Scammer?

[nobbylon]

I have just received the following pm in a response to my wanted ad regarding a Shintaro M.

SHINTARO BP M2 or M4, possibly M3
Good day how are you doing still interested,I have it and still in good working condition and in perfect order. Good price is accepted,if you are interested in buying from me. Let me know your price as well as the your shipping contact address for shipping to your home. I will need your email address so that i can forward you pictures and details+price once i hear from you. Thanks and hope to hear from you
best

regargC/ Camilo Castilla nº5 -1º izq. C.P. 31591Corella ( Navarra ) Spain,
Spain

I have requested photos and got this reply back!

Thanks for your email..what types of lens did you want?

Member 'Audio' has 2 posts on the forum in a lame attempt to verify some selling status as follows,

Mr Fernado
Quote:
Originally Posted by audio
i just Bought My len Summilux 35mm 1.4 pre-asph from Mr Fernado Garcia in Spain,is a Good seller and is a great seller and i paid hin 900euro and through paypal and i recieve the lens Perfectly well,thanks all


Mr Fernado is a Good seller,Contact him when you are buying any camera,i just recieve MY lens,thanks Man,

My advice to all, be cautious as it seems our patch has been stepped on. Shame.
rgds J

 

[print44]

Definitely a scam. I tangled with these guys earlier in the year. I'll dig out the emails. Guy who messaged me was called Eduardo Callado. He also seemed to have roped someone else in with a paypal account - this guy was in Denmark. He was called Morten.

 

[ricnak]

I got the same last week for a wanted add at a different forum.

Same contact details as yours. The photo he sent was copied from a current ebay add.

 

[rogerzilla]

It smells more fishy than Jaws.

 

[rover]

Everyone keep your eyes open for this guy. This doesn't sound right to anyone I think.

 

[nobbylon]

I think the main thing is to keep this forum clear of these idiots. So far I've had nothing but positive experiences buying and selling here. Let's try and keep it that way! Out the scammers quickly.

 

[DerekF]

Hmmm, good to know. I received the following PM in response to a WTB ad for a Polaroid:

Good day how are you doing still interested,I have it and still in good working condition and in perfect order. Good price is accepted,if you are interested in buying from me. Let me know your price as well as the your shipping contact address for shipping to your home. I will need your email address so that i can forward you pictures and details+price once i hear from you. Thanks and hope to hear from you

Reads like a form letter since he doesn't even mention the item by name from my WTB ad. And considering it's (almost?) word-for-word what nobbylon received, I guess that would be a correct assumption.

 

[sepiareverb]

I think the main thing is to keep this forum clear of these idiots. So far I've had nothing but positive experiences buying and selling here. Let's try and keep it that way! Out the scammers quickly.

Agreed. And part of this is leaving feedback- something I'll admit to not always remembering to do.

 

[back alley]

if you stick to known members...who actually post and participate in discussions, you will be much safer.

 

[Red Robin]

scammers

scammers

We have a great international group here. But it just goes to show:Just as our hobbies or profession are international, thieving is too. If it too good to be true. .. ... well you know the rest. 😉

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Always English twisted in reply for good ad wanted care you must take specially because idiot banner of barrier language is mint cover.

I'll give you a five for two tens. OK, then, you give me two tens for a five. 😀

 

[a10101100]

Hey hey, I got one too! Thank god I already got what I needed. I wasn't especially wary since there was no mention of Western Union etc.

He/she goes by the nick audio

Lens - Canon 50/1.4 LTM
Good day how are you doing still interested,I have it and still in good working condition and in perfect order. Good price is accepted,if you are interested in buying from me. Let me know your price as well as the your shipping contact address for shipping to your home. I will need your email address so that i can forward you pictures and details+price once i hear from you. Thanks and hope to hear from you
best

regargC/ Camilo Castilla nº5 -1º izq. C.P. 31591Corella ( Navarra ) Spain,
Spain


Contact Me Via fg1738@gmail.com

 

[rosewood1969]

well,
i also got the same email from him went I placed a WTB advert for MP.
He sent me email:
The Leica MP camera is especially designed for the photographic
artist. This 0.72 35mm Film Camera is ideal for professional
photographers both technically and optically. This Leica film camera
boasts an electronic shutter that adds comfort to its use. The Leica
MP camera acts as a perfect range/view finder that helps focus the
lens with precision to deliver sharp pictures. This 0.72 35mm Film
Camera has a robust body with all metallic controls that can withstand
the harshest of conditions. This Leica film camera is made for a
lifetime experience. and i will be asking 1,500euro and if still
interested i will need to know your complete home address and Phone
Number to calculate the shipping cost to your doorstep,did you accept
paypal?

In the course of my emails to check if he is legit, he came up with stories that his daughter sick and need to sell cheap. he even attached pictures of himself, daughter and wife(supposedly)
He has a few paypal accounts:
alpinaustria@hotmail.com
lmccauley@gmail.com

Caveat emptor!