Scammers in the Buy Sell Trade Section

ullmandds · #1 07-05-2022, 07:38 PM

I got ripped off on the BST over the weekend. My post looking for a W517 Ruth garnished a Personal email…I mean I did post my email address right there on the thread…from someone offering me a the psa 6 oc. I initially declined at which time he offered me a better conditioned example. Then came back with a slightly lower offer on the first and he excepted. Asked me how I intend to pay I told him PayPal goods and services. He sent me his ““family” paypal email… which ended up being a woman. I paid shortly there after received a receipt with a tracking number didn’t think much of it and moved on with my life. Gary emailed me telling me that the card that I posted on July pick ups, the same one I thought I bought l…that he won this card from Goldin Auctions a few years ago and it was in his collection. I then contacted Leon who was pretty convinced it was a scammer. I initiated a PayPal claim and hopefully I will be reimbursed.

The guys name was david bassett and the paypal address given was eaglegator47@gmail.com which led me to pamela maugle… Who quickly offered to reimburse me yet then claimed the money was being held and I should get it in the next day or two… acting a little bit like the kid who got his hand caught in the cookie jar.

In retrospect I should have immediately checked the tracking number it was bogus. I have made so many great deals on this board as well as other venues over the years but these last year or two things have changed there are so many more crooks in the game.

tkd · #2 07-05-2022, 10:59 PM

What I'm gathering from all this is to initially interact with a potential buyer/seller on here to see their feedback and how long they have been a member. If everything checks out paypal goods and services is safest. I don't like giving my email in the post because I have no clue who is emailing me.

Wanaselja · #3 07-06-2022, 04:50 PM

I received a PM a few days ago in response to a WTB post that I made.

Got it up for sale
Contact me at scottdavilla8@gmail.com

Scottdavilla8 is also the user name here. Before emailing I saw that they signed up 6/3 of this year. I decided to PM back asking if the card was graded and what version it was (Looking for E94 cards). They never responded. Beware of this user.

Rhotchkiss · #4 07-06-2022, 05:06 PM

Just an idea- maybe we can create a sticky thread at the top of the main board where board members can inquire about people they come across on BST (looking for referrals/successful deals) and where people can list the names and handles of scammers�

Leon · #5 07-06-2022, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Just an idea- maybe we can create a sticky thread at the top of the main board where board members can inquire about people they come across on BST (looking for referrals/successful deals) and where people can list the names and handles of scammers�

Stickies can be done but I prefer not to have them.
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Rhotchkiss · #6 07-06-2022, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

Stickies can be done but I prefer not to have them.
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Obviously your call, just a suggestion. I have done a ton of deals with Net54 members, many of whom I met initially on the BST, and luckily I have never encountered a scammer. But it does seem there is a major uptick in nefarious activity and its likely now only a matter of time before I get catfished

Casey2296 · #7 07-06-2022, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Obviously your call, just a suggestion. I have done a ton of deals with Net54 members, many of whom I met initially on the BST, and luckily I have never encountered a scammer. But it does seem there is a major uptick in nefarious activity and its likely now only a matter of time before I get catfished

I've found it best to connect through PM first then move to email. I'd never put my email in a post. Correct me if I'm wrong but don't you have to be a member in good standing to PM another member?

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