Scammer alert: NOT the real K5WW

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ErikK5WW
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Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:59 am

Scammer alert: NOT the real K5WW

Post by ErikK5WW »

For the second time in a week or so I was contacted by fellow operators trying to verify my email address and phone number; because they were lead to believe that I - K5WW - am selling some equipment that they are looking for and are willing to pay good money for it.

I am not selling anything. (at least not at this time)

The scammer is signing his/her emails with my name as listed on QRZ.com, though without the period after my abbreviated first name. The email address used is erikk5ww@outlook.com. He/she also keeps making the mistake of putting "best regards's" (in numerical form) at the end of the email. Not every crook has a brain :lol:

Be on the lookout. To Scott KA9FOX: I am asking you (again) to delete the "K5WW" account here on QTH.com. As far as I'm aware I never registered it; so I think it's safe to assume that that particular account was created by the scammer.

If anyone wants to verify my identity: my email address is on QRZ.com. And if it's ever necessary I will happily provide my phone number.

Happy, and safe trading. And Happy New Year!

73,

Erik - K5WW
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