[Boatanchors] Scammer?

[Mark K3MSB]

To quote the robot in Lost In Space..."Danger Will Robinson Danger"!!

73 Mark K3MSB

On Tue, Sep 17, 2024, 2:37 PM KA2PTE <ka2pte at 3950.net> wrote:

>
> I have an ad placed on QTH swap for a Kenwood TS-520SE
> for parts, someone inquired how much for the entire radio -
> did not indicate a call sign.
>
> I told them the cost, they agreed to mail a check in advance,
> but said they would setup the shipping or pickup.
>
> The first mailing got returned to sender, they wanted a signature
> confirmaiton, then they said they would send it in a priority mailer,
> which came today.
>
> Inside is what looks like a legit bank check, its for alot more than
> I asked for the radio, with a special note saying to "kindly" text "the
> accountant"
> who will enable the funds to be available the next day....
>
> When I hear that word "kindly", I am thinking some sore of scam.
>
> Anyone smell the same stink?
>
> --
> Steve Hearns [ KA2PTE ]
>
>
>
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