FAKE texts pretending to be from Everett Barnes/TheSamba.com

[EverettB]

Thanks!
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[Zacharysayre]

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.

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[EverettB]

I made a thread for this person as they seem to be contacting a lot of people right now:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=737990
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[bradschroth]

Look out for Ofer. He's an FBI agent!

[EverettB]

Yes, this person has been reported directly to me as well.
I have seen his fake driver's license as well.

The phone # is in my list on the site and has been blocked as he tried to also post a few ads here.
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[Trevor P]

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!
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[Notch On]

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.

[EverettB]

[DL West-Wiperguy]

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!

[polakinnodak]

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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[EverettB]

Sounds good to me - blow up their phone if you have the time
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[DL West-Wiperguy]

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!

[scrivyscriv]

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.
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[EverettB]

The scammers have been texting people with a message and website link that leads to a fake Samba login page:
Text message with a link to a "free" website:

Fake login page on that website

If you look at the address line at the top, this website is NOT from TheSamba.com

It's from "webhostapp.com"

If you enter your username/password on that page, they will steal your account information and use it to post scam ads here.
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"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
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[G Falk]

another scammer in response to one of my ads: 509-739-7013, Offering an "immediate payment via PayPal", and that they "will bear the cost of moving the item". The "item" is a car!
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[campingbox]

A few minutes ago I received a text from [email protected]. It seemed like an unusual conversation and a quick google search led me here. Thanks for posting your troubles, it saved me some hassle.

[EverettB]

Yes, this is a very good possibility, thanks for the tip for members

Also "the item" is often a red flag.
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[rpaitich]

Hi Everett,

Use of the word, "advert" in the text alert suggests a UK or African origin.

Ron