[TenTec] SCAMMER!!! in the pre-internet days - lost one

[kris merschrod]

Back in the prre-internet days I had a rig (210x)  that was a gem for mobile, also a plugin consol at home.  In QST there was a fellow advertising as a specialist in those Atlas Rig,  I wrote to him, then I sent the rig, then the diagnosis and yes, only $50 would be enough.  Sent in the $50 and that was the last I heard of the fellow.  Then I complained to the "authorities" and it turned out that thiss guy was a hoarder of Atlas gear and also rip off folks.  The NY criminal system would put him away - completed forms, affidavits , etc. hoping to see my rig in the mail one day.  I never heard from the criminal justice system either.    

Now we are in better shape because we can query this reflector to see if there are any complaints.  Plus on ebay there are ratings for experienced sellers.  

The one clue in the whole deal suffered was when the seller asked for payment to be sent to a third party.  That should have set off alarms.  On the other hand of someone says "my wife handles the cash" that should also be an alarm.  Let him endorse the check at his QTH.

That's my 2-cents worth,

Kris KM2KM

MERSCHROD
123 Warren Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Skype: Merschrod


-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of bob barnes via TenTec
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 6:49 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] AA0CR…Richard Garrett?? SCAMMER!!!

I was the vic of one of these scams.  we must remember we are in a new era of dishonesty now and its buyer beware.  that money may have been sent to a us address but I assure you it is now in a 3rd world country.  there is no recourse and the police really can do nothing in this situation!  

if there is cash involved then buyer beware if you still want to deal then be very diligent with the other side in checking things out and still there is a chance to be ripped off.  I have probably done 100 deals and finally got hit big time but best to put it in the past and move on and learn.

bob


all things are possible in Christ Jesus our savior

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On Sun, 5/25/14, Kim Elmore <cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [TenTec] AA0CR…Richard Garrett?? SCAMMER!!!
 To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
 Date: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 5:22 PM
 
 This may fall under mail
 fraud, a Federal Offense. The USPS WILL pursue it.
 
 Kim N5OP
 
 
 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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