Scam artist!

[Rory]

Hey guys, heads up....some strange ads on gumtree and OLX. Did some investigation and seem the same syndicate is 'dealing' in bikes and 4x4's etc....

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My email reply from this palooka was as follows....

Hello,
First of all I wanna thank you for contacting me.
Second, about my ad, it is in excellent condition. It has been garage kept, no dents. Not even a scratch on it. If you like it and want to buy it please contact me asap. It is available and it can be seen/tested in SA.
I've attached more pics at:
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It can be seen in DOURBAN
Price: R 65,000

I do not accept any trades, I only look for serious buyers, please do not waste our time with useless questions.
Looking forward in hearing from you.
Model: 178VS
Engine Make: Mercury Engine
Type: Bass Boat
Engine Model: Mercury 150
Length (feet): 18
Primary Fuel Type: Gas
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull ID Number: RNG08151K607
2007 RANGER 178VS THIS BOAT IS LIKE BRAND NEW IT HAS DUAL CONSOLE COLOR GPS FISH FINDER UP FRONT WITH A 70LB TROLLING MOTOR THIS BOAT IS PRETTY MUCH LOADED WITH A RANGER ARMOR TRAILER WITH BRAKES AND SWING AWAY TONGUE IT HAS A ON BOARD CHARGER WITH 3 BRAND NEW BATTERIES AND IT WAS JUST SERVICED THE BOAT IS PERFECT IT IS GARAGE KEPT IT HAS A HOT FOOT AND ITS FAST I PUT 18FT BUT IT IS REALLY 17FT 8IN IT HAS A JACKPLATE WITH TILT AND TRIM THE THING ABOUT THIS BOAT IT ON HAS 38 HOURS

Thank you!
Colonel Gavin Douglas Clarke
South African National Defence Force working at NATO for CTSA
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[BillyBass]

Pricks!!!!!

[Wencor]

Those pics seem to have been taken in the USA.

Not very smart!!

[Riprap]

Some are having a little fun with him!

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[Navrik]

I believe this boat has a Marlin outriggers, fighting chair and the trolling motor runs on gas as well from the main motor tank :blue-badgrin:

[Rory]

Hahahahahaha!!