WTS BEWARE x2

Look at this:

User with 40% feedback selling a Garmin that was a scam, no way this is AI, the same pen is in the pic.
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WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro'

Up for grabs is a Garmin Xero C1 pro. It was purchased in September 2024 but has barely been used. Comes with box and all accessories. Condition 10/10.

$400 TYD.

Questions or for more pics/videos? feel free to shoot me a message. Price include shipping. PayPal Friends & Family is preferred. ( NO NOTES ).

Thanks for looking!

Another scam Garmin, same handwriting as the user above.
vthokee

WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro w/tripod + cable'

Up for sale is my Garmin Xero C1 Pro in mint condition.
Used sparingly and works flawlessly.

Condition: Mint
Box: Missing
Packaging: Will be securely packed with plenty of bubble wrap
Price: $380 TYD – OBO
Trades: Open to reasonable trade offers – feel free to message me what you’ve got.
More pics: message me.

LOL, what the heck? Another Garmin with the same handwriting!
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WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph'

Taken out of box but never used. Includes manual, charging cord.

$500 shipped.

AGAIN SAME HANDWRITING:
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WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph ( BRAND NEW )'

Selling a brand new Gramin C1 Pro Chrono in box. Selling it because there was a delay with the delivery and I bought one physically last week. Just received it!

I've seen a few go for $450-$600 so I'm asking $475 OBO since it's NEVER been used. CASH/PPFF.


It’s obvious he has the products he’s listing. The handwriting is even the same as the user who got scammed yesterday.
 
ozmanbucks said:
You all need to stop with the nonsense claiming this was made by AI. It clearly wasn't because AI isn't that good yet, it would have to recreate the image, so some details would be missing. It's pretty clear that this person actually has the products. Think about it: he knows everything about the items he's listing. He’s probably a wellknown member on these forums. Imagine this: he buys one Garmin and then sells it 10 times. Not only does he keep the Garmin, but he also makes 10 times the money. The same could apply to other products. It's pretty obvious that this is one person doing this, and his products and pictures are too good to be AI-generated. unlike the other scammers who always mess up.


Steps for Admin to Take:
1. Reset all passwords.
2. Require timestamped photos for every sales post to filter out scammers.
3. Add a label under our avatars indicating "2FA Activated" or "No 2FA."
4. As for those scammers who already have the products, let’s be realistic, there’s not much we can do about it. We can just buy them from local stores instead.
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I took the picture OP received from the "seller" and asked AI to change the name on the white note
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It is that easy and AI is that good.

Edited to remove AI prompt, no free lunch for lazy scammers.
 
Machingeaneer said:
I took the picture OP received from the "seller" and asked AI to change the name on the white note
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It is that easy and AI is that good.
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Yeah, the note was already there, and there are no details.

I dare you to add a timestamp to this picture.

Post your results, there's no way you'll succeed.

Show us just how bad AI really is.

I challenge the entire forum to add a timestamp to this picture. Unless someone can actually do it, we have to assume the scammer has the stuff he’s listing. Everyone claims it’s easy and AI can handle it, let's put it to the test. I’d bet $100 that no one will manage it!

Good luck.
 

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The scammer doesn't need to have the items, he just has to lift the picture off the internet w/ timestamp and spend 1 minute having the name changed.

And btw I tried your "challenge" and I'll let you decide
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Take a look at the white text at the top that says "Aero."

Now, check every other spot with text.

What’s that text on the box beneath the upper? Is that Russian?

Point proven: AI focuses on the note but misses the other details.
 
ozmanbucks said:
Take a look at the white text at the top that says "Aero."

Now, check every other spot with text.

Point proven: AI focuses on the note but misses the other details.

What’s that text on the box beneath the upper? Is that Russian?
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Oz, the one thing that a person needs to remember is that not everyone dissects an image to that degree to try and detect fraud.

We're now in a time and place where that kind of diligence is probably mandatory, but still, many won't go to those lengths.
 
The username photo has also been used as a scam. I had a guy tell me to put a time stamp and their username in a photo. They tried using that photo I sent to scam someone else. Since then I’ve never sent photos with another username. I will do a random word/number combo chosen by the buyer. I also rarely ever buy anything unless I get a phone number and speak over the phone for a while.

I also try and delete all info and photos from past things I’ve sold.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
You're right, but in the scammer's pictures, I can't find any mistakes anywhere, and trust me, I've looked. What does that tell us? It's more likely he has the products and is one of us, rather than using AI.

Think about it. Dude wants a Leupold scope, buys it, then flips it the same day to two people. We’re probably dealing with some itemlame asshole.



Broomd said:
Oz, the one thing that a person needs to remember is that not everyone dissects an image to that degree to try and detect fraud.

We're now in a time and place where that kind of diligence is probably mandatory, but still, many won't go to those lengths.
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ozmanbucks said:
Look at this:

User with 40% feedback selling a Garmin that was a scam, no way this is AI, the same pen is in the pic.
M

WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro'

Up for grabs is a Garmin Xero C1 pro. It was purchased in September 2024 but has barely been used. Comes with box and all accessories. Condition 10/10.

$400 TYD.

Questions or for more pics/videos? feel free to shoot me a message. Price include shipping. PayPal Friends & Family is preferred. ( NO NOTES ).

Thanks for looking!

Another scam Garmin, same handwriting as the user above.
vthokee

WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro w/tripod + cable'

Up for sale is my Garmin Xero C1 Pro in mint condition.
Used sparingly and works flawlessly.

Condition: Mint
Box: Missing
Packaging: Will be securely packed with plenty of bubble wrap
Price: $380 TYD – OBO
Trades: Open to reasonable trade offers – feel free to message me what you’ve got.
More pics: message me.

LOL, what the heck? Another Garmin with the same handwriting!
P

WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph'

Taken out of box but never used. Includes manual, charging cord.

$500 shipped.

AGAIN SAME HANDWRITING:
C

WTS Thread 'Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph ( BRAND NEW )'

Selling a brand new Gramin C1 Pro Chrono in box. Selling it because there was a delay with the delivery and I bought one physically last week. Just received it!

I've seen a few go for $450-$600 so I'm asking $475 OBO since it's NEVER been used. CASH/PPFF.


It’s obvious he has the products he’s listing. The handwriting is even the same as the user who got scammed yesterday.
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Thanks for that, they are no longer with us.

Everyone please report members (triggers an alert to us) All of the above had negative feedback (doesn’t trigger an alert to us) but no reports, the feedback seemed to scare them off though.
 
Machingeaneer said:
I've posted it elsewhere but it bears repeating. Use Google lens to reverse image search pictures from classified ads. If you find the exact same picture being used to sell the same item elsewhere for a much different price a year ago, pretty good chance you're looking at a scam. This is not a guarantee but this should be a mandatory item in your checklist to vet legitimacy.
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This is good too
 
fngTony said:
Thanks for that, they are no longer with us.

Everyone please report members (triggers an alert to us) All of the above had negative feedback (doesn’t trigger an alert to us) but no reports, the feedback seemed to scare them off though.
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Here’s another scammer, this time all AI generated.

Check out the manual text and the codes on the box. Also, the paper feels off.

The most common optics used in scams on the forums I’m part of are the Aimpoint T2, Acro, and Garmin Xero.

Niceandkozy8

WTS Thread 'Aimpoint T2 w/QD Mount'

Comes with ADM Titanium QD mount.

Includes original box and tool.
Excellent, like new condition.

Comment or send a PM if you're interested.

$550 TYD, or willing to trade for an EXPs 3-2 with a G43 magnifier. I’ll add $350 on my end.
 

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kscowboy01 posted a Trijicon SRO at $225 over the weekend. I jumped on that and couldn’t send my payment quick enough. I asked what form of payment and was told PayPal Friends and Family or Money Order. I sent payment via Goods and Services and payed extra so he would not be impacted by the fee. Initially he was thrilled he got payment then realized I paid goods and services. Quickly he got frustrated stating there would now be delays in receiving funds on his end. I informed him as soon as he ships the item and provides tracking usually payment is received within 24hours. He went on to express frustration and I felt a little bad since I initially told him that I would do friends and family. Glad I listened to my intuition because the next day I received a message from him stating that he was hacked and any prior communications was not him. I reported this fraud to PayPal and they refunded my money instantly. The post for the Trijicon SRO has been removed entirely from the forum.
 
Stonehenge said:
kscowboy01 posted a Trijicon SRO at $225 over the weekend. I jumped on that and couldn’t send my payment quick enough. I asked what form of payment and was told PayPal Friends and Family or Money Order. I sent payment via Goods and Services and payed extra so he would not be impacted by the fee. Initially he was thrilled he got payment then realized I paid goods and services. Quickly he got frustrated stating there would now be delays in receiving funds on his end. I informed him as soon as he ships the item and provides tracking usually payment is received within 24hours. He went on to express frustration and I felt a little bad since I initially told him that I would do friends and family. Glad I listened to my intuition because the next day I received a message from him stating that he was hacked and any prior communications was not him. I reported this fraud to PayPal and they refunded my money instantly. The post for the Trijicon SRO has been removed entirely from the forum.
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Did he post a timestamped photo? Send me the link, I’d like to check it out.

SRO for $225????
 
Stonehenge said:
kscowboy01 posted a Trijicon SRO at $225 over the weekend. I jumped on that and couldn’t send my payment quick enough. I asked what form of payment and was told PayPal Friends and Family or Money Order. I sent payment via Goods and Services and payed extra so he would not be impacted by the fee. Initially he was thrilled he got payment then realized I paid goods and services. Quickly he got frustrated stating there would now be delays in receiving funds on his end. I informed him as soon as he ships the item and provides tracking usually payment is received within 24hours. He went on to express frustration and I felt a little bad since I initially told him that I would do friends and family. Glad I listened to my intuition because the next day I received a message from him stating that he was hacked and any prior communications was not him. I reported this fraud to PayPal and they refunded my money instantly. The post for the Trijicon SRO has been removed entirely from the forum.
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His account has been recovered.
 
This is all really good info. I setup two step verification because I don’t want my account to be one used by the dirtbags.
 
The best way to handle most scams is to require a timestamped photo from everyone posting in the sales section. This would push scammers to the WTB section, so we’d just need to be extra careful there. It’s a simple fix that would catch 99% of scammers. Even better if we also make it a rule to have the note crumpled. AI would have a hard time with that.
 
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