Scammer alert

[22-250Ryan]

Posted a WTB ad a few days ago and get a text message from a gmail address. [email protected]

I'm 100% sure it's a scam as they sent me a text at 2oclock in the morning with pics of an item close to what I'm looking for but not exactly. Has anyone been contacted by this person?

 

[Havingfun]

"WTB" postings are like honey to flies. I have posted WTBs and have been successful but you're right, be wary of who you're dealing with.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

We need to scam them...I get so tired of that. That use to be one of my joys, meet new people, visit with them--exchange stories now....I dropped PayPal as they will not back you up--if I cannot meet up or know the person...then more than likely--no deal.

Ed

 

[Gary Kaney]

I think that name came up over on MEWE's scammer group.

 

[MtPockets]

Posted a WTB ad a few days ago and get a text message from a gmail address. [email protected]

I'm 100% sure it's a scam as they sent me a text at 2oclock in the morning with pics of an item close to what I'm looking for but not exactly. Has anyone been contacted by this person?

The scammer test that I use is to make phone contact. I'll text once I know they are legit but scammers won't talk to you. They come up with every excuse why they can't talk but by then I'm out.

Thank you for sharing this.

 

[gdc23]

Ive had one talk on the phone with me, this guy was good he took photos from an old ad and somehow photo shopped his name and the date on a piece of paper into the photo. However he would not accept a payment that provided protection. I posted about it on several sites back when it happened with the original and scam photos attached. They are getting clever.

 

[MtPockets]

However he would not accept a payment that provided protection.

That, right there, is the number one indication of a scam.

 

[ARlife4me]

If sent to a physical or a po box contact the delivery service and/or check with the local usps for inquiry. If usps they would have to provide a photo id for proof. Hope this helps!

 

[wyosteve]

Video call with the seller holding the item!

 

[22-250Ryan]

Knowing it was a scam I asked for pictures of the item with a hand written message on it but he never responded. So just a heads up for everyone!