scammer reporting

[RVFan671]

User: Pil0tjim77

Sent me a PM for a starter I'm looking for and clearly a scammer right off the bat. Wants me to send an email to adamcarson1@protonmail.com. zero posts, says he can't email me directly cause of forum rules, ect.

[ed. Account deleted. I.P. address and email added to 'never allow' database. Thanks for the heads up and v/r,dr]

[j4cbo]

User: benworthy058

Looks like a similar MO to the previous one. PM'd me about a fuel tank I'm looking for. He name-dropped another forum member (who I imagine has no idea his name is being used) and wanted to me to email "bandbadgers@gmail.com". I Googled that email address, and found a thread on a different forum where it looks like the same guy is scamming over there...

[ed. benworthy058 account locked down/banned just now. v/r,dr]

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Originally Posted by j4cbo

User: benworthy058

Looks like a similar MO to the previous one. PM'd me about a fuel tank I'm looking for. He name-dropped another forum member (who I imagine has no idea his name is being used) and wanted to me to email "bandbadgers@gmail.com". I Googled that email address, and found a thread on a different forum where it looks like the same guy is scamming over there...

[ed. benworthy058 account locked down/banned just now. v/r,dr]

Second that, got the same PN from him

[TX_Flyer]

Glad I read this. I got the Same PM in response to my WTB ad for tools. Will ignore all future communications from the email. the message I got is as follows:

Hey, a member of the forum have some Tools for sale. He goes by "jfrank71" here and you can email him at bandbadgers@gmail.com.

Just got an email from Badger Band asking for $600 for tools. Just an FYI these guys are out there.


Cheers​

[ed. Trust nobody you can't FaceTime or Zoom (and get screengrabs of and a location that is verifiable).
v/r,dr]

[dvalle]

I think I just got scammed by a guy named Stuart (stuartyeo). New to this site in Jan per his profile.

He wanted to buy several items that I posted and convinced me to allow him to verify me....to prove I wasn't scamming him. He said he wanted to Facetime, etc. before payment which I'd certainly do. Unfortunately, I gave him enough info to check on me. I sure hope he is NOT a scammer as he cancelled the sale telling me he was afraid of being scammed. Sounds VERY shaky to me.

[three3fingers]

Hello,
I’d like to report flyingfinn as a scammer if it’s not already been done. I sent him 135.00 for plugs and then he acts as he’s not the one selling them.

[ed. Account banned. Please read every word of https://www.vansairforce.net/UsingTh...uggestions.htm . Trust NO ONE and don't spend more than you are comfortable loosing. The internet is full of smart scum. If you can't Zoom or FaceTime someone selling something and you can't grab an image of the face, then consider them a scammer. v/r,dr]

[N890GF]

A person messaged me via a comment on my personal blog that they navigated to from my signature saying they were selling a GPS 175 that I expressed interest in in a thread posted by someone on the classifieds - this thread. The email address they provided in the comment on my blog was "maritimesend@gmail.com".

After a quick back and forth via email, they offered a 50% deposit and 50% after receiving the item. They then proceeded to provide me Zelle information with a completely different email and name: Brandon Olin , "brandonolin336@gmail.com".

I then decided to message the original poster of the thread above via a PM to confirm the information was all correct. There was no response from the emailer via PM at the time of the conversation. I then asked if there was a phone number that I could FaceTime or see pictures of the GPS. They provided me a number that was a google voice number (anyone can make one for free). I proceeded to speak to the person on the phone, and when I asked for them to say the name of the original poster, the line cut off.

I did a quick google search for that email address: maritimesend... and half a dozen results came up with "potential scammer" for difference sites including VAF from 2021 (with a different username) , as well as a gun site, and a boat site.

I don't think the OP of the above thread is the scammer, but I think the scammer is impersonating him.

I hope this story complies with all the rules for this thread. Sorry for the long post. Also, I'm glad I'm not out $3500.

[ed. If anyone isn't willing to FaceTime or Zoom you holding the item for sale they are a scammer. Buyer beware!!! v/r,dr]

[Davea320]

Good on you for doing your due diligence. That’s the same email that was used to try and scam me out of $700 for a headset. Can’t believe he’s still using the same email.

"maritimesend@gmail.com"

[Dad's RV-10]

Originally Posted by N890GF

...I did a quick google search for that email address: maritimesend... and half a dozen results came up with "potential scammer" for difference sites including VAF from 2021 (with a different username) , as well as a gun site, and a boat site...

It not always a foolproof method but Googling the email address should be the first step in vetting these transactions.

[witek]

Dear All,

Please be carefull:

nick on VAF: 2005rv10
email: sb1400y@gmail.com
name used in corespondence: Stephen Bell

I sent to this person $1020 via PayPal. He informed me by email obout 25% diduction on this payment and wanted to cancell the transaction. We agreed to cancell it and refund the payment back. He initiated this process but cancelled it after a few days. I lost the contact with him.

Best regards,
Witold

[ed. I have banned the 2005rv10 account (it only has 15 posts). Please let me know if he reaches out to you with a solution. Everyone please again make sure you read https://www.vansairforce.net/UsingTh...uggestions.htm. The internet isn't safe. Tread carefully. v/r,dr]