Does Anyone Know of a Dennis Carter in the UK?

It bothers me to have to do this, but I've received some vague inquiries from the 'Dennis Carter' in the UK re: Fuchs wheels. He also uses the moniker "thumpsup." I've tried to get more information, but there seems to be a gap of some sort.

I certainly do not want to besmirch anyone's good name, but I am also aware of the presence of scammers. In this community of enthusiasts there seems to be a measure of vigilance.

Does anyone have any interaction with this person which would demonstrate a reputation?

Thank you all.

ms

The name is very suspicious. It's not one that I know in Porsche circles. Now, had it been Barry Carter there is a different matter. Do you have a location?

Regards
Mike

brand new member with a very odd user name; English not his first language?

Maybe he used to watch 'The Sweeney'…...:D

Dennis Carter is mentioned here; http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t...6b768f5b9b137b

I got this one today - looks suspect to me…

This is the message:

You can e-mail me on thumpsup95@gmail.com with your needs as it will be a pleasure to help. A phone contact to reach you will be great too.

Cheers,

Dennis Carter
Thruxton, Hampshire,
United Kingdom

the response to cam arnott is exactly the same one that i got.

again, it is not my intent to disparage anyone, but it would seem that the community benefits from checking.

this just doesn't make me comfortable.

Thruxton is indeed in Hampshire but it does 'feel' a bit odd to me. It seems to be right next door to thruxton racing circuit which does seem to be a bit of a coincidence. I notice the address does not give the 'postcode' (the same as your zip code) so as a double check "for shipping purposes" you could ask for his post code and I will check it out.

Regards
Mike

It is always suspicious to me when a UK vendor answers a WTB ad saying "I have what you want" and give me a phone #.
Shipping across an ocean is very expensive, and the higher prices in Europe tend to make these things uneconomical. All of these things scream scam.

I bet his "Paypal is dormant."

Came in today from Mr Carter; You can e-mail me on thumpsup95@gmail.com with your needs as it will be a pleasure to help. A phone contact to reach you will be great too.

Cheers,

Dennis Carter

Hi
I had the same mail...thumpsup95@gmail.com...He had all i needed...Moneygram payment... no paypal working....

Peter from Finland

Its a scam, most of these individuals are from ex Russian countries, and use the UK as a starting point. Do not buy from any one that uses Money gram, its a dead give away.
Very common scam in Europe.

Another scam they use is that they are selling the LHD car very cheap, because they live in the UK, and its not suited, they ask for 2000 euros, and the rest when the car is delivered, but it will be delivered by transport company, at winch point, once the car is at the border, you should place the rest of the balance in an screw account and car will be delivered.

Also a scam.

I think if the forums would be a paying member only forum, most of these shady characters would not scam so easily.
m2ct

<looking for a pair of gauges this guy contacted me, his UK Number didn't work then he called me but with an unknown number, when I asked for a lower price he lowered down the price by 40 percent, what an idiot !!
At least if this guy was clever he would change of email and name

Tried on me to, to sell me a couple of gauges for a 911 E, lowered down the price for 40% and asked for money gram, as his wife is working there, what an idiot.