scammed..... :( updated with the story.....

I took a chance on something and it looks like I have had my fingers well and truly burnt.

Out of pocket by a large amount of cash and feeling rather gutted

What, who from and how much ??

GUTTED! fancy sharing details so peeps don't do the same?

I'm just seeing what I can do to rectify things.. I.e get my cash back and get the facts.

once I have I will post details

I wish you luck mate! keep us posted  :wink:

How'd you get on with this?

sounds bad

Ok, while at the AGM I put a bid on an Audi a3 and won.

Paid a large cash deposit direct to the guy to secure the car untill I could collect.

The night prior to collection I got a text saying the keys had been lost. Bit of an annoyance as I had already insured it and did all the checks etc….

a week passes and no contact and no key so I rang the guy and says the deal is off and I need my money back.

And now that brings us to now, still no contact, lots of money out of pocket and even worse had to put the mk1 up on ebay as I am now that skint.

I am feeling terrible about the whole situation to be honest!

i remember you saying about that car at the agm

how did you pay the cash and how much??

hope it wasn't a gift via paypal

Even worse dude - direct bank transfer. Really need to get proper advice but I am working all the hours at the moment

We are talking half the cars sale price and that was in the thousands!

thats not good mate

you might be able to proe that the payment was for the car, as you can like the advert and the transfer into his bank and the fact the car hasn't been sign over into your name.

think you could get the police involved see what they have to say or seek advise by someone in the know

hope you sort it

cheers dude - I am going to make some phone calls tomorrow but in the scheme of things I have more important things going on

what i dont understand if its money involved why have you not immediatly reported the probem to the police as this is now a fraud case. many people have fallen for this scam.

Andy, is this an E bay thing or what ?? Any news ?