The Ford Barn

harleycontracter · 01-14-2021, 04:32 PM

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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Originally Posted by harleycontracter

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

3 typing error

Synchro909 · 01-14-2021, 07:26 PM

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

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

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

Flathead Dave · 01-18-2021, 09:42 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 !

01-14-2021, 04:32 PM	#1
harleycontracter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 153	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 Last edited by harleycontracter; 01-14-2021 at 06:23 PM.

01-14-2021, 06:23 PM	#3
harleycontracter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 153	Re: Scammers on here 3 typing error

01-14-2021, 07:26 PM	#4
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,043	Re: Scammers on here 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? __________________ 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.

01-15-2021, 10:42 AM	#5
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,112	Re: Scammers on here 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! __________________ Bob Bidonde

01-18-2021, 08:05 PM	#6
gasserdays Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Farmington MN Posts: 10	Re: Scammers on here Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

01-18-2021, 09:30 PM	#7
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Scammers on here Craigslist is likely the worst place! I get scammed every time I advertise.

01-18-2021, 09:42 PM	#8
Flathead Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SOCAL Posts: 557	Re: Scammers on here How about that... Had a scammer use a photo that I posted for something that I as looking for. __________________ "Some people are like slinkys. They're not really good for anything but they sure bring a smile to your face when they're pushed down the stairs"....

01-19-2021, 11:56 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,408	Re: Scammers on here Best thing to do is: DO NOT POST YOUR EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER IN THE AD. 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. __________________ Ryan Cochran* - www.AtomicIndustry.com __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

01-21-2021, 06:40 PM	#12
vern hodgson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: langley, wa. Posts: 645	Re: Scammers on here 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.