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K1KIM

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'Tis The Season
« on: November 24, 2021, 09:33:33 AM »

It seems the scammer numbers always go up during the holidays.

I just finished negotiating for a piece of equipment on another web site only to be told after several emails they take PayPal F&F only. Responded that I NEVER do F&F.  Never heard back. OK, Thanks but no thanks.

I did all the right things regarding info collection after some prodding.

     Call Sign (belongs to a 75 year old woman with a Tech since 2015) selling an HF piece of gear.
     Just didn't seem right from the beginning. "She" never addressed my request for a phone number
     either.

     Scammers will also cruise the wanted ads for victims.

Point is......Be Aware.  'Tis The Season!

     
     
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K7LZR

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Re: 'Tis The Season
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2021, 12:12:21 PM »

I almost never buy anything used except on eBay. Prices are generally ridiculously high but some deals can still be found.

eBay is the current safest place for buyers. Not so much for sellers though, cuz even good & legitimate sellers can get scammed easily there.

But for honest buyers its a great place to buy because if you really do have a legitimate issue and can't work it out with the seller, you will usually get your money back.
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Re: 'Tis The Season
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2021, 11:24:34 PM »

Not so much for sellers though, cuz even good & legitimate sellers can get scammed easily there.

 I know all about it………..To the tune of $4,000


         Tom KH0/KC0W
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K1KIM

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Re: 'Tis The Season
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2021, 10:25:51 AM »

Another response to my want ad on another site.

This time I responded with all the questions upfront.

NO RESPONSE...... Go Figure.

No such name listed in the FCC database either.
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N8FVJ

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Re: 'Tis The Season
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2022, 07:07:50 PM »

I was thinking a used SS HF amp, but decided with so many scammers out there I buy new.
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