Scam

I posted ad on FordBarns wanted section. A member replied saying his friend had that tool and gave me his name and email. I wish I would have saved that message, than I would have known the members information.
 
Yes, the FordBarn member and his friend the scammer are likely the same person. Then you could have reported him to Ryan, the FordBarn administrator.
 
While not fool proof, one way to help is to require a pic of the item with the name and date included in the picture.


Another is to get the sellers address and tell him you have a friend nearby that will pick up the item and pay him cash. If he agrees, it might be legit
 
I used that request for a picture of the part and a tape measure of a critical dimension and the seller said he did not have a camera or a tape measure. After I told him "no sale" he became abusive.
I asked him if that was a successful sales technique for him.
 
ANY TIME A WANTED AD IS ANSWERED WITH "A FRIEND HAS THIS PART" ITS A SCAM. ALSO NOTE THAT SCAMMERS ARE USKNG AI to make unique photos that looks like the part you want.
Always pay with business PayPal or cash in person.
 
I always check the member out to see how long they've been on and some of there posts to see if they are an actual member or a fly by night type. If they have low postings and they're all about parts or bs then I don't even contact them.
 
Tell them to first send you the part and you will pay them after you receive it.
That way they have to trust you - not you trust them.
 
I already post above. But no one says. My buddy has that part for you. Most wanted ad section are a cesspool of scammers. Good luck
 
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