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Autotrader advert - ami I being scammed?

I have advertised my car for sale on autotrader. All is ok there.

But today I got a text from: gauranteed-offer. Com offering me a cash purchase if I accept within 24 hours.

It's one of those that seems too goo to be true. Yes I know if it seems too good then it has to be and is probably a scam. Anyone have any experience or heard anything about these people.

Many thanks
Simon

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  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    If someone is interested in your car they will ring you and arrange a viewing.
  • jimjames
    jimjames Posts: 19,241 Forumite
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    Yes its a scam.

    You send them money to arrange the sale, you never hear from them again.
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
  • NewUserHere
    NewUserHere Posts: 172 Forumite
    DUTR wrote: »
    If someone is interested in your car they will ring you and arrange a viewing.

    Or text as is often the case nowadays
  • harrys_dad
    harrys_dad Posts: 1,997 Forumite
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    Their website does not have a geographical telephone number, and only a freepost address and post code (probably a virtual office). Avoid.
  • DUTR
    DUTR Posts: 12,958 Forumite
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    Or text as is often the case nowadays

    When I sold my previous car, I included no text,canvassers or emails, some did text but I just ignored the texts even thoug some were probably genuine enquiries, as they then called .....after the car was sold to the 1st viewer.
  • harrys_dad
    harrys_dad Posts: 1,997 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You may also wish to check this thread

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4022531
  • spacey2012
    spacey2012 Posts: 5,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    All scams involve greed.
    Someone thinks they have hit the jackpot and performs a lobotomy on themselves.
    The usual send us some money via ukash/ paypoint/ western union scam and they will send a bloke with a lorry full of cash and give you not only this but more as well.
    But first, you money please sir most kindly.
    Be happy...;)
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