Scam?

[survivormanca]

walk away - I have been scammed on this site by a known member whose account was hacked.

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[John Auer]

This sound sketchy. I got a message from a brand new member with no post history or likes that has a modular bumper for me. He is asking $550 shipping included. This sound like a scam? He asked for $300 up front and the balance at delivery. Any suggestions for a secure sale? Or just walk away?

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. Same with scams. Walk away.

 

[mikec426]

I posted a WTB for a modular bumper and got almost the exact same message the next day. I reported it. I hate scammers…

But a co-worker once told me to mess with them. Like, “Sounds great! Send me a video of you wearing a tinfoil hat while dancing and I’ll think about it.” And if they do it just keep getting more ridiculous until they go away.

 

[Gomezstx]

Use an online purchase escrow service. Protects both parties

 

[Jbou1010]

I recently had a similar situation with shocks and coils

 

[Wannabe Techie]

This sound sketchy. I got a message from a brand new member with no post history or likes that has a modular bumper for me. He is asking $550 shipping included. This sound like a scam? He asked for $300 up front and the balance at delivery. Any suggestions for a secure sale? Or just walk away?

Video chat will solve all problems.

 

[Rick Astley]

I just came here to ask if they were also offering extended vehicle warranties?

 

[Julz670]

Sounds too good to be true. He's looking at probably around $200 in shipping for that so $550 all in seems way too low.

Did you have a WTB post out there or did this member just randomly message you to buy his bumper? If random, do not engage lol. If you had a post out there and are actually looking to buy one, it could potentially be legit, but without it being an established member and the price being so good, I would be very skeptical. Someone else mentioned an escrow. That's definitely the way to go if you want to buy it

 

[DaveInSA]

Classic scam.

It would only be more scammy if they asked for the money in gift cards...
Or that they would send them a check for twice as much, they just send half back. or something like that

 

[Hudman316]

Tell him you’ll send the full payment after it arrives.

 

[mspaz789]

Scam

 

[Murph914]

It would only be more scammy if they asked for the money in gift cards...
Or that they would send them a check for twice as much, they just send half back. or something like that

Don’t forget the spelling and grammar mistakes.

 

[Raptor Guy]

Here's just a tip from a long time LEO. If you are going to enter into an online purchase with an unknown source then you must protect yourself. Only ever offer to pay someone you don't know with PayPal GOODS AND SERVICES. Their purchase protection will refund you if you get scammed. Yes the seller has to pay an additional 3% that they may try to offset onto you but its the only way you can get any insurance with an online transaction. NEVER pay through Zelle!

Your'e welcome.

 

[mpeugeot]

This sound sketchy. I got a message from a brand new member with no post history or likes that has a modular bumper for me. He is asking $550 shipping included. This sound like a scam? He asked for $300 up front and the balance at delivery. Any suggestions for a secure sale? Or just walk away?

You probably want to make sure that you send the money Western Union so that you have absolutely no recourse.

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