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Either a scam or a bargain for someone?

Submitted by ian_soady on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 10:36
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-motorcycle-500cc-single/264200053290?hash=item3d838ce22a:g:~OoAAOSwCMRcaGFg:rk:4:pf:1&frcectupt=true

Unlike the general scam entries, it doesn't have a mobile phone number in the body of the text. Worth a look?

Submitted by ian_soady on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 10:38

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-Norton-Model-18-500cc-OHV-Single-Pre-War-Vintage-Girders/113647823161

Submitted by norman_lorton on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 11:04

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I agree that the photo and description just do not look right. But how did they get a well used profile to post the advert? Can user's profiles get hijacked?

Yes this ebay sellers account has been hacked by probably Rumanian crooks. I am a member of EVSA E bay Vehicle Scam Alerts there are over 4000 items for sale on this sellers account and all at stupidly low prices. I am gong to report this 1 to ebay now so that all listings for the rest will disappear as well , hopefully no one has parted with money for any of these items yet. 

Submitted by ian_soady on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 11:16

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Although I have no idea how.

I have reported the second one (and a clone of it) as I always do when I come across them. To give ebay their due they generally disappear fairly promptly.

I would be interested to see if the first one is genuine however.

Submitted by Xanna_jeannett… on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 11:56

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Hello  AS I am a frequent    veuer of Ebay  this machine in question has been on there for some time now and I believe   the same machine was sold some time back from Reney and sons of Sheffield   

but whether  this is a scam or not  we have no idea but to me it looks suspect   and caution should be taken  in this case,     best to contact ebay they will know  , but what is more concerning   is the Norton parts posted on ebay  that looks like a machine has been broken up  and part to be sold on weather   these are part from a stolen machine or not begs the case, so do some research  and  find out what your buying   be careful out there   Ps also on Ebay Vintage Motorcycle parts  you find a UNIFIED TWIN  CYLINDER HEAD  in bear condition  listed as new old stock Q?                      yours   

Submitted by ian_soady on Sunday, 17 February, 2019 - 14:48

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Are you talking about the first (post war) one which I'm unsure about or the second (pre-war) which is definitely a scam and which I have reported (it was actually appearing in 2 separate ads which is always a giveaway - unlike the bike!).

Both ads for the second one have now disappeared following my report. Thanks to ebay for prompt action.

 

 



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