[TenTec] AA0CR…Richard Garrett?? SCAMMER!!!

[denton sprague]

Garrett's call, physical and email address were verified via the FCC database and QRZ.com before I ever sent him the money.
He claimed he never got the money despite me verifying that the person, bank and accounting number was sent by him….I also called the bank and verified the transfer.
I was going to give him more time to correspond to me, but he never sent me any email back nor tried to phone me, but this am I noticed at least two other hams have been scammed by the same person.
His deposit information included the Mary Robinson name on the checking account.

On May 25, 2014, at 10:02 AM, John <jlockj at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> Denton,
> 
> Sorry to hear about your problem.  90% of the scams like this are by people who "hijack" a legitimate ham's call and name, so you need to be careful about publicly saying you were scammed by an individual unless you are 100% certain he was in on the deal.  If the real Richard Garrett did not scam you, he could go after you for defamation, which would only add to your problems...
> 
> qth.com and eham.com have caution users for many years not to wire money for purchases unless you personally know the recipient.  Did the "seller" just give you the routing and account numbers without the Mary Robinson name?
> 
> I hope you can get the money back, but I'm afraid that is usually very difficult to accomplish.
> 
> John  W0DC
> 
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> On 5/25/2014 11:25 AM, denton sprague wrote:
>> Update….several warning have surfaced about this bozo…keeps using photos of the same TT Orion II. Below is my posting….have dropped an email to the Wash DC police dept and will pursue other avenues including trying to get the FCC to pull his ticket.
>> 
>> I was recently scammed by Richard Garrett,
>> AA0CR for payment towards a Ten Tec Orion II
>> And I am not the only one!!
>> Address
>> Richard Garrett
>> 2500 Wisconsin Ave NW Apt 305
>> Wash, DC 2007
>> email: richardgarrett02 at gmail.com
>> 
>> He uses the below bank transfer account.
>> Account Name: Mary Jane Robinson
>> Name of Bank: Woodforest National
>> Account Number: 1544322199
>> Route Number: 071926809On May 21, 2014, at 7:52 AM, denton sprague <denton at oregontrail.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Off topic I know and a long shot…
>>> Any one have any contact with AA0CR, Richard Garrett?
>>> He lives in Wash DC and is listed on qrz.com
>>> I made arrangements to do a swap with my Eagle plus cash for his Orion II. Add was on qrz.com.
>>> Wired him the cash but haven't heard from him for a while so not sure what happened.
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