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Scam Response-ei8fc-James Ryan

Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:21 pm
by KA2CDT
Here we go again. Another hijacked scam email.Beware and stay away! Info as follows:


> The response is from:
>
> Name: James
> Callsign: EI8FC
> E-mail: [email protected]
>
> The response is:
>
> Let me know if you still need the Hygain AV-640 antenna.
>
> [email protected]

Hi Ronnie,

I have for sale the Hy-Gain AV-640 antenna in excellent shape and condition. Asking $220 shipped.


73s, James.
ei8fc.

Currently I prefer payment via Western union or Money gram as there is an outlet closer to the UPS office here. I can confirm payment and ship immediately as well. Let me know and also email me your complete shipping address.


73s, James.
ei8fc.

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:35 am
by K4TEC
Not trying to sound disresectful of overseas buyers or sellers but in my experiance to be safe just stay away from them on forums as I see nothing but bad news, that is my policy here.
Best 73s
Radio-Mart

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:47 pm
by dispatchbob
I did get scammed by this gentleman to the tune of $492 on a radio that apparently is in pictures only. I am currently in contact with Ireland radio club and all information passed along to the real EI8FC. Hopefully he can get some resultson his end to at least halt the usage of his identity. Even the website for shipping is a total fabrication apparently. AA8PP Bob

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:48 pm
by dispatchbob
Just passing along that uk-delivery.com is a fake shipping company complete with tracking number following, etc. You may want to look at it just to see how clever these scammers really are. 73 Bob

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:18 pm
by KA2CDT
Thanks Bob! That is very helpful. :D

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:23 pm
by K4TEC
Tge several offers from the UK I have had have involved several fake companies, courriers or shippers.
In the UK there is only one company they would use and that would be Parcel force or the post office (both the same) but Parcel force handles larger packages.
Like I mentioned above I dont think it is worth the risk
Best 73s