Word of caution: Beware of scammers | Low # of posts can be a tell-tale sign

Artemis · 09-01-2022, 10:51 AM

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Scammers operating on the interwebs are usually only interested in scamming people, not in contributing to forums.

As a result they usually use several monikers, have a very low number of posts (sometimes even zero) and often only recently joined a forum.

As a general rule with sales, always beware. But if you receive a private message from a forum member with zero comments posted to date (who possibly also only recently joined the forum), making you an offer or "recommending" a so-called "friend": that might be a scammer trying to bait you.

And remember: if something seems too good to be true, it often is. In case of doubt, save yourself the risk of becoming yet another victim. Walk away - it ain't worth the risk.

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Mar48 · 09-01-2022, 10:35 PM

In addition ONLY USE PROTECTED METHODS OF PAYMENT.... so many trusting people getting scammed using Venmo, PP Friends/Family, etc.

09-01-2022, 10:51 AM	#1
Artemis Moderator 29418 Rep 13,107 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Word of caution: Beware of scammers \| Low # of posts can be a tell-tale sign BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Scammers operating on the interwebs are usually only interested in scamming people, not in contributing to forums. As a result they usually use several monikers, have a very low number of posts (sometimes even zero) and often only recently joined a forum. As a general rule with sales, always beware. But if you receive a private message from a forum member with zero comments posted to date (who possibly also only recently joined the forum), making you an offer or "recommending" a so-called "friend": that might be a scammer trying to bait you. And remember: if something seems too good to be true, it often is. In case of doubt, save yourself the risk of becoming yet another victim. Walk away - it ain't worth the risk. __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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Mar48 Colonel 1100 Rep 2,111 Posts Drives: '22 M3 Comp xDrive - Atlantis Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	In addition ONLY USE PROTECTED METHODS OF PAYMENT.... so many trusting people getting scammed using Venmo, PP Friends/Family, etc. __________________ IG: SirLanzelotte Individual Atlantis Metallic G80 M3 Competition xDrive 2015 Audi Allroad P+ Brilliant Black/Black Past: F80 M3/Z4MR/E46 M3/Z4MC/Z3MR/335Xi
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