Lessons Learned

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N6XTUS
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Lessons Learned

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BEWARE!! K9HVO's call is being used by a scammer that can only be identified as Kathy Anne Wolfe.

Below is a list of things you can do to protect yourself to not be taken:
- Check e-mail headers from supposed seller
- X-Originating-IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX <- This should be roughly close to the IP or service provider shown in the add.
- Online tool used to verify: http://centralops.net/co/
- Always get the seller's phone number and call it to verify.
- If you are paranoid do an area code lookup and if different use that as a verification during your call.
- Make sure you are talking to a live person
- Ask detailed questions concerning the purchase
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