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  1. 09-17-2013, 04:15 AM #1
    Shaun 69 E
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    Scammers

    Just got this from Early S member ecool, emails autoshop019@gmail.com and Phillip McCord heisable89@gmail.com

    Another scammer. Been getting a lot of these on Pelican. be careful.

    Hello Shaun,

    Thanks for writing. Yes I still have an original complete 1969 911E
    MFI set-up in excellent shape and condition, ready to plug and pay.
    I'm asking £950 GBP and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 4 - 5
    working days delivery and will accept payment via Money Gram as my
    PayPal is currently dormant. What's your complete shipping address?

    Many thanks again and regards,

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  2. 09-17-2013, 08:33 AM #2
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    Not to judge whether this is or isn't a scam, but for large ticket purchases, I'm pretty sure there are escrow agents who will hold the money until delivery. This is the main advantage to PayPal except PP goes one better and delivers the money instantly to the seller while still protecting the buyer. But if the PP account is "dormant" (and I cannot imagine why this would be) and the seller really wants to sell, he may be willing to work with one of these escrow agents.
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  3. 09-17-2013, 09:56 AM #3
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    100% guarantee that when you see this text:

    "...will accept payment via Money Gram as my
    PayPal is currently dormant."

    It is a scam.
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  4. 09-17-2013, 12:03 PM #4
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    "plug and pay"

    The scammer certainly made a Freudian slip there!
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  5. 11-20-2013, 09:13 AM #5
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    Hi guys ive got a scammer on the line. seems to be a big one.
    i would be very happy if i could catch this many if I was a fisherman

    Bernard Clifford
    bigben1435@gmail.com

    Bernard Clifford
    7:54 PM (15 minutes ago)

    to me
    Hello Greg,

    Thanks for writing. Great ! I have a set of 911 rear arches in
    excellent shape and condition, ready to mount on. I'm asking 150GBP
    and I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx on a 3 - 4 working days
    delivery and will accept payment via Money Gram as my PayPal is
    currently dormant. What's your complete shipping address?

    Many thanks again and regards,

    Bernard

    Hi bernard
    Thanks for the reply.
    Please can you send me pictures of the items.
    Thanks greg

    Bernard Clifford
    8:07 PM (4 minutes ago)

    to me
    Greg, Am afraid ! My internet connection seems to be very poor to
    allow me send out pictures though they are in great shape and
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  6. 11-20-2013, 11:36 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Soterik View Post
    Bernard Clifford been working this board and Pelican pretty hard lately. I've received several emails from him in the past few months regarding items. I think there's a whole thread devoted mostly to him over on Pelican. I think I've mentioned it before, but you should see the amount of rare parts being posted on Craigslist in the UK for all types of vintage cars, all scams.
    I got one from Bernard Clifford regarding my WTB for extinguisher brackets...they all use the same wording as "Philip".
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  7. 11-20-2013, 12:15 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eminence Gris View Post
    100% guarantee that when you see this text:

    "...will accept payment via Money Gram as my
    PayPal is currently dormant."

    It is a scam.
    give away def is money gram. The last one that contact me, saud he was in the UK, so i told him that i was in the UK at the moment and i would pay for them cash and pick up in person.
    Response, he was out Canada, and would not arrive until firts week of Dic, told him i would wait for him
    ended all comunication
    Theres got to be a way to not let them in here, since i trust most of the guys here.
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  8. 02-05-2014, 11:21 AM #8
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    Here another one, received a few day ago:
    WTB: thermostat housing '73 Hi, I am looking for the thermostat housing for
    xxon @ Early 911S Registry [johnxxon@gmail.com]
    Sent: 03 February 2014 13:55
    To:
    Cees Meijvogel
    This is a message from xxon 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 xxon, you can use this online form:
    http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...member&u=23219

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

    This is the message:

    I'm currently in the office now but will check on the ware-house for the needed item if you are still interested in the purchase. You can send me an e-mail on johnxxon@gmail.com with list of what you are looking to purchase and a phone number to reach you.

    Cheers,

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