Posted by Old F-14 on September 08, 2019 at 08:58:15 from (174.230.24.199):
We all read those things where somebody falls victim to a scam. Well, unfortunately for the first time in my life, I did.
I had a want ad in the June/July issue of Antique Power magazine. This fellow called me in response to that ad. We talked about Coolspring PA power museum, how he was haying with a IH 560, and his 15-30 McCormick project tractor, and how he had 30 head of beef cattle and lived on an inherited farm in Western PA. He also knew Polk's auction in Indiana, and knew enough to have actually been there in the past. Normally I can filter out the scams, as something doesn't 'feel' right. Well this fellow texted me pictures, and talked of experience. He KNEW tractors and equipment - very well (unlike most scammers
He was paid via a Post Office Money Order send with tracking, so I know he received it.
This was a month and a half ago back in July. Few weeks went by and I called only to have found he had blocked my phone number. Then, I did a google street and satellite view of his street address - and the property was nowhere near the description of a farm.
I later found the pictures he had texted me actually were posted here on the archived photo ads 5 to 10 years ago (not him advertising). I suspect he found the images doing a google image search.
I lost $270 to this fellow for a Farmall F-12 manifold and a set of used .090 Deere Pistons. I have filed a complaint with the post office, but I doubt anything will come of it based on what the postal inspector told me.
The scammer is: William (Bill) Armstrong 2476 Hemlock RD Commodore, PA 15729 724-467-1174
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