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Bluebagger06 · 10-13-2023, 07:13 AM

I asked about the radio for sale in audio and i got PM from "Gainez" saying it was his and to text him, Looks like he just joined the forums on the 8th and has no posts.

el ess A · 10-13-2023, 08:54 AM

Wait...

Someone PM's you and says the radio you are asking about is his, yet was he the thread starter? If not, be very wary. Smells super-scammy to me.

Ask for specific photos of said item and I mean specific. If he cannot provide, then he's full of crap and scrape him from the bottom of your shoe and forget about it.

Lessee...No posts and super-new but just HAPPENS to have the exact part you need...to me, from my experience, this throws red flags all over the place.

Beware.

gtstorey · 10-13-2023, 09:23 AM

This is not a be wary situation. It's a don't situation.

Bluebagger06 · 10-13-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Wait...

Someone PM's you and says the radio you are asking about is his, yet was he the thread starter? If not, be very wary. Smells super-scammy to me.

Ask for specific photos of said item and I mean specific. If he cannot provide, then he's full of crap and scrape him from the bottom of your shoe and forget about it.

Lessee...No posts and super-new but just HAPPENS to have the exact part you need...to me, from my experience, this throws red flags all over the place.

Beware.

Yeah i just giving a heads up , I knew it was BS when this guy had no posts and just joined, Owner of radio confirmed it wasnt him that messaged me.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-13-2023, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Wait...

Someone PM's you and says the radio you are asking about is his, yet was he the thread starter? If not, be very wary. Smells super-scammy to me.

Ask for specific photos of said item and I mean specific. If he cannot provide, then he's full of crap and scrape him from the bottom of your shoe and forget about it.

Lessee...No posts and super-new but just HAPPENS to have the exact part you need...to me, from my experience, this throws red flags all over the place.

Beware.

Yeah it's so stupid that this crap happens all the time. This one is a DON'T even think about it!! These people are everywhere, unfortunately. They have nothing better to do I guess... By now we all should know this is their M.O. of business..

Bluebagger06 · 10-13-2023, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yeah it's so stupid that this crap happens all the time. This one is a DON'T even think about it!! Thses people are everywhere, unfortunately. They have nothing better to do I guess... By now we all should know this is their M.O. of business..

Whats weird is , and maybe i missing it , i see no where to report him to admins!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-13-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluebagger06

Whats weird is , and maybe i missing it , i see no where to report him to admins!!

The little red triangle at the lower left hand of the post. Click it and report it.

gtstorey · 10-13-2023, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

The little red triangle at the lower left hand of the post. Click it and report it.

It doesn't show up on PM's.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-13-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

It doesn't show up on PM's.

Oh duh...

I forgot about that. Whoops.. Thanks..

Bluebagger06 · 10-14-2023, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

It doesn't show up on PM's.

Exactly!

10-13-2023, 07:13 AM	#1
Bluebagger06 Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 441	Scammer? I asked about the radio for sale in audio and i got PM from "Gainez" saying it was his and to text him, Looks like he just joined the forums on the 8th and has no posts. __________________ GPI Powered

10-13-2023, 08:54 AM	#2
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	Wait... Someone PM's you and says the radio you are asking about is his, yet was he the thread starter? If not, be very wary. Smells super-scammy to me. Ask for specific photos of said item and I mean specific. If he cannot provide, then he's full of crap and scrape him from the bottom of your shoe and forget about it. Lessee...No posts and super-new but just HAPPENS to have the exact part you need...to me, from my experience, this throws red flags all over the place. Beware. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

10-13-2023, 09:23 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	This is not a be wary situation. It's a don't situation.