Public Service Announcement: Scammers have discovered high end tools
I’m not naive, but this was the first time I’ve seen a common online scam applied to used woodworking tools.
I replied to an ad offering a used Sawstop PCS for sale near me. Price was good, not crazy cheap.
The first red flag was the scammer (I refuse to pretend it was a seller) asked where I was coming from. Once I told them my city, then the saw was 200 miles away. Luckily, they said they could deliver it to my house for no fee if I just sent them $500. I recognized this immediately as it’s a common used car scam. I ended communication then so am not out any money, but wanted to share with you all.
I’m assuming the photos came from a legitimate ad somewhere.
Be careful out there!
I’m not naive, but this was the first time I’ve seen a common online scam applied to used woodworking tools.
I replied to an ad offering a used Sawstop PCS for sale near me. Price was good, not crazy cheap.
The first red flag was the scammer (I refuse to pretend it was a seller) asked where I was coming from. Once I told them my city, then the saw was 200 miles away. Luckily, they said they could deliver it to my house for no fee if I just sent them $500. I recognized this immediately as it’s a common used car scam. I ended communication then so am not out any money, but wanted to share with you all.
I’m assuming the photos came from a legitimate ad somewhere.
Be careful out there!