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Are there scammers on the forum?
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Everyone here has been amazing! But I just want to be sure. I've had a couple of messages here, asking to email rather than exchange messages here. Am I right to be concerned?
I normally would be careful with such things. But is this normal for a forum?
I normally would be careful with such things. But is this normal for a forum?
- pvr
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Depends on how long they have been on the forum. If it is about a sale with pictures, it is very challenging to do that on the forum.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- tiglon
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Everything I've bought/sold through here has had contact through Whatsapp and/or email. Like PVR says, it's not ideal using the forum to share pictures, and videos even less so.
I haven't read of any scams on here, but just be cautious and use your common sense.
I haven't read of any scams on here, but just be cautious and use your common sense.
2014 E89 35is Valencia Orange 788M wheels (M2 Competition), E90 M3 control arms, Eibach Pro Kit Springs, MHD Stage 1
- pvr
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Just don't communicate with someone wanting a VO bootlidtiglon wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:34 pm Everything I've bought/sold through here has had contact through Whatsapp and/or email. Like PVR says, it's not ideal using the forum to share pictures, and videos even less so.
I haven't read of any scams on here, but just be cautious and use your common sense.
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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- tiglon
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Are there scammers on the forum?
pvr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:37 pmJust don't communicate with someone wanting a VO bootlidtiglon wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:34 pm Everything I've bought/sold through here has had contact through Whatsapp and/or email. Like PVR says, it's not ideal using the forum to share pictures, and videos even less so.
I haven't read of any scams on here, but just be cautious and use your common sense.
That would be a very niche scam!
2014 E89 35is Valencia Orange 788M wheels (M2 Competition), E90 M3 control arms, Eibach Pro Kit Springs, MHD Stage 1
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Never had any issues at all on the forum
There were a few threads of people buying stuff that wasn’t what was advertised etc but few and far between
Buyer beware and be cautious like you would on eBay and places like that
There were a few threads of people buying stuff that wasn’t what was advertised etc but few and far between
Buyer beware and be cautious like you would on eBay and places like that
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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Are there scammers on the forum?
We have the classic (but rare thanks to good moderation work) spammers with links to crappy websites but recently there has been a scammer trying to sell wheels with pictures taken of Ebay and right now it looks like there is one trying to sell a ZHP gear knob once again using ebay pictures. It is getting difficult to detect them as I guess they go through the effort of posting manually a somewhat convincing ad rather than selling something completely unrelated to the forum and using bots
Gone - Ford Ka MK2 Petrol - Black
Will hang around to carry materials/people and in emergency - Ford Fiesta MK7 1.0 Ecoboost - Black, white rally rims, white decals, remapped
Now - Z4 Coupe - Montego Blue: Here
Will hang around to carry materials/people and in emergency - Ford Fiesta MK7 1.0 Ecoboost - Black, white rally rims, white decals, remapped
Now - Z4 Coupe - Montego Blue: Here
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Are there scammers on the forum?
The mods are pretty quick to spot anything 'untoward' in my experience. As said above, though, just be vigilant. You can always look through a member's previous posts to give an indication whether they are genuine.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Are there scammers on the forum?
Suspected scammers can be “reported” using the “!” Icon top right and the mods are pretty good at jumping on it.
Apart from one or two newbies who are not familiar with the ethos of this forum, I have dealt with nothing but gentlefolk. Behave with honesty and integrity and expect others to do the same.
Apart from one or two newbies who are not familiar with the ethos of this forum, I have dealt with nothing but gentlefolk. Behave with honesty and integrity and expect others to do the same.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Are there scammers on the forum?
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Are there scammers on the forum?
If they have 3 posts be aware, if they have a reasonable history then I would think you would be ok
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Thanks everyone!
I thought the chances are low as I have experienced nothing but positively here
Just wanted to make sure!
BTW 50% off RAC breakdown cover until tomorrow 7am!! If anyone is on the lookout!
I thought the chances are low as I have experienced nothing but positively here
Just wanted to make sure!
BTW 50% off RAC breakdown cover until tomorrow 7am!! If anyone is on the lookout!
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I guess my instincts were right on this occasion. The last comment is from an established forum member
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Are there scammers on the forum?
I've bought and sold quite a few bits and pieces on the forum (including a few cars) and never had a problem using PMs, e-mail or texts.
Most scams tend to be fairly obvious.
Most scams tend to be fairly obvious.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black