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• 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)
  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)
  it is only when the dealer checks out 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 of scam maybe ? 
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  Retention fee 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a nearly new car from a franchised dealer about 18 months ago. This past week I have received a letter from Retaina regarding the ISR window etched...
• 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 your refund now" My only comment "not on your Nellie" Message now deleted, sender's number blocked.
• 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 in to an account i don't have.
• Congestion charge avoidance scam 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  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? Oz (as was)
• Foreign cheque scam? 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  My mate is suspicious at the speed 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 Steam cleans engine Puts HT leads back Replaces wheels/stereo And sells it on at a nice big profit Finance company don’t care Looser is person car was reposed from as price made at auction is taken from his final bill
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  Is this car too good to be true - it feels like a scam? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Porsche 911 advertised online which is considerably cheaper than most others particularly for the age. Although advertised as being for sale...
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  I was charged by a French car hire company for a driving violation - is this a scam? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I hired a car at Toulouse airport for 10 days in June. I'm unaware of any traffic violation during the hire, but late in July I received a letter from...
• Revoked Licence Vehicle Siezed (smelling a scam) 21 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  They said his insurance is invalid as his licence was revoked On Sept 1st (we had no notification of this) He sent his licence off in August for points to put on But at same time had to change some details on the licence When posting licence we sent to Dvla Swansea using change of details postcode DVLA reckon they never received letter (we believe it's there but sitting In wrong department) Anyway his car was seized and we have had to now apply For a new licence at a cost if £50 for revoked licence My question is shouldn't we have been notified his licence was being Revoked, and if it's revoked shouldn't he have got done for Driving with no licence? I'm smelling a police scam Anyone know much about The Great SOCPA Section 165 Scam
• Fake MOT certificate scam 7 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of any incidences of the following MOT scam ? There has been a lot of fake MOT certificate scams. For any given vehicle a MOT certificate is being issued that may be fake, whereby either the fake MOT certificate has been issued but no MOT has actually been done or the MOT certificate has been obtained or photocopied and false information entered.
• Crit'air stickers france - Scam sites 19 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Be very careful if you go to get a crit-air sticker, like the british gov sites, there are some convincing copies, one of which charges 29.75 euros.....
• Card scam at filling stations. beware 30 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  BBC R4 "You and yours" 12:00 today covered the ongoing problem of cards being cloned at independant run filling stations. It appears to be country wide. It...
• Warning - Insurance Scam 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Gangs are deliberately braking hard in front of lorries to cause rear-end shunts, so they can claim the insurance. Be warned. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17647209%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=exclusive%2d%2dcar%2dcrash%2dcon%2dgang-name_page.html
• Mercedes C200K estate - Autotrader text scam 27 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    On the principle that  you don't ask people to pay them to buy something off you, it looks like a scam to me.  Anyone had a similar experience?
• credit card chip and pin scam 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Our local garage has been involved in a scam where goods and petrol bought on a credit card have been csimmed and the details and pin numbers have been passed on.Guildford police think that more than 400 people have been effected.More may come to light as people get their statements.Ilost £600 until my credit card company realised something was wrong.So if you have used a garage in the Guildford area recently ie 6-8 weeks ago till now police would like to hear from you.Ican give details of the offending garage if the moderators will allow. -- rustbucket (the original)
• Car Protect Scam 1 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  My daughter received a call from this lot saying that her warranty had recently expired which we know to be false - the car has been in the family with...