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harleycontracter 01-14-2021 04:32 PM

Scammers on here
 

Posted I was looking for a tack strip for my 31 Got 3 scammers responding .Didn't think they were on here Beware ! All 3 had 0 post 1 sent me a pic of a roadster I know

Synchro909 01-14-2021 05:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harleycontracter (Post 1974142)
Posted I was looking for a tack strip for my 31 Got 2 scammers responding .Didn't think they were on here Beware ! All 3 had 0 post 1 sent me a pic of a roadster I know

Just how many were there?

harleycontracter 01-14-2021 06:23 PM

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3 typing error

Synchro909 01-14-2021 07:26 PM

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0 posts is a give away. Once a "new member" tries a scam, he is reported and Ryan promptly deletes them from the forum. Did you report those 3?

Bob Bidonde 01-15-2021 10:42 AM

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A scammer need not be a member of the forum. Anyone who can access the Swap Meet can be a scammer. I too have had a scammer respond to one of my for sale posts. The best thing to do is check to see if the responder has any posts on the forum. If not, beware!

gasserdays 01-18-2021 08:05 PM

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I was looking for a 35 windshield regulator and had a scammer who joined the same day send me some pictures he found on the internet to make it appear he was legit. Buyer beware.

McMimmcs 01-18-2021 09:30 PM

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Craigslist is likely the worst place! I get scammed every time I advertise.

Flathead Dave 01-18-2021 09:42 PM

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How about that...
Had a scammer use a photo that I posted for something that I as looking for.

Synchro909 01-18-2021 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Flathead Dave (Post 1975660)
How about that...
Had a scammer use a photo that I posted for something that I as looking for.

NOT your brightest specimen of the species!

redmodelt 01-19-2021 11:56 PM

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Best thing to do is: DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER IN THE AD.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif Re: Scammer Attempt Today
Hey guys... quick update... I was able to take care of one of these guys in a uhh... less than honorable way....

As for the rest, we are no longer allowing new users to see the wanted section or send private messages. You gotta have ten posts and be registered for over 24 hours... This should drive off the rest of them... for a while anyway.
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McMimmcs 01-20-2021 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs (Post 1975656)
Craigslist is likely the worst place! I get scammed every time I advertise.

One recent ad on Craigslist, 5 scammers. A new record for me !

vern hodgson 01-21-2021 06:40 PM

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Posted an ad for door panels, was referred by new member (12-20-20) to contact a second non member who had panels for sale. Showed a photo of a panel and asked what was my budget, cheap I said, he replied $800.00 for the pair plus freight. Told him out of my budget, most I could pay would be $150, he replied ok, send me money for item and shipping cost. I replied, I want to see pics of both panels and both sides of each. He then said, sorry I cloud has jammed his camera and was unable to send pics. So........no more contact.

McMimmcs 01-21-2021 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vern hodgson (Post 1976582)
Posted an ad for door panels, was referred by new member (12-20-20) to contact a second non member who had panels for sale. Showed a photo of a panel and asked what was my budget, cheap I said, he replied $800.00 for the pair plus freight. Told him out of my budget, most I could pay would be $150, he replied ok, send me money for item and shipping cost. I replied, I want to see pics of both panels and both sides of each. He then said, sorry I cloud has jammed his camera and was unable to send pics. So........no more contact.

Quick thinking on your part, smart man !


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