $50 Western Union deposit to the U.K. I said no way, I'm going to pick up and pay for the set in person. He didn't budge so, I just reported the fraud to EBAY. I think I even reported it again when it was reposted later. Stuff like that is such a waste of time,effort and money.

[kestianj]

Yeah, that sounds like a scam to me. Out of all the things to scam people with WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE AATV PARTS? IS THERE REALLY THAT MANY PEOPLE BUYING AATV PARTS?

he may know how hard some are to find....???????....and most people pay a premium for them..ya know

[fasteddiesllc]

clarify

Mainly for Mike, but to clarify for all: he picked me out of a post for wanted parts on Richards relics and route 6x6....

[Jeepdoc78]

He got me from a want ad posted on route6x6 as well.

[Mike]

Thanks.

[fasteddiesllc]

update

I asked him for photos, with a current, local newspaper with date and contact info....haven't heard a word from him since...

[brushcutter]

Works every time!!!

[gotmuddy]

Too bad there is no way to bust the guy.

[Jeepdoc78]

This James Walken guy had sent me an address for me to send him a moneygram. I went on Google and found the closest police department to the address he gave me and forwarded them the emails James and I exchanged and why I thought it was a scam. This morning I received a response...

Mr Durie
Thank you for your recent e-mail to Haringey Police in relation to a possible attempt fraud
The allegation has been passed to me to look into initially

I have conducted checks on the address that you have noted
I have forwarded the information you supplied to our Computer Crime Unit
They will continue enquiries if deemed necessary

I thank you for taking the time to bring the matter to our attention
Regards
Lorraine...

Lorraine Welsh
Telephone Investigation Bureau
Haringey Borough Metropolitan Police Service


Who knows what will come of it but it would be great if they can at least shut this guy down for a while.

-Dean