*** Scammer Alert ***

[Jetrep]

beware my Camaro fam - I learned something today and it only cost me $50

I had replied to a forum where another member was selling some parts I was interested in. Not 3-4 hours later I get an e-mail from the scammer pretending to be the seller and we exchange a few notes back and forth. I ask for additional photos which were sent and did not flag on a reverse image search. The (real) seller has been a member for several years with no negative feedback. I wrongfully assumed all was good and sent payment. A few hours later I get a message through the forum from the real seller asking about payment and I figure out I got scammed. What I'm not 100% sure of is how he got my e-mail but regardless he was well skilled with the photos, ect and I didn't see any flags.

I have a complaint into the payment processor but dont expect much

My takeaways:

* only engage through the private message portal - then additional info if needed can be shared
* ask for photos that contain a handwritten piece of paper next to the item with a phrase on it - like todays date
* the bigger the transaction warrants a lot more scrutiny before going through with a transaction

Stay safe out there as there are thieves among us

[Camfab]

Man it’s getting ridiculous out there…..digital currency is only going to add to the problem. Thanks for the heads up.

[mlee]

And you didn't report it to us??? this just lets the scammer keep on scamming your Camaro Fam...

What is the username so we can get rid of them?

[jfkheat]

Sorry to hear you got scammed. Forums and Facebook groups are full of scammers. How did you make payment? Never do a deal with anyone without sending payment via a method where you can get a refund if you don't receive what you pay for. Patpal goods and services works the best.

[Jetrep]

fraudster masqueraded as the legitimate seller and contacted me through e-mail. Doubtful he is a user in here but trolls the community looking for people that want to purchase items listed by real users.

The scam worked because he replied quicker than the real seller did

Originally Posted by mlee

And you didn't report it to us??? this just lets the scammer keep on scamming your Camaro Fam...

What is the username so we can get rid of them?

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Jetrep

fraudster masqueraded as the legitimate seller and contacted me through e-mail. Doubtful he is a user in here but trolls the community looking for people that want to purchase items listed by real users.

The scam worked because he replied quicker than the real seller did

Post up that e-mail address and I can search it up here for an account

[Jetrep]

here ya go!

blast him outta here if you find him

<greedosch@gmail.com> / ThuyTien Sweeeney was his venmo - and note the 3 E's

Originally Posted by mlee

Post up that e-mail address and I can search it up here for an account

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Jetrep

here ya go!

blast him outta here if you find him

<greedosch@gmail.com> / ThuyTien Sweeeney was his venmo - and note the 3 E's

[King Nothing]

Originally Posted by Jetrep

beware my Camaro fam - I learned something today and it only cost me $50

I had replied to a forum where another member was selling some parts I was interested in. Not 3-4 hours later I get an e-mail from the scammer pretending to be the seller and we exchange a few notes back and forth. I ask for additional photos which were sent and did not flag on a reverse image search. The (real) seller has been a member for several years with no negative feedback. I wrongfully assumed all was good and sent payment. A few hours later I get a message through the forum from the real seller asking about [/B]payment and I figure out I got scammed. What I'm not 100% sure of is how he got my e-mail but regardless he was well skilled with the photos, ect and I didn't see any flags.

I have a complaint into the payment processor but dont expect much

My takeaways:

* only engage through the private message portal - then additional info if needed can be shared
* ask for photos that contain a handwritten piece of paper next to the item with a phrase on it - like todays date
* the bigger the transaction warrants a lot more scrutiny before going through with a transaction

Stay safe out there as there are thieves among us

That’s how LS1tech had the selling rules 20 years ago . . . not sure why it’s not that way here. And you had to have 50 posts to sell something.

[102SS]

That's why I don't bother being a buyer or a seller anymore.

I am tired of the BS scammers.

So my sister and GF are going to have huge yard sale when I am gone