The Ford Barn

BW · 03-25-2026, 04:14 PM

If you are going to buy something off of Tim Osbey from Humble, Texas DON'T he will take your money and you will never hear from him again. His email is [email protected]

Ford Freak · 03-25-2026, 04:21 PM

BW-thanks for the heads up! - FF

dmsfrr · 03-26-2026, 01:57 PM

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Where did you see his For Sale ad? FordBarn or somewhere else?

BW · 03-27-2026, 08:05 AM

I posted ad on FordBarns wanted section. A member replied saying his friend had that tool and gave me his name and email. I wish I would have saved that message, than I would have known the members information.

dmsfrr · 03-27-2026, 07:42 PM

Yes, the FordBarn member and his friend the scammer are likely the same person. Then you could have reported him to Ryan, the FordBarn administrator.

paul2748 · 03-27-2026, 09:15 PM

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While not fool proof, one way to help is to require a pic of the item with the name and date included in the picture.

Another is to get the sellers address and tell him you have a friend nearby that will pick up the item and pay him cash. If he agrees, it might be legit

ms fowler · 03-28-2026, 07:20 AM

I used that request for a picture of the part and a tape measure of a critical dimension and the seller said he did not have a camera or a tape measure. After I told him "no sale" he became abusive.
I asked him if that was a successful sales technique for him.

56sedandelivery · 03-28-2026, 11:00 AM

With AI these days that would still be a possible scam

Abe Lugo · 03-31-2026, 02:27 AM

ANY TIME A WANTED AD IS ANSWERED WITH "A FRIEND HAS THIS PART" ITS A SCAM. ALSO NOTE THAT SCAMMERS ARE USKNG AI to make unique photos that looks like the part you want.
Always pay with business PayPal or cash in person.

rotorwrench · 03-31-2026, 12:10 PM

I always check the member out to see how long they've been on and some of there posts to see if they are an actual member or a fly by night type. If they have low postings and they're all about parts or bs then I don't even contact them.

Abe Lugo · 04-03-2026, 05:57 PM

also note that even the name and the email address of the scammer might be faked out as well

ClutchDumpinDan · 04-30-2026, 02:57 PM

I like requesting photos as well with something specific when curious if it's scam

03-25-2026, 04:14 PM	#1
BW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 322	Scam If you are going to buy something off of Tim Osbey from Humble, Texas DON'T he will take your money and you will never hear from him again. His email is [email protected]

03-25-2026, 04:21 PM	#2
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,304	Re: Scam BW-thanks for the heads up! - FF __________________ 1952 Ford F1 !956 Fairlane Club Sedan 1965 Falcon Sprint 2007 Mustang GT

03-26-2026, 01:57 PM	#3
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,789	Re: Scam . Where did you see his For Sale ad? FordBarn or somewhere else?

03-27-2026, 08:05 AM	#4
BW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 322	Re: Scam I posted ad on FordBarns wanted section. A member replied saying his friend had that tool and gave me his name and email. I wish I would have saved that message, than I would have known the members information.

03-27-2026, 07:42 PM	#5
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,789	Re: Scam Yes, the FordBarn member and his friend the scammer are likely the same person. Then you could have reported him to Ryan, the FordBarn administrator.

03-27-2026, 09:15 PM	#6
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,406	Re: Scam Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) While not fool proof, one way to help is to require a pic of the item with the name and date included in the picture. Another is to get the sellers address and tell him you have a friend nearby that will pick up the item and pay him cash. If he agrees, it might be legit __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

03-28-2026, 07:20 AM	#7
ms fowler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 201	Re: Scam I used that request for a picture of the part and a tape measure of a critical dimension and the seller said he did not have a camera or a tape measure. After I told him "no sale" he became abusive. I asked him if that was a successful sales technique for him.

03-28-2026, 11:00 AM	#8
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 589	Re: Scam With AI these days that would still be a possible scam

03-31-2026, 02:27 AM	#9
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 192	Re: Scam ANY TIME A WANTED AD IS ANSWERED WITH "A FRIEND HAS THIS PART" ITS A SCAM. ALSO NOTE THAT SCAMMERS ARE USKNG AI to make unique photos that looks like the part you want. Always pay with business PayPal or cash in person.

03-31-2026, 12:10 PM	#10
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,007	Re: Scam I always check the member out to see how long they've been on and some of there posts to see if they are an actual member or a fly by night type. If they have low postings and they're all about parts or bs then I don't even contact them.

04-03-2026, 05:57 PM	#11
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 192	Re: Scam also note that even the name and the email address of the scammer might be faked out as well

04-30-2026, 02:57 PM	#12
ClutchDumpinDan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2026 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 9	Re: Scam I like requesting photos as well with something specific when curious if it's scam