Gumtree scam?

soolin

sharpy2010 wrote: »

OK then, set it up so the standing order/direct debit goes into a different, random, bank account.

It might not even work, but it'll cause the scammer all sorts of problems if lots of people did this.

Good god, what is wrong with the naysayers in this place? Do you LIKE being scammed or something?

No, but we understand how the direct debit scheme works.

Your new plan would not work as you would need access to an official body/company/charity DD forms to set up an official direct debit- you can't just set them up to a non existent place. You can't 'request' a direct debit be set up without going through it officially via a 'body' who can send the correct documentation to the sending bank.

Think about it, to set up a DD you fill out a form with the charity, or GYM or magazine subscription service- all of which are capable of taking a DD and all of which would be covered by the DD guarantee scheme.

Cornucopia

Use the Bank Sort Code to approach the scammer's bank directly.

Give them your crime number.

They may not act on a single complaint, but if several come through, they will need to take action.

edit: The Bank is Barclays, Baker Street, Leicester.

anotheruser

Why not post the guys address if you can find it?

Alternatively, set up a new email / account, then say you'd like to buy one and go pick it up. Would need a new mobile number though.
Seeing face to face might be more scary for him.
Take big men with you.

DJGurth

Hahaha good idea, I have gone the legal route. I hope the other guy who was here reported him as well

GabbaGabbaHey

Cornucopia wrote: »

Use the Bank Sort Code to approach the scammer's bank directly.

Give them your crime number.

They may not act on a single complaint, but if several come through, they will need to take action.

Sorry, but under Data Protection legislation, no bank would provide an account holder's details, regardless of how many people turn up and how many crime numbers they have. They would only divulge such information to a law enforcement department in response to a request through official channels.

Also - if you voluntarily make a payment by Bank Transfer to another person, then there is no basis in law to get that transfer reversed, even if the person receiving the money fails to deliver the goods, so there is no reason for the bank to get involved.

Sigals

DJGurth wrote: »

Hahaha good idea, I have gone the legal route. I hope the other guy who was here reported him as well

I got scammed by this guy before christmas too, I've found his previous address from the electoral role but I need his current one to file a case in county court.

I've been in contact with him briefly since then and he claimed he deposited £150 in my account with cash but it's not in there and he also claims to have a receipt of that which he would email me but now he is not replying to texts or emails.

I've got a crime reference number with the fraud agency but I would really like to take this guy to court. However I need his current address, what did you do?

On further investigation this is the current street he lives on:

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Thanks!

Pipson

I just got scammed by this guy aswell... and he is infact Stuart Southwick and i know his facebook

Has anyone got any news on this guy, ive contacted the police and given them as much info as possible.

I Also managed to get a picture of his passport
You can tell some parts have been edited but the picture cant lie, its him

If anyone can share as much info, the better

Sigals

Small update on this.

When this happened in December I filled a report with the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau and I have just received a reply via email stating that they have investigated the case and have passed it on to West Midlands police to investigate and action further.

I doubt I will see my £150 again but at least there is a chance of this guy going to jail / court.

i.imgur.com/QaP2xgQ.png