Hey guys,
We just got a tip from one of our forum members that there is someone actively looking to scam buyers with items that they do not have. There is someone going by the name of "Garry Snook" using the e-mail address of garryspencer41@gmail.com. DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS PERSON or wire him any money.
He is targeting people looking to buy cars, trailers, parts or anything else of value. This is the e-mail people are receiving:Hi,
Just in case you have not got what you wanted, I'm selling
one. Let me know if your still in the market to buy.
Thanks,
Snook
He is requesting payment for said items via Money Gram or Western Union. That should be a MASSIVE red flag for anyone. DO NOT send anyone money via any wire service that is not your bank to anyone's bank, using actual names and bank account numbers. Those transactions are not safe, unless you know the other person.
Do not send money to anyone not registered on ApexSpeed without some post history or verified background. If in doubt, run a background check. Do not send money to anyone via Western Union.
Use a reputable shipping and delivery service to pick up race cars and expensive items. They will usually do the transaction for you in lieu of your attendance, and not turn over a car before payment is made. uShip is a great source for finding a general auto transport service. Having a Western Union sent to a Walmart to be picked up by the guy's sister-in-law is not. There are plenty of threads here about shipping race cars. Most of those companies will handle the transaction for you.
Before conducting any transaction with anyone that has sought you out, take 2 minutes and Google their e-mail address in quotes. It will save you a lot of headaches and pain.
And most of all, pay attention to your gut instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. If you think something is "off," then avoid the deal. If anything throws a red flag in your head, walk away. Too much to risk in most cases here on ApexSpeed.
For the record, this person is NOT a registered member of ApexSpeed, nor did this attempted transaction happen through the PM system. We have been manually approving registrations for the forums since December of last year and are on high alert for anything that even remotely looks inappropriate. We are doing our best at keeping the problems off of our forums, but there is always a chance that someone slips through. Just be careful with any internet deal where a large sum of money is transferring hands without seeing an actual item in person.
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