pigeonbasher1 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 just been scammed, just done a search and found this, SORT BY SCAM WARNING nic posted a topic in Off Topic I had a response to a wanted ad from White_man giving an email address and that the person had that item..... a google search gives a link to another forum warning re this user name and email address on a different forum as a scammer the email response i got was vague and rang alarm bells... 1 hour ago 3 replies hes done me as well last night,£30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 P.M. Teal and the Moderators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Something strange on the forum threads now ICQ%^565%^ etc. Not seen anything like that before!. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Aled said: Something strange on the forum threads now ICQ%^565%^ etc. Not seen anything like that before!. Cheers Aled Just another attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Aled said: Something strange on the forum threads now ICQ%^565%^ etc. Not seen anything like that before!. Cheers Aled Just seen it in sporting pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 All my forum threads were like that yesterday for a while. I also have to login in everytime I log on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Well done Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 i reported the scam to paypal and here the reply An update about your case We've completed our review of your unauthorised activity case and we've determined there was no unauthorised use. For more information about these cases, log in to your PayPal account and go to the Resolution Centre. ffing stinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: P.M. Teal and the Moderators. I messaged Teal 25th July and its still sitting unopened too late to get money back now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Bigbob said: I messaged Teal 25th July and its still sitting unopened too late to get money back now Oh! That's not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 I have banned white_man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) He's just PMd me ?? On my range finder wanted ad, puts up an email Addy , so I presume there's no item and he scams money off you, Edited September 2, 2022 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, pigeonbasher1 said: just been scammed, just done a search and found this, SORT BY SCAM WARNING nic posted a topic in Off Topic I had a response to a wanted ad from White_man giving an email address and that the person had that item..... a google search gives a link to another forum warning re this user name and email address on a different forum as a scammer the email response i got was vague and rang alarm bells... 1 hour ago 3 replies hes done me as well last night,£30 Definitely a scammer -banned by welsh1 above, and username changed to warn anyone opening a msg from them. What was the scam - did you send them money via PayPal gift or something? It does specifically say not to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 1 hour ago, pigeonbasher1 said: i reported the scam to paypal and here the reply An update about your case We've completed our review of your unauthorised activity case and we've determined there was no unauthorised use. For more information about these cases, log in to your PayPal account and go to the Resolution Centre. ffing stinks Have you opened claim with PayPal? If you get no help from PayPal and you have a bank account/bank card attached to your PayPal account you could contact your bank for a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Its a pity he cant be traced to his home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher1 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, old'un said: Have you opened claim with PayPal? If you get no help from PayPal and you have a bank account/bank card attached to your PayPal account you could contact your bank for a refund. i reported the scam to paypal and heres the reply above Edited September 2, 2022 by pigeonbasher1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 22 hours ago, Rim Fire said: Its a pity he cant be traced to his home 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 3, 2022 Report Share Posted September 3, 2022 I had a guy wanting my address for something but I said I need his phone number first . Well I’m still awaiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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