This is a new scam I've never seen before

[Sigarms]

It's stupid, but it's out there.

Funny thing is, the ONLY thing I've ever used paypal for is for related items off gunroker or armslist.

Have NO clue who this guy is.

 

[Groo]

so, a random guy is asking you for a donation because paypal screwed him?

 

[Sigarms]

so, a random guy is asking you for a donation because paypal screwed him?

Apparently so.

Just found it interesting that he gave his address.

When I first saw it, I thought it must of been a guy I did a gun or gun accessory deal with until I started looking.

He lives in a more upscale hood than I do for what you get on the asking price for what you get...

 

[Fuddy1952]

A Google search shows this...
Nine previous addresses?

Approximate Age:*42

Current Address:*7838 Pearson NE Way; Minneapolis, MN 55432-2419

Used to Live:
341 County Road B2 W; Saint Paul, MN 55113-3636*
525 13th S St, APT 206; Saint Cloud, MN 56301-2523*
2835 Rice St, APT 703; Saint Paul, MN 55113-2216*
3127 Mckinley NE St; Minneapolis, MN 55418-2333*
605 Harriet Ave, APT 414; Saint Paul, MN 55126-4015*
375 N Park Ave; Le Center, MN 56057-1421*
585 Harriet Ave, APT 201; Saint Paul, MN 55126-4060*
7838 Pearson NE Way; Fridley, MN 55432-2419*
1619 University SE Dr; Saint Cloud, MN 56304-2055*

Related to:*Cheryl Dove Skluzacek ,*Curtiss M Trout ,*James R Trout ,*James R Trout ,*William F

 

[Sigarms]

A Google search shows this...
Nine previous addresses?

Approximate Age:*42

Current Address:*7838 Pearson NE Way; Minneapolis, MN 55432-2419

Used to Live:
341 County Road B2 W; Saint Paul, MN 55113-3636*
525 13th S St, APT 206; Saint Cloud, MN 56301-2523*
2835 Rice St, APT 703; Saint Paul, MN 55113-2216*
3127 Mckinley NE St; Minneapolis, MN 55418-2333*
605 Harriet Ave, APT 414; Saint Paul, MN 55126-4015*
375 N Park Ave; Le Center, MN 56057-1421*
585 Harriet Ave, APT 201; Saint Paul, MN 55126-4060*
7838 Pearson NE Way; Fridley, MN 55432-2419*
1619 University SE Dr; Saint Cloud, MN 56304-2055*

Related to:*Cheryl Dove Skluzacek ,*Curtiss M Trout ,*James R Trout ,*James R Trout ,*William F

You're good:thumbsup:

Kind of reminds me of an armslist scam I came across. Called the FFL who the seller told me they were using. Called the FFL and he told me he was going to call the police on them.

 

[jaxs]

The only thing harder to believe than him asking,,,,,,is people actually sending him money.

 

[bunyip]

Send me money and I'll tell you how it's done

 

[Oldoak]

He lives in a more upscale hood than I do for what you get on the asking price for what you get...

Never believe anything you read from an unknown person over the internet. That's the address someone gave you, not necessarily where that person lives and Fuddy just proved that point.

 

[Fuddy1952]

What always amazes me are the scams people dream up. Honest people's minds can't comprehend how to cheat others.
Months ago I sent a check to a HAMB member for a wiper mechanism for our '55 Chevy. He emailed and then called explaining his was a little different and returned my check. Handyman Tom from Richmond Va. Great guy!
Maybe we ought to start an HONEST people post, so others know who to trust!

 

[Stimw]

I keep seeing ridiculous priced adds on CL (20K boat for 2.5K) and found that if you right click on the pic the pop up will give you the option to search google for the pic.
The scammer will put their email on the stolen pic.