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AmyH
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 29 Jul 2008
Posts: 2
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:00 pm |
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Hello All
I have a quick question for you.
I’ve recently been trying to source a loan quite urgently. I visited www.gumtree.com/london/loans and e-mailed off several enquiries in response to ads on there.
I’ve had a couple of responses so far from two different people. Both of the e-mails look very similar although with slightly different figures etc.
They are both wanting a loan transfer fee to be paid by Western Union. I’m thinking it’s a scam and I was wondering if you’d seen the likes of this before?
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Albator
Elite Baiter
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
Posts: 1036
Location: Belgium
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:04 pm |
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First of all Welcome here!
Second, oh YES it is a scam.
Gumtree is known to be a source for scammers.
You are asked to pay by Western Union.
These are indices that it is a scam.
If you're on this site with your real datas (name, e-mail address, home address, etc.) DO NOT reply anymore to those people.
It's for your safety. |
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JMRazor
Baiting Guru
Joined: 03 Mar 2006
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Location: Yes
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:09 pm |
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While fees for applying for loans are not illegal, and indeed quite common, any reputable lender will deduct the fee from the proceeds of the loan, not ask for them up front** and uhhh, never by Western Union.
** Certain exceptions notwithstanding. |
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notobescammed
Radio Man
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Posts: 878
Location: Behind the Microphone...
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:12 pm |
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Amy
YES - IT'S A BIG SCAM!
Do NOT reply anymore to these people. Also, if you have handed over any information such as phone number etc, you may get calls from so called "loan companies" They will also be scammers. Do not hand over any information to them unless they can verify their credentials. e.g FSA (Financial Services Authority) number, company registration number and a phone number for you to call back to.
Gumtree is a huge market for scammers to do their business. If in doubt - ask away here!
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Mr Tambourine Man
Baiting Guru
Joined: 06 Jun 2008
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:13 pm |
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It's a common scam. They don't provide loans, just ask for a fee by WU. If you do pay the fee, you'll never hear from them again. |
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notobescammed
Radio Man
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:14 pm |
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^^^^^ Or you might, from a company insisting they can get your money back... (for a small fee by WU of course) |
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AmyH
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 29 Jul 2008
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:26 pm |
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Thanks everyone This is exactly what I thought. One of them has sent me Western Union details for his erm, Barrister who is in Nigeria, despite saying he is based in Italy. The other guy has sent me Western Union details which have the address listed as Italy. I am thinking that they are one and the same person.
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notobescammed
Radio Man
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
Posts: 878
Location: Behind the Microphone...
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:37 pm |
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Hi Amy
Yes, they will almost certainly be the same person!
Welcome to the Eater.... please do stick around - you might enjoy it! |
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Simba
Baiting Guru
Joined: 19 Nov 2006
Posts: 4093
Location: Bila Shaka
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:40 pm |
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Hi Amy, and welcome to the Eater....
By all means stick around and have some fun baiting scammers, but do NOT have anything more to do with those that have already contacted you.
They already have some of your personal details and it simply isn't worth taking risks.
Drop them like a sack full of wet shit.... |
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Doodle Bug
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 06 Feb 2008
Posts: 720
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:46 pm |
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Drop them like a sack full of wet shit.... |
Which is what they are |
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notobescammed
Radio Man
Joined: 03 Jun 2007
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Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:46 pm |
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Simba wrote: |
Drop them like a sack full of wet shit.... |
How Nicely put |
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you are trying to ask me if Iam a robber? is this correct? - Dr Usman
My own version meaning of the word (SCAM) {The Transaction you will start that will never end! - Kw3s1
Sometimes the truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off - Kw3s1
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Jimmy Jazz
Master Baiter
Joined: 26 Feb 2007
Posts: 174
Location: Slowly going around the bend
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Posted:
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:01 pm |
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And congratulations for recognising the danger signs..... |
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