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WARNING TO ALL MEMBERS -( and others)

There are many Internet scams going on these days. When you are either buying or selling over the Internet (and in magazines) you can easily fall victim to any one of these unless you are very careful. Buying is obvious, you may be cheated and not get what you have paid for. However, selling is a different matter. We cannot go into detail because there are just too many types of fraud to cover but two of the most common are: 

The Refund - In this scam the person who is buying sends you a deposit larger than you asked for.  Then they contact you, make up some story and ask for a refund of the overpayment. You send them your cheque or money order only to find that their cheque, Cashiers check, Bank Draft, etc, is a phony. Your money is gone and it is doubtful that you will ever collect it a the person you were dealing with probably doesn't really exist. Worse, you send your goods thinking that you have been paid and then the phony cheque comes back.  Please note that it can take up to two months for a phony cheque to be returned as the bank will process it.  The genuine customer may not notice this until they receive their statement in the mail and that could be up to a month from the time it is processed.  Bank drafts and Cashiers checks from the US are safer, but they are often forged and can take up to three weeks to be returned.

Fishing For Information - In this scam there is no intention to purchase.  The "purchaser" simply wants to steal your goods. Lets say you advertise your car - a 55 T-Bird, for sale. There are organized gangs of car thieves out there and, if they are looking for a 55 Bird, once they see your ad, make contact and find out exactly what you have, your name, address, phone number, etc. they have all the information they need. Do not ever give out this information to anyone you do not know - at least until you are completely satisfied the deal is genuine. But this is very difficult to do because today's thieves are sophisticated. Example: You make a deal, you receive a deposit in the mail, the cheque or draft is genuine, so you think everything is OK. Sorry, that could be the scam so you will now relax. The "purchaser" completes the deal with a phony cheque or draft and drives away in your car. 

The problem is, if you are too guarded, this makes it very difficult to do business and the genuine purchaser now becomes wary thinking you are the phony as you won't give any info.

What to do? One of the ways to protect yourself is to use services such a Pay Pal so you have third party taking the responsibility for the funds. Another in the case of a large transaction, could be to use a lawyer, or Notary,  and insist that the funds come from a law office (your lawyer would do this anyway). That way, you are protected by the legal system and your lawyer's liability insurance.

The bottom line is: Not only is it Buyer Beware, as it has always been, it is now Seller Beware!!

Parts Wanted posted March 29, 2008

1971 - 1977 Pontiac honeycomb wheels. Steve (250) 828-0620 Kamloops

1964 - 1967 Chevy II rear end. Bob (250) 372-0469 Kamloops

Five-speed transmission from ‘80’s Chevrolet. Bob (250) 372-0469 Kamloops

700 - 16 tire to use as a spare for my Lasalle - somebody must have one - Leroy Clingwall (604) 859-4537

For 1927 Model T Ford:  Chrome or nickel radiator shell, three 21" demountable rims, bumper bolts and backing plates, motometer, headlight lenses and headlight rings. Mike     (250) 376-2443 Kamloops

Generator and regulator in good condition, for 1964 Mercury Comet 260 V-8. Don (250) 477-4160 Victoria

Drive shaft for '66 Coupe DeVille, must be from the Coupe as the 4 dr. models used a different, 2 piece assembly. CV joints must be good, can replace the U-joints. Nigel Jones, North Okanagan, E-mail: yenrabx7@telus.net

Front bumper brackets, 2 bumper mounting bolts nickel or chrome, 4 nuts and 4 backing plates for 1926 T.  Nickel or chrome grill shell to fit 1927 T.  Mike Collings Email intrepidt@telus.net  or 250-376-2443 Kamloops

2 side hood emblems and a tailgate for a 1951 Ford F3 pickup (this is the large pickup 3/4 or 1 ton) Any leads will be appreciated.  Herb Seatter - 116 Sceptre Court NW, Calgary, Alberta T3L 1X9  email seatterhv1@hotmail.com  (403) 547-6619

1928-1935 Cadillac V8 head  and engine gaskets,  1928-1929 Cadillac NOS V8 engine valves Fram C4P oil filter,   1986 –1988 Pontiac 6000 stainless steel hubcaps Jim (604) 437 7688 seaburn@telus.net

1953-54 Mercury car power steering setup, complete or parts.  Allan (604) 463-5187

1 fuel sender for 1939 Cadillac.  Clint Dunningham Ph/Fax (250) 675-4672 2602 Summit Dr., Blind Bay BC

1965 Ford Econoline Van gas tank NOS or no dents, chrome front bumper, and grill.  1972 International Scout II – outside mirrors 5 ½” diameter, 5” stem.  Any top weather stripping, rear door hinges and hold-ups  ... 1927 White truck – rad cap, lug nuts, left and right, frame. Don Schneider (250) 378-6421 Merritt

1953 International P/U rims, 16” – 5 holes 4 ½” spacing approx 5” wide.  Les West cell: (604) 219-8329

1939 Plymouth fuel tank sending unit and trunk handle.  Rob Wilkinson, robwilkinson@shaw.ca

1969 Pontiac Parisienne right tail light.  Calvin (604) 826-0257