Bob Jacobsen Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 After advertising for a 1933 Pierce-Arrow headlight switch, I received an email from RayMax@gmail.com, stating he has '1933 Pierce-Arrow parts, "email me for more details". I replied "please describe in detail what you have, pictures are helpful." He replied: "Here is the attached picture of my 1933 Pierce-Arrow. I²mbreaking this car for parts because of my health problem as I need to sell the caron time to raise funds to take care of my health problems.I want youto send me the list of parts that you are after , so that I can giveyou prices for them .I will also need your exact delivery address to allow me know if thedelivery will be practical to your door step .My Regards ." [no name] THE PICTURE of the car he was "breaking up" WAS OF A 1933 PIERCE SILVER ARROW (1 of 3 in the world) !!! I googled his email, and it turned up in a Russian dating service under "carautonews.xyz" Caveat emptor. 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelfish Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Maybe the Russian dating service will deliver the parts. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 They're probably one of the few people in the world that can afford to part out a Silver Arrow! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Angelfish said: Maybe the Russian dating service will deliver the parts. Bob can only hope! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 same email responed to parts ad i posted on a mopar site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinVirginia Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Nice try scammers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Bob Jacobsen said: After advertising for a 1933 Pierce-Arrow headlight switch, I received an email from RayMax@gmail.com, stating he has '1933 Pierce-Arrow parts, "email me for more details". Anytime you post your name, email address and phone number on a forum, as you did when you advertised that you needed the switch, you are opening the door for scammers to walk in. Not all people who visit this forum are here because they love old cars. They are here because they love money and are willing to take advantage of other members to get it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldovert Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Maybe one of those sturdy Russian women will help you with your switches.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I'm here because I do like old cars, but money old or new catches my eye also............. I just wish there was a way to make examples of these scammers. something like hands on a railroad track with a very slowly approaching train 😠..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdc Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Google Translate isn't helping either. All of a sudden everyone can type in "English". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojh Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Same guy wanted me to send him a list of the parts I need for a Nash-Healey he was tearing apart, I asked him for the serial number of the one he was taking apart. Never heard back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I have twice had individuals tell me that someone else had the parts I need and that I should contact the other person who lives in XYZ via email. Before I knew better, I contacted the people, and both times they wanted electronic pay. I refused, but in one case, I actually sent a $35 check to an address. Turns out that the address was bad and I ended up putting a stop payment on the check. People can find pictures of parts on the web and send you images. One way to resolve this problem is to get a referral from someone you trust, verify the payment address and a phone number at the address, or only pay via a payment system where you can get a refund if something goes wrong. Remember... PayPal is backed by a credit card and even if paypal will not give you a refund, you can cancel the payment on your credit card. Sad days when people will stoop to the level of scamming parts. I wonder what the Internet will be like in 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Joe West said: I have twice had individuals tell me that someone else had the parts I need and that I should contact the other person who lives in XYZ via email. Before I knew better, I contacted the people, and both times they wanted electronic pay. I refused, but in one case, I actually sent a $35 check to an address. Turns out that the address was bad and I ended up putting a stop payment on the check. People can find pictures of parts on the web and send you images. One way to resolve this problem is to get a referral from someone you trust, verify the payment address and a phone number at the address, or only pay via a payment system where you can get a refund if something goes wrong. Remember... PayPal is backed by a credit card and even if paypal will not give you a refund, you can cancel the payment on your credit card. Sad days when people will stoop to the level of scamming parts. I wonder what the Internet will be like in 25 years. This is where our world is headed. Everyone, no, most want something for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Last time I read, about 1/2 of the population of the US pays zero income taxes. Lot of qualifiers/ justifiers, but here is an interesting link. https://money.howstuffworks.com/only-53-percent-pay-income-tax.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Does Nancey know your shopping for a mail order bride? Bet not! 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Ok guys, I wasn't going to offer my services, but, each person who reads this and responds before midnight, send me $29.99 and I will tell you how to avoid all scams ! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Anyone remember this ? https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/greenmail/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Come on guys. Just trying to help. Edited February 28, 2021 by Morgansdad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgansdad Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, padgett said: Anyone remember this ? https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/greenmail/ I don't even remember us having a TV in1965 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Heck I remember a TV with channel 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, padgett said: Heck I remember a TV with channel 1. My cousin is into old electronics and he has/had an ancient TV that had Channel 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHMJR Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 LOL.. Well done Bob....Scammers think we're all stupid and easy targets. Since putting my web site up last Sept. I have had the "Worms beneath the Barrel" try the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Soupy Sales? I see those Bible thumpers bilking old ladies still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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