Possible dodgy buyer?

[MaxTheDog]

Hi All,
My MY2000 XK8 is presently for sale on the site. Today I received and e mail via JEC messaging from an ‘Ary’ asking simply if it was still for sale, no contact number nothing.
Am I missing something regarding the operation of the JEC messaging system , I don’t want to reply in case it’s some new fangled scam but obviously don’t want to ignore a potential buyer.
Opinions would be appreciated.
Regards,
Michael.

[steve_m]

There is another thread somewhere about dodgy replies to adverts; you can pretty much guarantee that a quick response to an ad is a scammer.
Wait and see if they try again.

[MaxTheDog]

Thanks Steve,
Pretty sure it’s a scam, but yes I’ll see if they attempt a contact again. I’ve read the clubs’ scammers article. Had one earlier this week that mentioned ‘the item’ I have for sale.
Cheers,
Michael.

[steve_m]

Ary has been in touch!

'Hello, thank you for your reply, I want to buy your car as quickly as possible, any defects and does the engine still work fine, final price?. And I will like to have more pictures

I will arrange to pick up the car, at your location after agreement and on-site inspection.'

I haven't replied yet.

I have also had a Mr. Butt contact me via Gumtree but he might be genuine.

[steve_m]

I feel guilty about letting him down now, he tried so hard.

Hello,

I am okay with your asking price. I will like to buy as soon as possible,I would have preferred to come and see the Car but I cannot make trip abroad now because of work(I am a drilling engineer off the Baltic coast) but I am certain we can make our arrangement through email and after I send my full advance payment to you for the Car, I can send a carrier who will collect the Car from your location and deliver it to me.

I proposed to the carrier to bring cash for me and pay you on the spot but the carrier has a policy of not meddling in purchase and payment for goods, their only service is to pick up the purchased package after it has been paid for, So we have to fix the payment situation ourselves.

I can make payment for the Car to your bank account via EU cross-border bank transfer, because it allows same day payment to your account, to send this international transfer, I will need the name of the owner of the account, Account number, IBAN , sort code or BIC Number. And Once you have received my payment, we will discuss with the carrier on the best time to come and receive the Car at your location. He will also come with all necessary identification and documents to complete the unsubscribe of the Car and also with power of attorney.

If you agree to my terms, please send some pictures and provide the information to send payment.

Thanks.

I am pretty sure that he got in touch when I sold the XJR6.

[JimMann]

Absolutely a scam artist - word for word used in many other "attacks". Including the "I am a drilling engineer off Baltic coast" Do NOT engage further, and walk away swiftly.

Jim Mann

[steve_m]

Don't worry, told him I sold it already.
To a Nigerian Prince.

[XJ_Driver]

I've also had an approach this week from 'Ary' ( faan901s@gmail.com ) to the For Sale ad for my XJR. His message simply read 'still for sale?' - which is just lazy! I didn't bother to reply.

[steve_m]

I wonder what he actually does for a living?
Apart from annoying other folk of course.

[Paterson01]

My car is also being advertised, have also had an email from Ary Emanuel. Definitely dodgy, will block him.

[suemaddox458957]

I have I believe 2 doggie buyers are there any genuine ones out there?