I cannot Believe, I got Scammed on a Porsche 911!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

Комментарии • 92

  • @J1M1F
    @J1M1F 2 дня назад +8

    Interesting story Richard and very lucky…Think I’d have bought a lottery ticket that week!

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +4

      I should have done! I really felt sick when they said they had no orders but so pleased the payment didn’t go through

    • @DougSlmon
      @DougSlmon 2 дня назад +1

      @@J1M1F yes I saw that at the end just look around you will find the right speedster. I like the speed to James Dean had when he died in 550 spider at Porsche was very fast and I think he died in 1955 at the age of 23. I take care happy new year and you have a great day.

  • @oldsoulboy6483
    @oldsoulboy6483 2 дня назад +31

    Surely the strap line should have read. ' I Cannot beleive that I almost got scammed'

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +2

      I did get scammed but was so Lucky in the end!

    • @Ronburgundy75
      @Ronburgundy75 2 дня назад +7

      @@Challengetheroadno you didn’t. You almost got scammed. You’re above click bait, old chap.

    • @joebriggs8422
      @joebriggs8422 День назад +1

      @@Ronburgundy75 Yes he did get scammed. The number error by the bank was unrelated to the scam and the only reason he avoided the money loss.

  • @sportzntouring
    @sportzntouring 2 дня назад +6

    I can totally understand how the temptation of a car you love can result in lowering your guard... So glad you caught it in time!

  • @simons4474
    @simons4474 2 дня назад +22

    Title of video should be ..My accountant whos. not great with numbers saved me from getting scammed 10K

  • @CreepyTrendMan
    @CreepyTrendMan День назад +7

    Scammers = Scum.

  • @midasracer
    @midasracer День назад +3

    If someone has a slot for a rare car, he must have a big collection of that brand. Else he would not get offered a slot. Ask him about his collection of cars, if possible check out his barn and/or ask for a full list and pics. That should give a clue if the seller is sincere or a con artist.

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  День назад +2

      We had long conversations on the phone, I got lucky with this one

  • @albundy5992
    @albundy5992 2 дня назад +3

    I'm so glad you didn’t lose the money AND you learnt your lesson. Blessings come when you least expect them!

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад

      Thank you, yes feel very lucky with the money not going through!

  • @fredmercury1314
    @fredmercury1314 День назад +2

    All Porsches are a scam, right out of the factory.

  • @julianadams2206
    @julianadams2206 2 дня назад +2

    Wow,
    What a close call.
    Thank goodness you didn’t lose the 10K.
    I also love a Speedster, I was once lucky enough to drive a friend’s 89 Speedster, roof down, just a lovely car.

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +1

      Thank you, really love the Speedster and hopefully a future car

  • @DAVIDE-bk8by
    @DAVIDE-bk8by 2 дня назад +4

    Great story. What a relief that the accounts guy bodged the number. Hate to see people conned

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +3

      Best mistake we have made! 🤣

    • @DAVIDE-bk8by
      @DAVIDE-bk8by 2 дня назад +2

      @@Challengetheroad Definitely

    • @TheSnookerGym
      @TheSnookerGym День назад +1

      Did you fire the incompetent accountant!

    • @Here4Porsche
      @Here4Porsche 23 часа назад

      @@TheSnookerGym This could’ve gone so much horribly worse. His accountant could’ve entered the right account #’s but put in the wrong amount. Scammer could’ve actually walked away with 100k instead of 10k if he had just added an extra zero. Ugh.
      So, that’s a tough call whether to keep the accountant or call Ben Affleck, the other accountant, and have him taken out. For good. Ugh again.

  • @djdonnychristian
    @djdonnychristian День назад +3

    Glad to hear it ended well Richard. Did you report the fraudster to the police?

  • @antonymcneillis
    @antonymcneillis 2 дня назад +1

    Great honest video. Thanks we all need to be alert it can and does happen to anyone, no matter how smart we think we are.

  • @ThePorkypete51
    @ThePorkypete51 День назад +3

    Either sack your accountant for being useless with numbers, or give him a bonus for saving you 10k 😂😂

  • @flyinghedgehog3833
    @flyinghedgehog3833 День назад +2

    What did he get 6 months...out in 4?did you have to appear in court to support the conviction?

  • @markstack1783
    @markstack1783 2 дня назад +2

    After the money didn’t get transferred, did the scammer contact and ask about the money. Seems strange he would just go away.

  • @jezasfour1721
    @jezasfour1721 2 дня назад +4

    Very very lucky! Thank God you’re accounts guy is bad with numbers 😂

  • @rsjamie9423
    @rsjamie9423 2 дня назад +2

    Glad you didn't actually lose out.

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад

      Thanks Jamie, I was very lucky that day!

    • @TheSnookerGym
      @TheSnookerGym День назад +1

      Me too - incredibly relieved to hear the punch line. But should have outed the guy

  • @Mrdfastcars
    @Mrdfastcars День назад +2

    Seems greed got you not the scam, £10k was too good to be true.

  • @jonathanland2218
    @jonathanland2218 День назад +1

    Johnny Johnson’s Mk1X Spitfire.

  • @davidkeenan5989
    @davidkeenan5989 День назад +2

    How did it turn out with the scammer, I.e.: what happened next?

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  День назад +2

      There was something in the papers and pretty sure he went back after coming out for doing the same thing.

  • @marks7471
    @marks7471 2 дня назад +3

    So when you do get an allocation for a special car and the deposit deadline is approaching
    don't let your accounts man anywhere near the transaction 😂

  • @junkoandnigelwates403
    @junkoandnigelwates403 2 дня назад +3

    Close but good you did not lose any money

  • @jimmyjt16
    @jimmyjt16 2 дня назад +3

    I don’t get the fascination with the Speedster. It just looks like a standard 911 cab to me.
    I didn’t even know it existed until watching your videos and I like to think I’m fairly familiar with 911 models.

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +2

      Its that engine and Manual gearbox - quite different to standard 911

    • @jimmyjt16
      @jimmyjt16 2 дня назад +1

      @challengetheroad I appreciate that, but it just doesn’t stand out or look anything special. 99% of people would look at that and think standard 911 cab. 80-90 grand car.

  • @BarryMakariou
    @BarryMakariou 2 дня назад +2

    I felt sick for 8 weeks once I sold my pre face lift Macan GTS loved that car big mistake huge 😂 that car was everything you would ever need sounded outrageous too…

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад

      I would like to own a GTS Macan at somepoint!

    • @BarryMakariou
      @BarryMakariou 2 дня назад

      @ I really wanted to upgrade to the full facelift version 440 Bhp put I just couldn’t get over how quiet it was…I’d invest in a well looked after 360bhp OG 2018 model…after 6 years mine looked brand new inside smelt amazing had full alcantara though.

  • @Thegowfer65
    @Thegowfer65 2 дня назад +2

    The price was too good to be true. Easy in hindsight of course.

  • @peteandmaggie8570
    @peteandmaggie8570 2 дня назад +1

    You were very lucky....thanks for sharing.

  • @cp4512
    @cp4512 2 дня назад +3

    I hope you’ve passed all details to the police to stop someone else being scammed by this person, including the bank account he wanted the money sending to. You said at the start of the video you wanted to stop other people being scammed. If you did, what did the police say?

  • @DougSlmon
    @DougSlmon 2 дня назад +2

    Is awesome Porsche dealer in Florida I’m not too sure what city in Florida but it comes up on RUclips😊

  • @TheSnookerGym
    @TheSnookerGym День назад +1

    Ugly car, impractical, and engine in wrong place - cannot see the appeal at all either of the car or of playing this game of buying limited cars at a ‘discount’ with fake Hermes / Rolex style scarcity. There are always mugs for those brands though and the same applies to Ferrari and Porsche. Friend of ours had brought TEN new Ferraris from the same dealer and STILL was not certain if getting an 812 comp spot. . Having said this, we all have our favourites and this is a very valuable video to help others.

  • @Carsaddiction
    @Carsaddiction 2 дня назад +1

    Indeed that video from Mark was good. Did you ever get a replacement, or still on the lookout?

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад

      Thank you, still looking and will see where the prices settle

  • @anthony208
    @anthony208 День назад +1

    So your accounts guy earnt a nice little bonus that day and you’ll think twice about reprimanding him next time he makes a mistake?🤣🤣🤣

  • @DougSlmon
    @DougSlmon 2 дня назад +3

    ❤❤😂😢😮😮😊😅 bro I would be pissed if someone scammed me. I’ll be one hell of a mother effort and there is a company at a UK called ES motors check them out they sell cars and their fast cars so check them out. I’m not too sure what city in the UK but I see their video RUclips all the time and there’s seem like very good people take care and that sucks. You got scammed. I’m gonna finish the video and I have a blessed day and a blessed week and happy new year brother.

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +2

      Thank you, I got very lucky in the end as you will see, I should have gone with my gut feeling earlier!

    • @DougSlmon
      @DougSlmon 2 дня назад +1

      ES motors do sell cars. I’m not too sure if they have a speedster. I like those two Jerry Seinfeld had a speedster, but I don’t know if he still has it. He sold one of his 992s last year. I take care I didn’t subscribe because I only like all Porsches or Beamer and Fords. I don’t like Corvette. I only like Ferrari. I don’t like Lamborghini. I don’t like McLaren.

  • @paulspice4717
    @paulspice4717 23 часа назад

    Greedy and illegal. You get what you deserve and no sympathy.

  • @RB-xv4si
    @RB-xv4si 5 часов назад

    You should have verified the incoming Speedster to that particular dealer before transferring the funds. Duh

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  5 часов назад

      That’s not how the game works!

    • @RB-xv4si
      @RB-xv4si 5 часов назад

      @ lol what do you mean that’s not how it works? You said you went and verified it. I’m just saying you should have done that BEFORE deciding to transfer the funds.

  • @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne
    @BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne День назад

    You weren't scammed. First and last time on your channel.

  • @stephenelder2783
    @stephenelder2783 2 дня назад +1

    Step back
    And ask yourself
    Is it too good to be true

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +3

      I had that feeling Stephen!

    • @stephenelder2783
      @stephenelder2783 2 дня назад +2

      @@Challengetheroad
      Made up you did Richard and the bacs payment never went through
      As you said sometimes when you want something so bad you get blindsided

  • @graemelake8419
    @graemelake8419 2 дня назад

    Didn’t the scammer come back to you when he hadn’t received the £10k? Confused, did he take the number plate and just run away?

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +2

      He never got the plate and when I said no orders at Tonbridge he disappeared!

    • @graemelake8419
      @graemelake8419 2 дня назад +1

      @ i see, Tonbridge hadn’t actually ordered any then?

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад

      No orders just all made up

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +2

      Lucky escape for me

    • @graemelake8419
      @graemelake8419 2 дня назад

      @@Challengetheroad definitely! Had similar on some snap on tools, not in the same league but he had given me the wrong PayPal address luckily.

  • @amcluesent
    @amcluesent 2 дня назад +2

    Hard to feel sympathetic TBH

    • @Challengetheroad
      @Challengetheroad  2 дня назад +5

      Not looking for Sympathy 👍

    • @Here4Porsche
      @Here4Porsche 23 часа назад

      He’s just giving a heads up so it won’t happen to anyone else. Thank you & well done Richard

  • @geirarnesen6531
    @geirarnesen6531 День назад

    🥱😴😴