nate78 Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 If you advertise that you are looking for an item beware that if someone contacts you it might be a scam. I had someone try it on with me. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is. I've messaged admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 kelvin1 by any chance? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate78 Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 How did you guess? What did they offer you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, nate78 said: How did you guess? What did they offer you? Amazingly he knows someone with some powershot which is what I’m looking for, I’ve also had a PM from someone else where kelvin1 has come to the rescue for them as well, so that’s a new member with no posts, no history, only joined yesterday but can help 3 people all notified by private message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate78 Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 I hope no one has sent money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picardy Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 He’s trying that one with me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Yea I’ve just been contacted by him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickanles Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, muncher said: Yea I’ve just been contacted by him as well. 2 minutes ago, muncher said: Yea I’ve just been contacted by him as well. And me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Had him as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, nate78 said: I hope no one has sent money. Fingers crossed no one fell for it, I’m just hoping he isn’t my long lost Nigerian uncle that I never knew existed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Looks like a very helpful chap, I'll make sure to contact he if I need something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 So don’t get complacent about it being a particular user’s id it could be anyone D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Hello, phew glad this was mentioned, 👍 he gave me this email ? nnsosprey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate78 Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, phew glad this was mentioned, 👍 he gave me this email ? nnsosprey@gmail.com Thats the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Just now, nate78 said: Thats the one Thanks, if I get a reply I will block from further emails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Can the Mods not stop his PMs by banning him. They`ve banned many on here for far less ! OB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate78 Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Old Boggy said: Can the Mods not stop his PMs by banning him. They`ve banned many on here for far less ! OB The trouble is, it's easy for someone to register a new username. Ban them but we all need to keep each other informed of new scammers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Just now, nate78 said: The trouble is, it's easy for someone to register a new username. Ban them but we all need to keep each other informed of new scammers Very true. I`ve just informed Gustav on here as I noted that he had something in the wanted section and hadn`t seen the `Scam` notification and was also contacted by `Kelvin1`. Gustav (Alan) is a nice very guy to deal with and certainly doesn`t need or deserve the hassle. Perhaps the answer is to only deal with members who have been on here for some time and are known, although that may prevent genuine newcomers being involved in any transactions. OB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 20 hours ago, muncher said: Yea I’ve just been contacted by him as well. has he got a choke for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, hawkfanz said: has he got a choke for you? Yes he did ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ab Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Well gents I have been having some fun with this lad. I have been stringing him along for 2 days now for my own amusement. I posted for a Browning Auto 5 in the wanted section. And I got a pm from this very resourceful character. So I sent of an email to enquire and got a swift response with some pictures of a very fine auto 5. I asked the usual gun questions and the responses seems fairly legitimate. I then run the pictures of the gun he sent through Google and you would not believe it I found the exact some one for sale in the USA. He then offered it to me for a very lucrative price. So I started haggling and he dropped the price without a quibble, a very fair sales man. I then started to arrange getting the gun and he had the perfect solution no RFD involved he would simply FedEx me the gun. However I think my fun is now over I asked him for a copy of his certificate so I can inform the police of the transfer of ownership. And now he has lost interest in the sale. Such a shame I thought I was into a winner. All joking aside this guy nearly had me convinced, be careful. And thank you to the moderators for jumping on it so quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 I have to confess to being more than a little bit jealous I have posted a few wanted ads recently and haven’t had any such approach Whats wrong with me? Arent I good enough to scam ?? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ab Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 38 minutes ago, Downforce said: I have to confess to being more than a little bit jealous I have posted a few wanted ads recently and haven’t had any such approach Whats wrong with me? Arent I good enough to scam ?? D You need to be proactive and email him I am sure he got just what you looking for.😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellors Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Yep i got one. Checked him on the search and thought no leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 To be serious that language sounds very dodgy off the bat “items he’s willing to part out with”!!! That would set the alarm bells a ringing You always have to be vigilant D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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