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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Stu D Baker, Dec 18, 2018.

  1. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,755

    Stu D Baker
    Member
    from Illinois

    I posted in the wanted section for a 1960 Olds 88 right front fender the other day. Here is a response I received today:

    The H.A.M.B.
    DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!!!!

    Instead, please send your response from the H.A.M.B..

    ...........

    Stu D Baker, trsr100 started a new personal conversation with you at The H.A.M.B..

    60 olds front fender
    [​IMG]
    Shoot me a text if you still need the 60 olds front fender.
    (541) 796-8635
    View This Conversation View All Your Conversations
    Please do not reply to this email. You must visit The H.A.M.B. to reply.


    This never showed up in my conversation folder on the HAMB, but only in my email. Maybe a mod removed it, but looked very suspicious to me. Be aware.
     
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  2. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
    Posts: 30,755

    Moriarity
    SUPER MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    He was found to be a scammer this morning and I banned him. In that process all of his posts and messages are deleted from the site. Email notifications aren’t able to be deleted. Do not answer him. Just delete the email
     
  3. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,755

    Stu D Baker
    Member
    from Illinois

    Thankyou sir. I figured it was bogus, but wanted to let others know also.
     
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  4. 41rodderz
    Joined: Sep 27, 2010
    Posts: 6,540

    41rodderz
    Member
    from Oregon

    Great job both of you. Thanks
     

  5. 6inarow
    Joined: Jan 24, 2007
    Posts: 2,361

    6inarow
    Member

    That is the exact same email I got from him this morning too. I told him to go self replicate
     
  6. Thank all of you gentlemen in the high up places where you are for the assistance that you provide all of us.:) Your diligence often goes unrewarded.:cool:
     
  7. Time Bandit
    Joined: Nov 6, 2018
    Posts: 67

    Time Bandit
    Member

    He had Just contacted me this morning with the same number. Thanks for the heads up!
     
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  8. 41rodderz
    Joined: Sep 27, 2010
    Posts: 6,540

    41rodderz
    Member
    from Oregon

    I had a guy offering a Studebaker coupe door. I will have to look him up.
     
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  9. 51504bat
    Joined: May 22, 2010
    Posts: 4,754

    51504bat
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    These A hole scammers really piss me off. Since I've been a member I've sold and bought a bunch of parts here on the Hamb and the Ford Barn as well. I've never had any issues either buying or selling. Thanks to members reporting scammers and the mods blocking them as soon as possible. I'd hate to see the classified section go the way of the great white buffalo due to scammers. JMHO
     
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  10. Atwater Mike
    Joined: May 31, 2002
    Posts: 11,625

    Atwater Mike
    Member

    Hear, hear! Great job, Moriarity!

    Sherlock was utterly mistaken about you.
     
  11. oldsman41
    Joined: Jun 25, 2010
    Posts: 1,556

    oldsman41
    Member

    Stu did you try Owens salvage in texas he has a lot of stuff if still in the business.
     
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  12. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
    Posts: 30,755

    Moriarity
    SUPER MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    the bottom line is when you get an offer from someone who joined today, hit the report button. chances are it is a scam....
     
  13. Moriarity
    Joined: Apr 11, 2001
    Posts: 30,755

    Moriarity
    SUPER MODERATOR
    Staff Member

    also try French lake auto parts in Annandale , Mn owned by Hamber @396skip
     
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  14. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,755

    Stu D Baker
    Member
    from Illinois

    Thanks for the leads.
     
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  15. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 33,861

    Mr48chev
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I'd say most truly legit guys will send a photo of the item they have and can take and send a photo with a current paper's front page or current copy of a car magazine in it to show it's a fresh photo.
     
  16. Stu D Baker
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
    Posts: 2,755

    Stu D Baker
    Member
    from Illinois

    Checked out both places, but nothing rustfree. Thanks anyway guys. May have to repair the crashed one that I have.
     
  17. jimmy six
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
    Posts: 14,795

    jimmy six
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    I put in a wanted a few years back for a 40 Chevrolet frame.( they are a 1 yr only) got 6 replies all bogus. I told each one to send it too me and if I like it I'll cut you a check.
     
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  18. mopacltd
    Joined: Nov 11, 2008
    Posts: 1,044

    mopacltd
    Member

    Thanks for the follow-up and investigation on scammers. Truth and honesty seem to be on the decline, but the HAMB is at the forefront of helping to correct this problem.
     
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  19. Thanks Stu D Baker for the heads-up and thanks, Mark, for being on it so quickly. Just makes you wish that you could reach through the computer, grab these ass-hats by the throat and beat 'em senseless. I feel the same way about telephone robo-call scammers.:mad:
     
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