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30/08/2007, 8:57 jamesg Joined on 15/11/2005 Carcassonne Posts 93 Re: Another internet Scam Yes ShieldsUp is a useful check, especially their LeakTest.   If you pass that you have a good firewall. James    Report

11/11/2007, 11:47 Lehaut Joined on 23/08/2004 Normandy Posts 24 Re: Another internet Scam Hi, Some elderly French neighbours came to me yesterday.  Their son had found in Ouest France a 2003 LHD French registered Passat for sale in Scotland.  Price 4500 euros.  They contacted the person via Email and had a reply.  It asked them to send 1200 via Weston Union to an outfit called Pet-Forwarding Inc.  The person selling the car one "Steve Thompson of 10 Crown Street, Aberdeen" then undertook to transport the car to France when the balance was to be paid.  Five minutes research showed the Pet-Forwarding site to be suspended and also listed on the 914 scam list.  My advice to them was to leave it alone, sad they cannot get the car for well below market price but better not to risk it.  I gather that there is a VW Golf now listed in the paper for an equally silly price. Do you know of this one? Lehaut    Report

11/11/2007, 13:28 ErnieY Joined on 05/12/2006 Nr Prayssac (Lot) Posts 2,952 Re: Another internet Scam I'll be in Aberdeen on Tuesday and I know exactly where No. 10 Crown Street is so perhaps I'll check it out, I can just see the surprised look on Mr Thompsons face. Of course if it's genuine and a "good un" I might be tempted to buy it myself and bring it to France when I come back in 2 weeks time. Somehow I doubt this will happen though so I wonder, do I go for the traditional dog sh*t through the letterbox of No. 10 (plenty of that on Union Street) or my personal favourite, peeing through it.... My doctor said one drink per day, I can live with that !    Report

11/11/2007, 13:38 Lehaut Joined on 23/08/2004 Normandy Posts 24 Re: Another internet Scam Do let us know how you get on, have a look at the Golf when you are there.  Personally I prefer wrapping the excrement in newspaper, setting light to it on the door step then ringing the bell.  Stamping on it whilst hot seems to spread it further.    Report

11/11/2007, 13:49 Jonzjob Joined on 23/08/2004 Nr Carcassonne, 11 Posts 2,525 Re: Another internet Scam My, my, what a sheltered life I must have lead?? Just make sure that they haven't gota dog that grabs anything that's stuck through that letter box or you could be in the very embarassing position of having to ask for some personal possesions back . Also make sure the spring on it is not TOOOOO strong or see above!?? I like your idea Lehaut Please ket us know the reaction of you knocking on the door though Andy!!! John. The only difference between the men & the boys is the size & the shape & the price of their toys!!    Report

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