Most of these scams come out of Nigeria. Judging from the grammar and spelling, I'd say that is where this one originated.
That shipping label.... With his name and FT9000D appears really convincing. Just can't be too careful these days. Good Job Fred Dave K9YM
Many years ago I saw a ad in the local newspaper for a corvette for sale for $75, I figured it was a misprint and didn't think much about it. A few days later there was a article in the paper about a woman who sold her husbands corvette for $75. Seems he was a doctor who had run off to Hawaii with his secretary and then gave his wife permission to sell his corvette and send him the money. I bet he was a little upset with her.
Thank you so much for posting this. I was almost taken once but thank goodness Pay Pal helped me out.
I am stunned Fred that you have such little respect for cancel patients! I thought you were better than that! ;-)
This guy has been around for quite some time. I googled the name "Annette Swartz" that he used and found another sad story from 2013. The whole thing looks identical and the name appears as the account name again, down in the article a ways. http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=93120.0
Fred- your my hero for striking back at these bottom feeders. I was riveted to my seat reading the banter you played so well. I enjoyed so much this article I will make a donation to QRZ. Is it possible you could do it again? Not sure if I can wait for your next round at fighting evil! Bravo Fred! 73"s AA9VZ
With internet VOIP services (even something cheap like Magicjack) I suspect it's quite easy for anyone anywhere to have a US phone number.
Very well done, Fred. This sort of thing will never cease, but your efforts can keep some others from getting taken. That said, I simply do not understand why anyone would buy a piece of used equipment with no verifiable documentation, sight unseen, from an unknown party. Trust in human nature? An irresistible desire for a bargain? The same spirit that leads people to casinos and lottery tickets? Perhaps I am an incorrigible cynic, but I just don't get it. Sorry if I am raining on anyone's parade.
Never went to med school? You could show him a (doctored) medical license complete with your photo id..;-) "this license holder is certified to use power tools on your feat" (feet) and you're a professional says so right here... He-he.. Thanks for the reminder, this shows how easy it is to be scammed.. T..
That has to be some of the worst forgeries I have seen in quite some time. Tanks for lookin out for us.
