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Old 09-10-2020, 07:19 AM   #1
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I suggest the new scam:

One guy joins the forum and participates under a variety of screen names.

You get that email that says "I've a friend with the part"... and the referrer has 4 posts and joined in September.

Then you get the threads like the one with the guy selling the top for $475 or whatever. "I'll send pics". He then logs on under another screen name saying "Yeah, I contacted him... foot on the ground... I'll keep you posted...".

Then... a week later we hear that the seller came through. $475 top. What a bargain. "Seller" has established credibility... people start sending money for parts... and get scammed.

I would suggest that a proper scammer would be on a variety of forums (i.e. Ford. Chevy, Honda, Mercedes, etc.).

The moderators should better vet new members going forward.



Just saying.
Yeah, I don't think "Marksman" is a scammer.... I mean.... Who'd EVER say they're from Idaho if ti weren't true?

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Old 09-10-2020, 07:29 AM   #2
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Yeah, I don't think "Marksman" is a scammer.... I mean.... Who'd EVER say they're from Idaho if ti weren't true?

LOL! Right?!
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Old 09-10-2020, 02:12 PM   #3
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Dmitry just contacted me and is aware of the spam issue.
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Old 09-12-2020, 12:19 PM   #4
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Update on Hardtop

I asked RomanFolly for a place and time to inspect the top. That was 3 days ago......, no answer yet. Hmmm
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Old 09-13-2020, 11:30 PM   #5
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I know a friend willing to part with this item you can email him on jamespaul6321@gmail.com

Another scammer ...
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