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Hello everyone
I registered on this site following a scam that I found on Le Bon Coin .fr for a Ford Cougar being given away.
I contacted the donor who, coincidentally, is in Benin as a doctor for Médecins Sans Frontières and claims that this car belonged to his supposedly deceased son.
He tells me in his emails that I only need to pay the shipping costs, which amount to 735 euros.
And when I ask him for more information about the car, he is unable to provide any further details.
So please be careful and be wary of this kind of ad.
I do not question Le Bon Coin .fr which, for me, is a very good site.
So please pass the message along and have a great day everyone.
I registered on this site following a scam that I found on Le Bon Coin .fr for a Ford Cougar being given away.
I contacted the donor who, coincidentally, is in Benin as a doctor for Médecins Sans Frontières and claims that this car belonged to his supposedly deceased son.
He tells me in his emails that I only need to pay the shipping costs, which amount to 735 euros.
And when I ask him for more information about the car, he is unable to provide any further details.
So please be careful and be wary of this kind of ad.
I do not question Le Bon Coin .fr which, for me, is a very good site.
So please pass the message along and have a great day everyone.
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Hello
Like others, Le Bon Coin is a good site for free ads
if we stick to its main slogan: "the good deal is around the corner"
So there's no need to look further than you can go to see the good deal
and manage to take it away
Or look for a carrier of your choice, in no case that of the seller
No need to search for a good deal in Boulogne (or worse, in Africa) if you live in Vannes.
Like others, Le Bon Coin is a good site for free ads
if we stick to its main slogan: "the good deal is around the corner"
So there's no need to look further than you can go to see the good deal
and manage to take it away
Or look for a carrier of your choice, in no case that of the seller
No need to search for a good deal in Boulogne (or worse, in Africa) if you live in Vannes.
Hello,
I posted an ad on a website and I received an email from a certain Mr. Ripert, who lives in Benin and wants to give away a car, it's a Scenic.
He gave me all his contact details (if they are correct), even the donation document from the consulate.
However, he asked me for an amount of €305 in the first email, then over the phone, he asked for €435.
As soon as he sent me the donation document via email, he called me back to tell me to make the transfer the next day, even though I haven't received any papers regarding the car.
I wanted to know if this corresponds to a scam or not?
Thank you, best regards.
I posted an ad on a website and I received an email from a certain Mr. Ripert, who lives in Benin and wants to give away a car, it's a Scenic.
He gave me all his contact details (if they are correct), even the donation document from the consulate.
However, he asked me for an amount of €305 in the first email, then over the phone, he asked for €435.
As soon as he sent me the donation document via email, he called me back to tell me to make the transfer the next day, even though I haven't received any papers regarding the car.
I wanted to know if this corresponds to a scam or not?
Thank you, best regards.
Of course it's a scam!! The guy lives in Benin and wants to give away his car, why not... but then why post his ad in France?
If you were giving away a car, would you post an ad in Africa?? And even if you have to pay, it's no longer a donation, plus once you pay, you won't hear from him again or he’ll ask you for more money for unforeseen expenses. But you'll never see the car.
Similarly, when selling your car, you often get similar offers, you need to be careful.
Try to find a car donation in France, at least you can check it out in person! But that will be harder. lol
If you were giving away a car, would you post an ad in Africa?? And even if you have to pay, it's no longer a donation, plus once you pay, you won't hear from him again or he’ll ask you for more money for unforeseen expenses. But you'll never see the car.
Similarly, when selling your car, you often get similar offers, you need to be careful.
Try to find a car donation in France, at least you can check it out in person! But that will be harder. lol
Hello everyone, I feel like I'm being scammed. There's an ad on Le Bon Coin saying they're selling a 206cc car for 3500 EUROS. I sent an email and they told me they're actually giving it away for 700 euros because it belonged to their daughter who passed away from cancer, they're in Benin but the car is in France because their daughter lived in ... but they needed me to justify why I wanted the car. I justified myself a day later; I was supposedly the beneficiary. All excited, I sent my ID and everything, and the guy absolutely wanted 180 euros for document fees, via Western Union. Do you think this is a scam? Do you recognize this email? mariecaurine@live.fr
What should I do?
What should I do?
Hello Taboza,
Several things to note in this very classic scenario.
The incredibly low price of the vehicle that is meant to lure you in.
The reason that appeals to feelings and emotions (death of a child)
Benin, which we know is a major producer of these scams.
Transporting a vehicle from Benin to France is extremely expensive, surely more than €700.
The request for imaginary fees to be sent via Western Union. All these scams operate through this payment system.
In summary, stop everything, it's a Nigerian scam.
Moreover, you have sent your identity card, and the scammer will not hesitate for a moment to impersonate you and use your identity card to defraud others. If he succeeds, you risk being implicated in a scam yourself if the victim files a complaint.
You should go to the gendarmerie or the police station in your area and file a report to signal this sending of identity documents.
Finally, you seem to know nothing about these scams. Educate yourself!
Search on Google "Western Union scams" "Benin scams" etc...
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PLEASE MENTION THE EMAIL ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THESE SCAMMERS
We will make good use of it (Blacklists)
Several things to note in this very classic scenario.
The incredibly low price of the vehicle that is meant to lure you in.
The reason that appeals to feelings and emotions (death of a child)
Benin, which we know is a major producer of these scams.
Transporting a vehicle from Benin to France is extremely expensive, surely more than €700.
The request for imaginary fees to be sent via Western Union. All these scams operate through this payment system.
In summary, stop everything, it's a Nigerian scam.
Moreover, you have sent your identity card, and the scammer will not hesitate for a moment to impersonate you and use your identity card to defraud others. If he succeeds, you risk being implicated in a scam yourself if the victim files a complaint.
You should go to the gendarmerie or the police station in your area and file a report to signal this sending of identity documents.
Finally, you seem to know nothing about these scams. Educate yourself!
Search on Google "Western Union scams" "Benin scams" etc...
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PLEASE MENTION THE EMAIL ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THESE SCAMMERS
We will make good use of it (Blacklists)
Hello,
I also have the same offer for a 607 that is also in Benin and is in donation, but I can't get the owner's contact information. I would only have to pay the document fees, which amount to 355 euros. Moreover, the donor is also in Benin for work, and this car was for his son who passed away 7 weeks ago. Beware of scams, be careful. The site Le Boncoin, which is a very serious site, is not implicated in this matter.
Best regards
I also have the same offer for a 607 that is also in Benin and is in donation, but I can't get the owner's contact information. I would only have to pay the document fees, which amount to 355 euros. Moreover, the donor is also in Benin for work, and this car was for his son who passed away 7 weeks ago. Beware of scams, be careful. The site Le Boncoin, which is a very serious site, is not implicated in this matter.
Best regards
Hi, I also fell for a scam after seeing an ad on this site. There was a car for sale, a C2. At first, the seller said it belonged to his wife who passed away three months ago and that he wanted to get rid of it quickly. He claimed he had gone on vacation abroad and had entrusted the car to a transporter, and that the exchange should be done with the transporter. In the end, it turned out that the transporter and the seller were the same person and that he was in Benin. There was never any car, yet there was a photo of it on the site, a nice red car. He wanted a payment and made me believe that the car was not far from our house, and I stopped everything because it smelled fishy. So please be very careful.
Hi, I too fell victim to a scam from an ad on this site. There was a car for sale, a C2. At first, the seller said it belonged to his wife who passed away three months ago and that he wanted to get rid of it as quickly as possible. He claimed he was on vacation abroad and had entrusted the car to a transporter, and that the exchange was to be done with the transporter. In the end, it turned out that the transporter and the seller were the same person and that he was in Benin. There was never a car, and yet it was even pictured on the site as a nice red car. He wanted a mandate and made me believe that the car was not far from us, but I stopped everything because it smelled bad. So be very careful.
Hi,
I have a story to tell you, let me know what you think:
A 2003 Renault Mégane, 101,000 km for €2000 on auto-sélection.com.
The seller is a certain Marie Dubor and a transporter named Jean Dubien.
The car should be delivered this afternoon around 2 PM, however the seller wants cash (not a problem) and the transporter, on the other hand, wants a Western Union money transfer!
The seller would have covered all the shipping costs. Apparently, we would just have to test the vehicle and pay afterwards, but I am skeptical about the transporter’s story, it seems too good to be true.
Could you please tell me what you think about this?
I have a story to tell you, let me know what you think:
A 2003 Renault Mégane, 101,000 km for €2000 on auto-sélection.com.
The seller is a certain Marie Dubor and a transporter named Jean Dubien.
The car should be delivered this afternoon around 2 PM, however the seller wants cash (not a problem) and the transporter, on the other hand, wants a Western Union money transfer!
The seller would have covered all the shipping costs. Apparently, we would just have to test the vehicle and pay afterwards, but I am skeptical about the transporter’s story, it seems too good to be true.
Could you please tell me what you think about this?
JEANNE NAVARRO is a scam, beware of her Clio 2 for €800, fully equipped.
I am a student, and I am looking for a cheap car, so I posted an ad, and then a certain Jeanne Navarro tells me she has a Clio 2 to offer me for €800. I thought, wow, at that price, it’s a steal, so I told her I was very interested and asked for her phone number to be able to contact her. She replied by email 10 minutes later that she has hearing problems and is hospitalized, and that she will send a courier with the car, of course with all the paperwork for the vehicle, and that he would come to my home to complete the transaction. I just had to provide my name, address, and phone number. I gave her a fake name and a fake address, but my number, and an hour later, a 002299 kept beeping at me, and that's the country code for Benin. I already sensed the scam.
SO BE WARNED, BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a student, and I am looking for a cheap car, so I posted an ad, and then a certain Jeanne Navarro tells me she has a Clio 2 to offer me for €800. I thought, wow, at that price, it’s a steal, so I told her I was very interested and asked for her phone number to be able to contact her. She replied by email 10 minutes later that she has hearing problems and is hospitalized, and that she will send a courier with the car, of course with all the paperwork for the vehicle, and that he would come to my home to complete the transaction. I just had to provide my name, address, and phone number. I gave her a fake name and a fake address, but my number, and an hour later, a 002299 kept beeping at me, and that's the country code for Benin. I already sensed the scam.
SO BE WARNED, BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
Exactly!!
A big scam!! At first, I believed it, but when she (or he, or they...!!) told me she only accepted urgent cash transfers, I started to doubt... Gradually, through the emails, I got confirmation: a scam!! That was a close call!! I just got my license, and the car was really tempting!! Too bad, I'll go back to my search!!
Anyway, be careful of "Jeanne Navarro" and her Clio 2!!
A big scam!! At first, I believed it, but when she (or he, or they...!!) told me she only accepted urgent cash transfers, I started to doubt... Gradually, through the emails, I got confirmation: a scam!! That was a close call!! I just got my license, and the car was really tempting!! Too bad, I'll go back to my search!!
Anyway, be careful of "Jeanne Navarro" and her Clio 2!!
Hello,
It's true, there are people who are more gullible than others, just as there are people who are kinder, more generous, more pleasant...
And sometimes, certain events in our lives make us more vulnerable, less cautious, and more prone to being taken advantage of by other ill-intentioned individuals...
That doesn't mean we should criticize or mock the victims, who are often in need (materially or emotionally).
I myself am astonished to read the emails from these scammers, these absurd, unbelievable stories, and I wonder how one can believe in this nonsense.
But I'm not in the context, and therefore, I'm not vulnerable.
So, let's try to put things in perspective. Victims are not in an optimal condition to see the scam. I know, it's a bit simplistic, but I think it's the reality.
And when we open their eyes, some still don't want to believe that they are dealing with a scammer.
Their personal lives, their expectations, their hopes, their experiences, can prevent them from understanding.
It often takes time to realize.
Not so easy.
Have a good day,
Isis
It's true, there are people who are more gullible than others, just as there are people who are kinder, more generous, more pleasant...
And sometimes, certain events in our lives make us more vulnerable, less cautious, and more prone to being taken advantage of by other ill-intentioned individuals...
That doesn't mean we should criticize or mock the victims, who are often in need (materially or emotionally).
I myself am astonished to read the emails from these scammers, these absurd, unbelievable stories, and I wonder how one can believe in this nonsense.
But I'm not in the context, and therefore, I'm not vulnerable.
So, let's try to put things in perspective. Victims are not in an optimal condition to see the scam. I know, it's a bit simplistic, but I think it's the reality.
And when we open their eyes, some still don't want to believe that they are dealing with a scammer.
Their personal lives, their expectations, their hopes, their experiences, can prevent them from understanding.
It often takes time to realize.
Not so easy.
Have a good day,
Isis
Good gracious... are you really that naive???? It smells like a scam from a hundred miles away. A donation is a donation, NOT money to be given in any form whatsoever... a car to be given from Africa to France??? Come on, have a bit of common sense for goodness' sake!!!
Hello..
Donations are great if they're close to home so you can go see in person!! Why on earth would you think about bringing vehicles from Africa in the unlikely event that a 'donation' exists:
1- There are numerous buyers or 'potential beneficiaries of a donation' on the spot..
2- Transport + cumbersome formalities Africa-Europe, not to mention the cost!..
A little common sense...
See you later
Donations are great if they're close to home so you can go see in person!! Why on earth would you think about bringing vehicles from Africa in the unlikely event that a 'donation' exists:
1- There are numerous buyers or 'potential beneficiaries of a donation' on the spot..
2- Transport + cumbersome formalities Africa-Europe, not to mention the cost!..
A little common sense...
See you later
Honestly, believing foolishly that a stranger wants to give you a car is no longer a scam; it's willful gullibility.
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Salut, moi aussi je crois avoir été arnaqué car je devais recevoir une voiture sans permis venant du Bénin. Je devais payer les frais de transport après avoir reçu le véhicule, mais je ne l'ai toujours pas eu.
Naivety also has its limits. Le Bon Coin, like many other sites, is filled with scam ads. It is up to conscientious internet users to be wary and to clean up. Nothing is free or almost free. So, in summary, there are no exceptional deals in the ads.
I came across this ad, I got scared it's too good to be true.
My first instinct is to report it to Le Bon Coin.
My first instinct is to report it to Le Bon Coin.
It's a scam, don't believe it... they all tell the same story that it's a gift because their sons are dead, they want to get rid of it because it reminds them too much... blah blah blah blah... and most people believe this big nonsense, but I admit I also fell into this trap, I even sent an ID and everything. If you have sent money, you need to file a complaint right away without hesitation, I hope these idiots get caught as soon as possible... good luck to all of you if you have been scammed or have suspicions about an ad, don't hesitate to spread the message..... good luck to everyone..... have a good day.............
"Clio2 is offered to me at 800€"
Of course.
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Be careful!!!!! Here's one on this site
it's a scam
http://www.annonces100x100.com/2/posts/3_Annonces_Auto_Moto/42_Autres/54519_le_don_de_ma_voiture_handicapa_de_marque_Renault_Trafic_Trafic_Combi_DCI_100_CV.html
it's a scam
http://www.annonces100x100.com/2/posts/3_Annonces_Auto_Moto/42_Autres/54519_le_don_de_ma_voiture_handicapa_de_marque_Renault_Trafic_Trafic_Combi_DCI_100_CV.html
Hello
Welcome to the club, as they say, one day we responded to a house rental. Following an ad on Le Bon Coin, it was a bit surprising to us
It was for a house for rent in Créteil, this person was also abroad and wanted to rent the house in Créteil. I had to send him some documents
driver's license, ID card, photocopy of my pay slips as well as tax statements
Of course, we didn’t do it
This person wanted our documents before we even visited the house, claiming that they needed to have the papers to know if we were solvent
We could see very well that all of this was too poorly put together to be v
A little while later, it was for a motorhome
He wanted to get rid of it following the death of a son, for which he wanted to make a donation
Same process, he wanted to send money to bring it here because it had to be shipped from abroad. Ironically, I believe in those areas they themselves could have needed a motorhome, the story always happens in Africa.
Welcome to the club, as they say, one day we responded to a house rental. Following an ad on Le Bon Coin, it was a bit surprising to us
It was for a house for rent in Créteil, this person was also abroad and wanted to rent the house in Créteil. I had to send him some documents
driver's license, ID card, photocopy of my pay slips as well as tax statements
Of course, we didn’t do it
This person wanted our documents before we even visited the house, claiming that they needed to have the papers to know if we were solvent
We could see very well that all of this was too poorly put together to be v
A little while later, it was for a motorhome
He wanted to get rid of it following the death of a son, for which he wanted to make a donation
Same process, he wanted to send money to bring it here because it had to be shipped from abroad. Ironically, I believe in those areas they themselves could have needed a motorhome, the story always happens in Africa.
Hello, I found an ad today on Leboncoin for a 206 to give away. I sent an email knowing full well it was a scam because these days, nothing is given away, especially not a brand new 206. Here is the email I just received:
Good evening
I have received your email, and thank you for that. Indeed, it is a Peugeot 206 in good working condition. The timing belt has been changed, and the tires too because they were a bit worn. Right now, my husband and I have left France for Benin due to my husband's job. He is a civil engineer and has been called to construct an interchange bridge in Cotonou.
We have repatriated everything we own to use here, and now the place we rented here has a garage that is too small to accommodate three cars and the Peugeot 206 that we have repatriated. The Peugeot 206 was for my eldest son, but he passed away three months ago due to a heart condition, and every time his brothers and sisters see the car in the garage, they feel depressed and uncomfortable, their dear brother having passed away has triggered a psychological crisis for my daughter.
That is why we decided to give away the Peugeot 206 to any serious person who is in need and who will take care of it with love. Indeed, my husband and I are French, and we have been in Africa in Benin for nearly six months due to my work.
Since we also lack space, we left it at the transport agency's premises, which will take care of repatriating it to France for you. You are lucky because the Peugeot 206 that arrived here is not yet registered; thus, the registration is still French and all the French papers. The documents (registration certificate, certificate of non-pledge, technical control form) are in the trunk of the car.
If you agree to have it repatriated, knowing full well that the administrative document fees and the car's maintenance and storage fees amount to 355 euros, will be your responsibility, as we will cover the transportation costs.
If you agree, please send me your complete address that I need to forward to the transport agency that is taking care of it so they can contact you to complete the formalities and retrieve the Peugeot 206.
NAME, FIRST NAME, STREET, CITY, COUNTRY, POSTAL CODE, LANDLINE AND MOBILE PHONE.
It is truly a shame to use the excuse of a dead son!! His name is Léopold!!
Good evening
I have received your email, and thank you for that. Indeed, it is a Peugeot 206 in good working condition. The timing belt has been changed, and the tires too because they were a bit worn. Right now, my husband and I have left France for Benin due to my husband's job. He is a civil engineer and has been called to construct an interchange bridge in Cotonou.
We have repatriated everything we own to use here, and now the place we rented here has a garage that is too small to accommodate three cars and the Peugeot 206 that we have repatriated. The Peugeot 206 was for my eldest son, but he passed away three months ago due to a heart condition, and every time his brothers and sisters see the car in the garage, they feel depressed and uncomfortable, their dear brother having passed away has triggered a psychological crisis for my daughter.
That is why we decided to give away the Peugeot 206 to any serious person who is in need and who will take care of it with love. Indeed, my husband and I are French, and we have been in Africa in Benin for nearly six months due to my work.
Since we also lack space, we left it at the transport agency's premises, which will take care of repatriating it to France for you. You are lucky because the Peugeot 206 that arrived here is not yet registered; thus, the registration is still French and all the French papers. The documents (registration certificate, certificate of non-pledge, technical control form) are in the trunk of the car.
If you agree to have it repatriated, knowing full well that the administrative document fees and the car's maintenance and storage fees amount to 355 euros, will be your responsibility, as we will cover the transportation costs.
If you agree, please send me your complete address that I need to forward to the transport agency that is taking care of it so they can contact you to complete the formalities and retrieve the Peugeot 206.
NAME, FIRST NAME, STREET, CITY, COUNTRY, POSTAL CODE, LANDLINE AND MOBILE PHONE.
It is truly a shame to use the excuse of a dead son!! His name is Léopold!!
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I completely agree with you, on Le Bon Coin, we go to see the item or we forget everything,
But sometimes the lure of profit turns heads, and the SCAM happens, it happens to everyone, including me first...
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