Beware of newbie scammers

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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.
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My wife is still at the beach, maybe you can hook us up?? :tuba:
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FWIW...I participate in a philatelic forum that requires 50 "quality" posts before PM functionality is enabled, so "+1 :D " posts don't count toward the quota. That policy seems to stop scammers in their tracks.
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the elephant wrote:+1

Now that's just MEAN!
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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?
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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.
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Hibiliby preppers and home schoolers. Now, suddenly, everyone wants to be them!! :lol:
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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
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