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Gumtree Buyer Reported My Bank Account

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  • nick74
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    If he's still claiming to be a solicitor/barrister/barista refer him to the reply given in Arkell v. Pressdram (1971) 
  • Yahoo_Mail
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    I'm surprised nobody has yet pointed out that Special Delivery is UK only...
  • davidmcn
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    Yahoo_Mail said:
    I'm surprised nobody has yet pointed out that Special Delivery is UK only...
    They claim to have sent it to a UK address, so that bit's fine, it's why the Garda would be popping over the border to help out (and a multitude of other things...) which is more problematic.
  • jonesMUFCforever
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    Can you do a faster payment from Ireland or would it be a SEPA international payment? 
  • Mrs_Ryan
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    The address it was sent to was in NI, it may well be his bank account is held in NI.
    *The RK and FF fan club* #Family*Don’t Be Bitter- Glitter!* #LotsOfLove ‘Darling you’re my blood, you have my heartbeat’ Dad 20.02.20
  • Mrs_Ryan
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    jonesMUFCforever said:
    Can you do a faster payment from Ireland or would it be a SEPA international payment? 
    The address it was sent to was in NI, it may well be his bank account is held in NI.
    *The RK and FF fan club* #Family*Don’t Be Bitter- Glitter!* #LotsOfLove ‘Darling you’re my blood, you have my heartbeat’ Dad 20.02.20
  • Mrs_Ryan
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    nick74 said:
    If he's still claiming to be a solicitor/barrister/barista refer him to the reply given in Arkell v. Pressdram (1971) 
    Brilliant :D 
    *The RK and FF fan club* #Family*Don’t Be Bitter- Glitter!* #LotsOfLove ‘Darling you’re my blood, you have my heartbeat’ Dad 20.02.20
  • photome
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    you do get some crazy tales on here
  • beyer78
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    I spoke with him earlier. I told him if he wants to be reimbursed by me then he has to contact my bank and l


  • Were_Doomed
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    beyer78 said:
    He has just sent me a video message.
    He looks like Neil from the young ones 😂.
    That comment would suggest you're not a youngster ... TYO isn't exactly a recent comedy show. :) 
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