12-07-2022, 08:30 AM
Sorry to hear you got taken.
I usually avoid ads where they ask for payment using the Friends and Family option.
On the ADV forum there's a warning about buyers using Friends and Family at top of the page.
Here's a list of warnings at top of the Fleamarket page.
(1) Do not transact without protections in place! Different payment options may limit your payment protection
(2) Use a payment service like PayPal WITH (!) purchase protection.
(3) Terms like 'Friends and Family' are a warning that NO payment protection exists.
(4) Avoid transactions with new members with no history and "family or friend of friend" offers.
(5) If you do not understand the payment method you're being asked to use; stop and do not proceed until you do
(6) If you receive a suspicious private message, click the "report" link and let us know!
I usually avoid ads where they ask for payment using the Friends and Family option.
On the ADV forum there's a warning about buyers using Friends and Family at top of the page.
Here's a list of warnings at top of the Fleamarket page.
(1) Do not transact without protections in place! Different payment options may limit your payment protection
(2) Use a payment service like PayPal WITH (!) purchase protection.
(3) Terms like 'Friends and Family' are a warning that NO payment protection exists.
(4) Avoid transactions with new members with no history and "family or friend of friend" offers.
(5) If you do not understand the payment method you're being asked to use; stop and do not proceed until you do
(6) If you receive a suspicious private message, click the "report" link and let us know!
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT