Scammers Rampant In Outerwear

[Peacoat]

We are being inundated with reports of scammers reaching out to members by private message, ostensibly to buy an article the member has, or had, for sale. The scammer typically has no, or a low post count, and his message will be similar to the this one:

"Hey I’m interested in your Golden Bear/HD CHP 40 you can contact me via email *******@gmail.com for further details."

We get rid of them as fast as we can, but they are like rats and new ones keep coming.

Once warned is twice armed. PC

 

[Tom71]

Much appreciated!

 

[Nacho]

Oh boy, what has my HD CHP sale post done???

Thanks for looking out for us, @Peacoat !

 

[Peter Mackin]

Neuticalwave,joined on Wednesday, just happens to have a vanson E and vanson raid,how's that for a bit of luck????At least try get your username correct before you scam me . Ffs

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Though less common, some scammers also reach out if you have a WTB/WTT post up. Some variant of the following message:

"Hey I have a friend who is selling *whatever jacket you're looking for*. You can reach him through email *******@gmail.com for further details."

As already mentioned, the following applies:

The scammer typically has no, or a low post count

 

[Peacoat]

When any of you get a similar message, use the Report button so all of us (Bartenders) will know what is going on. That's the first thing I check when coming back to the board. I check it several times a day.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Thanks for all you are doing here Peacoat! I'll sure keep my eyes open...
Also I was making up an add for boots and I added some of this detail right into the ad itself.
Not sure if it will help but I can at least try it.

 

[Sask.Rider]

Neuticalwave,joined on Wednesday, just happens to have a vanson E and vanson raid,how's that for a bit of luck????At least try get your username correct before you scam me . Ffs

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

 

[cbez]

ask for photos with a written note including the username

 

[Peacoat]

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

Probably not legit. Please use the report button so we can get rid of him.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

Ask for a picture of him wearing the jacket, holding today's newspaper, his birth certificate, passport and driving licence. Dna,and bank account number.