Scams in Classifieds.

[Will 736]

Use caution when you discuss the details of a transaction. Don't do it over the board where others can see your phone number, etc. I provided my phone number to a legit seller today and a scammer texted me posing as the seller.

 

[NMNomad]

I appreciate the heads up as a new guy. I buy tons of used gear, and it is always a concern.

 

[Prest0npage]

I’m here to confront this claim and say that it’s wrong. I can provide any source of proof anyone would like. Please delete this thread saying that I am a scammer. I just sold a Kuiu bino harness to @Agent82 ask for his approval of me being a seller

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Beware of Prest0npage here on Rokslide. He is total fraud. Scammed me on the sale of a Kuiu jacket today.

I’m here to confront this claim and say that it’s wrong. I can provide any source of proof anyone would like. Please delete this thread saying that I am a scammer. I just sold a Kuiu bino harness to @Agent82 ask for his approval of me being a seller

What's the story, OP? Let's hear it.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

OP, you posted your phone number in his ad. You may have gotten scammed by somebody else who texted you.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

 

[LongWayAround]

It's been repeatedly stated not to post your phone number.

 

[svivian]

OP, you posted your phone number in his ad. You may have gotten scammed by somebody else who texted you.

 

[Will 736]

I’m here to confront this claim and say that it’s wrong. I can provide any source of proof anyone would like. Please delete this thread saying that I am a scammer. I just sold a Kuiu bino harness to @Agent82 ask for his approval of me being a seller

Prest0npage is completely legit and a great guy. I was scammed by someone who contacted me posing as him. It happened because I posted my phone number in my reply to his post. I apologize to Prest0npage and I am thankful that he contacted me directly so we could figure it out.

 

[Agent82]

I’m here to confront this claim and say that it’s wrong. I can provide any source of proof anyone would like. Please delete this thread saying that I am a scammer. I just sold a Kuiu bino harness to @Agent82 ask for his approval of me being a seller

He provided tracking last friday and the package was dropped off today for shipment. At this time, I don't have any concerns with him trying to scam me. I will update once the package has been received.

 

[Oldpuck]

I’m not much for posting, but this sounds like a “Man in the Middle” type scam which just happened on another forum I am on, which deals mostly with firearms. I guess this scam is becoming more common.

Lessons I took from that are to only provide telephone numbers in a DM to the cello you are contacting. Beware of Venmo-Zelle payment arrangements. Request date pictures, as this site recommends, and stay on the site for communication. That is don’t switch to text or emails. Oh and if it seems to good to be true….well it probably is.

 

[87TT]

New guys

 

[irish02bk]

Nice advice, always have to be careful these days.

 

[tr762]

The scammers are getting pretty creative, but their Photoshop skills aren't that great, fortunately! One tried to fake some seller photos recently on another forum with their username and the date. It was good, but you could still tell.

 

[realunlucky]

The scammers are getting pretty creative, but their Photoshop skills aren't that great, fortunately! One tried to fake some seller photos recently on another forum with their username and the date. It was good, but you could still tell.

I won't rely on this as AI gets more accessible every day.

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[KnightExtreme]

I would Never provide ANY Personal Info but in a Message to the Seller, no Email no Phone Number because that is a "MAGNET" for some. Keep all your Info Private posting anything in an Ad is looking to be Scammed! But some forget because they want that item and want it ASAP... Not all are Honest People!!! And you don't need to be a "member" to View the Ads. Guess some don't reallize that.
KnightExtreme