I received a PM yesterday on a part I have been looking for - he must be scanning the WTB

Messaged me too on a WTB item.

I was scammed some days ago, but I can´t believe that the scammer was the seller.

I put my e-mail on chat that I was interested to buy a GNS, and this scammer sent me an e-mail posing as the seller offering the units... Was a long history but resuming I lost $1.000 (Paypal) + $500 (Wire Transfer)

He left me a blank private message page. I think he know we are on to him. hopfully nothing comes of it. Stacy

These scammers will use pictures ripped from the internet to peddle their wares. Don’t believe it.

I got scammed, then subsequently bought a unit from another person here on BT. After getting stung once I was very cautious of having it happen again. A couple of things to avoid getting scammed; don’t deal with anyone who is not willing to talk on the phone, use FaceTime or any other video call app to see the person and the item you want to buy.

The other thing on BT, is check for postings from the people on BT. If they have NO posts, or only recently joined, that should raise a red flag. Be very cautious.

I applaud the understanding and cooperation from the person I bought my real unit from.

I sincerely hope these ‘effing scammers get a comeuppance, unfortunately with the way things are going it will only get worse.

Anytime someone wants you to email them rather than PM or phone call is a red flag.
I don't buy anything from anyone that doesn't have a decent post history. Bonus points if they have old for sale posts without any drama.

I got this same PM on several WTB ads.
I've gotten the same one from different emails quite a few times over the years here on BT.

I'm a member of lots of online groups and aviation is the absolute worst for scams.
I think people in this community are easy marks unfortunately. A combination of age and wealth make for easy targets.