I recently received an inquiry from a person masquerading as "Curtis J Bisesi" using an email address of "hdisme455@gmail.com" and call sign K6CTA regarding a radio I have for sale. The inquiries were peculiar from the start. Once this person asked me to send a photo of the radio including in the photo a piece of paper with HIS call sign on it I knew it was an attempted scam.
Looking on the scammer alert page of QRZ.com, I learned that this scam has been going on for a few years.
Beware of anyone using the alias "Curtis J Bisesi <hdisme455@gmail.com>" in conjunction with call sign K6CTA. K6CTA isn't this person's call sign. This person IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED.
BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
I received a email from this person but he used the call K2WOP, just thought I would add this into the mix
Cheers Donnie VE3GNX / VA3EE
Cheers Donnie VE3GNX / VA3EE
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
He started contacting me 4/3/17 to my (very old) listing for an IC-718. First email said "I will buy it . Where do i send payment ?". Email 4/4 said: Here is an attached photo of what i want .
http://qrzlogins.nut.cc/Login%20by%20QRZ.COM.htm
qrzlogins.nut.cc and QRZ.com are probably not the same place, and .htm is not an image - ya think?
http://qrzlogins.nut.cc/Login%20by%20QRZ.COM.htm
qrzlogins.nut.cc and QRZ.com are probably not the same place, and .htm is not an image - ya think?
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
Had the same inquiry here about a radio I have for sale. Using same name and email but using no call sign. 4/3/17.
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
Yes Beware, he sends a link, probably infested with his BS. I would NOT open it if I were you.
same MO, I will buy it, where do I send the money,
same MO, I will buy it, where do I send the money,
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
This individual contacted me after I posted a wanted ad for a radio. Something told me to take a look at the scammers forum and there he was at the top of the list. Thanks QTH for saving me some money and grief.
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
This guy is still around! I posted a reply to a sell about a YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box, from a guy in Spokane and a few hours later this guy send me a e-mail offering me used in good condition YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box for $200.00. So keep your guard up guys. Here's what he sent me;
"Curtis J Bisesi <hdisme455@gmail.com>
YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box
I have for sale a YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box in a good working condition . Comes with manual , cables , original box . Asking $200 shipped . Let me know if you are interested .
73"
Wish there was someway to track this guy down and put him away for a long time!
N7AWM
"Curtis J Bisesi <hdisme455@gmail.com>
YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box
I have for sale a YAESU G-450A Rotor & Control Box in a good working condition . Comes with manual , cables , original box . Asking $200 shipped . Let me know if you are interested .
73"
Wish there was someway to track this guy down and put him away for a long time!
N7AWM
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
Looks like this fellow is at it again. Now using the call k2wop. This call is registered to a Curtis J Bisesi on the QRZ/FCC database. However, there is no associated email with the record. The fellow that answered my want is using the hdisme455@gmail.com.
Re: BEWARE: Curtis J Bisesi hdisme455@gmail.com K6CTA
K6CTA Scam still ongoing. Rcvd a bogus response to an item for sale via Eham. Used K6CTA callsign and the usual email noted herein. Just be aware.
IP 198.137.202.182
Kansas, not Calif
IP 198.137.202.182
Kansas, not Calif