Scammer W4YT Auther it's not him

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Wb4k
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Scammer W4YT Auther it's not him

Post by Wb4k »

Same scammer as posted in earlier posts. This guy claims he can't talk on the phone cause he is going deaf.i wanted to buy a radio from him but after a few emails I notice som laugage issues and odd things. Beware he is a scammer.
VE6ND
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Re: Scammer W4YT Auther it's not him

Post by VE6ND »

Yeah, No it's not him.
Poor English from Eastern Europe or Africa.
My dealings....

Here is his email.
What is your complete shipping address you can proceed with payment to
my PayPal address below
arthuf123@outlook.com,via family and friends no PayPal fee attached.Thanks.
73



Hello
For sale FT- 790RII in a good working condition asking $130 shipped.
73"

(Price way too low to begin with)

Me;Hi,
Do you have photos of this radio and with your call sign?

Glenn, VE6ND

Him;Here is a picture for your view.My call W4YT.Arthur.
73

Me;Hi Arthur,
Thanks for the image, can I call you to confirm and perhaps we can do a deal with the radio.

Him;
Am sorry I don't use a mobile phone I have hearing issues doctors
advice not to use a mic or mobile phone close to the ear. You can
always write me here.
73

Me;Yeah, okay, sure. How can I send you the money for the radio? Paypal or how?

Mic in the ear?:0
If I'm wrong, wups, but I don't think so...
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