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Once in awhile we have a situation crop up where a guy buys a saw/parts/etc and never receives what he paid for. It's rare here, but it does happen.

How to avoid becoming prey to an online scammer is a matter of education. They say that the best education is the one you gotta pay for, but with a little diligence, you can afford spending big bucks.

Before you send someone online money make sure you have done these things....

1. Ask the seller for references. Who here on OPE forum can vouch for you? Have you sold to other members?

2. Ask for detailed pictures. If the seller is on the up and up....they will be willing to do something as simple as post pictures.

3. Never use PayPal F&F. If the seller demands that you use F&F, walk away.

4. Don't just give them your address. Ask for their address, and a phone number. It's not a bad idea to actually call and have a conversation.

Anyone have any thoughts, or other ideas to add to this list?

It sucks having to do things this way, but that's the world we live it. Everyone isn't trustworthy.

Like my dad once told me....

"It's ok to trust people, but go ahead and cut the cards anyhow"
 

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Caveat Emptor.

Good advice.
 

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I hate asking questions that I know the answer is somewhere where I can find it, but I cant find it after looking for a while. When will I be able to post a thread in the classifieds forum?
 

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I hate asking questions that I know the answer is somewhere where I can find it, but I cant find it after looking for a while. When will I be able to post a thread in the classifieds forum?

You must have 100 or more posts on the forum before you can start a thread in the classified section.

You have 70 now.
 
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