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Old 11-07-2017, 10:50 AM
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Scam or not?

I got a private message today. This is the text:

Hi ROLLGUY,
Thank you for your time. I am Ella from a big company. We specialize in high quality OBD2/EOBD Scanners that allow users to diagnose their automobiles easily. I am reaching out to you on the possibility of getting an editorial review for our featured Auto Code Scanner on this forum.
There are different price points for the special function of the car scanner. The company uses high-quality materials to make them very beautiful, environmentally friendly, durable and accurate. There is always a product to impress your deeply.
If you are interested in reviewing our latest Auto Code Scanners, please let me know and I will send out a free product for you to review. Besides, I will give you more detailed information about these product and company. Please email me at xiangguoxiangqing [at] gmail [dot] com. Please provide links to the forum home page, and tell me your name on that forum.
Thank you so much for reading. I really appreciate your great assistance for us.
Regards,
Ella


What do you think? I am leaning towards a scam, and have no clue what they are trying to do with any info I might provide.

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Old 11-07-2017, 10:54 AM
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I got the same, who is bold enough to look into it?
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Old 11-07-2017, 11:06 AM
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Not me.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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Old 11-07-2017, 11:24 AM
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It's a scam. Report the username to the admin so the account can be banned/deleted.
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Old 11-07-2017, 07:00 PM
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This has already been taken care of and the user is now banned. Thank you to those who reported to us.

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