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by bizzzy_b , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 02/04/2012 11:37 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bizzzy_b
Joined: 08/30/2005
Location: ND
Hi guys,

 I am wondering if anyone who has posted an item for sale either here, nodakoutdoors, or bismanonline has been scammed by someone claiming to be Thomas Chad Wiley, or by any other alias for that matter? I recieved multiple emails from this person requesting suspicious information. I got a very suspicious check in the mail for $1800 over the amount that I was selling my item for, which he claims I am supposed to send to his shipper via Western Union. Anyway, I didnt fall for it but I was curious has had the same experience.


Thanks
Re: Classified scams
by bckhntr on 02/04/2012 11:46 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 11/17/2004
Location: ND
Nope I haven't yet. Sure sounds like your deal is a scam though. Guessing that check would bounce pretty hard.

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Re: Classified scams
by eyexer on 02/04/2012 11:54 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
eyexer
Joined: 02/28/2007
Location: ND
that kind of stuff is the oldest internet scam on the planet
Re: Classified scams
by Swanson on 02/04/2012 1:18 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Swanson
Joined: 09/07/2007
Location: ND
send it in to your local PD

Re: Classified scams
by Morpheus on 02/04/2012 1:25 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Morpheus
Joined: 10/24/2010
Location: nd

send it to the 5.0  that is definately an old arse scam.  i remember there was a crapload of that going on and it was people from some other country doin it...  whats the name of his shipper?

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Re: Classified scams
by marksman on 02/04/2012 2:07 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 11/21/2005
Location: ND
bizzzy_b Said:
Hi guys,

 I am wondering if anyone who has posted an item for sale either here, nodakoutdoors, or bismanonline has been scammed by someone claiming to be Thomas Chad Wiley, or by any other alias for that matter? I recieved multiple emails from this person requesting suspicious information. I got a very suspicious check in the mail for $1800 over the amount that I was selling my item for, which he claims I am supposed to send to his shipper via Western Union. Anyway, I didnt fall for it but I was curious has had the same experience.


Thanks
the idiot will send you a money gram look on the back it will have a toll free number on it then it is fake.  just play along with him.  He will want you to western union money to Nigeria  just ask him if it is his brother who got you for 50 bucks and you need that first before you can do business.  that scam has been around since the 80's

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Re: Classified scams
by bizzzy_b on 02/04/2012 3:31 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bizzzy_b
Joined: 08/30/2005
Location: ND
Here is the last message I recieved. Is it worth it to even report them?

"I am happy you recieved the payment at last,however you are to deposit the Check and then withdraw the excess $1,800 in cash and have it sent to my shipper via Western union money transfer which is the safest way of sending money worldwide. I will so appreciate if you can do that today before leaving town so that he can commence pickup arrangements as i have a whole lots of other items to pick up around you and i dont want any delay whatsoever. Here is my shippers information to which the remaining cash of $1,800 will be sent.

Shippers Information:-

NAME: CRAIG BERGSTROM
ADDRESS:3757 N Blackstone Ave,

Fresno, CA
ZIP CODE: 93726

USA

I am aware of the western union charges which will be deducted out of the money you will be sending back. My shipper will then come in person for the collection of the bow at your place. I hope you will complete the transaction with me in good faith, once you have sent the money kindly get back to me with the following details

Senders name and Address

Amount sent after western union charges

Western union control number) MTCN NUMBER

And all the details which you used in sending the money to my shipper. I look forwrd to your response soon.

Thomas Chad"
Re: Classified scams
by bizzzy_b on 02/04/2012 3:33 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bizzzy_b
Joined: 08/30/2005
Location: ND
There was no return address on the envelope and it was post marked in Portland Oregon.
Re: Classified scams
by SHEDZ on 02/04/2012 4:19 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
SHEDZ
Joined: 10/18/2006
Location: ND
Send a turd in a box to the address
Re: Classified scams
by Morpheus on 02/04/2012 4:49 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Morpheus
Joined: 10/24/2010
Location: nd
is there a bank name on the check?  if so look them up and get a number off the internet and call them, ask if they have anybody by that name banking with them,  if they say no then tell them that your local Police Department has a check that they might be interested as it is fraudulant....  definately need to get the police involved...

Never argue with an idiot.... they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Re: Classified scams
by Morpheus on 02/04/2012 4:56 PM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Morpheus
Joined: 10/24/2010
Location: nd

Never argue with an idiot.... they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Re: Classified scams
by Morpheus on 02/04/2012 5:12 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Morpheus
Joined: 10/24/2010
Location: nd
and FYI that address for Craig Bergstrom is a hotel called the Four Points by Sheraton maybe you should call them up and ask for Craig Bergstrom... see what happens.

Never argue with an idiot.... they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Re: Classified scams
by Dakota G-man on 02/04/2012 8:45 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
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Joined: 03/18/2009
Location: ND
 The checks are fake.... and Western Union has a fraud dept. that will contact you.  By the time the money is transferred you'll be out the money and you'll have no reprieve getting your money back.   

That has been on the news for a couple of years warning people about the fake checks.
 
Re: Classified scams
by eyexer on 02/04/2012 9:27 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
eyexer
Joined: 02/28/2007
Location: ND
don't even waste your time with the five-0 they'll laugh you off the planet.
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