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Marketplace woes
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PGlaves
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Which Forum is this that is being talked about? I have been off several for quite a while but would like to know which one I shouldn't get back on. Is there a reason for the obfuscation?
lee
Debbie's Servant
riderr1150gsadv
Well-known member
If one has nothing nice to say..etc etc. Didn't want to start bashing either..
I have brought this information up before. Seems like a good time to post a reminder- from the FBI. 
abcnews.go.com
Be careful out there!
OM
FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
Federal officials say thieves are often using fake QR codes to misdirect payments, take customers’ money and steal other important information.
Video FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
Federal officials say thieves are often using fake QR codes to misdirect payments, take customers’ money and steal other important information.
abcnews.go.com
Be careful out there!
OM
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
I still visit ADVRider regularly. There is no doubt that it has changed for the worse under new ownership, but still worth withstanding the money first and foremost approach of the new owners. I stick to four subforms: GSpot, Alaska Regional, Parallel Twins (F bikes) and Hacks. All have much more traffic than their similar forums here, and have proven to be useful resources; particularly the Hack forum. There is very little of the personal crap that some areas of the forum are known for, I fact, if anything it is being over moderated.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Well I have bought and sold dozens of items on the 3 sites I frequent ...advrider, BMWMOA and BMWST and have never had an issue. All transaction have gone smooth and items always received on time. The only issue I had was when I bought a top box for my RT and the seller packed it vey poorly and it had a scuff on it. But that was the ONLY issues in probably 10-15 years of buying and selling.
phoenixrdr
Member
Just my two cents, but I try and talk to the sellers or buyer of the merchandise. Not that makes it any safer but I think it helps. I’ve only used the MOA site, not familiar with the other sites.
Just a local story about “gift cards” with bogus QR codes that will get you into trouble-I have brought this information up before. Seems like a good time to post a reminder- from the FBI.
FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
Federal officials say thieves are often using fake QR codes to misdirect payments, take customers’ money and steal other important information.
Video FBI issues new warning about QR code scams
Federal officials say thieves are often using fake QR codes to misdirect payments, take customers’ money and steal other important information.
Be careful out there!
OM
Scammers target shoppers with fake $500 gift cards, police warn
Gift cards placed on vehicles in a Massachusetts shopping plaza parking lot this week were, in fact, too good to be true, according to police.
www.wcvb.com
File this under- Too good to be true. Curiosity didn’t kill the cat but drained the cat’s bank account.
OM
gsinnc
Well-known member
I still frequent advrider regularly as it is truly a wealth of information on all things motorcycles. Some good guys there and some great information and support for most all riders. The Flea Market for me has been an excellent resource for buying and selling stuff. I much prefer it to Craigs List or Next Door. Have never used Facebook Marketplace so no opinion there.
GTRider
52184
The $$ involved in transfer fees are much less a driver of F&F requests than is the fact that once one hits a certain level of transactions a 1099 is generated for the IRS. Folks aren’t happy about having the $600 they received for a bike or part that cost them much more than that counted as income.
If someone doesn’t want to pay me via F&F I offer to accept a cashiers check with a 7-day hold before shipping, or a personal check with a 10-day hold. If none of those are acceptable I move on to another buyer.
Best,
DeVern
Being one of the honest sellers (accessories/parts from an F850 GSA I returned to OEM prior to trade-in and accessories/parts for a R1250 R that I did not find useful and couple helmets and jackets; whew!) I just shipped a Schuberth helmet this morning to Mass. Although I told the buyer not to send money until this morning when I indicated I was getting ready to head to USPS, he sent it last night (I'm always worried I might die in my sleep and then when it does not ship the buyer things I scammed him/her 
). Anyway, after about 10 items sold over last 2 years all has gone well.
BTW, MOA has mentioned in their info that some contacts to ".gmail" address have had issues. I have seen once or twice that a item I was selling showed I had been contacted when I had not. I started putting my phone number in the ad as well and suggested potential buyers text me.
). Anyway, after about 10 items sold over last 2 years all has gone well.BTW, MOA has mentioned in their info that some contacts to ".gmail" address have had issues. I have seen once or twice that a item I was selling showed I had been contacted when I had not. I started putting my phone number in the ad as well and suggested potential buyers text me.
gsinnc
Well-known member
Exactly!! I’ve done the same and never any issues.
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