Alpina Wheel Scam??

[portlandsteve]

Posted a thread looking for 16" Alpinas and received a lead to a Timothy Brown who said,

"Find attached file. They are straight and true, no cracks welds or anything. I am asking a $1100USD and price includes delivery. I will be shipping via UPS ground shipping and will take payment via Western Union or Money gram. Whats your shipping address?"

When I asked detailed questions and if he used Paypal got no response. Also, supposed to be in Tennessee but price includes delivery. He doesnt know where I live? Maybe nothing but beware.

[kronus]

scam

[getouth]

Yup! Always use paypal!

[DunDeal07]

As soon as they say western union you should have red lights flash everywhere.

[allen_t]

Got the same thing after posting my WTB ad

"Hello,

I have a lead for you.. Please contact Timothy on tvxcuttex@gmail.com regarding your request. He is located in Loretto ,TN, USA and can arrange delivery. I purchased items from him and they arrived in TOP condition..

Thanks"

[e30m3s54turbo]

scam

Yup! Always use paypal!

[portlandsteve]

Yep. Got the exact same post. Think "Timothy" is coming from Overseas, probably Russia. Wonder whose wheels he is trying to scam/sell.

[elcoy]

I wanted 5x120 wheels and got this:

Hello,

I have a lead for you.. Please contact Timothy on tvxcuttex@gmail.com regarding your request. He is located in Loretto ,TN, USA and can arrange delivery. I purchased items from him and they arrived in TOP condition..His cell Phone # is (931) 305-2319.

Thanks

I didn't even say anything about alpinas!

[ethurtee]

It's crazy to me that ANYONE falls for this shit. How does a Nigerian come up with the name "Timothy" anyway? Get fucked Timothy.

[rav320uk]

if you don't know the seller.Paypal only...nothing else.