Collin 1912 Posted April 16 Got suspicios request on a part I am looking for. Looks like a new pattern, Quote I can help you out with a lead. Please contact Gary on xxxxxxxxgary@gmail.com regarding your request. He is located in the and the last time i talked to him, he had for sale. I purchased items from him in the past and they arrived in TOP condition. User name is james21 with brandnew profile. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 1986 Posted April 16 «They» think its more trustworthy that he tells you to contact another guy on a @gmail because that guy can provide TOP noch products …. omg Its great as long that «They» can not even figure out a trustworthy monolog, its like they are not even trying 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sogogi 2035 Posted April 16 I hate scammers. I try to only sell my stuff to active TCers which limits who I can sell to, but better safe than sorry… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blefuscu 26 Posted April 16 9 hours ago, simalarion said: «They» think its more trustworthy that he tells you to contact another guy on a @gmail because that guy can provide TOP noch products …. omg Its great as long that «They» can not even figure out a trustworthy monolog, its like they are not even trying Yeah, it's like he hadn't filled in half his template. The terrible grammar has always been a clue... sadly I suspect its a sign they are sending out a lot of this crap everyday. I'm surprised they're not using chat gpt to draft the messages yet. As mentioned earlier though it sucks they are targeting small communities now. Thanks for the heads up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GermanTA03Guy 1163 Posted April 16 I dunno, but somehow the Email Adresse xxxxxxxxgary@blabla.com does give me a feeling of sincerity and trustfulness makes me wanna have xxxstevexxxbj247 as a username just for giggles 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 502 Posted April 16 james21 has an e-mail address on his profile that does not contain "gary". Again, do not do any deals with people that do not participate on the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tam-trucks 116 Posted April 16 earlier today (sunday 16-4-2023) message from james21 ....tell about a friend who had king tiger parts!!!!! and email address to contact on message goes........ I can help you out with a lead. Please contact Gary Linafeltergary@gmail.com regarding your request. He is located in Uk and the last time i talked to him, he had for sale. I purchased items from him in the past and they arrived in TOP condition. also posted on another scam thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novamadcars 224 Posted April 17 Bmmsense is another username being used. I had a wanted add and got a pm saying his mate had the part I was after and to send him an email. Think we need a list of suspected scammers so all forum users can check before buying off anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1912 Posted April 18 James again. Is there an administrator who can at least block this user? No? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 502 Posted April 18 Guys, the only admin that can ban/block users is netsmithuk. If I had the option, I would ban outright and/or set up some kind of restrictions to being able to use the sales/trades/wanted forum and send PMs. That way you all aren't being subject to scammers. Looks like you all are doing well at identifying them. FYI, Bmmsense's ip address is Nigeria...so take from that what you will. James21 is messaging from Columbia, South Carolina USA. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collin 1912 Posted April 18 12 minutes ago, RichieRich said: Guys, the only admin that can ban/block users is netsmithuk. If I had the option, I would ban outright and/or set up some kind of restrictions to being able to use the sales/trades/wanted forum and send PMs. That way you all aren't being subject to scammers. Looks like you all are doing well at identifying them. FYI, Bmmsense's ip address is Nigeria...so take from that what you will. James21 is messaging from Columbia, South Carolina USA. Thanks for investigation. Yes I agree there are some options and I dont think its the users who are responsible for ID and post about this scammer. @administrator @netsmithUK Can you please take responibility for this? At least saying something about it? This really takes the fun out of this place, posted two or three times in the wanted section and got every time contacted by some suspicious members. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novamadcars 224 Posted May 4 No chance of a pinned suspected scammers list on the for sale page? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenb 3378 Posted May 4 33 minutes ago, Novamadcars said: No chance of a pinned suspected scammers list on the for sale page? Don't see why not 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 1008 Posted June 15 @McAlister: created his account on Saturday, 0 content, supposedly has a hard to find decal sheet I am searching for, wants me to email him directly "to get a faster response"... Enough said. Stay safe out there! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3530 Posted June 22 Aretega just messaged me, same BS about contacting someone direct. New member just joined 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 1008 Posted June 22 1 hour ago, mtbkym01 said: Aretega just messaged me, same BS about contacting someone direct. New member just joined Me too, here is what the poor soul just sent me. It's not very harmful because it's so obvious/pathetic but then you can't help thinking, what is another TC member actually get caught one day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pylon80 1008 Posted June 22 I love the bogus email, "thecreativemind717", creative mind indeed 🤣 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3530 Posted June 22 7 hours ago, Pylon80 said: Me too, here is what the poor soul just sent me. It's not very harmful because it's so obvious/pathetic but then you can't help thinking, what is another TC member actually get caught one day? Exactly the same message word for word 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1342 Posted August 4 Hi all, Now I have elevated admin rights I have been going through this thread and deleting the accounts. If you get anymore approaches let me know ASAP. @RichieRich drop me a note if need be 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GToddC5 559 Posted August 4 I'm pretty new here, and started some WTB threads shortly after joining. I had two "members" go straight to DM and send me contact info for their "friend" to deal directly. To self: Umm . . . nope . . . smells fishy. After seeing this thread, I just checked my messages and sure enough, they are gone (members deleted). So while I was vigilant for myself because it didn't feel right, I now know I should report suspected activity. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1342 Posted August 5 14 hours ago, GToddC5 said: I'm pretty new here, and started some WTB threads shortly after joining. I had two "members" go straight to DM and send me contact info for their "friend" to deal directly. To self: Umm . . . nope . . . smells fishy. After seeing this thread, I just checked my messages and sure enough, they are gone (members deleted). So while I was vigilant for myself because it didn't feel right, I now know I should report suspected activity. Please let me know if it happens again. I can do some checks in the background. The "contact a friend" is now a very common scam 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acprc 1342 Posted August 13 Morning, afternoon and evening all, Another two members removed this morning (UK time) after some suspicious message activity. Once again, please remember to be very careful about dealing with people you dont know. Be especially careful of a new method of trying to scam where one account refers you to someone else saying that the someone else has what you need. Report everything suspicious!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simalarion 1986 Posted August 13 “The last time i got Chrome wheels from him he mentioned he might have it for Sale” Hmm 🤔 so apparently he was given the Chrome wheels and THEN was told he MIGHT have them for sale. “Actually Xray Mark i preferred when you sent me free Chrome wheel and they where not for Sale, so keep up the good work mate!” 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 739 Posted August 15 Very much agree with all the above And genuinely hope no one would deal with anyone new then blame the Club ? PS I’ve £700 in titanium screws @svenb / bank account is Prince Neveradit in Lagos ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
