Ricketts
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Does anyone??????
Do you believe him to be a millionaire poker player?
Gary Hoffman does, apparentlyDoes anyone??????
Yeah I noticed that, poor little sods.Yes , two big ones and two little ones !
Wow, if this is for real you have my sympathies. Dale stop being an absolute bellend and give this bloke his solicitors fees back. That's if you can afford it of course.I've been watching this thread, and others, with a mixture of trepidation and astonishment. You see, I find myself in a similar situation to that of your team.
A long story cut short; we decided to sell our house in September this year. Within a couple of days, we had an acceptable offer, but our estate agent told us that they had booked another viewing, and to hold off on accepting the first offer. The day of the viewing came, and the prospective purchaser arrived with his family and another couple who were close friends. The viewer told me a fantastic tale of how he'd won several million pounds gambling, and was buying a house for his family, one for his parents and another for his best friend, who was viewing with him.
The viewing went well, and an offer was duly received, and accepted, as it was a good bit higher than the first offer (which we would have been happy with anyway...) I questioned the estate agent as to the veracity of his claim to have such a sum of money, and they said that they had to make enquiries to confirm.
Unable to believe our luck at finding the perfect buyer (!), we put an offer in on our dream property, and life was good. Solicitors were instructed (our buyer, the people we were buying from, and our 'purchaser' all shared the same solicitor's office; how easy this transaction will be!) and we sat back to wait for exchange of contracts.
And since then? The estate agents haven't been able to contact the buyer; he's moved solicitors several times, citing incompetence. I had one more visit from him, when all was said to be going well, but the money laundering regulations were holding thing up. His 'wealth manager' at his bank has been unable to confirm funds and I last had contact a few weeks ago when we arranged for him to come to the house to explain why things were taking so long. Needless to say, he didn't show.
To cap it all, the people who put the initial offer in are now sorted on a different property. Our house is now back on the market, as is the one that we put an offer in on. He's cost me money for solicitors fees and no small amount of heartache. My wife was pretty upset as well (understatement). I've subsequently found out that he's done this to on least three other properties, causing upset, and in at least one case, no small amount of distress. I could tell you of several other 'purchases' he allegedly made; no doubt they are all fabrications as well. I don't think I need to tell you who our dream buyer was.
Dale, if you're reading this, I don't know why you did it, or why you're putting your family through this. Thanks for opening my eyes; I'll no longer trust anyone I don't know. I think you may need help.
Anyone want to buy a nice barn conversion?
I've been watching this thread, and others, with a mixture of trepidation and astonishment. You see, I find myself in a similar situation to that of your team.
A long story cut short; we decided to sell our house in September this year. Within a couple of days, we had an acceptable offer, but our estate agent told us that they had booked another viewing, and to hold off on accepting the first offer. The day of the viewing came, and the prospective purchaser arrived with his family and another couple who were close friends. The viewer told me a fantastic tale of how he'd won several million pounds gambling, and was buying a house for his family, one for his parents and another for his best friend, who was viewing with him.
The viewing went well, and an offer was duly received, and accepted, as it was a good bit higher than the first offer (which we would have been happy with anyway...) I questioned the estate agent as to the veracity of his claim to have such a sum of money, and they said that they had to make enquiries to confirm.
Unable to believe our luck at finding the perfect buyer (!), we put an offer in on our dream property, and life was good. Solicitors were instructed (our buyer, the people we were buying from, and our 'purchaser' all shared the same solicitor's office; how easy this transaction will be!) and we sat back to wait for exchange of contracts.
And since then? The estate agents haven't been able to contact the buyer; he's moved solicitors several times, citing incompetence. I had one more visit from him, when all was said to be going well, but the money laundering regulations were holding thing up. His 'wealth manager' at his bank has been unable to confirm funds and I last had contact a few weeks ago when we arranged for him to come to the house to explain why things were taking so long. Needless to say, he didn't show.
To cap it all, the people who put the initial offer in are now sorted on a different property. Our house is now back on the market, as is the one that we put an offer in on. He's cost me money for solicitors fees and no small amount of heartache. My wife was pretty upset as well (understatement). I've subsequently found out that he's done this to on least three other properties, causing upset, and in at least one case, no small amount of distress. I could tell you of several other 'purchases' he allegedly made; no doubt they are all fabrications as well. I don't think I need to tell you who our dream buyer was.
Dale, if you're reading this, I don't know why you did it, or why you're putting your family through this. Thanks for opening my eyes; I'll no longer trust anyone I don't know. I think you may need help.
Anyone want to buy a nice barn conversion?
Where is your barn conversion?I've been watching this thread, and others, with a mixture of trepidation and astonishment. You see, I find myself in a similar situation to that of your team.
A long story cut short; we decided to sell our house in September this year. Within a couple of days, we had an acceptable offer, but our estate agent told us that they had booked another viewing, and to hold off on accepting the first offer. The day of the viewing came, and the prospective purchaser arrived with his family and another couple who were close friends. The viewer told me a fantastic tale of how he'd won several million pounds gambling, and was buying a house for his family, one for his parents and another for his best friend, who was viewing with him.
The viewing went well, and an offer was duly received, and accepted, as it was a good bit higher than the first offer (which we would have been happy with anyway...) I questioned the estate agent as to the veracity of his claim to have such a sum of money, and they said that they had to make enquiries to confirm.
Unable to believe our luck at finding the perfect buyer (!), we put an offer in on our dream property, and life was good. Solicitors were instructed (our buyer, the people we were buying from, and our 'purchaser' all shared the same solicitor's office; how easy this transaction will be!) and we sat back to wait for exchange of contracts.
And since then? The estate agents haven't been able to contact the buyer; he's moved solicitors several times, citing incompetence. I had one more visit from him, when all was said to be going well, but the money laundering regulations were holding thing up. His 'wealth manager' at his bank has been unable to confirm funds and I last had contact a few weeks ago when we arranged for him to come to the house to explain why things were taking so long. Needless to say, he didn't show.
To cap it all, the people who put the initial offer in are now sorted on a different property. Our house is now back on the market, as is the one that we put an offer in on. He's cost me money for solicitors fees and no small amount of heartache. My wife was pretty upset as well (understatement). I've subsequently found out that he's done this to on least three other properties, causing upset, and in at least one case, no small amount of distress. I could tell you of several other 'purchases' he allegedly made; no doubt they are all fabrications as well. I don't think I need to tell you who our dream buyer was.
Dale, if you're reading this, I don't know why you did it, or why you're putting your family through this. Thanks for opening my eyes; I'll no longer trust anyone I don't know. I think you may need help.
Anyone want to buy a nice barn conversion?
We're in a village called Toft Monks, just outside Beccles on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.Where is your barn conversion?
Give me 30 years and I might be able to offer you your asking priceWe're in a village called Toft Monks, just outside Beccles on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
I thought he was from Norfolk?Oh right-thought it might be in Warwickshire. That’s a long way from home for Mr Evans to be looking at property.
I thought he was from Norfolk?
I understood that he's local. His parents are here, his son goes to a local school and his wife works locally. His contact number, and address which the estate agents had, was also local. They visited it several times when trying to contact him; needless to say, he wasn't home.Oh right-thought it might be in Warwickshire. That’s a long way from home for Mr Evans to be looking at property.
I think it has been said by people who said they know him, or know his friends.That's what he said to CWR or CT Nick but can you believe what was said ........
Oh, thought he was Coventry/Nuneaton.I understood that he's local. His parents are here, his son goes to a local school and his wife works locally. His contact number, and address which the estate agents had, was also local. They visited it several times when trying to contact him; needless to say, he wasn't home.
Somebody posted on here I think it was (again could be made up) he was up this way then moved away years ago.Oh, thought he was Coventry/Nuneaton.
lolPerhaps now cwr and CT will do some proper investigation in to this guy.
That's something we'd considered, although he hasn't actually defrauded us of anything (other than time and anguish). Though possibly the estate agent may have a case against him for misrepresentation. But I'm not a lawyer.Just wonder if he has done what is claimed whether that amounts to fraud and a criminal offence? It would seem to be in my opinion
That's something we'd considered, although he hasn't actually defrauded us of anything (other than time and anguish). Though possibly the estate agent may have a case against him for misrepresentation. But I'm not a lawyer.
Well, if you were a fantasist, wouldn't you chose something exactly like you HAD won $10m playing online poker to impress people?I'd like Hoffman to announce that Evans is not part of the consortium trying to buy the club. They have to distance themselves from this fantasist.
It is bugging me that Hoffman gave any credence to this bloke. Bet he is kicking himself for believing his crap.Well, if you were a fantasist, wouldn't you chose something exactly like you HAD won $10m playing online poker to impress people?
Its a worry considering Hoff seems likely to be involved in any future takeover. If he can be taken in that easily what else will he fall for?It is bugging me that Hoffman gave any credence to this bloke. Bet he is kicking himself for believing his crap.
CCFC takeover: Hoffman says poker player "serious"
Asked how much he was worth, he said: “I would rather not say at this time. It will all come out."
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