ATTENTION!! Scammers, Don't Be This Guy

Chuck33079

Something like this is a good idea.

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red2010z

True. Def a pic with the item and username is a great idea also. I have bought a few things from members haven't got burned yet.

Well I take that back EVO-R have yet received my diffuser.

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red2010z

Figure a IP addy would un-cover alot of information about a person. They track your IP addy on this forum.

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Chuck33079

I thought the pic/username thing was already a requirement for big ticket items.

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red2010z

well if that is the case why didn't the MOD step in and give him the option to post a pic with the item or delete the post.

I don't know if it is required. But if it is not it should be.

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Chuck33079

It looks to be one of those things that's "required" but not enforced.

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GaleForce

Trips is usually quickly on top of it, making sure the forum rules are met. I think this may have gotten out of hand before he, or another forum member, had a chance to say something.

Personally I set my own rules and do my own due diligence. Things I look for when purchasing include, but not limited to,

• Current, clear high res photos of the item for sale
• Post count, join date of member, general forum participation
• Accurate item description
• Speed of response during communication either by PM or posts in sale thread

If these simple things are not met, I won't give the item a second look. I realize this doesn't help with the current situation but maybe it will help going forward.

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Chuck33079

A ******* Men. It's not being paranoid if they really are out to get you.

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mag_black

Unless they use a proxy, but these scammers seem to be pretty dumb when it comes to hiding their tracks.

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AK370Z

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Originally Posted by DarkJak I bought this already. Still waiting on pics though haha.

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Originally Posted by DarkJak Your inbox is full

I am trying to understand what happened here but I'm not quite sure. He wasn't replying to your pms and he didn't post pictures of the item right away as you've asked (he said that he will post them the next day or later) but you still paid him? Why in the world would you pay for an item when

a. He is not replying to your Pms and

b. he didn't post pictures as he promised?

I mean I'm not trying to be hard on you but on what ground did you make that payment? what went though your mind that made you think "let me just pay this guy since he isn't replying to my pm or posting the picture of the kit as he promised". Is this your first purchase on forums? This isn't a pair of springs, it's a turbo kit. How can you send money without even looking at the turbo parts or the condition of the parts or even to make sure all the parts are included? You need to file dispute asap if he is not replying to your pm. I updated his inbox so that he can get all pms.

I will not pay $3 to someone who isn't replying to my pm or not keeping his part of the promise (posting the pictures). I can have the world toughest classified rules but that will still NOT protect you from getting scammed if you send someone money blindly (without thinking)

I will add the new classified rules (ver. 2) end September or October. It will have different requirement for items with various prices. I'll try to post sooner. Until that's posted, you just have to take extra caution when you buy stuff. If you see a post that needs picture, ask for picture or report the post. Me or mod can chime in and ask them for picture (it's a requirement when we ask). Also, DO NOT EVER pay any money as "gift" via paypal trying to save couple bucks. Pay using proper paypal protocol (money sent for "goods") and this way you can dispute if necessary (you cant dispute 'gift" payments). If the prices are too good to be true, it probably is. Walk away. Do not purchase anything without talking to the member first. If he doesn't reply or fail to provide you info,pic etc via pm/email, walk away. Know the signs of whether something is fishy or not. Not sure? send me a pm. I get pm all the time where member ask me" AK what you think of this sale? should I buy?" I give them my honest input (or chime in to classified asking proper info). Just by taking small precautions, you can SIGNIFICANTLY lower your chances of getting ripped. DarkJak, keep me posted about your pm exchange with OP.

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dimsler

I've been watching this post for a while, but I didn't want to throw accusations. This whole think smelt of a scam right from the get go. I mean $3k twin turbo kit? made by HKS? thats never been released?

I suggest we do the pic rule like the rest of the forums do.

Every item you list for sale have to be photographed with your name and date, or instant deletion.

370Z JT

Yea it was real fishy. darkjak knew what he was getting in to and took the risk.

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///PureSwank

Instant deletion of the persons account.

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Ni55anPat

He's online lurking.

What a PIECE OF ****.

Ugly too

VQ370ZTT

He's definitely an ugly as* motherf*cker that only a mother can love. mwahahaha

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