[Test-Equipment] New eBay phishing scam (FW: SecondChance Of

[John Miles]

> Gentlemen,
>
> Let me remind you that EBAY is not a topic for this list -
>
> Posting here what you are selling there, posting a link to it and
> so forth, all
> qualify for removal from this list. So let's just do not go
> there, thank you.

>From the link at the bottom of every test-equipment post:

	"Discussion of the tools of the trade of electronics experimentation,
repair, analysis, design, construction, etc.
		* VOMs, VTVMs, Oscilloscopes
		* Spectrum Analyzers, Curve Tracers
		* Tube Testers, Signal Generators
		* Buy, Sell
		* Anything Test Equipment Related"

Apologies if I ruffled any feathers, but I don't think you can make a case
that this is off-topic, under the "Buy, Sell" point above.

If there is a separate FAQ or policy posted elsewhere, I haven't seen it
(and would like to, if you can send me a link).  I'd respectfully suggest
that the policy be better publicized before issuing warnings based on it.

> Re the Postmaster General. Forget it. I have in my possession a
> letter from that
> office. I reported mail fraud several years ago. What was I told?
> Simply this,
> "If the party does not have a prior conviction, our office is not
> interested in
> investigating it."
>
> So as some astute sage once said, 'you pays your money and you takes your
> chances.'

It's been interesting to see how many people have disputed that point from
personal experience.  The USPS has ALWAYS made a big deal out of the
security in postal (as opposed to third-party) money orders, due to the fact
that mail fraud is a Federal offense.  However, there have been numerous
replies now, some in private email to me, suggesting that no, the USPS
doesn't much care unless you bring the culprit's head to them yourself.

So, that's a bit of conventional wisdom that is turning out to be
groundless, or at least obsolete.

-- john KE5FX