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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261  |
Yes Martin does a great job and if some scumbag has been using the site for pond life activities well its not martins fault .In that spirit as a forum member i would like to request a pm or a general information post on the subject as i have seen the thank you post and i have searched scam and i an non the wiser on the type of scam and i would like to try and avoid the the traps these bastrades set!.............I am not asking for names or anything like that ,just a little info of the scam ,their modus operandi! I have done transactions with people on this forum before and i have found them all to be honest and very helpful and i hope to continue to do so in the future........if Martin has already done something this and i have missed it can someone point me to it! |
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11th Nov 2017 11:13am |
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| bob neville Member Since: 30 Apr 2009 Location: Marbella Posts: 3248  
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I would suggest a pm to Martin may be the best way to get details about what has gone on but don’t expect a quick reply as he is probably working on the fallout.
There was a thread running last night about what has happened and Martin was making it a private thread for those affected, there are a few. Martin does a fantastic job with this forum but unfortunately what has happened is almost impossible to detect and stop. I have been a member on here for eight years and had many dealings with members, buying, selling and personally meeting them and never had an issue and hopefully that will continue. Bob 2015 Jaguar XE240 R Sport - goes like ....... !! 2013 Defender 90 CSW - sold 2009 Defender 110 Double Cab - sold 2001 TD5 90 CSW - offroad project - sold to a forum member 2011 Porsche Boxster - for the sunny days ! |
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11th Nov 2017 11:36am |
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| barbel jim Member Since: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Northants Posts: 1423  
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A Big plus one for Martin, and the many genuine users
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11th Nov 2017 11:43am |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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sorry if this causes a bit up roar, but what I have missed? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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11th Nov 2017 3:48pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4785 
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Unfortunately a fraudster has been in our midst and taken a substantial amount of money from a number of forum members for non existent items
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1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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11th Nov 2017 3:54pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5172
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I have heard of this sort of thing happening years ago, the scammer had been doing it on a number of forums, so it might be worth checking that out mind, The arse wipe had stole 1000s of pounds from one forum and then moved on to another.
They did catch him in the end, one member did a lot of digging and went to where the scammer lived, discovered who he was and pinned him down and the police got involved there and then, Laugh was the arse wipe I think had already did time for stealing. Shame really as it sort of pushes trust out of the window, and makes admins and the site owners lives a lot harder than it needs to be. pug306.net ended up making you become a donator before you could sell anything sadly, that way they had the details of everyone so if things did turn sour they could help out. Since they introduced that, no one hardly got bumped etc. An old metro site I used to go on, was rife of people getting bumped, but that was the nature of most on there sadly. I fell victim twice, 500 quid engine that turned out to be scrap, and engine loom that had been converted badly, which nearly caused a electrical fire in the engine bay of my car. which was a shame as it really does bring a club down and gives it a bad name. Here reminds me very much like the metro owners club, everyones friendly and helping each other out, the admin staff jump on things there and then etc. Which was very rare as there was no trouble at all. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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11th Nov 2017 4:45pm |
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| arran jones Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: south west Posts: 726
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Do we know who this fraudster is???
Username??? But thanks again martin ...gr8 guy, great site and great help  |
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11th Nov 2017 5:25pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Yes Martin does a good job so
to him.
However what makes this a great forum is the forum users. Most forum users use intelligible English rather then the gobblygook of text language. Yes people can have differing opinions but in general terms that difference is dealt with respectfully. Have a look at the number of moderators on this forum compared to other sites. No moderators at all here, just Martin as admin which speaks volumes for the standard on this forum. Brendan |
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11th Nov 2017 8:49pm |
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| RockJaw Member Since: 15 Oct 2013 Location: United States Posts: 317  
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Well said Brendan!
... and another three cheers to Martin! ****CENSORED**** |
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12th Nov 2017 5:30pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10756 
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Totally agree with all the reply's given
3 more cheer's for Martin  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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12th Nov 2017 11:14pm |
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| Fatbaron Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Devon Posts: 299
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That's a real shame. I sympathise with all those involved.
Hopefully the trust between forum members hasn't been damaged too much. |
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14th Nov 2017 4:48am |
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| Kit Member Since: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1110 
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I'd have to agree with Brendan, the level of the membership here is more akin to a paid membership of other forums i've used in the past.
Testament to the way Martin runs things
I've brought several small items off members on here and would do so again! 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW 1956 Series 1 Hard-top 1958 Series 1 Soft-top |
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14th Nov 2017 7:35am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3500 
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Yes I would agree with Brendan's comments as well
Another thanks Martin from me, and as all have said, please don't take this personally  |
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14th Nov 2017 8:22am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818  
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Agreed with all other posts. Very sorry to hear that members lost out to this scam, what a @#€%¤$&. And Martin, you do a genuinely sterling job on what is by far and away my favourite site. Don't take it personally, your efforts are second to none but could not have prevented this from happening. It's sadly the darker side of the internet and just an aspect of 'modern life'. Your continued efforts will no doubt move the site from strength to strength and ensure we members can continue to indulge in our obsession for box-shaped cars, with like minded nutcases. Power to you Martin Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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14th Nov 2017 9:13am |
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