Watch out for Scammers from the UK!

[Phil Knapp]

As you no doubt are aware, I've been looking for Columbia axle parts for my 1941 Continental. I have received numerous responses to the ad I posted on the LZOC website, most of which have been from scammers in the UK.

Here's a list of the UK Scammers I have encountered so far.

Watch out for these guys!

Jim Robinson (jim2robinson95@gmail.com)

richard morgan (r.morgan004@gmail.com)

Tim Mayor (tim.mayor2010@gmail.com)

Nicholas Nathaniel (nathyn2003@gmail.com)

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David Applebaum (d.applebaum71@gmail.com)

<O:pbruce allies (bruceallies@gmail.com)

Kenneth Douglass (kennethd51@gmail.com)

michael Mc Tesney (michaelmctesney@gmail.com)

Kelvin Brooks (bkelvin16@gmail.com)

Mr. Jeff Gill (jeetautosales@googlemail.com)

<O:psteve walter (s.walter004@gmail.com)

Dave Blake (daveblake96@gmail.com)

Craig Carlson (craig.carlson56@googlemail.com)

Mr Clarkin's Todd (clarkincaraccessoriesltd@gmail.com)

I ALWAYS include this admonition:

Be advised: "No Pictures = No Deal!"

100% of the offers have been unable to include any pictures!

Edited September 15, 2010 by Phil Knapp (see edit history)

[Keith L.]

Thank you Phil for all the work you put into the list to alert us.

[ezdusit]

Phil and others,

I have added the following warning to the top of our "Parts Wanted" page on the LZOC Web site:

"Note: Some members have reported that scammers, many in the U.K., have been responding to our want ads. These people allege to have the part you are looking for, usually in excellent condition, and want you to send payment. One of our members demands a picture of the part to evaluate it before payment. That seems to work, at least for now. Please be cautious. There are some bad folks out there trying to get your money (and they don't have the part you need!)."

Maybe that will help some members who never get to the Forum. Thanks again, Phil, for the heads-up.