PSA: Scam alert, user "Hemp"

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  • audiquattrot
    No R3VLimiter
    • May 2008
    • 3836
    #1

    PSA: Scam alert, user "Hemp"

    Put a WTB, and the user "Hemp" sent a PM. Something seemed fishy, and my instinct was right.

    I googled the number he provided, and it led to a bunch of other forums where he's tried the same thing. Moderators please ban.


    "Click image for larger version Name: image.png Views: 206 Size: 29.8 KB ID: 10081024​
    www.instagram.com/snwmble
    #snwmble

    Current:
    '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
    '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
    '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

    Past:
    '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
    '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
    '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
    '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
    '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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    • uturn
      E30 Modder
      • Dec 2010
      • 987
      #2
      I got the same response to my WTB. Phone number search reveals a history of scamming.

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        • audiquattrot
          No R3VLimiter
          • May 2008
          • 3836
          #3
          damn i guess there are a ton of spammers on this forum now. I got another similar PM by a different user, asking me to email them at "rubyspoon69@gmail.com​"

          beware guys....
          www.instagram.com/snwmble
          #snwmble

          Current:
          '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
          '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
          '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

          Past:
          '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
          '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
          '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
          '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
          '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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            • TobyB
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2011
              • 5168
              #4
              Are you telling me the internet's not the safe, welcoming place it used to be???

              No more free pizza!

              t
              now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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                • uturn
                  E30 Modder
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 987
                  #5
                  "Hemp" got a new handle...."Mr3v"

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                    • Panici
                      Moderator
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 2316
                      #6
                      Hemp & Mr3v now banned.




                      Originally posted by audiquattrot
                      damn i guess there are a ton of spammers on this forum now. I got another similar PM by a different user, asking me to email them at "rubyspoon69@gmail.com​"
                      beware guys....
                      What is this guy's username?

                      '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo
                      '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                        • audiquattrot
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • May 2008
                          • 3836
                          #7
                          Originally posted by Panici
                          Hemp & Mr3v now banned.





                          What is this guy's username?

                          it was this guy....saw one or two posts of his relating to an E36 he got, but still suspicious

                          Click image for larger version Name: image.png Views: 133 Size: 17.5 KB ID: 10081165​
                          www.instagram.com/snwmble
                          #snwmble

                          Current:
                          '05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
                          '90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
                          '15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black

                          Past:
                          '01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
                          '88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
                          '01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
                          '90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
                          '89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*

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                            • kusserwagon
                              Member
                              • Dec 2012
                              • 43
                              #8
                              Dang, wish I saw this sooner. I've already emailed Mr3v privately. Are they hacking info or anything?

                              Edit, I've been gotten by 3.

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                                • Panici
                                  Moderator
                                  • Dec 2009
                                  • 2316
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by kusserwagon
                                  Dang, wish I saw this sooner. I've already emailed Mr3v privately. Are they hacking info or anything?
                                  Edit, I've been gotten by 3.
                                  Did you send them any money? May be able to file a claim with PayPal or your credit card.

                                  Sticky topic in WTB section:
                                  https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-classified-forums/for-sale-wanted/parts-wanted/289742-beware-of-scammers-in-the-wtb-section-just-a-warning-please-read



                                  Generally I recommend having at least a brief conversation with the seller over PMs about the parts and/or their car. It's usually pretty apparent when they are just a scammer and not a fellow enthusiast.
                                  Following this advice I've bought many parts on forums throughout the years and have never been outright scammed.

                                  '87 BMW E30 325is Turbo
                                  '99 BMW E36 M3 - - - '98 BMW E36 328i

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                                    • kusserwagon
                                      Member
                                      • Dec 2012
                                      • 43
                                      #10
                                      Thankfully no personal info or money was exchanged. Just email

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                                        • kusserwagon
                                          Member
                                          • Dec 2012
                                          • 43
                                          #11
                                          I was surprised how many people reached out so quickly as soon as I posted in the WTB section.

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