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SCAMMER ALERT, Official Thread

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KandK: 3.5 years to develop his scam.
 

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I have scammed several times by ebayers and a forum member
and hope you get your money back asap.
 

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Bad news everyone: Maltess has been back. We've banned him as soon as we've become aware of his return. Previous usernames include Ackerman, Islay, Audley, Calvay, Bech, and, most recently, Bonney.

He posts from Spanish IPs. Pls report any possible scams asap.
 
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Bad news everyone: Maltess has been back. We've banned him as soon as we've become aware of his return. Previous usernames include Ackerman, Islay, Audley, Calvay, Bech, and, most recently, Bonney.

He posts from Spanish IPs. Pls report any possible scams asap.


Yeah, fairly sure I got taken by his Bonney alias.. Opened a Paypal dispute yesterday..
 

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I have been scammed by this user in the id of Bonney.
Am talking with bank to try to get the money back...
 

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FYI, I was able to get my money back from Paypal even though it was sent as personal. I had to do some 'splaining, but it all worked out.

Good Luck to all!!
 

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Sorry this has been happening guys. I wish there was more we could do on our end. All we can do is look out for him, ban him when we find him, and warn you guys.

Glad you got your money back, Viral. Hope the others can too. What payment methods are easiest and toughest to get refunds?
 

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I always advise Paypal, using a credit card. That way, you have 2 lines of defense. Don't ever accept using the personal payment, since you are esesntially waiving all your rights to a dispute.

Cheers,

Fok.
 

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I always advise Paypal, using a credit card.  That way, you have 2 lines of defense.  Don't ever accept using the personal payment, since you are esesntially waiving all your rights to a dispute.  

Cheers,

Fok.  


Yea! I sent payment as personal payment but I used credit card to pay for that, and now I am working with credit card dispute department to deal with this issue! :slayer:
 

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Bah that sucks, sorry y'all were a part of that nonsense .. especially you @Viral =\ but glad you got it back buddy!

And then he came back and got another SF user.. that just sucks.

Thank mods for keeping on the lookout.
 

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Unfortunately, it looks like we may have another one who posted as cooper02, arch_imp, and Mr Adamson. He mostly posts from Mexico but also a few times from Australia.
 

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Hello everyone.
I was approached by a 'buyer' today wanting to buy my crocket & jones boots for his colleague who was posted in Africa. This is a classic craigslist scam. Please be careful out there. If it is no longer news, my apologies!!!!

Here is his/her message:

samanthawtt
Today at 6:37 pm
Hi! I am very glad that the item is still available for sale, please at what state is the item? i need to know the present condition and if all accessories are intact because i am buying it for my folk who he was transferred to serve as a fiscal coordinator in West Africa.Waiting to read from you soon,
Regards
 

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