Author Topic: got scammed - my mistake - got too comfy (Read 2392 times)

Shtonecb500 · « **on:** June 03, 2021, 07:13:57 AM »

I have a wanted ad up for forward controls, got a message from a user asking me to email someone who had a set.

I don't know what the #$%* i was thinking that day but I literally missed every single #$%*ing red flag.

i didn't check the users start date, which was last month, with 6 postings, recommending me to someone not associated with the site.

He gave me pictures of the controls, got my money through PayPal, then ghosted me

Just a friendly reminder to VET EVERYONE.

I have gotten very comfortable on this forum, talking to many people that are trustworthy, so clearly I had my guard down considering I've had about 6-7 transactions with forum members that went smoothly. - IM OUT 200 BUCKS. If you are going to comment about me being an idiot, dont bother, im simply sharing the username and the contact provided so other forum members dont do business with them.

Whoever took my money, go #$%* yourself, im trying to build some #$%*ing bikes.

ekpent · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2021, 07:32:42 AM »

Sorry that happened to you and thanks for posting up your experience. Might have saved another from grief and gave a good reminder to people to be careful out there. Scammers,thieves and the rest of their kind suck !!

Kelly E · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2021, 08:05:58 AM »

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on June 03, 2021, 07:13:57 AM

I have a wanted ad up for forward controls, got a message from a user asking me to email someone who had a set.

I don't know what the #$%* i was thinking that day but I literally missed every single #$%*ing red flag.

i didn't check the users start date, which was last month, with 6 postings, recommending me to someone not associated with the site.

He gave me pictures of the controls, got my money, now ghost.

Just a friendly reminder to VET EVERYONE.

I have gotten very comfortable on this forum, talking to many people that are trustworthy, so clearly I had my guard down considering I've had about 6-7 transactions with forum members that went smoothly. - IM OUT 200 BUCKS. If you are going to comment about me being an idiot, dont bother, im simply sharing the username and the contact provided so other forum members dont do business with them.

Whoever took my money, go #$%* yourself, im trying to build some #$%*ing bikes.

That guy tried to sell us a top bridge for the 450. He used a picture of the correct piece but didn't notice that the part in the picture was broken. Stupid scammers

jorvaljr · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2021, 08:56:18 AM »

this is happening on multiple forums from motorcycles , guns and even razors. WTB ads are being answered by newish members stating their friend is selling what you are looking for and to email them but as soon as you start asking questions they vanish.

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Kevin D · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:04:04 AM »

6 posts in 4 minutes on 5/28...
Shtone PM on 5/29...

robvangulik · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:18:20 AM »

Let's all send Schwartzstuart6 PM's that he should take care who he recommends, after a couple of hundred PM's hell maybe better his ways....

ekpent · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:30:09 AM »

Quote from: Kevin D on June 03, 2021, 09:04:04 AM

6 posts in 4 minutes on 5/28...
Shtone PM on 5/29...

Sounds like he cranked up some quickies to get a minimum post count for other things.

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:50:54 AM »

Subscribed

Doobie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2021, 10:31:42 AM »

There is another thread around here about this particular scam. I and a few other people were contacted by some dirtbag after posting in the "wanted" section.

Kevin · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2021, 12:52:51 PM »

Same scenario happened to me buy a guest member named brian.tash.
Luckily the picture they sent me was the wrong part and covered with rust. I was already suspicous though.

I hope you find a way to get your $$$ back!

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flatlander · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:05:26 PM »

i suppose the money's gone.
but you can report the f*ckers to admin to get them banned and spare others the experience. there's a "report to moderator" link under every post.

fxef79 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:36:41 PM »

Very very similar attempt occurred when I was looking for some oil lines. User account was created that same day, and the nature of the messaging was much the same. See below. Hope these examples help others to raise awareness.

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2021, 01:43:23 PM »

I’m just sitting here smoking a dubie, telling the girls I won’t let anyone steal parts from them again. Honestly, the money is gone, I hope the person needed it more than I did. Back to work and make more mula.

Alan F. · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2021, 02:33:03 PM »

Using a credit card thru PayPal will always add layers of recourse to transactions like this.

Conspiracy theory says it's a plot to get people out of certain hobbies for good. I'm sure some might go that route but not me and I think not you either.

I wish I had some controls to offer you.

Kelly E · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2021, 04:46:11 PM »

I always use PayPal for this stuff. A couple of years ago I thought I got scammed by a well known Concours parts guy. For some reason I just waited and after a couple of months he got back to me and apologized, was having health issues. He did me right and then some. He died shortly after that. This situation doesn't have that feeling to me.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2021, 05:15:44 PM »

Thanks for sharing the story. I only deal in PayPal and you’ve reminded me why.

itsahonda4 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2021, 08:51:03 PM »

and yes I put out a warning about 6 months ago- same thing...if you post a wanted ad the scum are all over it.
In Calgary recently there were 4 early XS Yamahas [including an XS1] advertised the same day and the photos were of an east coast style house with no snow on the ground where Calgary at that time had quite a lot of snow.
But I understand scumbag scammer got quite a few people with that one.
Cut their f#%$&*g fingers off is not harsh enough penalty.
Al

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:06:10 PM »

I used PayPal

scottly · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2021, 09:33:20 PM »

If you used paypal you may have some recourse, unless you used the "friends and family" option, in which case you are SOL.
I reported this ass-hat to the mods two days ago, but he's still an active member as of 3:12 PM today!?? Look out for his "buddy" jonasmalik as well.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,187104.0.html

PeWe · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2021, 11:22:26 PM »

Report to PayPal, it might be possible they can do something.

dave500 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2021, 04:55:30 AM »

dunno what pay back happens in america,we aint got guns.

Remcod · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2021, 07:34:37 AM »

Never your mistake. Its that #$$"%"

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BenelliSEI · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2021, 02:46:48 PM »

Quote from: Shtonecb500 on June 03, 2021, 09:06:10 PM

I used PayPal

Make sure you report to PAYPAL. If he’s properly registered with bank info or credit cards they can make him sweat. I hounded a guy with them for months and got my $200 refunded. He made a million excuses but they eventually just took it back. Good system.

Stev-o · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2021, 04:25:56 PM »

They tried the same scam to me over on the Bomber forum. I didnt bite...

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2021, 08:02:47 PM »

Quote from: scottly on June 03, 2021, 09:33:20 PM

If you used paypal you may have some recourse, unless you used the "friends and family" option, in which case you are SOL.
I reported this ass-hat to the mods two days ago, but he's still an active member as of 3:12 PM today!?? Look out for his "buddy" jonasmalik as well.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,187104.0.html

Oh ok, so there is a reason he requested friends and family outside of the obvious, I'll report him anyway and let you guys know if I hear anything back from them.

Alan F. · « **Reply #25 on:** June 04, 2021, 09:15:03 PM »

Just in case anyone would like to revisit the original Brimmer555 thread, Shtonecb500 this is a must read, enjoy:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,22802.msg234679.html#msg234679

This latest crop of DH's need to read this one too, we don't put up with that shtuff on this forum.

greenjeans · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2021, 11:03:32 AM »

Brimmer!!!

Ricky_Racer · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2021, 11:58:05 AM »

Brimmer... Now, that's a nightmare name from the distant past!

RR

Stev-o · « **Reply #28 on:** June 11, 2021, 03:35:50 PM »

The Brimmer thread is a Classic!

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Author Topic: got scammed - my mistake - got too comfy (Read 2392 times)