LDO Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Some people are such dirtbags that they scour the internet for “wanted” ads. They send a PM telling you that their friend has what you’re looking for, just send an e-mail. Check out their profile. Pretty much always a member who just signed up, no posts. The only thing they have ever done on that site is send you a PM. I got one for my “LF Monogram 1/8 Golden Tee tires” post here. On some sites, it’s just pointless to place an ad at all. I hope these untermensch don’t ruin the Wanted forum here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just got one yesterday: Don't even know what he's talking about. Joined yesterday. Mods, after a cursory examination, maybe he should be sent off in style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPartsLocators Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 47 minutes ago, Maindrian Pace said: Just got one yesterday: Don't even know what he's talking about. Joined yesterday. Mods, after a cursory examination, maybe he should be sent off in style. Got the exact same message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needlenosehunter Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Got that also Edited March 30, 2023 by Needlenosehunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 3 hours ago, AZPartsLocators said: Got the exact same message. Wow. I didn’t know they would try multiple times on the same site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_rules Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 People do not "Get Scammed"., they allow themselves to be scammed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) I got a message too from Julktytr4. Never sent any email. Get rid of him! Later- Edited March 30, 2023 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 ☹️☹️☹️ I also received a "PM" from this "person" on my post of looking for a B Model Mack..... My reply from him was that he lives in Hawaii and that he wanted $85 for the kit.... At the time was shown as only THREE posts..... Tell ya anything?????? BEWARE!!!!!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPartsLocators Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Broken English is always a red flag and definitely warrants a look at the user's profile. I sell vintage 1:1 parts on Instagram for a living and these scammers are a regular staple on there. Hope no one gets taken advantage of by this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Unfortunately there are lots of scammers these days. However this is a lot more subtle as it's not playing on your greed. Get rich scams and you won something. As said you need to do do diligence these days. As said there are some red flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Got reminder to stay diligent when considering trades. And if something feels off, ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: ...do do diligence... Is that anything like due diligence? Asking for a friend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, AZPartsLocators said: If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Broken English is always a red flag Bingo and Bingo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Is that anything like due diligence? Asking for a friend. No, do do diligence is something else. I know, I have dogs. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lunajammer said: No, do do diligence is something else. I know, I have dogs. So does my neighbour. His do do diligence is lacking. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Got reminder to stay diligent when considering trades. And if something feels off, ask questions. And report to Admin! If people report then the scammer can be banned and not have multiple and ongoing attempts. Most of these scammers are not even actual people just Bots that search for certain keywords and respond automatically. They are rampant on one car site I am on and there can be as many as 30 signing up in a day. Most start pumping out the PMs within minutes of registering and as there are only a few seconds between each message you know it isn't a human doing it. Do not reply to these PMs (even to say you know they are a scammer) as once you do it clicks over to an actual human and they can be very convincing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Received the same message just awhile ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Got the same type of message from that guy and his cohort. About my post on needing Autocar parts. Here is the reply Autocar parts Trash Jerry Fowler Wed, Mar 29, 4:20 PM (20 hours ago) I am located in South Jersey near Philadelphia Mills Broker Wed, Mar 29, 4:25 PM (20 hours ago) Good to know, I’m in Missouri Jerry Fowler Wed, Mar 29, 4:28 PM (20 hours ago) Looking for a cab and all three pieces for the butterfly hood. What price are you asking? Mills Broker Wed, Mar 29, 5:16 PM (19 hours ago) to me The asking price for all is $50 shipped. Recipients Send Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) So...ummm...what's the object of the scam? What is the scammer trying to get? Only thing I can see that would be of any value to a bad guy would be an email address linked to a PayPal account, so a program could then be run to try to crack the password. Edited March 30, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy CLARITY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 The scam is obvious if you attempt to buy those parts you will be out your money and never get the parts. Yes you can file a claim with PayPal but is it worth the hassle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbysdaddy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 If it's a bot, it doesn't pass the Turing test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I wouldn't trade with any member who's only been around for a few posts and/or less than 6 months. I especially wouldn't trade with anyone whose reasonable command of the English language is so obviously lacking (tense-shifts being the most obvious example). Typos, reasonable misspellings, and/or grammar & punctuation are one thing , but man alive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrods Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) The moderators should put a restriction on new members so that they cannot place an ad or respond to an ad until they reach X posts - whatever number X turns out to be. This won't eliminate all scams but it will certainly eliminate the "fake newbies/bots". Edited March 30, 2023 by showrods 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Got one from him concerning the Studebaker Avanti body I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 All because I was looking for Autocar parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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