The Ford Barn

emf · 09-18-2022, 11:17 AM

Twice now, I have placed wanted ads on this site and twice have received texts from the same person informing they had the item for sale. Both times I said to email me or contact me through the Ford Barn. The text number is 320-349-2168. After googleing this number, I discovered others have been scammed from this person. BEWARE...

Frank

amclass · 09-18-2022, 04:00 PM

Just don't trust people who leave phone numbers or email addresses to contact. I would at least make sure that he is a legit member of the barn ...

51504bat · 09-19-2022, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by emf

Twice now, I have placed wanted ads on this site and twice have received texts from the same person informing they had the item for sale. Both times I said to email me or contact me through the Ford Barn. The text number is 320-349-2168. After googleing this number, I discovered others have been scammed from this person. BEWARE...

Frank

Did you report them to the mods?

emf · 09-19-2022, 10:14 AM

Not sure how to do that, I would expect them to be reading this...

51504bat · 09-19-2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by emf

Not sure how to do that, I would expect them to be reading this...

Bottom of the main Ford Barn page. Click on "Contact us"

Oldbluoval · 09-19-2022, 11:05 AM

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There were a few good ideas a long time ago. Might search..
One I remember and follow is always require a PM; no direct email or phone.
Scammers seldom have enough history to respond. Or, it will show number of posts; if less than 10, forget them.

Synchro909 · 09-19-2022, 06:06 PM

I have been contacted several times by US members of this forum when they are dealing with someone in Australia to ask whether I know them. Australia is the size of your lower 48 so the chances are slim that I do, yet 3 times I have been able to help. All 3 times, the deal was done successfully.
Barn members are a good source of information about our Model As and a good resource when checking the bona fides of someone.

nkaminar · 09-19-2022, 07:24 PM

I hear the Brooklyn Bridge is for sale.

marty in Ohio · 09-20-2022, 05:55 AM

The Brooklyn Bridge is NOT available. I bought it yesterday. Just waiting for it to be delivered.
Marty

katy · 09-20-2022, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

The Brooklyn Bridge is NOT available. I bought it yesterday. Just waiting for it to be delivered.
Marty

You also?

51504bat · 09-20-2022, 02:09 PM

I'm in escrow for the bridge and plan to move it for access to the swamp land I'm also buying in Florida.

nkaminar · 09-20-2022, 03:03 PM

Next to you know who?

81ls1camaro · 10-05-2022, 02:05 PM

Ive been screwed after I made a poor buying decision online. Luckily it was only $50. I get leary of people that ask for you adress to come buy stuff but never show up or respond again. I wonder if they are able to use that info to for identity theft or something.

Rex_A_Lott · 10-05-2022, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 81ls1camaro

Ive been screwed after I made a poor buying decision online. Luckily it was only $50. I get leary of people that ask for you adress to come buy stuff but never show up or respond again. I wonder if they are able to use that info to for identity theft or something.

They can at least use the address to case your place. Having been the recent victim of a stolen 55 Chevy, these cocksuckers are getting brave. I know personally, several people who have lost property to thieves in the last 6 months or so. Most coming into your yard and taking stuff in the night. Golf carts, 4 wheelers, ATVs, cars, truck etc. Be careful, you cant trust anybody anymore.

slatgrille · 10-05-2022, 06:46 PM

....and catalytic converters too. My F250 got 'hacked' a few days ago. I feel so violated...right in the front yard of my house...and I live out in the country where it is (or was) peaceful and quiet. Guess I should be thankful they didn't bust up my antiques in the yard and garage!

Jeff/Illinois · 10-05-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex_A_Lott

They can at least use the address to case your place. Having been the recent victim of a stolen 55 Chevy, these cocksuckers are getting brave. I know personally, several people who have lost property to thieves in the last 6 months or so. Most coming into your yard and taking stuff in the night. Golf carts, 4 wheelers, ATVs, cars, truck etc. Be careful, you cant trust anybody anymore.

I hear it is very bad, and getting worse, all over......

Sorry for your loss that would be pretty maddening. Punks

katy · 10-06-2022, 09:19 AM

Had a near miss a few years ago, in the middle of the afternoon, so I had an alarm system put in, peace of mind for $30 month monitoring.

31a · 10-07-2022, 02:01 PM

don't worry I have another Brookland Bridge down here in Texas I can sell you

09-18-2022, 11:17 AM	#1
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 568	Another Scammer Twice now, I have placed wanted ads on this site and twice have received texts from the same person informing they had the item for sale. Both times I said to email me or contact me through the Ford Barn. The text number is 320-349-2168. After googleing this number, I discovered others have been scammed from this person. BEWARE... Frank

09-18-2022, 04:00 PM	#2
amclass Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 58	Re: Another Scammer Just don't trust people who leave phone numbers or email addresses to contact. I would at least make sure that he is a legit member of the barn ...

09-19-2022, 10:14 AM	#4
emf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 568	Re: Another Scammer Not sure how to do that, I would expect them to be reading this...

09-19-2022, 11:05 AM	#6
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,591	Re: Another Scammer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There were a few good ideas a long time ago. Might search.. One I remember and follow is always require a PM; no direct email or phone. Scammers seldom have enough history to respond. Or, it will show number of posts; if less than 10, forget them.

09-19-2022, 06:06 PM	#7
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,044	Re: Another Scammer I have been contacted several times by US members of this forum when they are dealing with someone in Australia to ask whether I know them. Australia is the size of your lower 48 so the chances are slim that I do, yet 3 times I have been able to help. All 3 times, the deal was done successfully. Barn members are a good source of information about our Model As and a good resource when checking the bona fides of someone. __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

09-19-2022, 07:24 PM	#8
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,869	Re: Another Scammer I hear the Brooklyn Bridge is for sale. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-20-2022, 05:55 AM	#9
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 806	Re: Another Scammer The Brooklyn Bridge is NOT available. I bought it yesterday. Just waiting for it to be delivered. Marty

09-20-2022, 02:09 PM	#11
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: Another Scammer I'm in escrow for the bridge and plan to move it for access to the swamp land I'm also buying in Florida. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

09-20-2022, 03:03 PM	#12
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,869	Re: Another Scammer Next to you know who? __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-05-2022, 02:05 PM	#13
81ls1camaro Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Iowa Posts: 65	Re: Another Scammer Ive been screwed after I made a poor buying decision online. Luckily it was only $50. I get leary of people that ask for you adress to come buy stuff but never show up or respond again. I wonder if they are able to use that info to for identity theft or something.

10-05-2022, 06:46 PM	#15
slatgrille Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Limerick, ME Posts: 172	Re: Another Scammer ....and catalytic converters too. My F250 got 'hacked' a few days ago. I feel so violated...right in the front yard of my house...and I live out in the country where it is (or was) peaceful and quiet. Guess I should be thankful they didn't bust up my antiques in the yard and garage!

10-06-2022, 09:19 AM	#17
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,716	Re: Another Scammer Had a near miss a few years ago, in the middle of the afternoon, so I had an alarm system put in, peace of mind for $30 month monitoring. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-07-2022, 02:01 PM	#18
31a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 328	Re: Another Scammer don't worry I have another Brookland Bridge down here in Texas I can sell you