why would someone rent a boiler?!

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 10:53

I'm trying to recoup some cash and listed my used boiler on a well known website...

I got an email today where someone asked me if I would be willing to rent my boiler to them via some website that includes insurance

Wth? Why would they want this. Is this a well known scam? I'd like to know how they get money out of this

Glanza · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:04

Scam, sell it outright.

Diddums · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:09

Rent boiler, tamper with it, blows house up, $$$$$$$$

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:09

I told him give me £350 (that is the listed price) and you can rent it for as long as you like!

Diddums said:
Rent boiler, tamper with it, blows house up, $$$$$$$$

ah I see what you mean now! That is so far fetched
who the hell has time in life to do all of that!?

I bet there are some terms and conditions on that website that could land someone in trouble

Diddums · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:13

I'm not saying that's the case, but it is definitely something to consider. The only boiler hire I can think of is massive ones the size of shipping containers used to temporarily heat buildings when their existing ones are being replaced / upgraded.

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:15

Diddums said:
I'm not saying that's the case, but it is definitely something to consider. The only boiler hire I can think of is massive ones the size of shipping containers used to temporarily heat buildings when their existing ones are being replaced / upgraded.

but its like 16C outside... lol

I really didn't get it I asked him why he would want to rent this for I bet he won't reply.

Diddums · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:17

Probably some ***** who wants to "rent" and and drive straight to his scrap dealer and never be seen again.

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:35

Diddums said:
Probably some ***** who wants to "rent" and and drive straight to his scrap dealer and never be seen again.

Would it be worth much in scrap metal anyway?

Rroff · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:48

Could be one of those people who can't get loans and always in debt - they come up with some crazy ways to get a cash advance - sometimes with unrealistic but intentions of paying the person back. For instance in this case they'd immediately sell the boiler (or any item) on then pay you back in dribs and drabs (or not at all).

People used to do it on ebay a lot - sell a non-existent item, get the money with the "intention" of then paying it back.

Feek · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:50

Tell him he can rent your boiler but he'll have to pay for the pipes to be fitted from where it is located now (in your garage, shed, whatever) to his house and that the pressure might be a bit low by the time the water reaches him.

Avenged7Fold · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:51

You wont believe the amount of work some people put into scamming so that they avoid having to work.

Josh · 27 Mar 2017 at 11:57

Buy to let boilers.

These landlords will do anything nowadays.

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 14:47

lol

yes it has to be a scam of some sort.

CREATIVE!11 · 27 Mar 2017 at 14:50

I'm not saying it's aliens OP.

But I think it's aliens.

psd99 · 27 Mar 2017 at 15:00

CREATIVE!11 said:
I'm not saying it's aliens OP.

But I think it's aliens.

what would aliens do with a boiler.....? take over the world lol

wildman · 27 Mar 2017 at 15:51

go to kings cross you can rent old boliers out by the half hour........................

russell664 · 27 Mar 2017 at 15:56

psd99 said:
what would aliens do with a boiler.....? take over the world lol

Exactly.

In the wrong hand, they are a lethal weapon.

Destination · 27 Mar 2017 at 20:07

RHI scandal, they want as many boilers as they can for a short period to claim their gainzzz.

psd99 · 29 Mar 2017 at 08:50

Hikari Kisugi said:
RHI scandal, they want as many boilers as they can for a short period to claim their gainzzz.

renewable heat incentive? How does the scam work then
he gets as many boilers as he can then what get some money back?