Private Message (Conversation) Scams

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Be careful of Scams coming through your Private Messages (Conversations)...

Scam Alert

So FYI people: Yesterday I put an ad up in the looking for items section. Looking for a VS30 floor. I got a PM from member @magnum saying that member Icarus had one for sale. Magnum left an email address and said to contact Icarus that way. Long story short, I sent someone $160 to ship a...

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PSA - Scammers, Scams and Frauds. Beware.

Hi All, Scammers are working hard here harvesting email contacts and trying to scam you of cash, offering to sell you parts that you're requesting in the WTB section. Don't be a victim. Be skeptical, and never offer to send money via Zelle or Paypal (unless you're certain the seller is...

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A general message would look like...

Hi, I saw you're looking for a [for sale item]. @user (real user, but not the one you'll be contacting) on the forum has it. I bought a wheels set from him about a week ago. You can email him at ................. email address.

If you get a message (conversation) like this, click the "Report" link in the bottom left corner of the message. This way we can verify the user.