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914World.com _ FS/WTB: 914 Parts _ FRAUD ALERT - Scam in the 914 Classifieds via PM
Posted by: 914_7T3 Nov 26 2019, 09:31 PM
Wanted to make @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 and all 914 World Members aware of a possible scam. Was contacted by user "sonnhalterrobert" with the below PM from one of my WTB ads:
"Contact Matthew in Missouri, He has a Genuine Porsche 2.0 Center Caps for sale. Here's his email matthewsalazar376@gmail.com"
This user created a profile only today and has zero posts so I googled the email address and got the below thread from 911uk.com of a fraud alert.
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?p=1512791
PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:14 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
Users should also be on the lookout and AVOID at all costs any contact from zero post members contacting them regarding parts for sale or wanted that originate from the USA.
Another fraudster "sonnhalterrobert" has been caught using the email matthewsalazar376@gmail.com
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All parts buyers beware!
Posted by: Rusty Nov 26 2019, 09:37 PM
Thank you for reporting this.
I received the same PM for my classified WTB.
sonnhalterrobert is now banned.
Posted by: stevend914 Nov 26 2019, 11:03 PM
Glad I looked at this post, I also received the same pm for a part I am looking for, thanks
Posted by: TonyA Nov 27 2019, 05:56 AM
I e mailed the guy before I saw this. He sent me a picture for the wrong part I was looking for.... what an idiot. He is not even a smart crook. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: roblav1 Nov 27 2019, 06:03 AM
Sent to me too.
Posted by: rcarson25 Nov 27 2019, 06:05 AM
QUOTE(TonyA @ Nov 27 2019, 05:56 AM)

I e mailed the guy before I saw this. He sent me a picture for the wrong part I was looking for.... what an idiot. He is not even a smart crook. Thanks for the heads up.
I received one of these PMs as well. Between this and the fake Fuchs it seems like these scammers are trying everything on these boards his week!
Posted by: Rusty Nov 27 2019, 09:32 AM
I'm going to nail this. If you get a PM like this, odds are it's a scam. Please report it to the admin team.
Posted by: JKW Nov 27 2019, 05:46 PM
QUOTE(Rusty @ Nov 27 2019, 07:32 AM)

I'm going to nail this. If you get a PM like this, odds are it's a scam. Please report it to the admin team.
I received two of these PMs with the email yesterday and today.
Jon
Posted by: 9144me2enjoy Nov 27 2019, 11:55 PM
FRAUD/SCAM ALERT: I see where these people were already mentioned today by 914 7T3 but i will add to it. Be aware of new member sonnhalterrobert who will send you an email directing you to contact a Matthew in Missouri who has parts your looking for. You will be directed to email address matthewsalazar376@gmail.com. This is a major scam ring who will do whatever it takes to get you to transfer your money through Cash Ap or Bank to Bank Wire, PAyPal or whatever your gelable for. Matthew is working with his associate Karen Salazar using her information for payment. Any questions contact me.
Posted by: johnlips Nov 28 2019, 03:14 PM
I received the same email regarding the 914-6 snorkel and airbox I’m looking for. Been emailing with the guy. Matthew Salazar. Sounded fishy. Glad I looked on the forum.
Posted by: johnlips Nov 28 2019, 03:28 PM
QUOTE(johnlips @ Nov 28 2019, 01:14 PM)

I received the same email regarding the 914-6 snorkel and airbox I’m looking for. Been emailing with the guy. Matthew Salazar. Sounded fishy. Glad I looked on the forum.
Here’s the email thread...
Yes, I do. I've taken the page down since you and other guy on the forum as been talking to me about the parts
Thanks Matthew
14840 state route b lot 27
St James, Missouri
65559
On Thu, Nov 28, 2019 at 8:46 PM John Lipscomb <johnlips@aol.com> wrote:
Before I send any money, do you have any bonafides?
Are you established on the 914 world website?
Free to chat on the phone perhaps?
Not meant to offend but I’d rather not send money blindly.
I do not have the cash app, I have Venmo and Paypal.
Best,
John
On Nov 28, 2019, at 11:11 AM, Matthew Salazar <matthewsalazar376@gmail.com> wrote:
Cashapp is okay.. $Cnk202 is my cashapp username
Thanks Matthew
14840 state route b lot 27
St James, Missouri
65559
Posted by: zprovo Jan 19 2021, 01:24 PM
I nearly fell for a PM from: Peterbill614
thanks to Paypal for stopping me.
Posted by: ThePaintedMan Feb 1 2021, 02:19 PM
Got the same one from Peterbill. SCAM!
Posted by: 914werke Feb 23 2021, 01:19 PM
Got one today from a user on the Bird! Directing me to a 3rd .gmail address.
Its getting crazy~
Posted by: mepstein Feb 23 2021, 01:33 PM
They figure guys who own Porsche's have money.
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 22 2021, 12:34 PM
Got another one today.
DO NOT send any emails to robertkyln@aol.com it's a SCAM ...
Posted by: MM1 Mar 22 2021, 01:17 PM
Thank you, Sir.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 11 2021, 07:12 AM
Man, I posted a WTB over on the Pelican for a 911 engine part and have received 2 scammers trying to get me to send them cash via "cashapp" or PayPal. Both were people who joined the day they replied to me. Both replies were weird, like "I have the part".
One dude had a criminal record and sent me his photo along with an expired OH driver's license. The addresses he sent were shady too. He initially wanted $150 plus shipping and then came down to $25 shipped.... yeah, scammer.
I did not fall for either of these douche bags.
Just be careful when buying or selling parts guys. We all work hard for our hobby and do not need to be giving money to these scammer douche bags who should be dealt with severely.
Posted by: 930cabman Apr 12 2021, 10:10 AM
As a rule of thumb would it be safe to say "anyone less than 50 posts" Red Flag?
thank you
Posted by: 914_7T3 Jun 13 2021, 10:43 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Just got the below PM from baddynatty18, new profile & 0 Posts .
Smells like a scam....................
"hey got he Rear Sway Bar Drop Link for sales at a cool rate send me a mail at mikewill231111 at protonmail dot com thanks"
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 13 2021, 11:21 AM
QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Jun 13 2021, 09:43 AM)

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Just got the below PM from baddynatty18, new profile & 0 Posts .
Smells like a scam....................
"hey got he Rear Sway Bar Drop Link for sales at a cool rate send me a mail at mikewill231111 at protonmail dot com thanks"
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20991 Got it, thanks!
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 21 2021, 04:46 PM
Here's another one, do NOT send/reply to:

Posted by: NARP74 Aug 21 2021, 06:56 PM
Die scammer scum
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 2 2021, 11:14 AM
Two more:
JG01
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=25866
Nugent07
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=25874
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 2 2021, 11:16 AM
If you get a PM in response to an Ad you posted that is asking you to contact a 3rd party because the sender "knows someone" who has/wants the part, IT'S A SCAM !
Posted by: 914werke Sep 2 2021, 12:21 PM
yup those are the dirtbags I sent you today. 
I see one is still active sending PM's
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 2 2021, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(914werke @ Sep 2 2021, 11:21 AM)

I see one is still active sending PM's

I retired both accounts immediately after i got your PM. None of them has sent any new PMs since (because they can't anymore).
Unless they have another account to send from ...
Posted by: MM1 Sep 2 2021, 01:51 PM
Thank you all!
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 3 2021, 10:25 AM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Mar 22 2021, 11:34 AM)

Got another one today.
DO NOT send any emails to
robertkyln@aol.com it's a SCAM ...

Different day, same asshole, do NOT reply to this guy!
Posted by: larryM Nov 26 2021, 12:40 PM
same thing going on on MG Experience - got 2 of em by PM
QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Nov 26 2019, 08:31 PM)

This user created a profile only today and has zero posts so I googled the email address and got the below thread from 911uk.com of a fraud alert.
All parts buyers beware!
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 26 2021, 01:30 PM
Another one ...
Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 14 2022, 08:25 AM
The old too good to be true cheap price.
Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2022, 08:49 AM
Really common on Pelican.
Sir Andy - Thanks for all you do
Posted by: PCA7GGR Aug 30 2022, 08:53 AM
Pitchman090 sent this PM to me today:
Hello Buddy,
Are you still looking?
Contact Steve he has one available for sale at a fair price.. Pm him stevegerald198@gmail.com
Posted by: shredtherad Aug 30 2022, 12:16 PM
QUOTE(PCA7GGR @ Aug 30 2022, 08:53 AM)

Pitchman090 sent this PM to me today:
Hello Buddy,
Are you still looking?
Contact Steve he has one available for sale at a fair price.. Pm him stevegerald198@gmail.com
I got this same message -- pretty sure it is scammer. I almost got got, I was seeing the purple mist and so stoked for the item they had "for sale" but my senses kicked in...
Posted by: 76-914 Aug 30 2022, 01:47 PM
I got one in response to my WTB a few weeks back. They're out there.
from wilsonn on july31:
The last time I purchased parts from Mr Presten
He mentioned he had a Right side metal rocker cover for sale. Hit him up prestensteven@gmail.com he might still have what you looking for.
Cheers Mate and stay safe
Posted by: Pezz Aug 31 2022, 06:10 AM
Sincere Thanks to Everyone and especially Sir Andy for being smart and alerting us all.
Posted by: gord Sep 9 2022, 01:07 PM
QUOTE(76-914 @ Aug 30 2022, 01:47 PM)

I got one in response to my WTB a few weeks back. They're out there.
from wilsonn on july31:
The last time I purchased parts from Mr Presten
He mentioned he had a Right side metal rocker cover for sale. Hit him up prestensteven@gmail.com he might still have what you looking for.
Cheers Mate and stay safe
Wanted to let
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 know that this guy is still operating here - I just got one like this from
wilsonn today:
QUOTE
The last time I purchased parts from Mr Michael
He mentioned he had a 75-76 fuel pump blister cover for sale. Hit him up Michaelmckemie51@gmail.com he might still have what you looking for.
Cheers Mate and stay safe
A quick google search for this email address shows that this guy (wilsonn) runs this scam all over the Internet using the emails prestensteven@gmail.com and Michaelmckemie51@gmail.com
Here's his profile:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=26666
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 9 2022, 07:37 PM
Thanks for tagging me, just posting here won't get my attention.
Here's the latest two scammers that got the ban hammer
pitchman090
QUOTE
Hello Buddy,<br />Are you still looking?<br />
Contact Steve he has one available for sale at a fair price..
Pm him stevegerald198@gmail.com<br />
wilsonnQUOTE
The last time I purchased parts from Mr Michael<br />
He mentioned he had a std /std 2.4/2.7 crank for sale. Hit him up Michaelmckemie51@gmail.com he might
still have what you looking for.<br />Cheers Mate and stay safe <br />
Posted by: SirAndy Sep 19 2022, 10:33 AM
QUOTE
Message Forwarded From Cgt675
Hello Mate ,
Are you still looking?
Contact charles he has one available for sale at a fair price.. Pm him charlesjason846@gmail.com
Posted by: L-Jet914 Sep 19 2022, 08:27 PM
Posting here to let people know about StingBee here on the 914World forum aka Hans Bleisch on Facebook. Apparently scammed one of the 914World members out of money for the US Hella tail lights they are selling @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179 .
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Posted by: SirAndy Nov 29 2022, 01:21 PM
Don't pay anyone through Venmo or Zelle
If they're asking you to send them money through those services, chances are they are a SCAMMER
Posted by: cashiersjm Jan 8 2023, 09:46 AM
@sir andy
Another scammer to add to the list. Contacted me from a post on Pelican. Wanted funds by cashapp, then by Paypal friends & family. He received the funds, then disappeared. Goes by Steve Buckman, stevebuckman294@gmail.com or johnnyscott7930@gmail.com
Posted by: 76-914 Jan 8 2023, 10:05 AM
QUOTE(cashiersjm @ Jan 8 2023, 07:46 AM)

@sir andy
Another scammer to add to the list. Contacted me from a post on Pelican. Wanted funds by cashapp, then by Paypal friends & family. He received the funds, then disappeared. Goes by Steve Buckman, stevebuckman294@gmail.com or johnnyscott7930@gmail.com
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 26 2023, 08:53 PM
Here's another scammer:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=27201
DO NOT REPLY to their PMs ...
In fact, any PM that tells you to contact another 3rd party member at a specific email address because they have what you are looking for is 99.9% of the time a scam.
Posted by: technicalninja Apr 5 2023, 07:43 AM
I have one now!
Berger78 let me know...
"You should communicate with Duncan, He has a serpentine crank pully for AC for sale in Mint condition... Get hold of him on jorgeduncan81@aol.com"
What Berger doesn't know is that @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 also has one with my name on it and I no-longer need to find one...
Clay's is mint as well
Scammer that needs to be exterminated!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Posted by: BillJ Apr 5 2023, 09:05 AM
Yes just got the same note except for my transmission request
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 5 2023, 09:33 AM
Got him
DO NOT email jorgeduncan81@aol.com
It's a SCAM
Posted by: AnthonyM Apr 7 2023, 04:28 PM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 5 2023, 09:33 AM)

Got him
DO NOT email
jorgeduncan81@aol.comIt's a SCAM

Just now seeing a PM from Berger78 also on 4/5 stating that he was a scammer. Has this person been kicked off yet?
Posted by: SirAndy May 3 2023, 05:17 PM
Got him
DO NOT email shaqbam7@gmail.com
It's a SCAM

Posted by: rhodyguy May 6 2023, 07:24 AM
Assholes ruin it for everyone.
Posted by: SirAndy May 15 2023, 09:12 AM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ May 3 2023, 04:17 PM)

Got him
DO NOT email
shaqbam7@gmail.comIt's a SCAM
Another one:
Contact Mckay Ford, He has a ... for sale in mint condition. Here's his email
kelseygraym@outlook.com
Posted by: SirAndy Jun 19 2023, 07:49 PM
DO NOT reply to messages from Matt76
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 24 2023, 09:26 AM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jun 19 2023, 06:49 PM)

DO NOT reply to messages from
Matt76 
Another one, do
NOT engage ...
adrianharrison
Posted by: Dominic Nov 9 2023, 08:31 PM
Here's another asshole scammer: diuujo90
Here is the PM he just sent me:
Juiopp98 has early silver bullet tach for sale with a cheaper price But i'm not around right now, I couldn't purchase it from him maybe you should email him and see if he still have it for sale
Here's his Email doggykyle9@gmail.com
Posted by: mepstein Nov 9 2023, 09:12 PM
QUOTE(Dominic @ Nov 9 2023, 09:31 PM)

Here's another asshole scammer: diuujo90
Here is the PM he just sent me:
Juiopp98 has early silver bullet tach for sale with a cheaper price But i'm not around right now, I couldn't purchase it from him maybe you should email him and see if he still have it for sale
Here's his Email doggykyle9@gmail.com
I just got the same email for my header wtb
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Posted by: rjames Nov 9 2023, 09:41 PM
QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 9 2023, 07:12 PM)

QUOTE(Dominic @ Nov 9 2023, 09:31 PM)

Here's another asshole scammer: diuujo90
Here is the PM he just sent me:
Juiopp98 has early silver bullet tach for sale with a cheaper price But i'm not around right now, I couldn't purchase it from him maybe you should email him and see if he still have it for sale
Here's his Email doggykyle9@gmail.com
I just got the same email for my header wtb
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179I got one from Juiopp98, too.
Posted by: SirAndy Nov 9 2023, 11:19 PM
diuujo90 Juiopp98 doggykyle9@gmail.com
Don't reply, don't engage, don't send money ...
Posted by: rhodyguy Nov 17 2023, 10:33 AM
You don’t have some trick virus that will make their devise explode? Plastic shards in their eyeballs.
Posted by: Mowog4 Apr 2 2024, 11:34 AM
Beware, just got in a PM
Fisher Fresh Air Box, Apr 2 2024, 07:58 AM
Delete Post Quote Post
I'm new here ...
Group: Members
Posts: 0
Member No.: 28,020
Joined: 26-March 24
Hello, have you tried to ask a forum member here (khidd) the last time i got tail lights from him, he mentioned he has it for sale you can send an email to zeedet71@gmail.com for a quicker response from him
Good Luck
Posted by: SirAndy Oct 15 2024, 08:00 PM
Got another one:
Wilsonstout64
daniell_howard@outlook.com
Howard Daniel
Don't reply, don't engage, don't send money ...
Posted by: BillJ Oct 15 2024, 09:28 PM
daniell_howard@outlook.com
Tried to tell me he has a mint steering rack cover
Posted by: BillJ Jan 20 2025, 07:28 AM
Kirklugard sent me this
hello, if item is still needed, you can actually get in touch with David miller on dm7190071@gmail.com if still available for sale. thanks
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 20 2025, 10:21 AM
QUOTE(BillJ @ Jan 20 2025, 05:28 AM)

Kirklugard sent me this
hello, if item is still needed, you can actually get in touch with David miller on dm7190071@gmail.com if still available for sale. thanks
Got him ...
Posted by: BillJ Jan 29 2025, 02:51 AM
berryalex1224
Posted by: sixaddict Jan 29 2025, 06:59 AM
Just got the same email on. WTB post (berryalex1224)
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 29 2025, 07:36 PM
Y'all need to tag me in these posts if you want me to do something about it.
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 29 2025, 07:47 PM
And again ...
berryalex1224 asking you to contact "Rosen Daniel"
Posted by: BillJ Feb 8 2025, 01:13 PM
carlo_martinez
Posted by: gandalf_025 Feb 8 2025, 02:03 PM
Posted by: DennisV Feb 8 2025, 03:17 PM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 29 2025, 05:36 PM)

Y'all need to tag me in these posts if you want me to do something about it.

I also got one from:
carlo_martinez
Are you still searching for this particular item?
Contact Kenneth: thurmondkenn@outlook.com
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 8 2025, 06:22 PM
QUOTE(DennisV @ Feb 8 2025, 01:17 PM)

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 29 2025, 05:36 PM)

Y'all need to tag me in these posts if you want me to do something about it.

I also got one from:
carlo_martinez
Are you still searching for this particular item?
Contact Kenneth: thurmondkenn@outlook.com
You didn't tag me ...
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 17 2025, 03:20 PM
Another SCAMMER!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=28623
"Hello, are you still looking for the above item, Kelly at hamstrongkelly7@gmail.com might still have it available for sale."
Posted by: SirAndy Feb 17 2025, 03:20 PM
How are people still falling for this?
Got two members who actually responded to the guy above asking for more details.
Posted by: ctc911ctc Feb 28 2025, 08:00 PM
To be clear - when he offered the tool for 100, it seemed like ever other person on the board, will look at the member status next time
Thank you Andy,
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 17 2025, 04:20 PM)

How are people still falling for this?
Got two members who actually responded to the guy above asking for more details.

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 28 2025, 08:27 PM
QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 28 2025, 06:00 PM)

To be clear - when he offered the tool for 100, it seemed like ever other person on the board, will look at the member status next time
Thank you Andy,
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 17 2025, 04:20 PM)

How are people still falling for this?
Got two members who actually responded to the guy above asking for more details.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22206 To be clear, the
SCAM always stars with:
"Hey, SoAndSo has what you need. Contact them at xyz@scam.me"If you respond to that, you
WILL be scammed ...
Posted by: ctc911ctc Mar 1 2025, 07:23 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=179
Got it, thank you,
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 28 2025, 09:27 PM)

QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Feb 28 2025, 06:00 PM)

To be clear - when he offered the tool for 100, it seemed like ever other person on the board, will look at the member status next time
Thank you Andy,
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 17 2025, 04:20 PM)

How are people still falling for this?
Got two members who actually responded to the guy above asking for more details.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=22206 To be clear, the
SCAM always stars with:
"Hey, SoAndSo has what you need. Contact them at xyz@scam.me"If you respond to that, you
WILL be scammed ...

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 24 2025, 09:16 AM
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 28 2025, 07:27 PM)

To be clear, the
SCAM always stars with:
"Hey, SoAndSo has what you need. Contact them at xyz@scam.me"If you respond to that, you
WILL be scammed ...

Got another one, do
NOT contact any of these emails:
harrowhead2@outlook.com
jeffposseltt@outlook.com
bryanthrower65@outlook.com
paulcvt332@gmail.com
QUOTE(foothill @ Feb 28 2025, 07:27 PM)
Hey, Are you still looking? In case you haven't found anything yet, give Harold a jingle.
He might be able to help.
E-mail Harold on harrowhead2@outlook.com
Posted by: mepstein Apr 24 2025, 09:24 AM
Scammer
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