pdh
Established
I've received a PM (from a "member" with 0 posts) in response to a WTB I posted.
It's almost laughably obvious as a spam/scam, so I wondered if there is a mechanism for reporting this to the site admins - if they are interested, that is - ?
(I can't see a "report" button in the PM system similar to that in the main forums)
It's almost laughably obvious as a spam/scam, so I wondered if there is a mechanism for reporting this to the site admins - if they are interested, that is - ?
(I can't see a "report" button in the PM system similar to that in the main forums)
back alley
IMAGES
just forward the p.m. to one of the mods and we will ban the culprit.
pdh
Established
thanks & done
existrandom
Established
WTB advert Scam alert
WTB advert Scam alert
hello all,
i have posted a WTB ad at the classified and received a PM from a new member who registered a few days back with no feedback
i replied cautiously and asked whether he had made transaction on other platform such as the auction site
he replied with pointer to someone else's profile:
a few google checks brought the following alert from another RFFer
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/members/guy-mancuso/kzphoto/
take care!
WTB advert Scam alert
hello all,
i have posted a WTB ad at the classified and received a PM from a new member who registered a few days back with no feedback
i replied cautiously and asked whether he had made transaction on other platform such as the auction site
he replied with pointer to someone else's profile:
a few google checks brought the following alert from another RFFer
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/members/guy-mancuso/kzphoto/
take care!
a similar incident was reported here:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131139
forward me or another mod the PM and we will ban the user.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131139
forward me or another mod the PM and we will ban the user.
btgc
Veteran
Not denying existence of scammers, I see you both received offer from same (supposedly) person. Do you both are looking same make/model of camera/lens - have you contacted KZPhoto?
existrandom
Established
thanks jonmanjiro
i have just forwarded the PM to your inbox
i have just forwarded the PM to your inbox
ricnak
Well-known
I might be wrong, but...
The REAL Guy Mancuso is quite reputable. I think he is an ADMIN on GETDPI.
The REAL Guy Mancuso is quite reputable. I think he is an ADMIN on GETDPI.
the user in question has tried to scam several other members and has already been banned.
existrandom
Established
btgc
someone did, please see the link i gave at the end of my original post
that person's messages are identical down to the odd upper-case placement
someone did, please see the link i gave at the end of my original post
that person's messages are identical down to the odd upper-case placement
existrandom
Established
yes, i think that person pick up Mancuso's identity by registering an email account with the name+a number, that's easy and is convincing
and if the real Guy Mancuso joined the RFF and want to buy and sell here, i am sure he would say hello and chime in discussions to establish his presence first
maitani
Well-known
100% scam , avoid
if you hear, on a business trip, two countrys, abroad, 2 adresses etc.
hands off
if you hear, on a business trip, two countrys, abroad, 2 adresses etc.
hands off
steveclem
Well-known
As soon as Western Union is mentioned ,think SCAM.
morback
Martin N. Hinze
I rarely even bother to reply to people who cannot string together a cohesive sentence, adequately spelled and punctuated. The other hint is that they never mention the item in question specifically. And of course the cherry is Moneygram/Western Union or bank transfer...
Everyone's alarm bells should be ringing right away.
Everyone's alarm bells should be ringing right away.
Thardy
Veteran
Aren't bank transfer transactions more common in Europe?
bjornkeizers
Established
Yes, they are. Because of the BIC/IBAN system, it's really easy to transfer funds between banks in the EU zone. Basically, you only need the other person's bank details and it's a fast and free payment between most banks.
That said, I certainly wouldn't consider accepting a bank transfer from what I assume would be some shady bank in Nigeria. And Western Union etc. is a direct red flag in combination with an outside-your-own-country buyer.
That's one of the reasons why I never sell outside my country. I'm sure there are some legitimate buyers in countries like Nigeria, but would you really want to take that chance? Not me.