David,
By the broken English they used in the e-mail, it read like e-mails I've
received from Asia, particully Hong Kong parts suppliers. I would say they
will accept the payment, and forward it on to somebody else. Check the guys
call sign again today, and then a few days later to see if the
Good morning David (and all),
Unfortunately this type of behavior is becoming more common and I read
about such happenings far too frequently. Usually starts from someone
posting a wanted ad someplace.
You are correct, from you description this sounds like a scam plain and
simple. Asking for
David,
I found this link with a quick search:
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?300792-Fake-VE3XAX-Scam-from-wanted-add
Best,
Will
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On 6/15/2011 at 11:42 AM David Kirkby wrote:
I advertised on eHam.net and qrz.com that I was looking for a Kenwood
When someone won't take PayPal but wants Western Union (or any
wire-transfer)... that's an instant scam red flag...
Report it to the real user if possible that he is victim of identity theft.
FYI for everyone... If you didn't know Amazon.com has their own payment system
similar to PayPal,
Not accepting Pay Pal and using Western Union for money transfer is a
sure sign of a scam. I'd say 100% certain.
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 3:42 AM, David Kirkby david.kir...@onetel.net wrote:
I advertised on eHam.net and qrz.com that I was looking for a Kenwood
AT-230 ATU. I got a reply from
I think everyone will find that the guys call sign account has been hacked,
or compromised somehow. As the one posted knew the real ham personally, I'd
say this is what has happened. He should let him know about this, so he can
look into it, as not only was there the Kenwood in question, but also
