BEWARE/HEADS UP

[WA3CSX]

over on the selling post there is somebody selling/trade a G5 and a SDS 100.Beware this could be a scammer,only because I had a bad dealing with someone from Iowa and this person just joined on 8/25. I could be wrong (I have been known to be wrong).Just trying to help others in not getting scammed like I need.

 

[KevinC]

over on the selling post there is somebody selling/trade a G5 and a SDS 100.Beware this could be a scammer,only because I had a bad dealing with someone from Iowa and this person just joined on 8/25. I could be wrong (I have been known to be wrong).Just trying to help others in not getting scammed like I need.

WebsterCoFire?

 

[WA3CSX]

nope different screen name.But was that person from Iowa as well ?

 

[KevinC]

nope different screen name.But was that person from Iowa as well ?

Yes, I believe that was the user others had problems with.

 

[KevinC]

Bad Buying Experience with WebsterCoFire

Buyer Beware.!! Similar MO to K0WXP. No BCD536HP scanner or money return 10 days into this fiasco.

forums.radioreference.com

 

[WA3CSX]

what a scumbag. But I forwarded all my info,emails and pics to iowas state police never heard from them

 

[milcom_chaser]

You purchased thru PayPal?

 

[safetypro79]

Unfortunately most local/state police agencies won’t respond, they have bigger priorities, they will refer you to a federal agency internet crimes unit maybe?

If payed through PayPal you can get your money back if your smart and have documentation. Unfortunately RadioRefrence “ lost” ?? the classified feedback section when they switched to their new format. It would be nice to have a “ good guys” section on the classified so buyer can be somewhat sure of who they are dealing with. Buyers do your homework, call, check your buyer out First before you send funds, save you the headache of trying to get funds back.

 

[KevinC]

Unfortunately most local/state police agencies won’t respond, they have bigger priorities, they will refer you to a federal agency internet crimes unit maybe?

If payed through PayPal you can get your money back if your smart and have documentation. Unfortunately RadioRefrence “ lost” ?? the classified feedback section when they switched to their new format. It would be nice to have a “ good guys” section on the classified so buyer can be somewhat sure of who they are dealing with. Buyers do your homework, call, check your buyer out First before you send funds, save you the headache of trying to get funds back.

I thought the was the classifieds feedback forum? Or am I missing something?

 

[belvdr]

Classifieds

forums.radioreference.com

Doh, ignore me. I missed the word feedback. There is a classifieds feedback section too.

 

[WA3CSX]

You purchased thru PayPal?

no unforetunely this was a trade

 

[WA3CSX]

so I was checking on the for sale board,and noticed our "friend's" ads were no longer there.Now don't know if the law has caught up to him(HIGHLY DOUBTFUL) or has swindle someone else

 

[WA3CSX]

oops I stand corrected,now he is trying to sell or trade a G3 . Stating he got it thinking it could do P1&2 , but the ad for SDS 100 is definitely gone.

 

[WA3CSX]

update our boy is selling a sds again,and funny thing is using another email address

 

[Triple6Ham]

Looks like I was the one to get bit.
Iowa number, username is LisaOli
Darn this really stinks. Idk why I fell for it, I do a lot of transactions and should’ve gone with my gut feeling on initial comms.
lots of texts and even a phone conversation.
but one week in and no radio but lighter $500.

 

[Triple6Ham]

Maybe site staff can let me know or I’ll read forums rules but I do have a name, email address, and some text comms.
Pretty sure I’m out $500 but holding out a small hope for this to rectify.
@LisaOli, let’s make this right

 

[WA3CSX]

man that really sucks

 

[Triple6Ham]

Ha yeah pretty sucky for sure
Same user name ?
LisaOli ?

 

[KevinC]

Interesting...

Tinder Trap: We Confront Man Accused of Preying on Women’s Bank Accounts Using Dating App

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Instead of going with her gut, Lisa Olivier followed her heart and it would be a costly mistake. The Pleasant Hill mom is now trying to dig her way out of debt after s…

whotv.com

Victim was "Lisa Olivier" (LisaOli???), happened in Iowa (where the pictures seem to indicate the items for sale are) and an item another victim bought for the crook was a "ham radio". Hmm...

 

[Triple6Ham]

nice find
I actually talked to him (or someone) for 20 minutes today. excuses on why hasn't delivered, going to post office to look into it, yada yada
thats the weird part, why the constant comms ? you've already got the money.