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Duh


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This is an Australian Government Warning about scammers;

http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/home_internet_users/protect_yourself2/avoiding_scams_and_hoaxes 

 

I would recommend subscribing (free) to this government site to receive scam warnings alerts to keep you informed.

 



 



 



-- Edited by Duh on Thursday 26th of July 2012 02:29:21 PM

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dazren


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Thanks Duh,  I like to think that i am to clever for that ??? However if i think that I am that clever, Then the Smart thing for me to do would be to subscribe to the site ??? '' forwarned is forarmed ? ''



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A lot could be caught Daz, not all up with scam tactics etc.

Recently I advertised on Gumtree and the Quokka Online, both have an email function to reply to (that they can track the sender on) however if you also put a mobile number on your ad (I do but I check out the sender before I reply....most have an overseas prefix if they are a scammer) the send you an sms saying they are interested and could you send more details on an email address, usually gmail or hotmail instead of replying to the advertised site email system. 

I just ignore these and dump them, I do put my mobile number on the advertising site to get more response but am careful to vet any replies.

 



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I agree Duh ! and the more these warnings are posted, the more aware the unsuspecting can be informed,



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On gumtree I always put CASH SALE ONLY and EMAIL CONTACT ONLY after I have vetted the buyer I then give a phone no, I never put my ph no on gumtree.



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_wombat_ wrote:

On gumtree I always put CASH SALE ONLY and EMAIL CONTACT ONLY after I have vetted the buyer I then give a phone no, I never put my ph no on gumtree.

 What about high value items like late model cars or RV's ?????



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