Scumbags

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Ninjachica
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Scumbags

Post by Ninjachica »

You couldn't make it up

Carlos wants to sell his Harley
He gets a phone call, but it's someone speaking English, and he only speaks Spanish. Lots of confusion arises about cash / Paypal etc. In the end, he gets me to help.

I go to his house, and call the Spanish landline number. Phone goes dead. Use my phone - call goes dead. Try again a few times. Phone must have been left off the hook.
We've got an email address - send messages on that. Ring me, I'm English - here's my number... etc.

Nothing.

Go to Paco's for coffee - Carlos rings - I've got a mobile number now.
We try to ring, but no joy.
Then I spot something..
Number starts with +234 8...
Spain is +34 - where has the 2 come from?
Also, Spanish landlines here are 96.. mobiles 66...
Where is the 8 from?

Google is your friend - +234 is Nigeria

:-|
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bobsnicholson
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Bet he is dissapointed he still has the Harley :)
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