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Online fraudsters are continuing to target classic car enthusiasts, with a host of new scams including a possible new ruse that encourages people to interact with Facebook fan groups for popular classic-related TV programmes and personalities in the mistaken belief that they are communicating with the stars of the show.
Three group pages – , and – have each been posting around 10 times per day, with most of the posts featuring a repeat of the same phrase, usually: “Hello Fans, If you’re a huge fan of mine can I get a big YESS !!! I love you All [sic].” Some of these attract over 200 comments from fans who clearly think they are genuinely communicating with the likes of Edd, Fuzz Townshend and Mike Brewer. Other posts include links to eBay sales (which appear to be legitimate), plus pictures of vehicles lifted from dealer websites.
