Vince68 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 At the end of May I was messaged by HapeeGrey saying that the items I wanted were being sold by BigFatHairyYeti and he gave me his email. Which was clintoneast@yahoo.com whom I contacted. He said he had 2 items that he would post to me for £70 delivered. i agreed bank transfer thinking it would be safe as they were giving me their bank details I’m still waiting and Clinton Eastwood (Shady Riad) is not responding to emails. So unfortunately, it looks like I’ve been scammed ! it’s a sad state of affairs that scammers are managing to access this forum which has always been brilliant in the past Be warned ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Beware of replies to wanted ads from new members (full stop) 3 minutes ago, Vince68 said: Be warned ! Did you report to moderators on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince68 Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Yes I did mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Bank transfer isn't safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoli 12 guage Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 18 minutes ago, Gordon R said: Bank transfer isn't safe. care to expand on that conclusion Gordon my owd fruit🤔 if YOU GIVE any money to anyone, it's entirely your decision. it could be a tenner or bank transfer for a tenner. using any or both of these methods,the recipient CANNOT take or receive ANY MORE than the amount given or transferred. in conclusion,the decision to pay anyone is entirely yours and not the banks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince68 Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Hi , I’ve spoken to my bank, they were alarmed that I was purchasing firearms related accessories but added that I had in fact paid someone I didn’t know and that it was my choice to make the payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 28 minutes ago, Vince68 said: they were alarmed that I was purchasing firearms related accessories I would have just said you were buying some brass ornaments or something that didnt explicitly relate to firearms but why should they be alarmed what you do with YOUR money that they are just a resting place for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet11-87 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 (edited) aw mate this one pops up from time to time on this forum and has done for years im sorry you got hit. i stopped posting in the wanted section because you can almost guarantee you get these or this guy. last time i was after something i got the old " contact blah blah he has one at a good price. its always a celebrities name in the email last one i got was like stevegerard123@whatever haha do as others have said if theyre new members or have very few posts or activity just dont risk it thing is people keep biting they keep fishing "/ Edited June 13 by Sweet11-87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewall968 Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 It happened to me this week. Thankfully my bank recognised their bank details and bounced the payment. I would fully endorse those that say never do business with new Members just to be safe. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince68 Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Ok thanks chaps 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 41 minutes ago, Vince68 said: Ok thanks chaps 👍 Sorry to here you have been ripped of . Please also be aware about using PayPal for shooting related stuff , they won't Cover you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince68 Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Yes I knew that John , thanks for information 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmo Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 I had the same think one was American based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyes Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 I had this a few weeks back and could not find out anyway on this forum how to contact a mod or report it surely it should be made easier to do either that way nipping things in the bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windswept Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Click on the three dots to the right hand side and top of your post and select "report". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Sorry to hear you got scammed mate There some low life's in the world am afraid that spoil it for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyes Posted June 16 Report Share Posted June 16 On 14/06/2024 at 15:30, Windswept said: Click on the three dots to the right hand side and top of your post and select "report". Thanks pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
situndertree Posted June 17 Report Share Posted June 17 I had a message from the same people (see quote below)with regard to a wanted advert. It said to email the supposed member who the "Scammer(?)" said he had bought some stuff off of and who had the item I was looking for in my wanted ad. I thought straight away it sounded scammy so just ignored it. In particular it is best to look at how many (if any) posts they have and read them to get an idea of whether they seem OK. S On 13/06/2024 at 13:00, Vince68 said: At the end of May I was messaged by HapeeGrey saying that the items I wanted were being sold by BigFatHairyYeti and he gave me his email. Which was clintoneast@yahoo.com whom I contacted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 On 13/06/2024 at 13:03, Downforce said: Beware of replies to wanted ads from new members (full stop) Did you report to moderators on the forum I reported this scam to them a while ago and received nothing back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyes Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, crossy 666 said: I reported this scam to them a while ago and received nothing back As above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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