Beware of scammers!
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steve in ohio has a spare wheel that would fit your '15 C63 for sale,contact him via his email address stevesiko754@gmail.com
apologies if this is an intrusion
steve in ohio has a spare wheel that would fit your '15 C63 for sale,contact him via his email address stevesiko754@gmail.com
apologies if this is an intrusion
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Sent by: Paulpeter
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A friend I met at a UPS branch mentioned he had those for sale, you should contact him at
louisjones179@gmail.com
apologies if this is an intrusion
Sent by: Paulpeter
Original Content:
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A friend I met at a UPS branch mentioned he had those for sale, you should contact him at
louisjones179@gmail.com
apologies if this is an intrusion
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speedlimit -
Something smells fishy with this post -
https://mbworld.org/forums/ml63-amg-...ml#post8130893
Post #5
Do you smell what I smell -
Thank-You
D.B.
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speedlimit -
Something smells fishy with this post -
https://mbworld.org/forums/ml63-amg-...ml#post8130893
Post #5
Do you smell what I smell -
Thank-You
D.B.
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Typical scammer post. The poster generally has 1 or 2 posts. Never reply to these. Always search the email address for scammer alert from other websites. Please report, the moderator staff will remove.
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65mm Pulley
Contact Sam in Denver He has a65mm Pulley for sale. Here's his email *********************
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65mm Pulley
Contact Sam in Denver He has a65mm Pulley for sale. Here's his email *********************
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scammer
Posted by: Rodger62
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Well if u are still interested in getting Lorinser RS1 18” Wheels I have a friend who can help u with that. Not sure if it’s still available but you can try. Here’s his mail michealbenson656@yahoo.com
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Well if u are still interested in getting Lorinser RS1 18” Wheels I have a friend who can help u with that. Not sure if it’s still available but you can try. Here’s his mail michealbenson656@yahoo.com
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Active scammer
This member is a unsolicited pm scammer:
"gabrielcollins7
hey i got the mutiplexer C3 at a cheap price send me a text at 7173165419 or mail me at mikewill231111@protonmail.com thanks"
If you receive a unsolicited PM containing a offer for a part, please report it immediately. Thank you.
Bob
"gabrielcollins7
hey i got the mutiplexer C3 at a cheap price send me a text at 7173165419 or mail me at mikewill231111@protonmail.com thanks"
If you receive a unsolicited PM containing a offer for a part, please report it immediately. Thank you.
Bob
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2005 C55 AMG, 2017 AMG C63
Active Scammer: username - partsmogul
This guy responded to my WTB post with a generic/old picture of the item and gave the typical response that their PayPal account was suspended, and can only use Zelle and CashApp for payment. Watch out for the email address: thompsonesther62a15@gmail.com
This guy responded to my WTB post with a generic/old picture of the item and gave the typical response that their PayPal account was suspended, and can only use Zelle and CashApp for payment. Watch out for the email address: thompsonesther62a15@gmail.com
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2023 AMG GT 53
Speaking of scammers why are you, MBWorld, still promoting MBGram? 700+ BBB complaints of them not fulfilling orders, almost 500 members in the MBGram Waiting on Refund group on Facebook. I ordered an Eventuri intake from them in January that was never shipped and they won't refund. Out $1400. And they're a trusted sponsor here?
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Admins, I need your advice please!
Im looking for a set of rims and the user by the handle "Uber plud' reach out to me with the following "' The seller is not active on the forums but you can contact him directly at techlaqua004@gmail.com you're still interested."
And then another PM with the same message but different email this time "The seller doesn’t really communicate on the forums, for faster communication, you can reach him at ziqitech@outlook.com if you’re still interested.."
The same person replied back on both email addresses.
When I reached out to techlaqua004@gmail.com, the guy was willing to go down form ~4k to 2k, sent pictures and full disclosure of few scratches. I want to make the deal over USPS COD, but he insists on the PayPal goods and services .
Will I be fully protected as a buyer via PayPal goods and services or I can still get scammed?
Sounds very fishy to be honest. I need someone's advice, expertise please.
Here is the original FS post with pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/market/85...ht=A2324012800
Im looking for a set of rims and the user by the handle "Uber plud' reach out to me with the following "' The seller is not active on the forums but you can contact him directly at techlaqua004@gmail.com you're still interested."
And then another PM with the same message but different email this time "The seller doesn’t really communicate on the forums, for faster communication, you can reach him at ziqitech@outlook.com if you’re still interested.."
The same person replied back on both email addresses.
When I reached out to techlaqua004@gmail.com, the guy was willing to go down form ~4k to 2k, sent pictures and full disclosure of few scratches. I want to make the deal over USPS COD, but he insists on the PayPal goods and services .
Will I be fully protected as a buyer via PayPal goods and services or I can still get scammed?
Sounds very fishy to be honest. I need someone's advice, expertise please.
Here is the original FS post with pictures: https://mbworld.org/forums/market/85...ht=A2324012800
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From: Benton, Louisiana, USA
SL 500 2004, Ford F-150-2014
Few weeks back I purchased an item through Paypal, and when I got the email from Paypal of the transaction, they disclosed the email of the money receiving party. I wanted to ask an additional question to the "dealer" and wrote to the email. I got a surprise...! The email wasn't active anymore...! So I send a notice to Paypal and at the same time called my Bank to cancel the pending transaction. The moral of the story is, yes Paypal may refund your money, but there are some scammers that have several emails registered on Paypal and when they get the money, they close the email account so they cannot be traced...! So, watch out.
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From: Benton, Louisiana, USA
SL 500 2004, Ford F-150-2014
Bob, I got an unsolicited private message from ASvchch who found out I badly needed a part, so he suggested to check with Ghdbfu6@outlook.com
I have checked with the email recipient and he said he has the part. A lot cheaper than the market...! So, gave him a shot using Paypal, since I know Paypal will give me my money back if it is an scam, and indeed it was..! Perhaps these guys keep changing user's name and emails..!
I have checked with the email recipient and he said he has the part. A lot cheaper than the market...! So, gave him a shot using Paypal, since I know Paypal will give me my money back if it is an scam, and indeed it was..! Perhaps these guys keep changing user's name and emails..!
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From: Northern California
1993 300SL,2007 RAM 2500,2009 CLK350,2011 ML550,2016 McLaren 650S,2018 AMG E63s wgn,2018 AMG SLC43
I must say, after wandering about with a couple "Sellers", I pulled the plug after reporting to MBWorld admin. I did give them my email, but am relying on Spam blocking to keep them away. I miss the days when miscreants would get a beating because there was no keyboard to hide behind. Ah well. Guess I'll buy from a dealer. MBWorld should partner with eBay and co-list For Sale items. Just can't buy without the trusted intermediary. The odds of lucking out and getting a scammer that admits to living around the corner is low. Darn!
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Don't respond to unsolicited messages, and never send funds via Zelle or PayPal friends & family to stay safe.
Use the triangle report post icon to bring messages to the direct attention of the Community team to act on, posting in this thread does not help.
Use the triangle report post icon to bring messages to the direct attention of the Community team to act on, posting in this thread does not help.
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From: Benton, Louisiana, USA
SL 500 2004, Ford F-150-2014
Speedlimit, I carefully look for scammers when needing to send $$$$$ to someone. Learned how to separate legitimate from Fakes...
So here I found this user name (ADMIAND) posting Rims with tires for sale in the Marketplace, so look at his profile and had very limited information, so I inquired, and he responded:
Contact seller GHDBFU6@OUTLOOK.COM...so, didn't use the email since I knew from the get go it was fake..!, just limited the conversation to "messages" to study his reactions.
I send him a low offer which he accepted immediately..! (First sign)
Then ask to validate identity ...he asked me for my phone # to send a text..! (second sign)
Then I asked if he could send pictures of individual rims ...unable (third sign)
And finally I asked for COD shipping....no response (final sign of a scammer)
Perhaps to eradicate scammers this site should required "selling" members to provide verifiable information about themselves such as address, cell, IP address, vehicle registration, etc!
So here I found this user name (ADMIAND) posting Rims with tires for sale in the Marketplace, so look at his profile and had very limited information, so I inquired, and he responded:
Contact seller GHDBFU6@OUTLOOK.COM...so, didn't use the email since I knew from the get go it was fake..!, just limited the conversation to "messages" to study his reactions.
I send him a low offer which he accepted immediately..! (First sign)
Then ask to validate identity ...he asked me for my phone # to send a text..! (second sign)
Then I asked if he could send pictures of individual rims ...unable (third sign)
And finally I asked for COD shipping....no response (final sign of a scammer)
Perhaps to eradicate scammers this site should required "selling" members to provide verifiable information about themselves such as address, cell, IP address, vehicle registration, etc!
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From: Orange County, California, USA
2005 FJR 1300, 2007 S550, 2009 SL550, 2010 GL450, 2016 GLE350
Another scammer that should be banned: https://mbworld.org/forums/market/904155#post9076083
