[edfreeman]

We've received reports of new "members" PM'ing those who post WTB threads offering the item or referring them to another seller who is "trusted." The seller then requests unsecured payment methods (such as Western Union or Moneygram) instead of more trusted methods. Thus far, we have no reports of anyone being duped into sending money to these individuals.

If you receive a PM reply to a posted WTB thread that appears suspicious, please report it to the moderators so that it can be investigated. Never send money to someone you do not know using unsecured payment methods. It is always wise to check the posting history of anyone replying to your thread via PM to see if they are active members.

 

[Lee in Texas]

I just got an e-mail telling me someone had replied to my Wanted ad. No reply in the thread or PM. I searched for the poster’s name here and got nothing. He said he has the “housing bell” that I need. I’ll pass.

 

[edfreeman]

I deleted the reply, it was a scammer from Nigeria wanting to sell you a bell hosing for an International Harvester Tractor.

Everybody with a "Want to Buy" needs to keep their guard up and never send money to anybody who just popped onto the forum with exactly what they need.

 

[Lee in Texas]

Wow. That’s some proactive moderating right there. Thanks for not letting that scumbag infect this place.

 

[edfreeman]

Our scammer detectors are pretty good, but so are the scammers. On the internet, it is always buyer beware, and it is simple to just look at the profile of someone purporting to have just what someone needs and check their posting history. This is an enthusiast site, and if they don't have a posting history, they're scammers.

These days they like to drop phone #'s to text and email addresses so they can take the conversation off site. Someone got taken on here recently.

 

[Lee in Texas]

Did you delete today’s reply, too? I got an e-mail. (Sigh) These dirtbags are a real drag.

 

[edfreeman]

Yes, user tried a USA VPN to create an illusion of being here, but had also logged on from India.

I’ll just say again that anybody that appears out of nowhere with no posting history on this site is suspect.

 

[drkam6]

When I was looking for the OM602 replacement engine for my 250D I got a couple of emails referring me to another person who would have that engine. I contacted them as I was in need, and after asking them for photos of the engine I found out that it was the same photo even while the sellers were in different states. Fortunately I managed to get the engine rather locally, and it happens to be a very good engine.

 

[14e350]

We've received reports of new "members" PM'ing those who post WTB threads offering the item or referring them to another seller who is "trusted." The seller then requests unsecured payment methods (such as Western Union or Moneygram) instead of more trusted methods. Thus far, we have no reports of anyone being duped into sending money to these individuals.

If you receive a PM reply to a posted WTB thread that appears suspicious, please report it to the moderators so that it can be investigated. Never send money to someone you do not know using unsecured payment methods. It is always wise to check the posting history of anyone replying to your thread via PM to see if they are active members.

they tried to get me w the exact same scam 2 days ago . the car was beautiful too from the pics they sent . i called the phone number he was texting me from and it was a google number . when i pointed out they were nigerian scammers they turned violent and started texting in a different language . the number they were using is 8656309637. name on email was jesus maek email was [email protected]

 

[Merzatt]

A member named JohnBush asked mee to contact [email protected] who has a bumper to sell and very honest seller. After a few emails, I realized this is a scam.

Now Cathie1 recommended a different seller. Probably another scam. No response yet.

 

[edfreeman]

I zapped them when they replied in your thread. Both of them were scammers. Want to buy threads attract them, which is the purpose of this thread.
Very unlikely someone with no posting history on the site is going to show up in your thread and have just what you need. A posting history will show they are active participants in the car forum you're looking for a part for.

 

[bufftonwill]

Ah Yes!! Nigerian scammers are at it again. They always refer to anything they want to steal from you as "The Item".

 

[dctony]

Yes!! Beware of any emails with [email protected] They are also using this phone number 530 572 1437.

Sellers beware!!

 

[edfreeman]

You’ll need to give me the Benzworld username so I can delete them…

 

[dctony]

The guy that msg me used RyanHarry

 

[edfreeman]

I’ve zapped 4 scammers just this morning in want to buy threads. Please take care with members who join up just to respond to your needs.

 

[bufftonwill]

Well Done Sir!!!

 

[makaim808]

I've caught 3 so far, and one on the "other" forum! All from my WTB MB-Nardi adaptor!
Makai

 

[nrphlly]

I would think there is a simple way around this. Post count and just plain calling them on the phone?

 

[makaim808]

Easier than said! They join our forums!
Makai