j4flyer
Member
Guys unfortunately there are scammers everywhere including this forum. Some of you are probably aware that I posted a “wanted pusher prop “ in the wanted section. I was contacted via post informing me of a person parting out a Barnett with an included email address. I emailed the lead and a few days later received a reply.
The email was an acknowledgment that a pusher prop for an o-200 powered Barnett was still available. If I would pay a 100.00 bucks it would be shipped to me. The low price sent a red flag but, I’ve had people give me great deals because they had extra and wanted to help out. I emailed back a 100 would be great !
I received an immediate text (I provided my phone number for shipping) stating I should send the money “PayPal friends and family “ and to an email, not the one I was using but “his wife’s”. Since I have seen this scam before I asked what rotor system and diameter was he using on his Barnett as I trying to determine what brand and size I should buy. His reply was “What are you looking for ? “ I said information as I had no plans or paperwork. I also asked for a photo of the prop with a tape measure lying beside it to confirm dimensions. I’ve heard nothing since and didn’t expect to.
The original poster that messaged me via the post was called Newbie and had only joined in March. This was another red flag.
In conclusion be wary when dealing with anyone you don’t know. If they text but won’t speak on the phone, red flag.
No, I didn’t send nor did I intend to send money. PayPal friends and family offers no purchase protection. I won’t use the friends and family to make a purchase as it’s not ethical to cheat PayPal anymore than to cheat one of you guys.
The email was an acknowledgment that a pusher prop for an o-200 powered Barnett was still available. If I would pay a 100.00 bucks it would be shipped to me. The low price sent a red flag but, I’ve had people give me great deals because they had extra and wanted to help out. I emailed back a 100 would be great !
I received an immediate text (I provided my phone number for shipping) stating I should send the money “PayPal friends and family “ and to an email, not the one I was using but “his wife’s”. Since I have seen this scam before I asked what rotor system and diameter was he using on his Barnett as I trying to determine what brand and size I should buy. His reply was “What are you looking for ? “ I said information as I had no plans or paperwork. I also asked for a photo of the prop with a tape measure lying beside it to confirm dimensions. I’ve heard nothing since and didn’t expect to.
The original poster that messaged me via the post was called Newbie and had only joined in March. This was another red flag.
In conclusion be wary when dealing with anyone you don’t know. If they text but won’t speak on the phone, red flag.
No, I didn’t send nor did I intend to send money. PayPal friends and family offers no purchase protection. I won’t use the friends and family to make a purchase as it’s not ethical to cheat PayPal anymore than to cheat one of you guys.