[Boatanchors] Scammer?

[Louis Ciotti]

I got burnt recently via a scammer via an ad on QTH.

Suggest you call the place that the checks were cut from,  it this reads like the other scams described on chat.qth.com


Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 17, 2024, at 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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