Be careful....Lots of scammers

[mustangfrank]

I would be very leery of anyone who joins this forum and their first post is a for sale ad (becoming more common lately, it seems). They could be legit but I wouldn't take the chance.

I seem to remember new members couldn't even post classified ads for a set period of time or participation level in other forums I have joined. Not sure if that is the norm or not, (or should be?), this is the first new forum I have signed up for in years.

 

[Charles S]

I seem to remember new members couldn't even post classified ads for a set period of time or participation level in other forums I have joined. Not sure if that is the norm or not, (or should be?), this is the first new forum I have signed up for in years.

This is the only forum I have ever joined so I don't know about any others. That seems reasonable to me and maybe something @Hent should consider, maybe a minimum post count before being allowed to post in the classified section...

 

[sonerenos]

This is the only forum I have ever joined so I don't know about any others. That seems reasonable to me and maybe something @Hent should consider, maybe a minimum post count before being allowed to post in the classified section...

perfect example

https://oldminibikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/for-sale-bonaza-bc1100.175001/

although the seller listed a phone number to make contact with someone, still be cautious as that's his first post.

 

[Heffenreffer]

Hey 174; Just reading your post and it got me asking myself: Is money the "actual root" of all evil? Or........could it be the "lack" of money that is this "root of evil" we always hear about? Ha (Thought you'd find that funny)

It's actually the love of money is the root of all evil.

 

[Studeman68]

This is the only forum I have ever joined so I don't know about any others. That seems reasonable to me and maybe something @Hent should consider, maybe a minimum post count before being allowed to post in the classified section...

I have/still belong to a garden tractor forum where I could not even post pics until I had a certain number of posts..Never bothered me... doing so would be a great Idea and maybe help thin out the new members and their 1 and only post just to sell something.. Great Idea

 

[toomanytoys]

Scammers are in our lives every day.

How many scam car warranty calls do you get a day.

I got one today telling me my Amazon card was hacked. I humored it. Guy immediately asked me for all the info off my card. I gave him a fake credit card number off the top of my head, he then asked for the 3 digit code, billing zip, and exp date. Made that up too. He said thanks for confirming sir we will fix those fraudulent charges immediately and hung up on me.

Last week someone posing as the power company wanting a 500 dollar payment to keep my electric on...

Before that it was the IRS telling me I was going to jail if I didn't pay 1500 immediately.

The current situation in the world is just breeding more dishonesty. Our own government is the leader of the dishonesty in the world.

 

[I74]

perfect example

https://oldminibikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/for-sale-bonaza-bc1100.175001/

although the seller listed a phone number to make contact with someone, still be cautious as that's his first post.

& 1800 bucks to boot !
Not sure what a ''Bonanza'' not ''bonaza'' in that shape & engine ect. usually goes for,, but that seems like ''a lot'' of bread for that.

To me, that looks more like 6 - 800.

 

[manchester1]

If I remember correctly, I think you did have to have 5 posts before you could sell something. That was on the old forum. It was something like that.

 

[I74]

If I remember correctly, I think you did have to have 5 posts before you could sell something. That was on the old forum. It was something like that.

Think that's a great idea.

 

[Mark Brooks]

He'll make it 25 posts!
Sorry that's me bein sarcastic here... These kinda ppl I just despise and the world is full of'm, I've got the receipts to prove it! hopefully a weebit wiser these days???

 

[I74]

He'll make it 25 posts!
Sorry that's me bein sarcastic here... These kinda ppl I just despise and the world is full of'm, I've got the receipts to prove it! hopefully a weebit wiser these days???

I think ''10'' should be plenty.

 

[cheezy1]

If you see these lines... walk away. Pretty simple...yet I see so many people crying because they do not listen.
1...I am not a scammer
2...paypal friends and family only
3...trust me
4...I am new here
5...message me for a price

 

[minimancoman]

new game scam or no scam https://oldminibikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/plex-v-belt-centrifugal-clutch.175042/

 

[I74]

new game scam or no scam https://oldminibikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/plex-v-belt-centrifugal-clutch.175042/

Personal check, - LMAO !!!!!!!

 

[toomanytoys]

If anyone says they want paid friends and family they can f off.

Usually if you offer to pay extra for the fee they will stop communicating with you.

In the clutch one I can't understand trying to scam someone for 75 bucks. I'm not gonna get out of bed to only make 75 bucks.

 

[Triley41395]

I'll sometimes pay with f&f because most of the scammers don't hang around for 5 or 10 years. I look at the history and decide from there. There are a lot more honest people on here than crooks. But when there first post says they have a deal for you, always use caution and cover your butt.

 

[massacre]

F&F is a huge red flag for me. I just offer to pay the fees, seller should be fine with that.

 

[Mark Brooks]

C'mon it's a measly 2.9% jack the price just a scosh 2 cover it if your deadset on a fixed number.
Been burnt way stupid bad more than once, hope I'm just a weebit wiser for it now...
Why can't people just honor their word...

Sorry I'll get off my soapbox now, just had to thro my .02 cents out there

 

[massacre]

Usually the seller will say "buyer pays ebay fees" which is totally fine. That is up to the seller to figure into the price. 3%.