Fake VE9IOU scammer

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bmWB8CAC
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Fake VE9IOU scammer

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I have been exchanging emails about an AL-80B I have for sale. The potential buyer claims to be VE9IOU. His emails seemed highly suspicious.

I contacted Doug VE9IOU via his QRZ email address. He quickly responded that the emails were not from him.

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Bob WB8CAC

From SCAMMERS email:

My name is Doug Schultz Call sign VE9IOU, A aircraft professional engineer , Own A Small Aircraft repair store I USUALLY DEAL WITH HAM RADIO OPERATORS,Also repair airplanes, Private jets and helicopters,And More,We also have our movers, Due to safety.
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Would you accept cashiers check as payment? then after it clears i will arrange for a mover to pick up.
Thanks
Doug Schultz
Thanks
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