scorvi Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 (edited) These scammer are expanding. Some of the tell tale signs from many many GOOD deals on HS & ARC: -NEW account less than 6 months is RED FLAG -Grammar and language like 'Hey Bro' OR 'My brother' 'My cousin' or friend has what __________ you re looking for. RED FLAG -Stock internet photos. RED FLAG ALWAYS ask for a photo of the item in question with a date stamped pic for verification. -Asks to be paid via PAYPAL Friends & Family OR Zelle ----no way to get your $$ back RED FLAG -Employs another trusted person's post on that Discussion Board...usually either cutting & pasting the actual post and claiming they have the SAID item for sale. Look up the trusted person and see if the emails match RED FLAG FOR ME----I include my email so you can email me directly-to confirm and I ALWAYS will send pics and verification & Tracking numbers. I even send a photo of the package before it is shipped with the address on it to prove I have it in my possession & will be shipped. The Key here is transparency! ATTENTION THIS IS A RED FLAG OPERATION! PLEASE CEASE ALL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY......... Feel free to cut an paste & use this when a suspected scammer is contacting you Hope this helps. If anyone can add to this list That would be great! Steve, Edited August 29, 2023 by scorvi spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 This thread should be pinned, with posts added that quote examples of the "offers" we have received. I would add the ones I received but I deleted them shortly after receiving them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I'll add the PayPal fee, and let them know. Worked so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 2 hours ago, scorvi said: I even send a p[hoot of teh apcakge before it is shipped Grammar and language? 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scorvi Posted August 29, 2023 Author Share Posted August 29, 2023 Corrected I bet scammers don't correct there posts Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 6 hours ago, Da SWO said: I'll add the PayPal fee, and let them know. Worked so far. I don’t have an issue covering someone’s PayPal fee, but you’re not supposed to ask for it or add it above the price. PayPal policy. If you’re hard up for a couple extra bucks then it should just be part of the sale price. I don’t add fees, except maybe in cheaper kits I’m going to lose money on, and definitely don’t ask, but I don’t complain if I do get paid via friends and family either. I like when that happens. The fee is the price of doing business so a few bucks here and there are fine with me. Something else is I hope people don’t read into scammers use of gmail too deep. Their format is pretty standard, with a first and last name followed by a number. I have two gmail addresses and have had them since gmail started 20 some odd years ago. One is my ham radio call sign, kg4kpg, so to non radio operators I could see the suspicion a little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 If you look at my additional notes and othrrs, in the bad trader section. You will find examples of scam narratives in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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