Scammer WARNING

[Darrel Goheen]

Originally Posted by John Nechiporchik

Beware of the scammers on the loose!
I posted an ad on Class racer and racing junk for a metric trans for sale.
I got a text this morning at 3:18 AM inquiring if I still had it.
I responded that it was still for sale.
After another inquiry on condition, and my response....the scam text appeared.
I'll include it "as written" so you all can get the flavor of how the scam is run.
"Would you accept a check? I'll be responsible for the pickup and the movers/pickup money will be included in your payment to avoid delays. I'll add an extra $20 so you could keep it in my favor. I'll need your name and address to mail the check. Please let me know as I am very much interested".

My response: Call me and we can discuss.
Their response: "I'm at the base at the moment, i'll not be able to call you. I intentionally beg my Commanding Officer to allow me stay online expecting your text I even asked him if I can make a call with the base telephone but he refused if not I would have call you all this while. Do bear with me.

My response: Not interested in dealing with you.

Is there a place/process to report these scams?

Most times they want you to hold it because they are getting ready to go out to sea so they'll send a carrier to pick up. Now when they initially tell me they'll make arrangements....I reply with "let me guess, your getting ready to go out to sea?". They usually won't respond then.