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• Nationwide Scam 5 May 2004 (Forum)
  Found one in my inbox when I got to work today. Ther give-away is that it starts "If you bank with Nationwide". We don't.
• Beeware - Parking fine scam that looks official 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  http://www.tinyurl.com/ntbn3x3 Dont get caught some have? dvd
• Widespread scams in driving tests 23 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  If you want to improve raod safety at a stroke, nail these scammers http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6231892.stm
• Ford Ka - Garag Scam 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  .  They said the discs were well withing spec and the pads had over 50% meat left.   Is this type of scam a criminal offence?
• Dirty Numberplate scam 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Whilst travelling up to Warrington from Surrey at the weekend, I noticed several cars (mostly BMWs) with very dirty rears, and unreadable numberplates. This is obviously a speed camera scam, but I was amazed that the police didn't stop any of them (the cars must have been in this state for some
• Italy - redlight camera scam 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  The idea that there is a conspiracy to rip off motorists is a recurring theme in the BR. In this case there was no room for doubt - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7862893.stm
• BMW 520 - What's the scam 29 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  deposited in a pay pal account before the car was collected by the agent who flew in from Poland But is there a scam somewhere I.e can the money be transferred out of the PayPal account after the transaction?
• A new supermarket car park scam 9 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  In view of this thread attributed to adverse camber a day or two ago: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=71871 this supermarket car park scam highlighted today may prove of interest: http://tinyurl.com/cqno8n I don't know if other forum members have come across it or raised
• Ebay scam again 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Looks like he is at it again. A 2000 Range Rover with 35k on the clock for only.....£4000 yep I might buy 2 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4610012815
• Usedcars-shop.com is a SCAM site, 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I want to make people aware of a scam site that has setup selling cars at knock down prices. The site is a scam. How do I know - simple, they are using my home address as the front to the site. The have previously setup as repo-limited.com and cars-sales-ltd.com There is other info
• Foreign driving offence ticket scam 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Heard about this a few days ago and forgot to mention it - sorry if it's old hat or been deatl with already. Anyway, apparently there's a growing scam in certain parts of Europe which involves sending UK/foreign motorists what seems like official documentation demanding payment of fines
• Any - Warning - Scam 29 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Just spotted this article and thought it appropriate I post it here to warn others (if the mods think otherwise please feel free to delete). http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/15891906.WRONGED__Victim_of_Gumtree_BMW_gang_speaks_out/?ref=mr&lp=9...
• Fuel payment scam affects thousands 8 May 2007 (Forum)
  Check your credit card statements for dodgy transactions if you've bought fuel in a large number of locations mentioned here. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6578595.stm
• Autotrader - Possible Scams? 23 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  contactable by email. Additionally, the same vehicle can appear in the classifieds in two separate adverts - in two entirely different locations. Example is the Mini One D seen twice on this page: http://tinyurl.com/6l42vg Do i smell a scam?
• A novel scam 31 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  the company further that he has taken out a loan in his own name for the full price of the car. So the dealer has been scammed by the punter who has the company’s bank details , other personal details from Facebook and maybe the address of the dealership ?   Is this a new type
• SCAM ALERT! Car tax refund text message 7 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  I have just received a text message that shouts out "SCAM" from the moment it was received. Coming from mobile number +447398230835 Narrative: "DVLA: We have recalculated your vehicle tax. You are owed £48.84 due to overpayment, visit https://dvlaroadtaxrebate.co to claim
• 419 million scams 15 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  The 419 email scam has plumbed new depths of oh perlease, those dear chaps who've never done a days work in their lives have just sent me yet another howler. Among the dozen Dearly Beloveds and Gracious One's received today is one from llyods bank (Dear Lord) requiring me to sign
• Congestion charge avoidance scam 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  car. Fact was, the car in question (i.e. with that legitimate reg number) was demonstrably nowhere near London on the day alleged. Turned out that the car which was in London was of the same make, but fitted with false plates - obvious when the photo was examined more closely. Is this scam widespread
• Foreign cheque scam? 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  with which this guy is offering the full asking price -especially as he hasn't seen it. I warned my friend that there is some scam involving foreign cheques appearing to clear - but then the money not actually being there. Have I remembered correctly? Cheers
• new scam ? 28 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  New scam reported in top gear Guy gets paid to reposes a car by finance company Swaps the alloys for steel wheels Rips out the stereo Pours oil over the engine Messes with HT leads to cause a misfire Puts car through auction He buys the car himself, or gets a friend to do so Takes it home