WATCH OUT-Classified Ad Scammer!

[Incognito-A]

Was contacted from ad posted in Model A wanted section of this site for 19” adjustable/bent spoke wheels. Responder (robertbrian56) had zero posts. Directed me to email a third party that “They have what you are looking for.”

It was very obvious third party ([email protected]) was setting up for a scam. They have sent me several pictures, clearly pulled off the web, of wheels that are not even 19”

You have been warned!

[Synchro909]

Redirection to a third party away from the forum is the usual MO. As soon as you see it, RUN, rabbit, run rabbit, run ,run.
Learn well the words to the chorus of this old song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXmk8dbFv_o

[motordr]

Yes, I got the same message to my want ad for a Miller OHV side plate for Model A engine. Zero posts should be a dead giveaway.

[nkaminar]

I was going to make a joke but this is a serious issue. My cousin has lost a sizeable amount of money to a scammer. They can be quite clever.

[Kc23dc]

Thank you for the warning.

[BillCNC]

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I just ask for a photo of them holding their ID, and a picture of the part(s) with the house ​in the photo taken from the street. A second layer of protection would be for "YOU" to call them, that way you also have a phone number. If they call you, it could say number blocked or similar, leaving you with nothing.

Verify the ID photo to the face, the address to the picture of the house, and then check that on google maps. Yes it's a pain in the butt, but the seller should be willing to do that to make the sale if your worried. If not, you didn't loose anything but time. I do this to all large online transaction's. It has worked every time.

Stay Safe & Secure

Regards
Bill

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Originally Posted by nkaminar

. They can be quite clever.

I received an email from USPS,that said we’re waiting to send your package but it’s $1.92 delivery fee. Please click on this to confirm do you want it delivered.
Right!!!