****mers Rampant In Outerwear

[Peacoat]

We are being inundated with reports of ****mers reaching out to members by private message, ostensibly to buy an article the member has, or had, for sale. The ****mer typically has no, or a low post count, and his message will be similar to the this one:

"Hey I’m interested in your Golden Bear/HD CHP 40 you can contact me via email *******@gmail.com for further details."

We get rid of them as fast as we can, but they are like rats and new ones keep coming.

Once warned is twice armed. PC

 

[Tom71]

Much appreciated!

 

[Nacho]

Oh boy, what has my HD CHP sale post done???

Thanks for looking out for us, @Peacoat !

 

[Peter Mackin]

Neuticalwave,joined on Wednesday, just happens to have a vanson E and vanson raid,how's that for a bit of luck????At least try get your username correct before you **** me . Ffs

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Though less common, some ****mers also reach out if you have a WTB/WTT post up. Some variant of the following message:

"Hey I have a friend who is selling *whatever jacket you're looking for*. You can reach him through email *******@gmail.com for further details."

As already mentioned, the following applies:

The ****mer typically has no, or a low post count

 

[Peacoat]

When any of you get a similar message, use the Report button so all of us (Bartenders) will know what is going on. That's the first thing I check when coming back to the board. I check it several times a day.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Thanks for all you are doing here Peacoat! I'll sure keep my eyes open...
Also I was making up an add for boots and I added some of this detail right into the ad itself.
Not sure if it will help but I can at least try it.

 

[Sask.Rider]

Neuticalwave,joined on Wednesday, just happens to have a vanson E and vanson raid,how's that for a bit of luck????At least try get your username correct before you **** me . Ffs

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

 

[cbez]

ask for photos with a written note including the username

 

[Peacoat]

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

Probably not legit. Please use the report button so we can get rid of him.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Hi, neutical wave claims to have an Aero board racer that I’m looking for - is it not legit ?

Ask for a picture of him wearing the jacket, holding today's newspaper, his birth certificate, passport and driving licence. Dna,and bank account number.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Contacted on Wednesday by an individual who claimed to be a member here.wanted to buy a jacket I own. Gave an address. Works unit in Ashford Kent.surname was random letters and numbers to hide identity in work he says , aye thats reassuring !!!! Looking for my bank details to transfer funds,he has an issue with his foreign paypal it seems. I asked for his forum name. Thermidor.and guess what,he joined fedora lounge 20mins prior to contacting me.Beware guys,

 

[Peacoat]

Contacted on Wednesday by an individual who claimed to be a member here.wanted to buy a jacket I own. Gave an address. Works unit in Ashford Kent.surname was random letters and numbers to hide identity in work he says , aye thats reassuring !!!! Looking for my bank details to transfer funds,he has an issue with his foreign paypal it seems. I asked for his forum name. Thermidor.and guess what,he joined fedora lounge 20mins prior to contacting me.Beware guys,

Yep. I started this thread as a warning over a year ago. It is still going on. Use the examples above to determine who to conduct business with. If it's suspicious, report it.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Be interested to hear if anyone else had Thermidor contact them on Wednesday. It's people like thos that make it harder for any new in town to gain trust. I had two great interactions with guys here who had recently joined, shame some people wont play fair.

 

[Bawheid]

First name Lobster ?

Sure sounds like a crayfish !

 

[Peter Mackin]

First name Lobster ?

Sure sounds like a crayfish !

Sounds like a snake ....