Scammers and such? RomanFolly

[tonythetiger]

A question to those that have purchased stuff by forum.
Have you been scammed (or approached by someone you think is a scammer) offering parts?

I was PM'd on my "WTB Stock exhaust" and I recognized the photo as an exhaust someone I know is selling on ebay. (This wasnt him) He joined the forum a few days ago, no posts and now this.
Just noticed he pinged me for the coolant flange post a couple of days ago as well.

If he is legit, no harm intended, but RomanFolly is the name...be aware.

[Marksman]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

A question to those that have purchased stuff by forum.
Have you been scammed (or approached by someone you think is a scammer) offering parts?

I was PM'd on my "WTB Stock exhaust" and I recognized the photo as an exhaust someone I know is selling on ebay. (This wasnt him) He joined the forum a few days ago, no posts and now this.
Just noticed he pinged me for the coolant flange post a couple of days ago as well.

If he is legit, no harm intended, but RomanFolly is the name...be aware.

So far he offered me a Lapis Blue 986 Hardtop for $475 in L.A.
Have requested pictures will see what happens.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Marksman

So far he offered me a Lapis Blue 986 Hardtop for $475 in L.A.

Have requested pictures will see what happens.

Buy it COD.
he's a scammer.

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[Marksman]

Originally Posted by maytag

Buy it COD.
he's a scammer.

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Got pictures, top looks good. I have boots on the ground in L.A. no worries.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Marksman

Got pictures, top looks good. I have boots on the ground in L.A. no worries.

Good luck. Keep us posted.

BUT! if you come back with positive results..... then you're the next suspect, haha.
I mean, you joined literally a week ago. ;-)

[Marksman]

Originally Posted by maytag

Good luck. Keep us posted.

BUT! if you come back with positive results..... then you're the next suspect, haha.
I mean, you joined literally a week ago. ;-)

So you think I could ask for 10% to provide corroborating evidence to the contrary?
Retirement might just get way more exiting.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by maytag

Good luck. Keep us posted.

BUT! if you come back with positive results..... then you're the next suspect, haha.
I mean, you joined literally a week ago. ;-)

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.

[beater986]

ANY of the "I know a guy that has this, email him" PMs are scams, just got another one here today:

johnwolhoy28
Registered User

Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 0
MY02 Carrera ii or a full set
Hey buddy friend of mine get that for sale..... kindly Dm jerryhardman0@gmail.com if you are interested....
Thanks!...

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[ZDCATC]

romanfolly is a scammer

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/beware-of-romanfolly.677862/

https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14594.0

This is the private message I received from romanfolly in response to my WTB ad on this forum:

"Message romanfolly@gmail.com if you are interested okay

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I asked him to post pictures on my ad (expecting him to ghost me or post pictures lifted from google). He ghosted me. I told the moderators. No response from them either.

19725346847 Barross5789 <-- added that so that it's googleable

[thomas986]

add another one to the list.....

[beater986]

Originally Posted by thomas986

add another one to the list.....

Same bull**************** from same scammer..

Private Message: 18" MY02 Wheels
Today, 05:44 AM
Barross5789
Registered User

Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 0
18" MY02 Wheels
I have it available,you can whatsapp or text me on +19725346847

[beater986]

Another one of these ****************************s

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by beater986

Another 3 of these ****************************s

[beater986]

Another one of these ****************************s

woodsmichael718
Hello buddy, friend of mine get that for sale.... kindly Dm smithrob207@gmail.com if you are interested.....
Thanks!....

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[JayG]

I just got a rash of those PM as well.

There should be something like you need to make 10 posts before you can PM and/or some kind of verification system

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by JayG

I just got a rash of those PM as well.

There should be something like you need to make 10 posts before you can PM and/or some kind of verification system

And enforce a ten-character minimum per post.

Nevermind.

[amagalla]

This what I send them:

If you have one and are willing to sell it, please send me an image of it that includes a hand written note of the date of the image and your 986forum user ID to me in this forum (not external email). I would like to see it. Then we can talk about price.

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by amagalla

This what I send them:

If you have one and are willing to sell it, please send me an image of it that includes a hand written note of the date of the image and your 986forum user ID to me in this forum (not external email). I would like to see it. Then we can talk about price.

I ask him for a price of the Z-top and he told me $550.🤣

[amagalla]

The important part is the picture of the item with the handwritten note with the date and his user name. That at least proves he has it.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by amagalla

The important part is the picture of the item with the handwritten note with the date and his user name. That at least proves he has it.

Piper has your car.


I noticed that the scammers are using an odd model of cellphone that is generally not available in North America.