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  1. Spectre Gunner
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    I Just Avoided a Scam

    I have a set of Boss Waza Air Headphones for sale on our classified pages. I thought I had a buyer but it turned out to be an obvious scam....
    Thread by: Spectre Gunner, Jan 3, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  2. matty1039
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    Busking scam: electric violin

    I've been following a Facebook discussion about a video a friend on there posted of a man playing electric violin through a speaker with a backing...
    Thread by: matty1039, Dec 14, 2021, 214 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  3. carl h.
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    Has anyone else tried to talk to this guy?

    Franz Hoffmann Amadeus 1/2 size Upright Double Bass with Black soft case. | eBay After informing him it was a cello, all he said to me was:...
    Thread by: carl h., Jan 20, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Off Topic [DB]
  4. Low8
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    V-Tech scam against senior citizens

    Has anyone been affected by the V-Tech computer scam that's been going around the past few years? Someone I personally know was recently preyed...
    Thread by: Low8, Nov 1, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  5. xnewyorka
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    Warranty Claim SCAM potentially affecting Luthiers

    I am cross posting this link here because this new scam that just occurred to me is most likely to impact Luthiers more than anybody else....
    Thread by: xnewyorka, May 21, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  6. xnewyorka
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    Interesting/creative new SCAM to be aware of

    I have a brand new bass listed on Reverb. The photos show the serial number. A scammer recently contacted the builder of the bass, gave him the...
    Thread by: xnewyorka, May 21, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  7. Aaarn
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    Reverb.com weird cart magik?

    Well, I just waited for over a month to get my hands on a BC-1X shipped from New Jersey to Europe, only to find out the package was "delivered"...
    Thread by: Aaarn, May 5, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  8. dpollak
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    Talkbass "Conversation" Scam?

    I just received an email notification that a Talkbass member had started a "conversation" with me, which seemed odd because it has been a long...
    Thread by: dpollak, Nov 9, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Forum Usage Help
  9. Vath57
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    Dhgate - Sweet Deal or Scam

    Throughout the years of playing bass, I have always desired to get my hands on a Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray. However, the more than a grand...
    Thread by: Vath57, Mar 4, 2019, 48 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  10. Neal Brakey
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    People who lie to sell basses

    I have noticed for some time now that when people try to sell or trade a bass with you they will say it was their "Favorite" or "the best bass I...
    Thread by: Neal Brakey, Oct 22, 2018, 231 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  11. Stewie26
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    I got a call from the IRS that I was going to be arrested. So I call them back and recorded it.

    I got a recording on my cell phone from the so called IRS saying if I don't call them back I will be arrested in the next 24 hours. So I called...
    Thread by: Stewie26, May 29, 2018, 15 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  12. niel80
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    Is this a SCAM?

    My brother send me this link and told me to check their prices... I dont know it seemps like a Scam!... what do you guys think? I search the forum...
    Thread by: niel80, May 21, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  13. Tobiasfin
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    CL Hofner bass scam

    [ATTACH] Two weeks ago, I was looking thru the local CL to keep track of Squier basses' prices, for I have one to sell myself. I ran across an add...
    Thread by: Tobiasfin, Apr 18, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  14. BigCheezeBASS
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    Possible CT scam on Reverb.com...

    Not a scam
    Thread by: BigCheezeBASS, Feb 26, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  15. jmattbassplaya
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    Talkbass Scam Ad

    [ATTACH] The attached ad popped up randomly as I browsed the site on my phone today. This isn't the first time I've gotten it, but I haven't seen...
    Thread by: jmattbassplaya, Feb 21, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Bug Reports
  16. zackthompson
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    Anybody else been getting scam pop ups?

    Every time I get on talkbass on my iPhone, I keep getting a scam pop up. I’ve done all the steps that the internet suggests to block them. And it...
    Thread by: zackthompson, Feb 20, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  17. bread903
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    EBAY SCAM WARNING

    I think this is being taken care of by Ebay as I'm writing, but in case any of you might get hooked as I almost got victimized myself yesterday,...
    Thread by: bread903, Feb 18, 2018, 33 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  18. justplayguitar
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    Scam Artist Portland, OR

    Hi, just wanted to re-open an ongoing discussion here on TB about a scam artist named David (Dean) Walker in the Portland area. I am working with...
    Thread by: justplayguitar, Jan 25, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  19. Naj Qureshi
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    BEWARE OF SCAM ARTIST

    Fellow Bass Players I want to warn everyone about Béla Rácz He is a con artist and a thief. He posted an instrument on this page for sale agreed...
    Thread by: Naj Qureshi, Nov 22, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Classifieds Usage Discussion and Help
  20. Low8
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    Craigslist Precisions... am I seeing double?

    "FILL MY EYES... WITH THAT DOOOOOUUUBLE VISIOOOONNNN!!!" Two different ads (one in Oklahoma City, one in Memphis)... two different names from...
    Thread by: Low8, Nov 15, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  21. mikeyjm2
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    eBay Scam

    I'm hoping some of you more savvy eBay types can help explain this to me. I see these listings all the time with some type of vintage Fender...
    Thread by: mikeyjm2, Sep 22, 2017, 70 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  22. Wfrance3
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    CL Certified Check Scam

    I may be the last person on the planet to wise up to this, but wanted to put it out there just in case. I put an ad in my Local Craigslist for a...
    Thread by: Wfrance3, Jul 18, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  23. PortlandBass77
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    Warning: New Ebay Scam

    So I bought an LG V20 on ebay a few weeks ago and today this pop up (see the image). I called the number, and what do you know, it's the same...
    Thread by: PortlandBass77, Jun 6, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Off Topic [BG]
  24. Steven Ayres
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    Ebay Juzek, likely scam

    I've been keeping an eye on this Ebay auction page offering a '57 Juzek for $1000 with free shipping. Seller writes that he has to sell "by this...
    Thread by: Steven Ayres, Jun 2, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Basses [DB]
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