[ARC5] [BoatAnchors] Watch Your Back

[Heinz Breuer]

Unfortunately this is a very common scam at least over here in Europe. Not just radio related, these guys have started business with autoparts and now diversified into radio stuff. Often even a phone number is provided, usually a cell phone number from Great Britain. This can be redirected worldwide via internet access. From the wording of the email these scams can be easily identified. Ask questions and demand pictures. Preferred payment is Western Union. Never ever pay by Western Union if you do not really know the recipient.
Vy 73 Heinz DH2FA, KM5VT

Von meinem iPhone gesendet

Am 11.09.2011 um 15:10 schrieb "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>:

> A Caution:
> 
> I recently posted a list of SCR-183 items I was seeking
> here and on other sites.
> All of them are scarce- some probably extinct.
> 
> I received this reply:
> ----------------------------------
> 
> From: josran To: arc5 at ix.netcom.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:05 PM
> Subject: SCR-183 Items Forsale
> 
> 
> 
> this is cornering your posted AD
> i have it in full working and physical condition get back to me if you are still interested in buying it thanks best regards Joshua -----------------------------
> 
> If the wording makes "red flags" go up, it should.
> I've asked for photos and a specific list twice.
> 
> His only reply:
> --------------------
> yes i have photos let me know which exactly the item you want
> and your locatand thanks
> 
> ---------------------
> 
> While I'm not certain yet, this is probably a common
> "I have what you want- can't find the photos but send the money"
> scheme.  Even if they do produce photos, it's usually pix
> they've cribbed from Ebay or Google.
> I'll be very interested to see the photos of his
> "full working and physical condition" SCR-AD-183.
> I've notified his provider.
> 
> Beware:  If it doesn't "smell" right, it probably isn't right.
> 
> 73 Dave AB5S
> 
> 
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