Gunny
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Gunny on Aug 14, 2013 10:30:25 GMT 1, I just want to inform the forum about some strange questioning to my for sales thread from a new member. I will not name the new member just in case they are genuine, but i doubt it.
Buyer offered a price on a certain piece, I accepted. Sale agreed on an expensive piece of art. Buyer then asks for my postcode to check how far it is in mileage as 'he may collect'. I tell him the postcode. Sale agreed. Buyer then asks if i have any other interesting or exciting pieces that I can sell him to make it worth driving up from London. I tell him to look at my for sales thread. Buyer then tells me he will be in touch shortly with regards to address to pick up. Buyer then also asks me how much my art collection is worth as he finds it interesting!
i forgot to mention the in-between questions like 'is it framed or not' to make it look like he was genuine - it was just the way he asked these questions, and when, that made it all a bit suspect.
I don't know about anyone else, but the alarm bells started ringing. I told the buyer i changed my mind and was selling to someone else. The buyer is now saying its not fair etc as he really wants it. YEAH YEAH - WRONG CHOICE OF QUESTIONING MY FRIEND.
What if I told him the information he wanted (how much my collection was worth etc), and gave him my address for the cash on collection item. He then pulls out at the last minute as he changes his mind. Six months later you get home from work to find your collection gone!!! Just a thought............... be wary folks.
As I say the NEW member (two weeks or so) might be genuine but I have my doubts.
I think there is a few dodgy lurkers on here now, more than ever. BEWARE.
Any other stories out there.
Mods please place this thread in the appropriate place as I din't know where to put it. Thanks
I just want to inform the forum about some strange questioning to my for sales thread from a new member. I will not name the new member just in case they are genuine, but i doubt it.
Buyer offered a price on a certain piece, I accepted. Sale agreed on an expensive piece of art. Buyer then asks for my postcode to check how far it is in mileage as 'he may collect'. I tell him the postcode. Sale agreed. Buyer then asks if i have any other interesting or exciting pieces that I can sell him to make it worth driving up from London. I tell him to look at my for sales thread. Buyer then tells me he will be in touch shortly with regards to address to pick up. Buyer then also asks me how much my art collection is worth as he finds it interesting!
i forgot to mention the in-between questions like 'is it framed or not' to make it look like he was genuine - it was just the way he asked these questions, and when, that made it all a bit suspect.
I don't know about anyone else, but the alarm bells started ringing. I told the buyer i changed my mind and was selling to someone else. The buyer is now saying its not fair etc as he really wants it. YEAH YEAH - WRONG CHOICE OF QUESTIONING MY FRIEND.
What if I told him the information he wanted (how much my collection was worth etc), and gave him my address for the cash on collection item. He then pulls out at the last minute as he changes his mind. Six months later you get home from work to find your collection gone!!! Just a thought............... be wary folks.
As I say the NEW member (two weeks or so) might be genuine but I have my doubts.
I think there is a few dodgy lurkers on here now, more than ever. BEWARE.
Any other stories out there.
Mods please place this thread in the appropriate place as I din't know where to put it. Thanks
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street4RT
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by street4RT on Aug 14, 2013 10:38:15 GMT 1, A word of advise ....
Never do a sale at the address where you have all your art work ;-)
Keep it secret, keep it safe.
A word of advise ....
Never do a sale at the address where you have all your art work ;-)
Keep it secret, keep it safe.
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t3c
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by t3c on Aug 14, 2013 10:46:24 GMT 1, +1. Bubble-wrap it up and meet in a cafe or a pub. It's a jungle out there
+1. Bubble-wrap it up and meet in a cafe or a pub. It's a jungle out there
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 10:56:53 GMT 1, tell the cheeky bugger you have dogs and cctv inside and out
tell the cheeky bugger you have dogs and cctv inside and out
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 11:28:08 GMT 1, Gunny if you PM me your address and art collection then I can come round and do a risk assessment for you if you like ; )
Gunny if you PM me your address and art collection then I can come round and do a risk assessment for you if you like ; )
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 11:34:16 GMT 1, Gunny,
are you planning a holiday this summer?. Could you please share when this will be please?. Makes my life a little easier thats all
Gunny,
are you planning a holiday this summer?. Could you please share when this will be please?. Makes my life a little easier thats all
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t3c
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by t3c on Aug 14, 2013 11:55:55 GMT 1, Gunny, perhaps you have pets that need fed & watering during your holiday abroad? If so, i'm your man..
Gunny, perhaps you have pets that need fed & watering during your holiday abroad? If so, i'm your man..
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sagbelly
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July 2013
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by sagbelly on Aug 14, 2013 12:15:04 GMT 1, Gunny,
I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me.
I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece.
Gunny,
I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me.
I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece.
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 12:21:40 GMT 1, wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then?
wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then?
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 12:24:46 GMT 1, And what kind of burglar alarms he has fitted and how easy they were to disable.
And what kind of burglar alarms he has fitted and how easy they were to disable.
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Gunny
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Gunny on Aug 14, 2013 12:40:21 GMT 1, Gunny, I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me. I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece.
CONFIRMED SAGBELLY
Gunny, I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me. I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece. CONFIRMED SAGBELLY |
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iamzero
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by iamzero on Aug 14, 2013 13:15:26 GMT 1, Sounds dodgy to me, perhaps you should bring your collection around to mine for safe keeping until this all blows over dude?
Sounds dodgy to me, perhaps you should bring your collection around to mine for safe keeping until this all blows over dude?
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sagbelly
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July 2013
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by sagbelly on Aug 14, 2013 14:03:05 GMT 1, wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then?
No locks are easy, alarms are what you need to know about....
wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then? No locks are easy, alarms are what you need to know about.... |
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 14:09:30 GMT 1, wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then? No locks are easy, alarms are what you need to know about....
wasnt it you that wanted to check what kind of door locks he has then? No locks are easy, alarms are what you need to know about.... apparently most people keep the factory set code and there easy to find out..heard it on crimewatch |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 14:10:13 GMT 1, Gunny, I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me. I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece. CONFIRMED SAGBELLY
So just so there's no confusion at all you are confining that it WASN'T Sagbelly that tried it on?
Gunny, I have just joined the forum, looking for a Dolk Bomb Suit, can you confirm for the audience at home that I was not the dodge new guy, as people might be suspicious of me. I don't ask about the value of people's collection or when they are on holiday. I am only after one piece. CONFIRMED SAGBELLY So just so there's no confusion at all you are confining that it WASN'T Sagbelly that tried it on? |
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Gunny
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Gunny on Aug 14, 2013 14:17:56 GMT 1, So just so there's no confusion at all you are confining that it WASN'T Sagbelly that tried it on?
So just so there's no confusion at all you are confining that it WASN'T Sagbelly that tried it on? confirmed it WASN'T SAGBELLY |
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Gunny
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Gunny on Aug 14, 2013 14:19:51 GMT 1, Turns out the guy might be ok - have been speaking to him and he understands my concerns and has given me some information about himself. However, better to be safe than sorry and maybe its a wake up call for all of us to be more careful. Cheers
Turns out the guy might be ok - have been speaking to him and he understands my concerns and has given me some information about himself. However, better to be safe than sorry and maybe its a wake up call for all of us to be more careful. Cheers
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Quinnster
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Quinnster on Aug 14, 2013 14:44:11 GMT 1, Turns out the guy might be ok - have been speaking to him and he understands my concerns and has given me some information about himself. However, better to be safe than sorry and maybe its a wake up call for all of us to be more careful. Cheers
Just a nosey cunt not a robbing one?
Turns out the guy might be ok - have been speaking to him and he understands my concerns and has given me some information about himself. However, better to be safe than sorry and maybe its a wake up call for all of us to be more careful. Cheers Just a nosey cunt not a robbing one? |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 15:12:25 GMT 1, He would say that now he has been outed? ;D
He would say that now he has been outed? ;D
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 16:03:59 GMT 1, Hang on who's hacking my account?
Mods what's going on??
Hang on who's hacking my account? Mods what's going on?? |
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 16:11:34 GMT 1, i see whats happened,Bernard ;-) lol
i see whats happened,Bernard ;-) lol
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 16:18:07 GMT 1, Bernard did this 
Bernard did this |
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 16:32:13 GMT 1, Have you taken your medication yet bernard?
Have you taken your medication yet bernard? |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 17:32:39 GMT 1, Bernard did this
Ahh so he quotes me but then deletes what I said and puts in what he wants - I see.
He's a bit of a weirdo really !!!
Bernard did this Ahh so he quotes me but then deletes what I said and puts in what he wants - I see. He's a bit of a weirdo really !!! |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 17:33:56 GMT 1, And what kind of burger buns he has fitted and how easy they were to disabubble. Song song blue everybody knows one song song blue every garden grows one me and you, just we two eating burgers in the rain let me try.......... again or maybe not. ?, liquid lunch? I prefer sniffing glue while pulling myself off frantically to be honest.
And what kind of burger buns he has fitted and how easy they were to disabubble. Song song blue everybody knows one song song blue every garden grows one me and you, just we two eating burgers in the rain let me try.......... again or maybe not. ?, liquid lunch? I prefer sniffing glue while pulling myself off frantically to be honest. |
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 17:34:17 GMT 1, Ahh so he quotes me but then deletes what I said and puts in what he wants - I see. He's a bit of a weirdo really !!!
Ahh so he quotes me but then deletes what I said and puts in what he wants - I see. He's a bit of a weirdo really !!! i didnt know that could be done til i seen your post had been changed |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 17:36:53 GMT 1,
Ha ha lol : )
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Damien
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Damien on Aug 14, 2013 17:43:42 GMT 1, i didnt know that could be done til i seen it had be changed im going for my medication and a lie down now
i didnt know that could be done til i seen it had be changed im going for my medication and a lie down now |
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shaunq
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by shaunq on Aug 14, 2013 19:03:07 GMT 1, ?, liquid lunch? I prefer sniffing glue while pulling myself off frantically to be honest.
?, liquid lunch? I prefer sniffing glue while pulling myself off frantically to be honest. If your right hand gets tired, be careful you don't swap hands or you'll be pulling yourself off for eternity |
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BEWARE - INTRUSIVE QUESTIONING - POSSIBLE FRAUDSTERS LURKING, by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 19:56:06 GMT 1, If your right hand gets tired, be careful you don't swap hands or you'll be pulling yourself off for eternity
If your right hand gets tired, be careful you don't swap hands or you'll be pulling yourself off for eternity ....and thats a bad thing because............? |
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