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Old 26-05-2010, 07:32 PM   #1
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Thumbs down XA GT Scam for sale.

Posted this in case its a forum members car used in the pic.

http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-...AdIdZ207317404

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Old 26-05-2010, 07:40 PM   #2
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:43 PM   #3
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These scams are common nowadays and most likely the reason the site has a warning.


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Important Safety Warning:
Avoid fraud by meeting all sellers in-person to pay for items. Gumtree does not offer any transaction or payment services.
But then again, a fool and his money are easily parted.
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:48 PM   #4
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yes looks like a nice scam to me gumtree is free to list as well what a lowlife
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:49 PM   #5
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Wow, the add was pulled just as I was looking at it now. Seemed a bargain though!!!
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:50 PM   #6
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listing is gone
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:50 PM   #7
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its been pulled off already
i hope nobody fell for that rubish
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Old 26-05-2010, 07:50 PM   #8
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Does sound like someones from around here................
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Old 26-05-2010, 08:01 PM   #9
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ad is removed
just a thought ,
is it a scam if the ad would read
"photo illustrative purposes only " ???
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Old 26-05-2010, 08:23 PM   #10
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ad is removed
just a thought ,
is it a scam if the ad would read
"photo illustrative purposes only " ???

No it wouldnt as your saying the photos are not genuine...

Ok since the add was pulled, what was on offer? why was it a scam?
I didnt get to read it
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