Seem like a scam?

StevieGriff

Have a bike advertised on Donedeal, got a text earlier this morning asking for more details to be emailed. Emailed more details and a few more photos. Person seemed very interested and now wants to purchase (for €2300).
Then just as I think things are going well I'm told she is currently in Copehagen and wants to do the transaction over PayPal and "shall arrange for a transport agent to come to your home directly for the pickup and transport it to my home in Copenhagen after i have made all the necessary payment and you have confirmed this on your account"

I'm getting very skeptical at this point but have delayed thing's by sending more photos and claiming internet problems. Have scoured the net for hits on the email she's using but have found nothing at all.

Last email she asked for the email I use for PayPal (normal enough request) "so that i can proceed with the transfer and then we can arrange for my shipping company to come for the pick up, after you receive your money. I will need the address too for the pick up to be arranged.
i expect your reply soon"

Hmmm...opinions welcome.

ScouseMouse

Don't even think about it!

Complete scam.

Sono

Ah heeeeorr!!

intheclouds

It's definitely a scam.

Rather than googling the email address, Google the phrase you put in italics in your post.

_Brian

The big question is why would someone from Copenhagen want to buy a bike in Ireland.
Is it somewhat special as bikes go to the extent that the price, shipping and hassle makes it good value for the buyer compared to that available locally to them.

Honestly I'd be suspicious.

Atlantic Dawn

Seriously?

Cortina_MK_IV

Similar.

Okay thank you.I’m satisfied with the condition. I won't be able to come and view it myself because I am currently away for work.but if can you guarantee that it is in a good condition, I will meet up with your last price. I know there might be other buyers patronising you already. This is more reason why i would like to get this as soon as possible.i will pay you through PayPal as it is the fastest & easiest way for me to make payment at this moment, do not worry about PayPal charges, i will take care of that and about the transportation, i shall arrange for a transport agent to come to your home directly for the pickup and transport it to my home in Sofia after i have made all the necessary payment and you have confirmed this on your account.

So if you accept this transaction, you should send me your info requested below if you have an account already with PayPal:-

Name :
PayPal Email :
Mobile Number
amount:

so that i can proceed with the transfer and then we can arrange for my shipping company to come for the pick up, after you receive your money. I will need the address too for the pick up to be arranged.
i expect your reply soon. Thank you .

https://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=106116

Sono

They have been trying this scam for years, it clearly works on some people for it to be still happening, mind boggling how people believe it's genuine but anyway avoid this scumbag emailing you and never remember if it sounds too good to be true then it most definitely is.

StevieGriff

Thought as much, said I'd get a second opinion before cutting contact just in case I was being overly skeptical.
Dunno is it by coincidence or design but I've heard high end bikes are hard enough to come by in Sweden due to shops focusing on pushing out volumes of cheap commuter bikes and dutch style bikes, so it does almost add a tiny veil of legitimacy to the offer.

intheclouds

StevieGriff wrote: »

Thought as much, said I'd get a second opinion before cutting contact just in case I was being overly skeptical.
Dunno is it by coincidence or design but I've heard high end bikes are hard enough to come by in Sweden due to shops focusing on pushing out volumes of cheap commuter bikes and dutch style bikes, so it does almost add a tiny veil of legitimacy to the offer.

Copenhagen is in Denmark