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johnnyniceguy Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2005 Posts: 273 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Received text today 719 224 2387 in regards to an old ad I had placed.
Googled the number and it instantly showed up on Everett's text scam list.
Thank you TheSamba for maintaining this list.
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Mark Boss Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2009 Posts: 2 Location: New Paltz, NY
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Hi, this is actually my first post on thesamba. I have a WTB ad up for a PYHI deck plate/access cover.
On 3/5/21 I received a text message from "John" from area code (769) 206-6791. "John" stated that he had a PYHI deck plate to sell me. I asked him to send me pictures and price - still waiting. But I'm glad I Googled his phone number because that brought up this post.
Unfortunately, I was duped by another individual "Larry" from (720) 710-4662 who on October 27, 2020, also told me he had a PYHI deck plate to sell me. "Larry" also used the number (510) 369-2469 so folks should be aware of this number also.
I sent him $100.00 through PayPal but of course never got the plate. He actually contacted me again using the same number and the crackhead tried to sell me another fictional deck plate.
I'm glad I found this post before I fell prey to "John". I'm leaving this post so no one falls prey to either "Larry" or "John.
Take care my friends. Mark |
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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YEOPANEL Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2004 Posts: 224 Location: SF
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Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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(769) 206-6791
this number texted me stating they had some parts, used my exact wording for parts, and a photo from a thread from 2010 to show a part. fortunately i read that thread and recognized the photo |
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Matthew Tolbert Samba Member

Joined: March 27, 2004 Posts: 688 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:24 am Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Got a text from this number today 3035699728 _________________ Matthew Tolbert
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Zacharysayre Samba Member

Joined: July 03, 2004 Posts: 589 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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I got this a few minutes after posting my ad.
New it was a scam when they asked for my info to mail check. Ad says cash or paypal.
_________________ If it ain't steel, it ain't real |
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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bradschroth Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2020 Posts: 1 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:27 am Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Look out for Ofer. He's an FBI agent!
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Trevor P Samba Member

Joined: January 21, 2004 Posts: 824 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:31 am Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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New text scam by a guy that calls himself “Ofer” and claims he’s from LA California. This guy has stolen the real Ofer’s identity including his drivers license which he will gladly text to you to try to look legit. I have contacted the legit Ofer guy and he’s aware this dirt bag continues to scam people using his name. The # is +1 (424) 245-2787.
DO NOT deal with this scammer! _________________ 53 Canadian standard oval
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Notch On Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2019 Posts: 1 Location: Murrieta, CA
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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New number to add to the list 213-433-0864. Text only would not get on a call. Wanted to send extra fund to have me pay his shipper. |
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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polakinnodak wrote: |
Hey Everett and everyone else — I came across this text this morning. Doesn’t seem legit to me. Any thoughts?
If you guys think he’s a scammer, then there’s one more loser scum to add to the list.
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This text is 100% scam text _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
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DL West-Wiperguy  Samba's Wiperguy

Joined: November 02, 2005 Posts: 432 Location: McMinnville Oregon
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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I have been sending them photos of parts I have listed like as many as you can before he blocks you. This works the last time I received one I seen the text this person has to pay 25 cents per photo. I sent about 100 Photo bomb! |
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polakinnodak Samba Member

Joined: July 10, 2012 Posts: 24 Location: Erfenbach, DE
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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Hey Everett and everyone else — I came across this text this morning. Doesn’t seem legit to me. Any thoughts?
If you guys think he’s a scammer, then there’s one more loser scum to add to the list.
_________________ - 1971 VW 1302 in America -
- 1973 Euro-spec VW 1303 in Germany - sold, heading to the parking lot in the sky
- new Bug coming soon - |
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mandraks Samba Member

Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 6736 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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EverettB wrote: |
Sounds good to me - blow up their phone if you have the time |
use this for inspiration
Link
_________________ regards
Uli
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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel |
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 67623 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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DL West-Wiperguy  Samba's Wiperguy

Joined: November 02, 2005 Posts: 432 Location: McMinnville Oregon
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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I see I'm not the only one who has been getting responses in messenger for item's I have just listed here. I have seen a few numbers on the list correspond with a few I have received. They all start out is this still available? I'm ok with the asking price. I need your full name and address to send check to. I started sending photos back to the number. I have like 5000 photos of stuff I have listed. I respond with are you getting the photos? I will send more if you like. LOL! |
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scrivyscriv Samba Electrician

Joined: October 04, 2011 Posts: 2412 Location: Memphis
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 10:52 am Post subject: Re: FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com |
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Also it's really easy to use a phone number spoofing app.. all these numbers that are reported here may or may not be scammer numbers. They may just be made up phone numbers some scammer came up with at random.. usually (but not always) they are a similar number to your own phone number. _________________ Robert in Memphis
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