Einerbe Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 Hello! I was interested in an H575 that was offered on the internet. A 1989 H575, serial number F31905, natural color, price 1.200€, location was in Munich (Germany). I wrote an email to the seller and asked for some detailed pictures in order to decide whether I should drive to Munich for a buy. This morning I received an answer and 12 pictures of the guitar. He mentioned due to devorce he had to move back to England. But in case I was interested in buying he would engage an agency with the selling and transporting affairs. I don't know whether you have this kind of fraud in the US but here in Europe it is quite "popular". This was a clear fake! Once you pay, money is gone with the wind - and you'll never receive anything. I answered, "hey, what is your address and do you have a phone number so we can talk?" And also: "Sorry, I believe this is fraud. But when I am wrong, then I would be pleased to get your address and phone number". The advertisement was deleted immediately thereafter (the seller also offered a Martin Guitar - which disappeard, too). Of course, I did not receive any further email. I post this because I received 12 pictures of the guitar including one with the serial on the headstock. I was wondering whether these were taken from a real selling advertisement an were used for that fraud. Attached you can see some. Maybe somebody from the Heritage Owners Club members knows or owns this guitar. Have a nice day Ralph
Vanschoyck Posted October 13, 2018 Posted October 13, 2018 Good job spotting the scam. I wouldn't be at all surprised if someone who frequents here does in fact recognize the guitar.
tbonesullivan Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Yeah, that's a real guitar, but I doubt they have it. Lotta scammers out there, no matter where you are.
kbp810 Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Very common scam here as well; also get them when you are trying to sell something too. They either try to get you to pay a fee of some sort before they send you payment... or you get a fake check... or some sort of attempt to obtain your bank account information.
bolero Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 good job catching the scam....happens here too although I was disappointed: I never got to meet a real Nigerian Prince!!
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