Scam going around forums

Got scammed! Forum XS650 Member Chrisfuc responded to my post wanting a luggage rack saying he knew a guy who had one & sent me this person's (Harry Becker) e-mail address to contact, as he had one. Haven't a clue if Harry Becker or Brian Lauerman are part of the forum or not.

I contacted Harry at harrybecker175@gmail.com & we agreed upon a price ($130.00 for this luggage rack) & I forward a payment through paypal friends & family, as instructed, to "brian.lauerman" 's paypal account. Harry let me know he received payment and that he would e-mail me with tracking # when he shipped the luggage rack. Not a word since, have I heard. Have attempted to contact Harry Becker several times and Chrisfuc (through forum XS650 Members) and Brian Lauerman. No response.
Apparently these 3 contacts were involved in this $130.00 scam.
Did you get your luggage rack? I have a universal one if you're interested. You may have it.
 
This morning I received a direct email outside of the forum for a solicitation of parts. I’ve never heard of this person before and not sure how they got my email. I DM’d Ggggary and Jim here to see if they had heard anything and sure enough Gary got the same email. It screams scammer to me, but thought I’d share a heads up to others here too. The email says…..

Hi,

Would you be interested in buying Bike/parts as I am letting go of them at affordable prices... selling due to surgery reasons.

1976/77 exhaust system $250

1980 Full blown basket case, some assembly required $1300
HHB CDI/PMA System $400
Mafia customs 82 0r 81 650 $1100
BS38 Carbs $180
Three XS650 Rolling Frames $330
XS2 $4650
1978 xs650 Special $4350
1977 XS650 $3300
1978 XS650 hardtail project w/ title + extras $1100
78E Standard gauges $120
Star Pentagram Wheels & Tires $400
Prices include shipping

Open to serious offers


Jimmieworthman52@gmail.com
 
This morning I received a direct email outside of the forum for a solicitation of parts. I’ve never heard of this person before and not sure how they got my email. I DM’d Ggggary and Jim here to see if they had heard anything and sure enough Gary got the same email. It screams scammer to me, but thought I’d share a heads up to others here too. The email says…..

Hi,

Would you be interested in buying Bike/parts as I am letting go of them at affordable prices... selling due to surgery reasons.

1976/77 exhaust system $250

1980 Full blown basket case, some assembly required $1300
HHB CDI/PMA System $400
Mafia customs 82 0r 81 650 $1100
BS38 Carbs $180
Three XS650 Rolling Frames $330
XS2 $4650
1978 xs650 Special $4350
1977 XS650 $3300
1978 XS650 hardtail project w/ title + extras $1100
78E Standard gauges $120
Star Pentagram Wheels & Tires $400
Prices include shipping

Open to serious offers


Jimmieworthman52@gmail.com
I got it too. Scam was my first thought also. Thanks for the post.
 
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Q: How much is shipping from Nigeria?





On 8/25/2024 3:31 PM, Jimmie Worthman wrote:

I wonder if AI is helping these scammers figure out what sells and for how much?
 
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