powdrhound

Hey guys,
Just a heads up. Recently many accounts on Rennlist, mine included, got hacked. Mine was hacked this past Saturday. This has carried over to 6speed where most people use the same screen name and password. In my case, the hacker gained access to my account and began posting items for sale in my name over the weekend. The idea is that they direct you to make a payment to their account they provide for goods you will never receive. (BTW, the last legit item that I posted and sold were a set of 18x9x12 wheels last Friday. If there are other items for sale in my name currently, they are bogus).

I learned of this SCAM when I could not access my account here nor could I reset my password as my email on file had been changed. When I clicked on my user name and went to stats/posts, I could see there were posts in the classifieds that I never made. I contacted another member by phone who in turn notified one of the moderators who then deleted the hackers info and reset my account with a new password. My account has now been restored.

We all have to protect ourselves and one thing I would suggest is when people post items up for sale that they include a picture of the item for sale along with a piece of paper showing their screen name and the current date. This will prevent the scammers from using random pictures of items they copied on line. Also, beware of anyone you can't get a hold of by phone. Do not send money to anyone you can't get on the phone. Only send item to verified paypal addresses, etc, etc.

This need to be posted on all the sub forums to get the message out. Once people are aware of this, this will make the job of the scammers that much more difficult and they will move on. Thanks!

HBdirtbag

Thanks for the update!

Th Dude

Bump...to keep this post in view. It should be a sticky.

rmc1148

My private e-mail was hacked a few days ago, probably not connected but who knows.

kalyan

I changed my password... just to be safe. Thanks, John.

uschoice

Bumped to keep this going.

Saoirse32

Bump, thank you!

SteveMFr

Where are the mods? If it is many accounts here you'd think they would post warnings on their own and not leave it to users...

neanicu

https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...ouncement.html

Al Z

Powderhound,
The person who hacked your account was trying to sell PCCB calipers.
He allegedly lives in Wyoming.

his cell number is 307-309-3945 and 307-312-1804

Be aware ,
Al Z

powdrhound

Thanks Al. Do you know if the moderators have notified the proper authorities to handle this? I would for once love to see these low lifes get prosecuted. How did you learn of this? Btw, those are my JRZs I posted yesterday.

Al Z

I sent a pm with my phone number . He texted back on one number and then again on the other number . I never spoke with him . Kept saying he was in meetings, and never sent the pictures of the parts showing part numbers , which raised the red flag .

I did not contact the moderator .

Thanks
Al