Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
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Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Just a heads up.
We've had a coupe of cases of a PM received offering similar parts to those that have been advertised on the forum or in response to a wanted advert
Beware - these are scams
If you get offered parts via PM from anyone who hasn't posted on the forum let me know - one or two may have slipped through the net
Usually the accounts offering these are a few days old. Click on the users profile, look at when they joined and search their previous posts
If it seems fishy - PM me
We've had a coupe of cases of a PM received offering similar parts to those that have been advertised on the forum or in response to a wanted advert
Beware - these are scams
If you get offered parts via PM from anyone who hasn't posted on the forum let me know - one or two may have slipped through the net
Usually the accounts offering these are a few days old. Click on the users profile, look at when they joined and search their previous posts
If it seems fishy - PM me
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Another one reported and banned - offering parts in response to wanted ads
Be vigilant
If it looks like a duck it usually is a duck!
Let me know if you suspect anything
Be vigilant
If it looks like a duck it usually is a duck!
Let me know if you suspect anything
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
And another and 2 reports of dodgy offers
Be vigilant
Anyone getting in touch in response to a wanted part (especially those who have never posted on the forum / zero post counts)
PM me and let me investigate before you do anything!
Be vigilant
Anyone getting in touch in response to a wanted part (especially those who have never posted on the forum / zero post counts)
PM me and let me investigate before you do anything!
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Been a couple of others recently and last night / this morning we had many automated new user accounts opened - all been deleted, extra security put in place etc. but please be careful.
Usually the thing to watch out for is a reply to a wanted advert.
Some like this...
Report them to me and I can take appropriate action.
Usually the thing to watch out for is a reply to a wanted advert.
Some like this...
Immediately trying to get you off the forum and communicating via email. They will usually just copy and paste what you're after from your advert. If quizzed they will know nothing about the part or have any images. The accounts usually haven't made any posts at all (click on their username to look at their post count)smith.park0 wrote:Kindly contact kevon inTexas,he has 911 impact bumper front suspension for sale in good condition
Here’s his email kevon.allen@hotmail.com
Report them to me and I can take appropriate action.
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
I had an email just now saying I had a PM from someone re my Wanted ad....
Message never appeared in my PM inbox....assume it was removed for this reason?
Message never appeared in my PM inbox....assume it was removed for this reason?
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Yes, I probably banned them in between them sending it and you picking it up
Thomas
Thomas
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Good work captain!Bootsy wrote:Yes, I probably banned them in between them sending it and you picking it up
Thomas
1958 356A Coupe
987 Gen 2 Boxster
986 2.5 Boxster
987 Gen 2 Boxster
986 2.5 Boxster
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
As an update to this ....
New users will no longer be able to send PMs until they reach a specified number of posts.
Another hurdle for the tedious fraudsters
New users will no longer be able to send PMs until they reach a specified number of posts.
Another hurdle for the tedious fraudsters
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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Re: Unsolicited PMs from new accounts offering parts
Just be aware there's a few of these appearing at the moment - tedious little twats
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk