stuey Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hi chaps, I had an email from someone re a wanted ad I placed a while ago. The grammar is poor, and the email address popped up on a scammer site? The name is John Greid. On the basis of virtually no one seemed to have bought the Freewing/Ripmax Eurofighter, I am guessing this is dodgy!! I have asked for more details, location and pics and do not expect a proper reply. Anyone heard of this 'person'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I have had an email from John Greid answering my wanted add. Offered me a BNIB engine and also sent photos. I thought it was real untill I saw this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Was it recently? I have had a similar situation before and read of such issues too. He might be genuine, but be careful! You could ask for a phone number to discuss for instance. I will wait for a response... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 it was today. Now looking at the photos they look professional so probably just downloaded. I did make an offer. If he is genuine he must look at this website so maybe would like to add a post here. I was asked to send my address even though we had not yet agreed a price Edited By Phil 9 on 11/12/2013 20:42:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hmmm sounds a bit iffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I think the clue is in the name …. John Gried (oh really?) surely a play on John GREED!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I had a reply. He excepted my very low offer without argument. Saying again send me your address so I can calculate postage costs. Now being suspicious I replied send me your address and I will collect it. I am still waiting for an answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have a reply with an address and mobile phone number He still might be genuine but I still have doubts I don't think I want to risk £200 to find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 If he is in the UK why would he need your address to calculate the cost? He said to me he is in Clapton North London. I would also be careful of ringing. Try putting his email address in google the first result was not a very good sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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