Another scammer in forum

UnleashedF80 · 02-02-2020, 09:15 AM

Guys watch out for this seller

mark5092 · 02-02-2020, 06:25 PM

Crooks everywhere, even on the forums. Guess nobody wants to work anymore!

Suds · 02-02-2020, 06:58 PM

Yeah, I lost $120 to some sack of crap on the forum trying to buy some TPMS sensors.
He swore the phone number he gave me for his PayPal was wrong.

Kilabyte · 02-02-2020, 11:13 PM

Why little boys do this for a mere $90 is beyond me.

Mintsopoulos · 02-02-2020, 11:16 PM

I've learned my lesson years ago. I don't send a dime unless it's for goods/services. If you don't want to deal with it then someone else can buy.

UnleashedF80 · 02-02-2020, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilabyte

Why little boys do this for a mere $90 is beyond me.

maybe he thinks $90 is easier to get away with

jpy1980 · 02-02-2020, 11:45 PM

What happened with PayPal? Did you win?

MisterF80M3 · 02-02-2020, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

I've learned my lesson years ago. I don't send a dime unless it's for goods/services. If you don't want to deal with it then someone else can buy.

UnleashedF80 · 02-03-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

What happened with PayPal? Did you win?

Still waiting , Case will be automatically closed on 2/14

mike@x-ph.com · 02-03-2020, 11:33 AM

allinon72 · 02-03-2020, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JNP

I'm sure PayPal will be on your side. Best of luck !

Yeah good luck - they certainly weren't on my side on a very blatant eBay scheme.

Clark_Kent · 02-03-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

Yeah good luck - they certainly weren't on my side on a very blatant eBay scheme.

+1. Don't count on Ebay to have your back in disputes.

Beemerm3 · 02-03-2020, 01:20 PM

Sumone was offering to sell me mpe exhaust but I didn't reply. Gotta see the selfie name pics first lol.

clutchdj · 02-03-2020, 01:28 PM

Same happened to me with a set of wheels last year via paypal. I paid via paypal on my cell but the app did not disclose all of the sellers info thoroughly. Seller want me to WIRE funds but his online profile listed VA as his location iirc. Such BS. Can’t remember the guys name but I have the paper trail. Wanted to get my money back before any PSA. What a waste of time that was with DM and communication as paypal wants you to try to resolve with the seller first. Just be firm w/o being disrespectful and it will work out. Worst of all he tried to put the guilt trip on me. You will get the money back from paypal it just takes time. The amount of time some ppl have on their hands is beyond me.

danchee · 02-03-2020, 01:44 PM

Hopefully you used a CC. Put a dispute against it on your CC if Paypal doesn't come through. They have the buyer protection to avoid dealing with CC disputes as too many disputes costs them to have to pay higher fees or get blocked from accepting CC.

FriedPiston · 02-03-2020, 02:19 PM

Pro Tip: When in doubt, ask the seller to text a photo of the item with their username written on a piece of paper. Also take a screenshot of their original FS thread.

Genuine marketplace sellers often comply when they have no hidden motives.

mark5092 · 02-03-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FriedPiston

Pro Tip: When in doubt, ask the seller to text a photo of the item with their username written on a piece of paper. Also take a screenshot of their original FS thread.

Genuine marketplace sellers often comply when they have no hidden motives.

That’s how it’s done on a Focus RS forum that I belong to. Each seller has to have a piece of paper with username and date included in every picture they post of item. Pictures must be included along with description. Works well!

Kilabyte · 02-03-2020, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mark5092

That’s how it’s done on a Focus RS forum that I belong to. Each seller has to have a piece of paper with username and date included in every picture they post of item. Pictures must be included along with description. Works well!

Yep, I've seen that practice on many forums over the years, if there's nothing shady going on no seller should be unable to do a simple verification step of sorts.

UnleashedF80 · 02-15-2020, 01:03 PM

here we go !

mark5092 · 02-15-2020, 01:42 PM

That’s good news!

UnleashedF80 · 02-22-2020, 12:46 AM

He is out there trying to scam people again. This is crazy, !

six-n-twins53 · 02-22-2020, 06:12 AM

I always look for a forum with a reputable feedback system. It's not 100%, but it does help

I just dont get scamming someone.

02-02-2020, 09:15 AM	#1
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02-02-2020, 06:25 PM	#2
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Suds /M Enthusiast 1597 Rep 1,618 Posts Drives: Responsiblish Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lone Star State iTrader: (1)	Yeah, I lost $120 to some sack of crap on the forum trying to buy some TPMS sensors. He swore the phone number he gave me for his PayPal was wrong. __________________ 2019 M2 Comp, Alpine White, DCT, track car build, 1/2 cage, AP Racing Brakes & Nitron Coilovers, BM3 Stage 1 93 Oct. 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS, Night Blue Metalic, PDK, COBB tuned 93 Oct. 2004 Audi A4 Avant USP 6mt, RS4 clutch, built motor, Garrett GT3071r "Big Ass Turbo" Motoza Tune
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02-02-2020, 11:13 PM	#4
Kilabyte I'm Batman! 3948 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: Mineral White M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Why little boys do this for a mere $90 is beyond me. __________________ S55, 2JZ, M48.00
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02-02-2020, 11:16 PM	#5
Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I've learned my lesson years ago. I don't send a dime unless it's for goods/services. If you don't want to deal with it then someone else can buy. __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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02-02-2020, 11:45 PM	#7
jpy1980 Lieutenant Colonel 1582 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 -Smurfy Blue Vinyl Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	What happened with PayPal? Did you win?
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02-03-2020, 11:33 AM	#10
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02-03-2020, 01:20 PM	#13
Beemerm3 First Lieutenant 59 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 16' BMW m3 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Sumone was offering to sell me mpe exhaust but I didn't reply. Gotta see the selfie name pics first lol.
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02-03-2020, 01:28 PM	#14
clutchdj Colonel 1876 Rep 2,397 Posts Drives: a few cars Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Same happened to me with a set of wheels last year via paypal. I paid via paypal on my cell but the app did not disclose all of the sellers info thoroughly. Seller want me to WIRE funds but his online profile listed VA as his location iirc. Such BS. Can’t remember the guys name but I have the paper trail. Wanted to get my money back before any PSA. What a waste of time that was with DM and communication as paypal wants you to try to resolve with the seller first. Just be firm w/o being disrespectful and it will work out. Worst of all he tried to put the guilt trip on me. You will get the money back from paypal it just takes time. The amount of time some ppl have on their hands is beyond me. Last edited by clutchdj; 02-03-2020 at 01:41 PM..
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02-03-2020, 01:44 PM	#15
danchee Lieutenant 136 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 21 X7 40i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rainy City iTrader: (0)	Hopefully you used a CC. Put a dispute against it on your CC if Paypal doesn't come through. They have the buyer protection to avoid dealing with CC disputes as too many disputes costs them to have to pay higher fees or get blocked from accepting CC.
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FriedPiston Colonel 1973 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	Pro Tip: When in doubt, ask the seller to text a photo of the item with their username written on a piece of paper. Also take a screenshot of their original FS thread. Genuine marketplace sellers often comply when they have no hidden motives.
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02-15-2020, 01:03 PM	#19
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02-22-2020, 12:46 AM	#21
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02-22-2020, 06:12 AM	#22
six-n-twins53 Amateur Tattoo Artist 809 Rep 700 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 zcp Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	I always look for a forum with a reputable feedback system. It's not 100%, but it does help I just dont get scamming someone.
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