Scammed in classified section?

[Acarv_426]

Sorry guys, wasn’t sure where to post this. I’m almost positive that I’ve been scammed out of a lousy $200 for CSL Splitters. Is there a section where members post and add usernames to a list of potential scammers? I’m going to give it another day or so - Just beyond frustrated and should have known better.
thanks.

[Slideways]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/test-forum/feedback/124872-reporting-spam-scam-pms#post218527

Sorry to hear, any chance you used paypal or a credit card? They target WTB ads all the time. I received messages from 2 or 3 scammers for the strut bar.

Signs of a scammer:

Ask to reply to random email
Zero or low post count
Recently joined forum
Refuse to use standard Paypal with buyer/seller protection

[Acarv_426]

Thanks Slideways. Unfortunately I went against my best judgement and used Zelle. I never ever do that when dealing with strangers, but he provided pictures and although both members involved in selling me the item have low post counts, they have been members for quite a while so I figured I’d take my chances. He said it would be shipped on Thursday and I’m still waiting. I do find it odd that he responds to my emails inquiring about an expected shipping date.

[Mayan-Viking]

Speaking of scams, I received something in a PM a few days ago. Last time I replied. I wish I didn't. Who do I send this matter to?

[Slideways]

Thanks Slideways. Unfortunately I went against my best judgement and used Zelle. I never ever do that when dealing with strangers, but he provided pictures and although both members involved in selling me the item have low post counts, they have been members for quite a while so I figured I’d take my chances. He said it would be shipped on Thursday and I’m still waiting. I do find it odd that he responds to my emails inquiring about an expected shipping date.

They probably want to continue scamming by asking to pay some small fee to release the item from shipping limbo. Moderators might need to up the post count before new members can send a PM.

[Acarv_426]

They probably want to continue scamming by asking to pay some small fee to release the item from shipping limbo. Moderators might need to up the post count before new members can send a PM.

Appreciate the help man, thanks.

[jet_dogg]

They probably want to continue scamming by asking to pay some small fee to release the item from shipping limbo. Moderators might need to up the post count before new members can send a PM.

Not just post count but probationary period of thirty days would make too much sense.

[heinzboehmer]

Also good practice to reverse image search any images sent to you by someone who seems a bit sketch. Most of the time they're pulled off of eBay listings or similar

[bmw m3 s50]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/t...pms#post218527

Sorry to hear, any chance you used paypal or a credit card? They target WTB ads all the time. I received messages from 2 or 3 scammers for the strut bar.

Signs of a scammer:

Ask to reply to random email
Zero or low post count
Recently joined forum
Refuse to use standard Paypal with buyer/seller protection

All your points are valid except I would have to disagree with you on the: Refuse to use standard Paypal with buyer/seller protection. While we all know about scamming on the seller side. There is also scamming on the buyer side. I know many people who sold items using "Paypal buy and sell option" to have the transaction disputed by the buyer. The buyer would state that the box was empty or contained something different which then caused Paypal to reverse the charge giving the money to the buyer while the buyer kept the item.

Honestly, knowing the seller or having a person vouch for the seller is kinda the only way to buy online today. There is WAY to much scamming today. I personally avoid shipping items and tend to sell locally to have an in person transaction. It sucks because it takes longer to sell items but I found it to be the most secure.

[Maxima SE]

Too many scammers on every single forum. Once you post a WTB ad, you'll get a PM from a new account asking you to text or email some random person who is the man and has exactly what you want ! For re-assurance, they will attach a picture of the item you're looking for as well. Total scammers.... at least on other forums you can report the PM to mods or report that individual as a scammer/spammer and collectively ban them without mods getting involved.

[bigjae46]

All your points are valid except I would have to disagree with you on the: Refuse to use standard Paypal with buyer/seller protection. While we all know about scamming on the seller side. There is also scamming on the buyer side. I know many people who sold items using "Paypal buy and sell option" to have the transaction disputed by the buyer. The buyer would state that the box was empty or contained something different which then caused Paypal to reverse the charge giving the money to the buyer while the buyer kept the item.

Honestly, knowing the seller or having a person vouch for the seller is kinda the only way to buy online today. There is WAY to much scamming today. I personally avoid shipping items and tend to sell locally to have an in person transaction. It sucks because it takes longer to sell items but I found it to be the most secure.

Yeah F PayPal. I sold some wheels and then the guy said they were fake. I was like, ok, ship the wheels back and I’ll send a refund plus the freight.

This is why I never ever keep money in my PayPal account…I send pics, receipts and everything that PayPal asked for. PayPal still reversed the charge and I said see ya later! That account is still $4000 in the red. They can try to collect all day long, they don’t have enough info to verify me.

Say what you want, I have a long history of charging fair prices and taking care of people.

[BMWE46M3]

That sucks... Is Venmo any better than PayPal?

[elbert]

Yeah F PayPal...
They can try to collect all day long, they don’t have enough info to verify me.

As ordered by our current president, Paypal is now requiring a SSN for tax purposes if your annual sales exceed $600. No thank you.

[Tbonem3]

That sucks... Is Venmo any better than PayPal?

Venmo was bought by paypal