Possible scam

Watch out for this message, its for sure a scam. I got messaged today on this forum via private message.

From:
MAALI281
http://forums.tdiclub.com/member.php?u=531009
Join date of yesterday lol and from florida, most definatly a scammer

Message title:
High quality CAN OBD2 scanner offer

Message detail:
Hi Mongler98,
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.
This is a portable set of CAN OBD2 scanner with comprehensive functions. It works on most 1996 US-Based, 2000 EU-Based and Asian cars, and newer OBD II & CAN domestic or import vehicles; supports full functions of OBD and EOBD vehicles, such as reading dynamic data streams, clearing DTCs, and detecting oxygen sensors, etc.; with 2.8 inch color LCD, adopts graphical display; can realize data storage and playback; easy to query in its inner powerful storage library of various information; features humanized function menu design with silicone button and sensetive touch key; supports English, French and Spanish. Besides, it is capable of USB2.0 quick online upgrade.
If you are interested in reviewing our latest Auto Code Scanner, 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 this 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

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I deleted without opening it.

Sane here.

Already been reported multiple times and supposedly was blocked this morning, according to the web issues forum.

A scam? Does that mean I'm not getting that scanner to evaluate? I felt so special.

I've gotten that PM twice, the first about 2 weeks ago.

Just what the world needs, another OBDII scanner.

Other than the poor engrish translation and the obviously Chinese email address... What gives it away as a scam? I got the same thing this morning, haven't done anything with it. I didn't think scam right out, but did think that it was just a bit odd.

Mongler98 said:

Watch out for this message, its for sure a scam. I got messaged today on this forum via private message.

From:
MAALI281

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At least a dozen other members have reported getting this same private message. The poster MAAL1281 has been banned. It could be a scam or it could be just SPAM, but either way - the poster is gone now.

Have Fun!

Don

I received the same message today about 3:30 am local time........ which I deleted!

I too have already received the same message, I just ignored it.