Is this a scam email?

[Ancalagon]

Hi guys,

I just got an email response to my junkmail ad for my car, but the entire thing looks odd. Anyone care to give their feelings on it?

You have received feedback from an interested party regarding your advert 2011/08 with the ad text: Mercedes Benz 190E for sale. 1993. 245000km, has air con, power steering, cd player and electric windows. Very well maintained car with service history to prove it. 2.0L manual. (45000.00)

Name: Firstname Surname
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 009
Alternative Telephone number: 009
Message:
Hello,

Thanks for the details information about your car. It seem you are a sincere Person. I want to inform you that I will buy your car at your given price.

I am Firstname Surname I think I need more picture and more details about the car for my inspection. I can be reach on this ID: [email protected]

Thanks Regards,
Firstname Surname

I replaced the guys name with Firstname Surname. They are both English names. They are also his email address.

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Is his name ****** *****?

Edit: removed name. OP obviously wanted it anonymous, sorry OP

 

[ToxicBunny]

The worst you can do is follow up with it and see where it leads..

as always, COD is the only way to go.

 

[diabolus]

Looks like scam to me:

http://forum.gumtree.co.za/about5389.html

 

[undesign]

Thanks for the details information about your car. It seem you are a sincere Person. I want to inform you that I will buy your car at your given price.

run...

 

[syntax]

Almost certain is a scam..

I have a set of rules when selling stuff, and i let people know from the first communication.

If paying by cash, cash has to be taken to a bank, verified and deposited before any handing over of goods.
If paying via direct transfer, confirmation emails/sms's are not sufficient. Money needs to be verified before goods handover (2-3days may be needed)

In the case of your vehicle, I would inform them that goods can be viewed at the nearest police station. Before any test driving, a copy of the drivers license and id book is required.

Good luck man, sell safe!

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Looks like scam to me:

http://forum.gumtree.co.za/about5389.html

Nice find!!

 

[CAPS LOCK]

Almost certain is a scam..

I have a set of rules when selling stuff, and i let people know from the first communication.

If paying by cash, cash has to be taken to a bank, verified and deposited before any handing over of goods.
If paying via direct transfer, confirmation emails/sms's are not sufficient. Money needs to be verified before goods handover (2-3days may be needed)

In the case of your vehicle, I would inform them that goods can be viewed at the nearest police station. Before any test driving, a copy of the drivers license and id book is required.

Good luck man, sell safe!

Thanks for this, I'm also selling a vehicle.. Handy advice u have.

 

[Ancalagon]

Looks like scam to me:

http://forum.gumtree.co.za/about5389.html

Holy crap thats even his name - Larry Clement!

Whew! Thanks.

Should I reply and let him know he is scum of the earth? Can I report his email address?

 

[Claymore]

It seem you are a sincere Person.

This line says scam to me.

 

[Ancalagon]

Yeah it was a red flag to me.

Should I scam bait him?

 

[Nokkie]

def a scam

Hi guys,

I just got an email response to my junkmail ad for my car, but the entire thing looks odd. Anyone care to give their feelings on it?



I replaced the guys name with Firstname Surname. They are both English names. They are also his email address.

 

[paul5186]

"It seem you are a sincere Person" - That just tells you its a scam. Who the hell cares if you are sincere or not... wtf

 

[MFour]

Yeah it was a red flag to me.

Should I scam bait him?

Just do nothing, ignore the fool.

 

[Bionic]

Scam for sure.....How can he just decide on the vehicle without viewing it!Some okes got no graaf ..eish !