Scam Alert be careful

MR DERBY CITY · 12-16-2022, 09:07 PM

On a serious note, I would only buy parts on CR from names that I recognize. If I don’t recognize the name I will give them a call to see where they live. Since I only deal with stock/superstock racers, I will mention some stock/superstock racers that live in their area. Their reaction to the names dictates whether I will purchase the parts from them. It’s not entirely foolproof BUT I have never had a problem purchasing parts on CR. An old, wise racer told me many years ago, Used race car parts are generally USED UP … If a deal sounds too good to be true , it usually is ….

MNT1094 · 12-27-2022, 10:43 AM

I have had the same problems posted a wanted ad with my number and email they keep trying to scam me!!! They wanted PayPal friends and family. Alabama phone number said they were in Maine.

chopperloco · 12-28-2022, 10:31 AM

Another one to be aware of...I listed a part on here with clear description,part number and link to the original vendor,sold it,paid by Paypal friends and family.
Buyer realized he bought the wrong part from me,I did not offer a refund since I felt my listing was accurate-he put a claim in with Paypal-Paypal sided with me.
He then went to the his bank and claimed "unauthorized purchase"! His bank withdrew all the funds from my Paypal account!
According to Paypal it was out of their hands and could do nothing!!
The buyer was not even obliged to send the parts back! After some coaxing the parts were sent back to me about a month later!

12-16-2022, 09:07 PM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,663 Likes: 1,094 Liked 8,218 Times in 1,537 Posts	Re: Scam Alert be careful On a serious note, I would only buy parts on CR from names that I recognize. If I don’t recognize the name I will give them a call to see where they live. Since I only deal with stock/superstock racers, I will mention some stock/superstock racers that live in their area. Their reaction to the names dictates whether I will purchase the parts from them. It’s not entirely foolproof BUT I have never had a problem purchasing parts on CR. An old, wise racer told me many years ago, Used race car parts are generally USED UP … If a deal sounds too good to be true , it usually is ….

12-27-2022, 10:43 AM	#2
MNT1094 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 40 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Scam Alert be careful I have had the same problems posted a wanted ad with my number and email they keep trying to scam me!!! They wanted PayPal friends and family. Alabama phone number said they were in Maine. Last edited by MNT1094; 12-27-2022 at 10:45 AM.

12-28-2022, 10:31 AM	#3
chopperloco Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa,Ont.,CANADA Posts: 164 Likes: 162 Liked 83 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Scam Alert be careful Another one to be aware of...I listed a part on here with clear description,part number and link to the original vendor,sold it,paid by Paypal friends and family. Buyer realized he bought the wrong part from me,I did not offer a refund since I felt my listing was accurate-he put a claim in with Paypal-Paypal sided with me. He then went to the his bank and claimed "unauthorized purchase"! His bank withdrew all the funds from my Paypal account! According to Paypal it was out of their hands and could do nothing!! The buyer was not even obliged to send the parts back! After some coaxing the parts were sent back to me about a month later! Last edited by chopperloco; 12-28-2022 at 02:35 PM.