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Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

CodFather

15 November 2005 16:29:52

Joined: 15 November 2005 16:22:30 | Posts: 6

Is there a record of lost and stolen boats in the UK i can check before i buy a boat and do you know about the 419 scam?
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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

SeaDog

15 November 2005 17:02:01

Joined: 14 November 2005 14:23:57 | Posts: 11

I can help witht he 419 scam! just take a look at this website!!! http://www.419eater.com/ With regards to the stolen boats bit, i would just use your head and do as many checks as possible - a good yacht broker will do all this for you.
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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

CodFather

15 November 2005 17:22:01

Joined: 15 November 2005 16:22:30 | Posts: 6

Thanks mate - that website is so funny!! Check out this site too - not as funny but tells you more about it http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/
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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

NobleMarine

20 December 2005 14:37:45

Joined: 20 December 2005 14:26:44 | Posts: 17

CodFather wrote:Is there a record of lost and stolen boats in the UK i can check before i buy a boat


http://www.stolenboats.org.uk is the main stolen boats list used by the Police and the UK insurance industry.

CodFather wrote: and do you know about the 419 scam?


There is a guide on Noble Marine's web site with some useful tips to avoiding scams when buying (or more importantly, selling) a boat http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/buyingaboat.php3

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http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/home.php3?affid=558

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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

Morris

20 December 2005 14:39:43

Joined: 24 November 2005 14:54:19 | Posts: 7

NobleMarine wrote:
CodFather wrote:Is there a record of lost and stolen boats in the UK i can check before i buy a boat


http://www.stolenboats.org.uk is the main stolen boats list used by the Police and the UK insurance industry.

CodFather wrote: and do you know about the 419 scam?


There is a guide on Noble Marine's web site with some useful tips to avoiding scams when buying (or more importantly, selling) a boat http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/buyingaboat.php3

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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

TheYachtMarket

12 February 2006 12:10:36

Joined: 15 November 2005 17:27:31 | Posts: 128

Also check out our guides to buying and selling your boat - how to avoid fraud:

1) Selling your boat avoiding fraud: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/guides/selling_a_boat.aspx

2) Buying a boat: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/guides/buying_a_boat.aspx
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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

Anonymous user

07 June 2007 14:58:09

Joined: Unknown | Posts: Unknown

1. NEVER pay anything up front for ANY reason.
2. NEVER extend credit for ANY reason.
3. NEVER do ANYTHING until their check clears.
4. NEVER expect ANY help from the Nigerian Government.
5. NEVER rely on YOUR Government to bail you out.
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Re: Stolen Boats record and 419 Scam?

CoverMyBoat

20 June 2008 11:44:56

Joined: 20 June 2008 11:31:54 | Posts: 3

search database of stolen boats on http://www.stolenboats.org.uk/search.php3 before you make a purchase.

buying your boat info on http://www.covermyboat.co.uk/buying-a-boat.php
www. covermyboat.co.uk
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