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We are using regular ban instead of spam ban on these now so it should preserve any of the PM's & posts they have made.
I just received one of these same messages (pm) in response to a wtb thread for bridges. It seemed off so I ignored it.
I have a scammer detector for sale. Just point it at the suspect's PM and you'll know if he's a weirdo.
Just shoot a quick $300 money order to my totally legit post box.
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Let me guess, You don't have it on you?I have a scammer detector for sale. Just point it at the suspect's PM and you'll know if he's a weirdo.
Just shoot a quick $300 money order to my totally legit post box.
Instead your buddy Billy has it and I can reach him at [email protected]
i agree dubya.
shits gettin old 
I'm seeing people on FB scammed constantly, it's really a shame. It's also the reason that I'll only buy and sell with people I know or who have good feedback here. I've sold a few items on FB, but am very hesitant to buy anything there.
I suspect as some of these scammers get exposed on other platforms it's inevitable that some will try to make their way in here. Stay diligent people!
I suspect as some of these scammers get exposed on other platforms it's inevitable that some will try to make their way in here. Stay diligent people!
I always try to watch for little things. Not a guarantee, but I think helps. Tonight was a perfect example. Doing FB messenger with a guy I don't know at all. Had pics of about 20 mods for sale. The first two I asked about had already sold. I think to myself, if it was a scam, why would he ever say that? I can't think of any reason he would.
That is unless the scammer downloaded the picture for the purpose of misrepresenting who he or she is (catfishing).
There was once some ass on FB (before I set my profile to friends only) that started messaging me, claiming to be some 2 star general, with the same photo uploaded multiple times. As usual with these ones, it was another romance scammer.
Very true but there is something about a man in a Kilt, catfishing in a Kilt?
That's a world I don't wanna be in anymore, lol.
On second thought, a 2 star general, WTH? Guess 5 would have been too much....
Are these women the traditionally equipped genuine article??
Kilt inspections might not be what they used to be.
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Well... some will probably want to call the cops, but a few just may want to hook up if the kilt inspection yields the correct results. As for myself, I am already married.Are these women the traditionally equipped genuine article??
Kilt inspections might not be what they used to be.
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Fuckhead #! & #2 didn't respond and are now goneI'll tag them.
@Mr_p016 @bapowim834
Either of you want to explain how/why your name(s) ended up in the scammer thread?
Hey I know him, he wants about tree fiddy. No need to email, I'll send cashapp info..Holy shit I can't believe my luck!!! Two mods that are extremely scarce, and only one email away and I can have them both!!
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Here we go again @oliverwilly Why is your name coming up in the scammer thread?
Bonus question: Why are you trying to hide your location?
@oliverwilly Why is your name coming up in the scammer thread?Bonus question: Why are you trying to hide your location?
go for it dubya, i think your 1850Holy shit I can't believe my luck!!! Two mods that are extremely scarce, and only one email away and I can have them both!!
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wants a harem!
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Here we go again
Bonus question: Why are you trying to hide your location?
No answer again.
Good Bye
I have this as well, and that, something else, another thing. Willing to sell them all at the amazing low price of six payments at $19.95 per each unit. That's six payments of $19.95 for this. Then, six payments of $19.95 for that, and so on.
BUT WAIT, THERE"S MORE, ...
Act now, and I'll include the ever infinite & wondrous IT! You just pay S*H on IT.
ETA: Apologies, thought it was obvious that was intended as humor. Consider the lovely info-commercials where products are always sold at $19.95. They always include a gift if you pay the Shipping and Handling for IT. Your post said 'e told you, he had it. I filled in the blanks with an info-commercial in my mind. Again, apologies, my mind is wired in some screwy ways. I also probably missed the comedy train, seems it's timed just wrong for me all the time.
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lol all good, gave me a laugh at least
Man I hope I didnt just get scammed. I got one of those type messages.
That better not have been me I'm a real human boi
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I feel bad for legit traders with zero feedback, I really do.
But you know what would make you trustworthy?
1) Try logging in from your real IP. Not bending over backwards to hide your location promotes trust.
2) Make a few buys from the classifeieds. You only need one or two and BAM!
Just like that you have 100% positive feedback.
It's not rocket science. lol
For instance, I'd trust the new member in the post above who got scammed..
They have feedback:
They aren't trying to hide their location. (I peeped, lol)
Say @eawfs30 lists something for sale in the classifieds that I want but I suddenly got an extreme case of paranoia.
All I have to do is offer to pay regular through PayPal as well as pay the 5% or so in fees.
I feel that MY paranoia shouldn't cost the seller any money (PayPal fees) because they aren't the paranoid ones.
But you know what would make you trustworthy?
1) Try logging in from your real IP. Not bending over backwards to hide your location promotes trust.
2) Make a few buys from the classifeieds. You only need one or two and BAM!
Just like that you have 100% positive feedback.
It's not rocket science. lol
For instance, I'd trust the new member in the post above who got scammed..
They have feedback:
They aren't trying to hide their location. (I peeped, lol)
Say @eawfs30 lists something for sale in the classifieds that I want but I suddenly got an extreme case of paranoia.
All I have to do is offer to pay regular through PayPal as well as pay the 5% or so in fees.
I feel that MY paranoia shouldn't cost the seller any money (PayPal fees) because they aren't the paranoid ones.
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