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  1. 08-18-2014, 05:16 AM #1
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    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.

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  2. 08-18-2014, 06:22 AM #2
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    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?

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  3. 08-18-2014, 08:25 AM #3
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    brand new member with a very odd user name; English not his first language?
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    Maybe he used to watch 'The Sweeney'…...
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  5. 08-18-2014, 12:57 PM #5
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    Dennis Carter is mentioned here; http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t...6b768f5b9b137b
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  6. 08-19-2014, 04:43 AM #6
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    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.

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  7. 08-19-2014, 04:52 AM #7
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    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.
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    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.

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  9. 08-19-2014, 08:50 AM #9
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    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.
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  10. 08-19-2014, 09:37 AM #10
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