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The Lounge / Where are you located?
« on: October 17, 2023, 02:27:12 AM »
Hey folks
Noticing a slightly alarming trend here on posts where folks are looking for a part
Unfortunately this trend is firmly established on Facebook
Just putting this out there for folks that may not see what’s going on with Facebook
The volume of scammers is absolutely insane. Some posts have ten scam responses to a oarts wanted request on Facebook.
The number one question is “where are you located?” Well before saying they have the part or anything else. Of course that is to determine the location of the OP so the scammer can say they are in a location that’s too far for collection
Just making folks aware in case so they can be vigilant
Ensure the person offering you the part is either A: a known entity or B: you can verify they exist and have the part they are offering.
Noticing a slightly alarming trend here on posts where folks are looking for a part
Unfortunately this trend is firmly established on Facebook
Just putting this out there for folks that may not see what’s going on with Facebook
The volume of scammers is absolutely insane. Some posts have ten scam responses to a oarts wanted request on Facebook.
The number one question is “where are you located?” Well before saying they have the part or anything else. Of course that is to determine the location of the OP so the scammer can say they are in a location that’s too far for collection
Just making folks aware in case so they can be vigilant
Ensure the person offering you the part is either A: a known entity or B: you can verify they exist and have the part they are offering.