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Old 06-12-2015, 03:20 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Well, I was nearly scammed while ago. A guy named Bill from Columbus, Ohio, phone number is 614-425-5023. He told me that he had a new set of Insight wheels in the box. When I offered him $150 for the set (all I have, what's too lose?) he said yes. $700 of new rims for $150? Seriously bruh

It went downhill from there. I asked for pictures, no pictures. Guy does not have a smartphone nor computer, but owns a business. I asked for the shipping company, he gave me a name which was not where he said it was located. Asked for his business name, he does not have a website.

He started to get aggressive, telling me I had to buy now or they would go to auction (typical move). Then I started talking money, he calmed down quick and told me... get this... send it to his secretary via Western Union. I told him I'd pass and he hung up on me faster than greased lightning.

Moral of the story: Do not trust Bill with the housing company from Columbus, Ohio that wants your money sent to the secretary

Strangely, this sounds oddly similar to another incident I read about in the Fuel Free section, the guy with the 69 F100 biodiesel swap had it happen to him.

I dare someone to call him and ask about them. They were to go to the auction at 2:30, so if tries to sell them to you, it is a ruse.
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