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  1. #31
    were you contacted by PM or email? If the latter, can you post his email address?

    Richard
    searching for engine (case) 903742

  2. #32
    Don't know if moderators would complain. Can tell you he uses gmail. I reported through Google Chrome and asked them to turn information over to his local police, whoever they may be. As an aside, anybody got '67S heads?

  3. #33
    Playing Devils Advocate but could he have bought them 6 months ago from Specialty Cars and is now selling?

    Might be using same pics and description to save time?

  4. #34
    Specialty sold them two weeks ago for $3200.00. He wants to sell them to me for $2,000.00. Good Samaritan or scum bag?

  5. #35
    It appears the latter ...

  6. #36
    this guy tried to take me for a ride .. watch out for Jim Web



    Hi There, Give me a list of what you are looking to purchase and I
    will get back to you with what is available. You can reach me best by
    e-mail jimwebb709@gmail.com

    Best Regards,

    Jim Webb
    Hinesville GA 31313
    USA.

  7. #37

    Scammer alert

    Scammers have been attacking our WTB ads. You need to be watchful and vigilant in terms of protecting your money and online identity...

    What To Do

    Know who you’re dealing with.

    Try to find a seller’s physical address (not just a P.O. Box) and phone number. With internet phone services and other web-based technologies, it’s tough to tell where someone is calling from. Do an internet search for the company name and website, and look for negative reviews. If you find them, you’ll have to decide if the offer is worth the risk. After all, it’s only a good deal if you actually get a product that works.

    Understand that wiring money is like sending cash.

    Con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Don’t wire money to strangers, to sellers who insist on wire transfers for payment, or to anyone who claims to be a relative or family friend in an emergency who wants to keep the request a secret.

    Read your monthly statements.

    Scammers steal account information and then run up charges or commit crimes in your name. Dishonest merchants bill you for monthly “membership fees” and other goods or services without your authorization. If you see charges you don’t recognize or didn’t okay, contact your bank, card issuer, or other creditor immediately.

    What Not To Do

    Don’t send money to someone you don’t know.

    Not an online seller you’ve never heard of — nor an online love interest who asks for money. It’s best to do business with sites you know and trust. If you buy items through an online auction, consider using an option that provides protection, like a credit card.

    If you think you’ve found a good deal, but you aren’t familiar with the company, do some research. Type the company or product name into your favorite search engine with terms like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” See what comes up – on the first page of results as well as on the later pages.

    Never pay fees now for the promise of a big pay-off later — whether it’s for a loan, a job, or a so-called prize.

    Don’t agree to deposit a check and wire money back.

    No matter how convincing the story. By law, banks have to make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. You’re responsible for the checks you deposit: If a check turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for paying back the bank.

    Don’t reply to messages asking for personal or financial information.

    That goes whether the message comes as an email, a phone call, a text message, or an ad. Don’t click on links or call phone numbers included in the message, either. It’s called phishing. The crooks behind these messages are trying to trick you into revealing sensitive information. If you got a message like this and you are concerned about your account status, call the number on your credit or debit card — or your statement — and check on it.

    AND NEVER CLICK ON SUSPICIOUS LINKS

    Source: www.onguardonline.gov
    Peter Kane

    '72 911S Targa
    Message Board Co-Moderator - Early 911S Registry #100

  8. #38
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    Please ban dav56 from this world
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    From: dav56 - Early 911S Registry [mailto:jeremy2dav@gmail.com]
    Sent: 18 January 2017 22:37
    To:
    Subject: hi

    This is a message from dav56 at Early 911S Registry ( http://www.early911sregistry.org/forums/forum.php ). The Early 911S Registry owners cannot accept any responsibility for the contents of the email.

    To email dav56, you can use this online form:
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=31184

    OR, by email:
    mailto:jeremy2dav@gmail.com

    This is the message:

    I have the requested part in excellent condition, kindly click on mylink and log in for photos and details.

    Thanks
    Last edited by 72targa; 01-19-2017 at 09:57 AM. Reason: Dangerous spam link deleted

  9. #39
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    A REAL A$$-HOLE!

    From a WTB ad I placed last month in this forum for a 'Late Marelli' TP distributor, this idiot reaches out to me saying he has one. After asking for photos and price, this fine example of society emails me photos from my own website, parts I posted I used to own. I'm not posting all of the non-essential details, but I will post some of his emails, contact and banking information. He's overseas, each time I responded there was a consistent 12 hour or so delay to my replies.

    The "Hello buddy" salutation was probably the first dead giveaway for me...

    From: Brian E Lawrence [mailto:brianautoshop@gmail.com]
    Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 7:30 AM
    To: Armando Serrano
    Subject: WTB: 911 RSR 2.8 Liter "Late" Marelli Twin-Plug Distributor

    Hello buddy,

    I am emailing with respect to your advert. Please let me know if you are still in need of the above and I'll get back to you. What's your phone # ?

    Kind regards,

    Brian E Lawrence
    Brian E Auto Shop
    Newport News, VA 23606
    USA.

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    From: Brian E Lawrence [mailto:brianautoshop@gmail.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 3:41 AM
    To: Armando Serrano
    Subject: Re: WTB: 911 RSR 2.8 Liter "Late" Marelli Twin-Plug Distributor

    One with the black head. (emails me a photo of my 5 TP distributors in my backyard, two had Marelli caps).

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    From: Brian E Lawrence [mailto:brianautoshop@gmail.com]
    Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 6:09 AM
    To: Armando Serrano
    Subject: Re: WTB: 911 RSR 2.8 Liter "Late" Marelli Twin-Plug Distributor

    The other two distributors are sold. I'm asking a $1750 shipped. Asking price includes shipping via UPS or FedEx which ever you prefer, and l'll take payment via Bank transfer. What's your complete shipping address?

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    From: Brian E Lawrence [mailto:brianautoshop@gmail.com]
    Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 1:35 AM
    To: Armando Serrano
    Subject: WTB: 911 RSR 2.8 Liter "Late" Marelli Twin-Plug Distributor

    Hello Armando,

    We have a deal $1750 shipped. Also, it comes complete with the proper rotor and i have attached photos as requested and you can see condition is excellent. I am located in Newport News VA 23606 and shipping will be coming from here. Also once payment has been confirmed, part will be properly boxed for shipment and bubble wrapped as added protection and weight the unit and let you know. Below is my banking information for payment.



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    From: Brian E Lawrence [mailto:brianautoshop@gmail.com]
    Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 5:28 AM
    To: Armando Serrano
    Subject: Re: WTB: 911 RSR 2.8 Liter "Late" Marelli Twin-Plug Distributor

    Have you been able to complete payment?
    Last edited by Chuck Miller; 04-12-2017 at 08:37 AM.

  10. #40
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    I posted that I wanted to buy a 9x16 Fuchs or would take a pair.
    Received a direct email from "Michael Allen" whose email address is allensky34@gmail.com
    Claimed to be a "newbie" on the Registry with a user name of 911roger
    His emails were convoluted English. Sent a photo of two Fuchs wheels for sale at $1000 he'd pay shipping........hmmm.......too good to be true?
    After further inquiries in which he claimed to have owned a 79S and sent me a photo of an 84 Carrera with foreign license plates parked next to the ocean even though he claimed to be in Crawfordville, Indiana, my last email to him asked him to send me a photo of the wheels, with today's front page from any paper in the photo and also with him in the photo.
    Oh and now he's willing to take a cashiers check, mailed to his wife's address. Googled his wife's name and no one by the name of Michael Allen shows up as a relative plus she's had some "interesting" previous home locations.
    Beware!

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