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Watch out - Pm f&f paypal scamming methods


Mike

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  • 2 weeks later...

thanks to a member flagging up a pm exchange

the same guy trying it on with a 'new' account despite restictions

no one taken in this time it seems

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/48095-tonysoul52/

 

 

emails used

romarcrds@gmail.com

Reeceparker1985@gmail.com

recordjunkie1853@gmail.com

 

past connected accounts

captiansoul

soulattack

 

method

asks for payment via f&f

claims he needs to use f&f due to a 21 day hold policy

uses a offsite link if asked to show an image - normal security advice applies here - don't click any links

 

request

Please get in touch or flag any 'dodgy' pms as soon as possible!

We can give advice and we can do checks on the account to see if any risk

and importantly we can take action to protect other members once aware

 

this account is now closed 

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yeah tonysoul offered me a big record and alsowanted to do it all by email, but very casually so it wasnt obviously suspicious. used a scan from discogs and wouldnt send me any other pictures or a soundclip so it seemed fishy. was almost convincing though.

i think a good way is to ask for multiple images/soundclips and/or suggest paypal +4%. if they cant supply lots of details then they probably dont have the record!

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7 hours ago, BoogieWave said:

Damn, I got scammed by romarcrds last week. As soon as I paid him via PayPal f&f for some high end records he deleted his Discogs account…. Payments already went through. Terrible 

what was the paypal address used ? this one romarcrds@gmail.com ?

plus what was the discogs account name used?

 

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How do I report a scammer on PayPal?

Log into your PayPal account and visit the Resolution Center. Click “Report a Problem.” Find the fraudulent transaction and then click “Continue.” Click on “I Want to Report Unauthorized Activity” and follow the prompts to open your dispute.

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Maybe worth looking into credit card charge back if you paid paypal via credit card?

uk link
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/somethings-gone-wrong-with-a-purchase/getting-your-money-back-if-you-paid-by-card-or-paypal/

 

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7 hours ago, Soulsan said:

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).


User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

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thanks for making us aware

on such matters, best if you flag the posts that way the site is informed instantly

hopefully no ones lost out to this guy, looks like same geezer as before

account now closed

as always

watch out for any new members offering to resolve wants

 


 

 

 

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taking this matter to the next stage

before do so am getting all relevant info together

can anyone who has been involved in this scam please pass on the  below details in the format given via pm

thanks

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buyers name:

buyers paypal email :

buyers source account name :

date of paypal transaction

amount 

sellers paypal email  

sellers paypal name 

sellers source account name

 

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On 17/04/2023 at 22:22, Soulsan said:

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).


User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

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Out of focus label and in-focus note is a big clue.  

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