A few days ago a new user posted on this forum about some camera equipment for sale. A mod quickly and properly removed the thread (I assumed moved to the proper forum).
However, before the post was moved, I emailed the person. He said that he owned a Sony A7RII and got a Sony a6500 for a wedding present and wanted to sell it, along with some other gear, for $700. I know, too good to be true.
He emailed me and, at my request, called me to talk about his gear (me thinking a scammer would not be willing to make such a call). He told me that he would take the gear to a shipping agency and they would record what was placed in the box and send a tracking number. I could then check that the package was truly on its way, and then go and send a Moneygram to him for $740 (including shipping and insurance).
After consideration, I told him that I was cautious and would not buy. The next day he emailed me, telling me he didn't want to lose his gear either, but he would send it to me and I would pay half on receiving the tracking number. After the gear arrived and I inspected it, I could send the other half. Sounded fair.
The following day he sent me a tracking number email and the link to check that it was on its way. It all checked out (it is below with my personal info removed). I was still suspicious so began a search on SprintFreights Delivery before taking my money down to pay.
And I learned that it was a fraud -- a very elaborate one. I emailed him that the "jig was up," called the police to make a report and they forwarded it to internet fraud. He emailed that I was "cheating him" by not sending the money. Of course, I have heard nothing since!!
Just thought that I would warn you all as well. The guys name was supposedly Thomas Moore.
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.14.42 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.15.56 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.15.05 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
However, before the post was moved, I emailed the person. He said that he owned a Sony A7RII and got a Sony a6500 for a wedding present and wanted to sell it, along with some other gear, for $700. I know, too good to be true.
He emailed me and, at my request, called me to talk about his gear (me thinking a scammer would not be willing to make such a call). He told me that he would take the gear to a shipping agency and they would record what was placed in the box and send a tracking number. I could then check that the package was truly on its way, and then go and send a Moneygram to him for $740 (including shipping and insurance).
After consideration, I told him that I was cautious and would not buy. The next day he emailed me, telling me he didn't want to lose his gear either, but he would send it to me and I would pay half on receiving the tracking number. After the gear arrived and I inspected it, I could send the other half. Sounded fair.
The following day he sent me a tracking number email and the link to check that it was on its way. It all checked out (it is below with my personal info removed). I was still suspicious so began a search on SprintFreights Delivery before taking my money down to pay.
And I learned that it was a fraud -- a very elaborate one. I emailed him that the "jig was up," called the police to make a report and they forwarded it to internet fraud. He emailed that I was "cheating him" by not sending the money. Of course, I have heard nothing since!!
Just thought that I would warn you all as well. The guys name was supposedly Thomas Moore.
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.14.42 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.15.56 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
Screen Shot 2018-01-13 at 7.15.05 AM by Karden 422, on Flickr
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