200q20v Digest, Vol 84, Issue 17

[Scott Gilman]

My recommendation is to pass on the offer.  Nigerian scammers in the  
UK (and elsewhere) routinely peruse online parts wanted sites,  
offering whatever you are looking for.  About a month ago, I had a  
fellow in the UK offered to sell me a hard to find part that I was  
looking for.  I had listed my wanted item on a BMW motorcycle list.  I  
sensed a scam and passed on the offer.  I spent three years working in  
Nigeria, many years ago.  From that experience, I learned that no one  
is too smart not to be fooled.  I'd be cautious.   And no, I've never  
heard of Francis Bacon, purveyor of auto parts.
Scott
On Oct 23, 2010, at 3:00 PM, 200q20v-request at audifans.com wrote:
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> Today's Topics:
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>   1. Just in case you might know about this person (Shin Hoshikawa)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:55:59 -0700
> From: "Shin Hoshikawa" <pl510er at clear.net>
> Subject: Just in case you might know about this person
> To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
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> Dear Lister:
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> I am in need of a 20V left rear door, and this gentleman in UK
> offered me the door for sale.   However, I am a bit worried about
> sending money to someone I don't know.  In fact, a couple of months  
> ago,
> I did jut that and lost $150 to a person named Curtis Price.
> So, I don't want to repeat the same thing.
>
> Sorry for the long introduction.  Have you heard of Francis Bacon,
> no, not that famous historic person, but present day person in UK that
> might be known to some of you who might have purchased Audi parts  
> from?
>
> Please let me know if that person is trustworthy or not, if you know  
> about
> him.  Francis, if you are reading this post, please understand that I
> recently
> had a bad experience and lost a chunk of money by the scam artist.    
> Shin
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