scam buyer?
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I have received two emails in the last 7 months from a guy named Ian who says he is looking to buy an Elan S1. Claims he got my contact info from the Elan registry, which is impossible as it only lists my first name and city, no email.
Also seems quite weird to me that he would reach out directly to an individual rather than go on a forum such this one to find a car.
Anyone else had a similar experience?
Also seems quite weird to me that he would reach out directly to an individual rather than go on a forum such this one to find a car.
Anyone else had a similar experience?
Steve
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
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Likewise. Also claims to live near me.
Andrew Bodge
'66 Elan S2 26/4869
I love the sound of a torque wrench in the morning. Sounds like... progress.
'66 Elan S2 26/4869
I love the sound of a torque wrench in the morning. Sounds like... progress.
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RotoFlexible - Fourth Gear
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[email protected] was the source of my solicitations.
Steve
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
Elan S1 1963-Bourne bodied
Elan S3 1967 FHC pre airflow
Formerly:
Elan S1 1964
Elan S3 1966 FHC pre airflow
Elan S3 1967 FHC airflow
Elan S4 1969 FHC
Europa S2 1970
Esprit S2 1979
- bitsobrits
- Third Gear
- Posts: 420
- Joined: 27 Apr 2011
Steve
Silence is Golden; Duct Tape is Silver
Silence is Golden; Duct Tape is Silver
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elanfan1 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I presume privacy will be an issue but there appears to be a discrepancy in that one of our members above says he?s near him in the US and yet the other info puts him in the UK. There?s something awry. We don?t want long term members scammed but neither should a genuine member be wrongly labelled. Maybe as a Jeff knows the members details an attempt to clarify might be in order?? Maybe?
Steve
Silence is Golden; Duct Tape is Silver
Silence is Golden; Duct Tape is Silver
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elanfan1 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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The person is restoring an Elan and has posted pics online. The person appears to be active on both sides of the pond. This info discussing activity in the US and the UK is listed in the posts.
If it is a scam, it is an ongoing effort online for 6+ months. My view it looks legit. As always, be wary the first time you transact with anyone online.
If it is a scam, it is an ongoing effort online for 6+ months. My view it looks legit. As always, be wary the first time you transact with anyone online.
Jeff Cocking
LotusElan.net
LotusElan.net
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