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Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:21 am
by anotherjtm2
Thank you, Mark. I got one of these a few days ago. They’d noticed I expressed interest in a For Sale listing and claimed to have the same thing for a better price if I’d send them an email. Then the newbie account vanished a little later.
Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:15 pm
by Three Valves
My wife is still at the beach, maybe you can hook us up??

Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:51 am
by WC8KCY
FWIW...I participate in a philatelic forum that requires 50 "quality" posts before PM functionality is enabled, so "+1

" posts don't count toward the quota. That policy seems to stop scammers in their tracks.
Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:24 am
by windshieldbug
the elephant wrote:+1
Now that's just MEAN!
Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:57 pm
by TwoAxe
So I'm new because I was recently made aware of this site, and I've been trying to sell/trade my tuba for about 6 months now. Does this mean my post will probably get taken down?
Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 9:01 pm
by Boomer
I participate in a local forum that involves the sale of firearms. Since the beginning of the Covid lock down, it has been inundated with new member who are obviously intent on scams.
The biggest one arises when you post a notice in the "wanted to buy" which is usually an obscure item or part. You get a PM from a new member with an email of a buddy who just happens to have that rare item at a bargain price.
Lots of board discussion, but no one has figured out the connection with the Covid panic.
Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 5:36 pm
by Three Valves
Hibiliby preppers and home schoolers. Now, suddenly, everyone wants to be them!!

Re: Beware of newbie scammers
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:28 pm
by boredhorns
I have been a member for a couple years and really enjoy the site. I currently have Conn Eb Naked Lady Sousaphone posted on this site that someone is interested in buying. I tried to respond to their message but I am unable too send them a response. I am wondering if my status on this site has something to do with my inability to reply. Thank You