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I got conned by an ad posted at UK Ferrari Owner's club (but not the club's fault!)

Discussion in '348/355' started by mymelody12, Dec 18, 2020.

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  1. emac

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    #26 emac, Dec 18, 2020
    Lots of scammers out there. I was looking for a bmw dash and posted in a salvage junkyard place. All I got was people trying to scam me. They were all so ridiculous that I didnt bite. The google images search helped vet a few. Good luck in your search.
     
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  2. mymelody12

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    #27 mymelody12, Dec 18, 2020
    thank you. i will search my direct msg inbox for his msg.
     
  3. mymelody12

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    #28 mymelody12, Dec 18, 2020
    Thank you. I definitely shld've checked here prior to sending money. Yiu guys are seasoned veterans.

    thanks for sharing yoyr story..It helps me to raise my awareness.
     
  4. dm_n_stuff

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    #29 dm_n_stuff, Dec 19, 2020
    sending an email, I suspect.

    D
     
  5. RichardCH

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    #30 RichardCH, Dec 21, 2020
    which date was this pls ? I also got scammed on Rennlist, who are finally upping their security at least, noting Rennlist and Ferrarichat have the same ultimate owner Internetbrands I understand. The sad part is that it has being going on for at least 18 months
     
  6. mymelody12

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    #31 mymelody12, Dec 22, 2020
    Hi Richard,
    This happened in late September this year.
    I am very sorry to hear similar happened to you. I hope damage was not too painful.
     
  7. johnk...

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    #32 johnk..., Mar 3, 2021
    A way to avoid getting scammed is to enlist the services of an escrow agent. If the seller objects beware.
     
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  8. ShineKen

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    #33 ShineKen, Mar 6, 2021
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    #34 yelcab, Mar 6, 2021
    Super expensive....
     
  10. mymelody12

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    #35 mymelody12, Mar 6, 2021
    Hi ShineKen,
    I am based in Asia, so shipping logistics should be much easier with a Japanese manufacturer. Thank you for the suggestion. Much appreciate it.

    Yassa reached out to me and i am waiting for him to post photos. I don't think he received the wheels from Rob yet.

    I am actually engaged in the following ebay ad: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-Challenge-Speedline-Felgensatz-348-F355/184603229483

    do you think this would be a legit ad? Seller seems to be of a reputable ebay seller.

    Thank you
     
  11. ShineKen

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    #36 ShineKen, Mar 6, 2021
    Legit or not I’d only send Paypal for an international transaction.
     
  12. ShineKen

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    #37 ShineKen, Mar 6, 2021
  13. ShineKen

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    #38 ShineKen, Mar 7, 2021
  14. A348W

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    #39 A348W, Mar 7, 2021
    At least with Walkersports it’s a company so you can pay with a credit card and get protection through you card. Not sure about where you are but in the uk that covers you generally up to £35k.

    good luck in your search; the scams are getting very sophisticated these days and almost fell fowl of one myself the other month; fortunately I’m a grumpy old git and more than happy to just hang up on somebody!!!
     
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  15. mymelody12

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    #40 mymelody12, Mar 7, 2021
    Thank you for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it. I just wanted others to become more aware of immoral people doing bad things.
    This community has been very helpful.

    I am now in dialogue with this person at ebay. He seems to have gathered good feedbacks over the years and looks legit so far.
    I may pull trigger if ebay protection gives me that needed comfort.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ferrari-Challenge-Speedline-Felgensatz-348-F355/184603229483

    In addition to above ebay, I am currently also engaged with a fchat community person who has a set in Germany for the same price.
    I would trust fchat member over ebay, but I am not sure about safest way to make transaction. Oversea wire is definitely not one as i learned the hard way haha.
     
  16. JJ

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    #41 JJ, Mar 7, 2021
    I haven't used one so don't have direct experience, but you could try an online escrow service. This is one: https://www.escrow.com/
     
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  17. mymelody12

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    #42 mymelody12, Mar 7, 2021
    Thank you JJ.
     
  18. A348W

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    #43 A348W, Mar 7, 2021
    I believe PayPal offers a level of protection, and if you pay using your credit card through it you should get further protection (if your credit cards are similar to here). Down side is there is a fee for the seller and unfortunately scams whereby the seller suffers not the buyer!!!!

    good luck
     
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