| thirtysixford | -- 04-19-2023 @ 5:22 PM |
|
I recently put an ad for a '36 grill in the Parts Wanted section of the Classified. I received a legitimate reply and one that raised my eyebrows. For some reason I can't copy the email header, but here is the body of his reply to the ad: Hi, >>> >>> Here ,I attached the picture of my 1936 ford passenger car . I`m >>> breaking >>> the >>> complete for parts , because of my surgery that is coming up >>> soon . I want you to send me the list of parts that you need , along >>> with your exact delivery address to know , how close you are to me . >>> >>> God Bless. There was a picture of a stunning '36 sedan His name is George Potter email is g1978@gmail.com After a couple of back and forth messages he agreed to sell me these parts: grill hood with side panels both running boards fog lamps hub caps with rings radiator Total cost with shipping from Pennsylvania to California $1,195!!! Wanted a cashiers check made out to his daughter??? I was skeptical to say the least. I asked for a phone number, more pictures of the car, the exact address where the car was and I asked if I could send someone to look the car over. Had a million excuses why he couldn't. I googled his gmail account and up pops a post on the Early 911 Club that is word for word what he sent me. Only he had a picture of a 911. The old saying If it's too good to be true sure applies here.
|
|
| dean333 | -- 04-19-2023 @ 9:40 PM |
|
One giant red flag is someone parting out a complete car that’s in great condition. TIM CARLIG
|
|
| trjford8 | -- 04-20-2023 @ 8:31 AM |
|
Yes and his real name isn't George Potter either. One of the ways to check on these phonies is to check your club roster to see if they are a club member. I'll bet this crook posts on the Fordbarn also.
|
|
| woodiewagon46 | -- 04-20-2023 @ 9:59 AM |
|
There is a scammer warning about a George Potter on the A.A.C.A. site as we speak.
|
|
| EFV-8 Club Forum : | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum |
| Topic: | https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=18&Topic=16363 |