Scammers with Zero Posts

[AskewRSR]

Lately I have gotten many private messages from “people” with Zero posts wanting more pics and info on cars or parts I am selling..... seems very odd... I think they want a lot more pics so that they can list the car or part on Craigslist or other sites..
I tell all of them to send me a phone number and email and I will contact them.
It just seems odd.... be careful

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Please send myself or any other Mod/Admin a PM with their username and we'll take immediate action.

Thanks.

[996AE]

First clue is zero post and new to pelican

99% of the time scammer profile

[bobswei]

I just came across this exact scenario. User name is "north911turbo". Said he wanted to by my car and needed all my info. He has a Connecticut phone number and email is jsonparr@gmail.com. I see his profile now says "banned". So, he has been stopped already? Since it involves two different states, I'm reporting it to the FBI. Here is his profile:

[Worddot]

Dude you posted an ad for a 911 and I PM'd you like 3 times and you refuse to answer me. I've given you my phone number and work email address.... Why am I a scammer if I joined this forum so I can PM you about a car you're trying to sell?!?

[bobswei]

Which one of us is "Dude"? I don't know you.... How many of us use the term "dude" when contacting someone about an expensive car?

[dwelle]

dude, FBI?!...

[Worddot]

I guess I use the word “dude” and other colloquial terms, and I’m also a real buyer with real money, a professional doctor, married. I didn’t read in the classified ad that to PM a seller on here I needed to be “vetted” or that there was certain ettiqute, especially after I was termed a “scammer” simply because I’m new to this forum. This is the most unwelcome I’ve ever felt in a car community, online or in person.

In more positive news, the seller, whom I referred to as dude (which was not meant to be pejorative btw so no offense meant on my end using that term), I was provided a telephone number where I can speak to the owner and see if his car is the right fit for me. I hope I end up in my first Porsche whole and he sells his car to a happy new owner, whether myself or someone else.

End rant, and I’ll do my best to treat you all with respect and kindness.

[specialtyoneinc]

[bobswei]

Dude! Is that Jeff Bridges in your living room?

[bobswei]

Just so people don't think this is a joke thread. The scammer posted my car on a different website and is (trying) to collect deposits. The police said to report it to the FBI (internet crime center). Everyday, I learn a little more about this guy. He has my personal info including my ssn. I know his name and address.
Here's the ad he posted:

[Worddot]

I appreciate the levity guys. Kind of a jarring introduction to the Porsche community here. I assure you all I am a real "person" and not a "scammer." Thankfully I was able to get contact info via PM now after being vetted. Rock on, dudes

[speedster911]

Originally Posted by bobswei

Just so people don't think this is a joke thread. The scammer posted my car on a different website and is (trying) to collect deposits. The police said to report it to the FBI (internet crime center). Everyday, I learn a little more about this guy. He has my personal info including my ssn. I know his name and address.
Here's the ad he posted:

Sucks that this happens - courious and asking to educated myself. How did he get your SSN?

Hope you get this resolved quickly.

[Mocker]

Or "El Duderino" if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

[dwelle]

Originally Posted by Worddot

I appreciate the levity guys. Kind of a jarring introduction to the Porsche Marketplace Discussion community here. I assure you all I am a real "person" and not a "scammer." Thankfully I was able to get contact info via PM now after being vetted. Rock on, dudes

fixed that for you.

welcome aboard!...

[bobswei]

Don't know how he got my SSN. But, I'm not done with him yet

[1979-930]

Your SSN is not safe. Mine is out there. Once they get a account number or credit card number it’s game on.
I’ve been hacked and change all my account numbers every couple of years now. Effin sucks!!


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[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by Worddot

I appreciate the levity guys. Kind of a jarring introduction to the Porsche community here. . . .

Wait until you start reading all the perv jokes and barnyard references that guys like Deez and pNutz make - freaks, the both of them (dwelle and Mocker, too)!!!

[JMS935]

This does seem to be a tougher internet community than most. Most new members here are viewed with caution, like they’ve got alterior motives. Hopefully not every new member nowadays is a scammer, because we all had zero posts at one time.

[AskewRSR]

5 different inquiries for people with ZERO posts. About my for sale listings. Moderators needs to
Help out. Maybe NO PM.s until member is Verified. T