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buyreddiesel web site is scam

Roland_100
Roland_100 Posts: 6 Forumite
buyreddiesel .co.uk web site is a scam
I have recently been scammed by this 'company' apparently selling red diesel fuel. It seems to be a similar scam to the one involving domestic heating oil which has been reported by the BBC. They take your money and deliver nothing. It has been reported and West Yorkshire Police are currently investigating, but the web site is still up and the scam may still be operating - DO NOT BUY FROM THIS 'COMPANY'.
I can provide further details if anyone wants them.

Roland
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  • vax2002
    vax2002 Posts: 7,187 Forumite
    They will be dipping your cars very soon.
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • gas4you
    gas4you Posts: 2,602 Forumite
    Serves you right for trying to by illegal fuel for your car!
  • smcqis
    smcqis Posts: 862 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    gas4you wrote: »
    Serves you right for trying to by illegal fuel for your car!

    Who said it was for their car?
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    Roland_100 wrote: »
    buyreddiesel .co.uk web site is a scam
    I have recently been scammed by this 'company' apparently selling red diesel fuel. It seems to be a similar scam to the one involving domestic heating oil which has been reported by the BBC. They take your money and deliver nothing. It has been reported and West Yorkshire Police are currently investigating, but the web site is still up and the scam may still be operating - DO NOT BUY FROM THIS 'COMPANY'.
    I can provide further details if anyone wants them.

    Roland

    Not even a convincing fake website.
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
  • Roland_100
    Roland_100 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Dear Vax2002 and gas4you

    I have a diesel lawnmower for my business so I am a legitimate red diesel user. The police can dip my car any time. If I was an illegal user I would not have reported the scam to the police and I would not have posted this message about it. It was actually on the request of the West Yorkshire police that I posted the message.

    Attitudes such as yours are not helpful, and help to create the environment in which the criminals flourish. I admit I was a fool to be taken in. Perhaps you could do similarly and apologise, and perhaps try to make more helpful comments in future.

    I have an idea - if you want to help stop other people becoming victims, then perhaps you can suggest other web sites on which this scam can be notified, or even do it yourself.

    Roland
  • Roland_100
    Roland_100 Posts: 6 Forumite
    Roland_100 wrote: »
    Dear Vax2002 and gas4you

    I have an idea - if you want to help stop other people becoming victims, then perhaps you can suggest other web sites on which this scam can be notified, or even do it yourself.

    Roland

    P.S. What we need to do is get information about the scam higher in the Google rankings than the scam web site itself - Will you help?
  • wuthton
    wuthton Posts: 53 Forumite
    gas4you wrote: »
    Serves you right for trying to by illegal fuel for your car!

    I have 3 tractors, 2 generators, a forklift, 2 excavators and a loader. You are welcome to come and dip my car tank too.
  • gas4you
    gas4you Posts: 2,602 Forumite
    Ok Roland, I was too quick to judge.

    But what I never understand is why people generally are always looking to save that little bit extra. Looking for theses savings makes one a prime target for rip off sites etc.

    I always find suppliers etc that I am happy with then stick with them, even if they are more expensive.

    But then I suppose that is against the ethos of this site in general.
  • undaunted
    undaunted Posts: 1,870 Forumite
    Why do you / they not simply take the story to the press?
  • ihateyes
    ihateyes Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    the fact their address is incomplete should have alarm bells ringing.....
    no payments accepted by debit/credit cards either!

    Well dodgy!
    Promo codes are never always cheaper..... isnt that right EuropCar?
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