Possible scam?

[Dean Center]

I received an email, in theory because I'm an officer in our local turning club. The sender says they are giving away a Powermatic 4224 lathe that had belonged to a late relative. Also a trailer. I vaguely recall reading about a scam involving a powermatic lathe, a few months ago. Is this a scam?

 

[Bob Vaughan]

The terms and conditions of ownership transfer will be a good indicator.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Yep, unfortunately a scam. @Chris Hoehle recently posted this:

Post in thread 'Possible scam making the rounds- "giving away a Powermatic 4224"'

Dec 30, 2024

I’ve seen this. But what is the scam? How does it work?

• RichColvin