Scam Alert!!!!!!
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Scam Alert!!!!!!
Guys,
I just want everyone to be aware of potential scams floating around FTE. A guy named Larry ( I cant remember his FTE screen name to save my life and I deleted my PM) who suposedly was from Sweden inquired about my 79 F250 I had for sale here in the classifieds. There are a lot of ins and outs to the deal that would take no less than 5000 words to explain but regardless he sent me a cashiers check then asked for the money back via western union. Turns out the cashiers check was fake. These days internet sales are very risky and I knew that but didnt expect it from FTE members. Only thing I have is an email address from the guy Shigobancy200@yahoo.com and the name Lawrence James Florsniauk (or something like that) I consider all of you my friends and just dont want anything bad to happen to you. Luckily Im only out the cost of mailing the check back to him and a stop payment fine of like $28. It would have been easy for me to lose a lot lot more. If I lost the money over a stupid part I could care less but losing a truck is a big deal.
Anyway, I just though you should know. Maybe a moderator can make this a sticky or put it in the correct place.
Thanks
Kris
I just want everyone to be aware of potential scams floating around FTE. A guy named Larry ( I cant remember his FTE screen name to save my life and I deleted my PM) who suposedly was from Sweden inquired about my 79 F250 I had for sale here in the classifieds. There are a lot of ins and outs to the deal that would take no less than 5000 words to explain but regardless he sent me a cashiers check then asked for the money back via western union. Turns out the cashiers check was fake. These days internet sales are very risky and I knew that but didnt expect it from FTE members. Only thing I have is an email address from the guy Shigobancy200@yahoo.com and the name Lawrence James Florsniauk (or something like that) I consider all of you my friends and just dont want anything bad to happen to you. Luckily Im only out the cost of mailing the check back to him and a stop payment fine of like $28. It would have been easy for me to lose a lot lot more. If I lost the money over a stupid part I could care less but losing a truck is a big deal.
Anyway, I just though you should know. Maybe a moderator can make this a sticky or put it in the correct place.
Thanks
Kris
Last edited by STGFordCrazy04; Sep 26, 2007 at 12:22 PM.
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There are already threads on FTE about these people dating back years.
Check out the site announcements and the UF&S forums.
I too receivede-mails but wasa on to them like .............. blanket
They seem to be targeting 73-79 truck stuff.
Here are 2 of them.
NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Dear Seller,
Good-day i am mr Blanck Goddon i live in sweden europ I saw your car in these classified address
{www.sellmycaravan.co.uk} and am interested in buying your Car . I could
like to know the actual amount of it and the present condition state and i
will prefer to pay with a certifield cheque and about the shipping I know
a good shipping company that I am using .kindly get back now with the
price and if you get the picture you can send to my box mail to view.
Are you a private seller?
Will you accept my offer?
Do you accept (usa bank certifield cheque) as my method of payment? I would
want you to email me back with your last offering, Asap,
Best Regards
Blanck
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Just a note to show my interest in your item placed on advert,I'm really interested in the purchase.Kindly let me know the selling cost and the present condition,Perhaps a pics if available...
My payment method will be via US Funds Cashiers Cheque drawn from a US bank and will clear fine...If acceptable kindly get back to me with this details below:-
Full name...
Full address...
City..
State..
Zipcode...
Phone number...
Mr Patrick...
Check out the site announcements and the UF&S forums.
I too receivede-mails but wasa on to them like .............. blanket
They seem to be targeting 73-79 truck stuff.
Here are 2 of them.
NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Dear Seller,
Good-day i am mr Blanck Goddon i live in sweden europ I saw your car in these classified address
{www.sellmycaravan.co.uk} and am interested in buying your Car . I could
like to know the actual amount of it and the present condition state and i
will prefer to pay with a certifield cheque and about the shipping I know
a good shipping company that I am using .kindly get back now with the
price and if you get the picture you can send to my box mail to view.
Are you a private seller?
Will you accept my offer?
Do you accept (usa bank certifield cheque) as my method of payment? I would
want you to email me back with your last offering, Asap,
Best Regards
Blanck
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOTICE: This message is from another user on Ford Truck Enthusiasts concerning your classifieds ad. Be aware that scammers and con-artists often use online classifieds to try to rip off people.
We recommend you read the following web page before replying to anyone who contacts you via our classifieds:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/...erpayalrt.shtm
The following message is from someone contacting you via our classifieds:
NEW & Experienced Assorted AM/FM Cassette **** style stereos
Just a note to show my interest in your item placed on advert,I'm really interested in the purchase.Kindly let me know the selling cost and the present condition,Perhaps a pics if available...
My payment method will be via US Funds Cashiers Cheque drawn from a US bank and will clear fine...If acceptable kindly get back to me with this details below:-
Full name...
Full address...
City..
State..
Zipcode...
Phone number...
Mr Patrick...
Last edited by Mil1ion; Sep 26, 2007 at 12:44 PM.
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the emails Dennis posted above seem to be a boiler plate email of sorts. I sell parts all over the internet and get 2-3 or more of those emails DAILY. All of the emails have the same text pretty much. They often ask to state "final price and condition of the ITEMS". It's easy to tell if it is a scam if they do not LIST EXACTLY what it is you are selling. They will often list the category name that your parts are listed in - ie. 1973 - 1979 truck parts.
As with anything in life a little common sense can go a long way. Scammers are getting good though and can be very trick. On ANY international transaction I will hold payment until I am sure it clears the bank and THEN release the parts or car.
I tell buyers this in advance though, and so far the real buyers seem understanding and cooperative with this practice.
As with anything in life a little common sense can go a long way. Scammers are getting good though and can be very trick. On ANY international transaction I will hold payment until I am sure it clears the bank and THEN release the parts or car.
I tell buyers this in advance though, and so far the real buyers seem understanding and cooperative with this practice.
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