SCAM ALERT: Unsolicited messages/conversations asking you to email someone for parts!

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Dear Ranger5G members -

We are having all users read this to make everyone aware of a common scam taking place on Ranger5G and other forums. This involves a new user (typically one who has joined recently without an extensive post history -- but this may not always be the case), sending unsolicited private messages to other users, telling you to email someone for a part that you're interested in purchasing.

The scammer will then show you fake (but credible) photos of the product and have you send money for it. Of course, the part is never delivered and the Paypal account is closed down to avoid chargebacks.

If you receive ANY unsolicited private messages asking you to contact someone regarding the purchase of parts, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY (using the Report function at the bottom of the message). This will help us weed out these scammers so they don't harm anyone else on the forum.

Thank you for your help.
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pull string get cookies

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well shit.

theres goes my retirement fund
Would you be opposed to the group starting a Go Fund Me to help recoup the cost of that lightly used tailgate damper you thought you were getting a deal on?

I almost went for the damper too, but thought ? “two dampers, one tailgate!?”
 

pull string get cookies

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Mahalo for the heads up!
 

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Im pretty sure Phil is part of this organised crime ring.
with his connections, he has access to many parts photos, and since he has infiltrated many members with his "back stories" , the stage has been set to dupe those unsuspecting members.
and to add to his credibility, he enlists that Tracey Bowman to slide in a like or two to really suck you in.
Well, for Pete's sakes, Ranger Pride!:crackup:
 

P. A. Schilke

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Well, for Pete's sakes, Ranger Pride!:crackup:
Hi Tracy,

My friend, the Nigerian Prince, did in fact deposit $100,000,000 into my bank account after I sent him my personal info. I am now set for life. Since we agreed on a 50/50 split that RP discovered...you too are set for life for about 100,000 dancing turkeys in your future! :turkey:

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired
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