[Boatanchors] caution re dealing with peculiar texts

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Clive is one of the nicest gentlemen one could ever hope to meet in this life.
He is shrewd, alert and wise. If he can be taken, than anyone is a potential
victim.	
	
Depending on the level of sophistication of the crook involved determines the
overall appearance of being legitimate. If Clive was taken, then I know beyond
any reasonable doubt it had to be a very smooth and professional type of
operation.	
 

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From: CLIVE COLLINS <dartaviation at btopenworld.com>
To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Boatanchors] caution re dealing with peculiar texts
Date: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 5:42 AM

Good day Gentlemen,
I have read the attendant traffic with regard to the "purchase of the radio"
that is presently on the traffic list of this reflector with considerable
interest.
We were taken for five thousand pounds Sterling by entering into such a
transaction with a purchaser who we thought was quite genuine and who turned out
after Governmental enquiries to be a complete fake and who was acquiring
equipment for a covert terrorist operation in West Africa.
 
I cannot counsel enough caution in these matters and it can be very costly.
 
Additionally, the chances of you seeing any finance are very remote and it will
cost you a lot to find out that you have been taken for a ride.
 
One quick first level check is to go through the United States Government
publication "List of prohibited persons" this will give you a first level check
as to the validity of the person/organisation you might be dealing with.  That
is not to say that all possible transactions are suspect, the vast majority of
them are completely honest but the "odd one" is the one that will hit your
wallet.!
All good wishes,
 
Clive GW3WEQ
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