VK4SOE - Fraud by decepyion
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 12:06 pm
VK4SOE.
Take note if dealing with this person.
I recently advertised on VKham.com looking for a good condition
Kenwood TS-830S Transceiver.
VK4SOE,RAY,replied to my request stating that he had one in excellent condition.
I sent him a Postal Money Order for $425 AUS to pay him for the radio and extra for Registered mail and Insurance.
On Receiving the package from VK4SOE I opened it to discover an ordinary Kenwood TS-820S.
I immediatelly e-mailed him to inform him of the problem and asked him to at least refund me some of my money as I felt I had been deceived.
Ray VK4SOE replied telling me that he and a couple of his engineering "FRIENDS" considered that this radio was worth the money I sent him.Further if I wasn't satisfied I could return the radio and he would refund my $425.This meant I would have to spend a further $40 to return his radio putting me out of pocket with no guarantee of getting my money back.
I contacted him again and requested he return my original expenses plus the $40 to return hisradio.After many more requests he has ignored me.
I posted a complaint on VKham without naming him and had over 100 supporting mails from other VK hams.i sent each a Transcript of the dealings with Ray VK4SOE.I would guess he has had a lot of nasty mail and phone calls from the VK fraternity but true to form he is hiding under his rock.
I can persue him legally as a civil fraud offence in VK.
His interest is in WW2 Special Operations Executive radio equipment.
He is a member of the Australian Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club.
A number of other VK Amateurs have informed me of shady dealings with him.
I guess in his arrogance he probably delights in having his profile up in lights.
To all the Honest hams out there,Thankyou and watch out for this crook..
Take note if dealing with this person.
I recently advertised on VKham.com looking for a good condition
Kenwood TS-830S Transceiver.
VK4SOE,RAY,replied to my request stating that he had one in excellent condition.
I sent him a Postal Money Order for $425 AUS to pay him for the radio and extra for Registered mail and Insurance.
On Receiving the package from VK4SOE I opened it to discover an ordinary Kenwood TS-820S.
I immediatelly e-mailed him to inform him of the problem and asked him to at least refund me some of my money as I felt I had been deceived.
Ray VK4SOE replied telling me that he and a couple of his engineering "FRIENDS" considered that this radio was worth the money I sent him.Further if I wasn't satisfied I could return the radio and he would refund my $425.This meant I would have to spend a further $40 to return his radio putting me out of pocket with no guarantee of getting my money back.
I contacted him again and requested he return my original expenses plus the $40 to return hisradio.After many more requests he has ignored me.
I posted a complaint on VKham without naming him and had over 100 supporting mails from other VK hams.i sent each a Transcript of the dealings with Ray VK4SOE.I would guess he has had a lot of nasty mail and phone calls from the VK fraternity but true to form he is hiding under his rock.
I can persue him legally as a civil fraud offence in VK.
His interest is in WW2 Special Operations Executive radio equipment.
He is a member of the Australian Radio Amateurs Old Timers Club.
A number of other VK Amateurs have informed me of shady dealings with him.
I guess in his arrogance he probably delights in having his profile up in lights.
To all the Honest hams out there,Thankyou and watch out for this crook..