Bob Campbell-Scamming a Scammer!

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Bob Campbell-Scamming a Scammer!

Post by KA2CDT »

About a month ago I placed a wanted ad here for a mini quad. A couple of days ago I received a response from Bob Campbell. He is an obvious scammer so I thought I would have a little fun with him. Here are the actual emails that took place.

Name: BOB CAMPBELL
> Callsign: G4CMI
> E-mail: [email protected]
>
> The response is:
>
> Hello
>
> How are you doing and your family? I am BOB CAMPBELL by name. I am
> contacting you regarding your wanted advert, if still valid, I have the
> above subject in good working condition and in perfect order. I will email
> you details as soon as i know your interest of buying from me. You can
> contact my by email for further details. And i will also need your
> complete home address for shipping to your destination and your phone
> contact. Let me know which one of the payment method you prefer. Feel free
> to call me anytime for further discussion or email me back Thanks and hope
> to hear from you soon.

On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Ronnie

Hi Bob! Thanks for answering my ad. I have been looking for this particular microwave oven for a long time. Can you tell me the condition of it and also how many TV dinners have been prepared in it? I will pay with Western Union if that is ok?
Thanks again!!
Ronnie.

Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:58:28 -0700
Subject: Re: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB:Hybrid Quad...
From: [email protected]

The MQ-24SR Hybrid Quad two element antenna is in good condition with its enhanced reflecter array. low radiation, broad bandwidth and an excellent front to back ratio. stainless steel hardware, loading coils are made of strong low loss fibreglass with aluminium hubs and easily replaced spokes.Look clean and solid..I will be asking $300 and i will need your home address to calculate the shipping cost to your doorstep thanks and hope to hear from you soon

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM, Ronnie

Sounds great Bob! I cannot wait to start cooking with that baby! The oven will be going to my Uncle's home in New Jersey. Please calculate shipping with full insurance to:
C/O Herman Munster
1313 Mockingbird Lane
Camelot,New Jersey USA.

Please have signature required when shipping. If my uncle is not home than my Aunt Lillian or my Grandpa will be able to sign for it. I will be sending payment via Western Union. I do not like Paypal.
Thanks!!

Ronnie.

Subject: Re: QTH.COM Ad -- WTB:Hybrid Quad...
From: [email protected]

Thanks for your email....Shipping and insurance will cost $100 and that will be total of $400..I will have signature required when shipping..My payment details is below for western union payment

Receiver Name..Bob Campbell

Address....1 Gibraltar Terrace UK, EH22 1EE England

As soon as payment is transfer,Forward me the following details below

Sender Name

Address

Mtcn Number

As soon as i get this information,I will process the shipping and i will forward you the shipping tracking details thanks and is nice doing business with you

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 7:50 AM, Ronnie

Thanks again Bob! When you ship the oven please tell them that if my Grandpa needs to sign for it he may be hanging in the dungeon so they will need to ring the basement door bell. I will send payment via Western Union in a few minutes. I really appreciate you answering my ad and am looking forward to receiving my noose.

Ronnie.

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM, Bob Campbell <bob1961camp> wrote:

Thanks for your email..OK,As soon as i receive payment,I will process the shipping and i will get back to you with all the necessary information thanks and is nice doing business with you.


I just now received another email from Bob Campbell telling me he is still waiting for the Western Union payment!!

:D
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Post by Delta_kilo »

To funny Ronnie Mr Bob sounds like a good old chap he also appears to live in a parking lot.

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Perhaps this Bob Campbell is not the real Bob Campbell?

Post by K4ICL »

Below is a Google citation relating to G4CMI. Could this be the real Bob and the one already discussed herein be an impostor?
CHESTER & DISTRICT RADIO SOCIETY

Meets at 8.00pm on 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesday in the month at the Burley Hall, Waverton, Chester. Contact Mr Bob Campbell, G4CMI. Tel: 01244 347930.

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Post by KA2CDT »

Looks like I hit a raw nerve with scammer Bob Campbell. I guess he reads these forums as well! Here is his latest email to me:

On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM, Bob Campbell <bob1961camp> wrote:

What did you do with my information

I hate you and i swear i am going to kill you..You will not leave long.
END.

All I can say Mr. Campbell is bring it on!! Your game is over!
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