Scam warning (edit by JimD - beware buying from new users) May 2024 update
- Thread starter Chris in Canada
- Start date
Just another reminder to be on your guard when it comes to dealing with new users who have no history on Xweb. Mark has spam checking turned on and I try to keep an eye on the new member list, but I hesitate to spam odd looking accounts that haven't caused an issue... yet.
If you do get a PM from a new member offering parts, please let me know.
If you do get a PM from a new member offering parts, please let me know.
Be on the lookout for suspicious PMs. No reports yet, but there is some spammy activity.
BUMP!! We have, well "had", another spammer. A new account contacted a member via private message within minutes of joining. Fortunately, @Ernie was aware of the tendencies of these scammers. The new account is now spam banned.
There are a couple more accounts that look odd, but I will leave them be for now. If a new member offers you parts via an email address, please let the mods know.
Thanks!
There are a couple more accounts that look odd, but I will leave them be for now. If a new member offers you parts via an email address, please let the mods know.
Thanks!
Dr.Jeff
True Classic
I think I spotted one or two new accounts that you may be referring to. But I figured they were ok....odd as you say, but ok hopefully. Thankfully you've got our backs.
Anyone getting messaged by Tomj72mus? Let me know.
Pete Whitstone
True Classic
I got an email saying I had a message from them, but when I went to Xweb I had nothing. I assume the admins removed either the message or their whole profile?
As a follow up: I did get a few reports of contact from Tomj72mus. Here is an example of what the spammers are attempting. Note the use of fiatmonkey's member name as a type of reference to appear more legit.
Maybe we will see a spike in this activity with the holidays coming up. Be on your guard.
Maybe we will see a spike in this activity with the holidays coming up. Be on your guard.
Dr.Jeff
True Classic
I assume the email address (crossed out) was not for FiatMonkey, but for the spammer?
Correct, it was not fiatmonkey's address. @Chris Obert reached out to @fiatmonkey to be sure and fiatmonkey confirmed he was not at the stated email address.
Steve Thomas
True Classic
Interesting tactic. This is/was a real user on https://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/ last active in 2016. Those posts look authentic so I guess this is a form of identy theft.
Me too.
Steve Thomas
True Classic
Post 41 looks like spam/scam https://xwebforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/fb-market-place-v-craigslist.43980/page-3#post-436245
Haha. New member, quick hint to contact for parts in Arkansas. Sent the mail, prompt replies, cheap parts ,but:
-No pictures of actual parts, just a pic from the net of a moretti in Italy..
-guy did not want to send pics, just asked for 150$ via paypal friends and family at
sendtopaypal3@gmail.com
Asked a few times to send the money quick.. but nothing about shipping or other costs.
Beware, then! The world is full of scammers! And a preferred way is to have someone reccomend itself via private messages..
-No pictures of actual parts, just a pic from the net of a moretti in Italy..
-guy did not want to send pics, just asked for 150$ via paypal friends and family at
sendtopaypal3@gmail.com
Asked a few times to send the money quick.. but nothing about shipping or other costs.
Beware, then! The world is full of scammers! And a preferred way is to have someone reccomend itself via private messages..
