Public Service Message

[Cuznguido]

Just want to remind everyone that even friendly forums such as this can draw the attention of slimeballs. Beware of scammers and stay on your toes. I very narrowly dodged an attempt in my eagerness. They are not only on ebay and marketplace, they are here.

 

[Scott 730]

If there is a scammer on here it is incumbent on you to post names and details, so others know exactly who it is we are supposed to be wary of. Also report the incident to the moderators here.

 

[NDIHC]

Apparently something to do with your classified ads for parts wanted?

 

[Cuznguido]

I am reluctant to post names without concrete proof but it was in response to my ad.

 

[Jim.ME]

I am reluctant to post names without concrete proof but it was in response to my ad.

You can go down the page to the Buyer/Seller feedback and see some names that others had received contact from. Even if you don't want to post the names use the Contact Us button and send a direct message to the admin group with all the info and a copy of any message you received. Let them review it. If they determine it is a scam they can take steps to block the scammers.

 

[Cuznguido]

The two separate attempts at me were from "new members" here which was one of the things that alerted me.

 

[Ericp351]

Yup. Easy guess.... Minnisota. Should we ban all posts from same? Bad actors. Yucky.

 

[rustred]

well i like the way willie nelson says, the world has gone to pot. take all the rope in texas, find a tall oak tree, round up all of them bad boys, hang 'em high in the street for all the world to see. then go to the saloon and have whiskey for the men and beer for the horses. we got too many gangsters....

 

[scootergmc]

It would be helpful to know the scam.

 

[Scott 730]

It would be helpful to know the scam.

Yup. It does no good to bring it up and then leave everyone hanging. Details........ or it didn't happen. PSA's are usually quite detailed.