Now first things first, I'd like to stress that I may not have been scammed, there may well be a perfectly reasonable explanation for whats happened.

But either way, I thought I would ask around on here as someone may be able to help and/or someone might know the seller.

Here is a link to Pistonheads advert:

click here

I inquired about one of the items on the advert (which was removed from the ad not long after I paid), got a quick response, exchanged several emails with the seller and paid via bank transfer on 30th November.

I haven't received the item I paid for and I haven't heard from the seller since 1st December, despite me sending several emails (all polite and non-threatening) and trying the number on the Pistonheads ad.

The seller was incredibly helpful, articulate and knowledgeable and I was happy to pay by bank transfer rather the slightly more secure PayPal.

I don't have an address for the seller, I was going to arrange my own courier and the seller was happy for me to do so and offered me his address but I let him arrange a courier (in hindsight, a mistake).

Due to the nature of the items for sale, Im hoping someone might know the seller or have dealt with him before?
Despite what the Pistonheads ad says, his name is Russ Watkins and I believe he is from the Worcester area.

I would still like to think I haven't been scammed and that there is a reason I haven't received the item or had a response from the seller.

I hope you manage to sort it out mate and at least get your money back.

Looking at the link it's worth quite a lot more than £100, that would have me suspicious to start with.

Carl

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C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK
36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn

MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest.
Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs

Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo

Simple

Use a alternate email address

Contact him/her

pretend to purchase another item

Tell them you will use your own courior and will need his address

get address

go and see him personally at his home, whilst there you could also loot the other items he has for sale

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Just had a look seems he has ripped off a fair few people.


He has also responded and doesn't seem to care much, there are some scum bags around.

Carl.

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C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK
36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn

MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest.
Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs

Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo

Not looking good looking at the first 205 link.

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Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.

Joint Kent Leader

Well, it would seem my faith in my fellow man was unfounded. I have been scammed.

Thanks for the info gents. Next job, track him down. If anyone has any info that help me, feel free to post or PM me.

There are details in the 205 thread that may be of use but unlikely given a year ago.

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Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.

Joint Kent Leader

Hmm as i am from this neck of the woods i may be able to help.
On one of the other posts from this site his name is DimmaTurbo and he lists his location as Bransford.
I know that there is a mechanic from the garage in Bransford and that he has/had a 205 track car and is into french cars, as a chap i know uses this garage for mots.
If you like i can ring him in the morning and find out a bit more.
It may just be a coincidence but its worth a call.

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I will see what my options are with both the Police and the bank. Unfortunately I would imagine the boys in blue will say its a civil matter and the bank wont breach confidentiality on my say so.

Astormatt, any help or info you can provide would be much appreciated.

And thanks Mei!

is it not fraud if he is selling none exsistante parts

Russell Watkins
Pyke cottage, docklow,
Leominster
Hereford
HR6 0SL

docklow@hotmail.co.uk



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Alpine White 205 GTi 1.9 - Project

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Machine Polishing - Paint Correction - Swirl Removal in West London - PM for details

They were on the 205 thread

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Joint Kent Leader

Some more info Here & mobile number shown Here 07972266945

Edit

A bit of digging gives an address and phone number below.

Russell Watkins

Upper Cwm
Craswall
Hereford
Hereford And Worcester
HR2 0PH
01981 510 249

I believe this to be correct as planning applications have been made at this address from 2001-2008 under this name.

It also appears that they breed sheep at this address and that his wife may be a parish council Clerk.