Dutch Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) I have received a PM from a new member for a kit search. In fact, this is his first PM. Bad grammar is a clue that this is a potential bad actor. I have not responded. I wonder who theresa09 is; also a potential bad actor? Note: [Based on this other thread on ARC, I have changed the title to Bad Actor.] killer5 Started conversation: 4 hours ago Hi, I got a message from theresa09 that he has Revell #04032 1/144 HH-53C kit for sale. Thought i'm still interested and i got one few days ago, He's local and his a good friend to me, Kindly check on him maybe it's still available.... Here's his Email doggykyle9@gmail.com Edited July 28, 2023 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
avs617 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Same stuff over here Hi, I got a message from theresa09 that he has whirlybird 1/48 mk43 seaking for sale. Thought i'm still interested and i got one few days ago, He's local and his a good friend to me, Kindly check on him maybe it's still available.... Here's his Email doggykyle9@gmail.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Saying that someone else has the HTF kit that you want, and that you need to contact them at a free email address like gmail is almost 100% chance of being a scammer. Also, if this “theresa09” was a member here, you could just PM them and not have to email them off board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Same. Receive this scumbag's PM about an item I'm looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I got a referral from killer5 , stating he got an email from "theresa09" for a 1/72 Hasegawa F-16A "Diana Combo" for $50.00. Then added his email is doggykyle9@gmail.com I don't know if I got took yet, but. same list of characters??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I can not seem to find anywhere that lets me stop their emails. All I can do is add the word scammer to the profiles. They are all ready restricted from posting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, AFammo said: I got a referral from killer5 , stating he got an email from "theresa09" for a 1/72 Hasegawa F-16A "Diana Combo" for $50.00. Then added his email is doggykyle9@gmail.com I don't know if I got took yet, but. same list of characters??? This is the same scam that’s been happening for a while. That email looks pretty suspect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 If I don't receive the kit or my money back. A "Wire Fraud Complaint" will be filed. Funny doggykyle9@gmail.com, mailing address is on the same road as the police station in Pa. He has to show ID to cash the money order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockheed2004 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I’d be writing that $50 off and be glad you didn’t get taken for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 True, waiting for the money order to be cashed. Then, I have where and who cashed it. Then pass the information to the police, that have jurisdiction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Put in a stop payment. He didn't respond, but ironic. I got a 1 word reply from someone else selling the same kit? That was referred from a friend of a friend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Could not find any history on these 2 new contacts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 They have both been banned as spammers some time ago. But it appears I can not stop them from sending mail. Only Steve can fix that, and who knows where he is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 That sucks, at least I get my money back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AFammo Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 PM me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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