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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Metropolis Art on Feb 11, 2015 16:22:26 GMT 1, We would like to give all the forum members here a heads up on 2 Banksy's that have been fraudulently "purchased" from us, we think on stolen credit cards. The details are as below:
'Gold Flag' edition number /112 they will have a valid COA from pest control, we think this one has made it to the States.
'Toxic Mary' edition number /150 again will have a valid COA from pest control.
We are in the process of informing Pest Control as to their status and have already reported it to Action Fraud Squad.
If anybody has been offered these prints or has any information we would appreciate being contacted on here or through our website www.metropolisartworks.com
Thank you
We would like to give all the forum members here a heads up on 2 Banksy's that have been fraudulently "purchased" from us, we think on stolen credit cards. The details are as below: 'Gold Flag' edition number /112 they will have a valid COA from pest control, we think this one has made it to the States. 'Toxic Mary' edition number /150 again will have a valid COA from pest control. We are in the process of informing Pest Control as to their status and have already reported it to Action Fraud Squad. If anybody has been offered these prints or has any information we would appreciate being contacted on here or through our website www.metropolisartworks.comThank you |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by WILLYBKLN on Feb 11, 2015 16:30:32 GMT 1, Damn, that sucks. Hope it gets sorted. We should have a sticky on the forum regarding "stolen" or illegitimate works...
Damn, that sucks. Hope it gets sorted. We should have a sticky on the forum regarding "stolen" or illegitimate works...
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by alittle on Feb 11, 2015 16:32:49 GMT 1, I'm guessing you took a phone order?
I'm guessing you took a phone order?
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Art Fan 2011 on Feb 11, 2015 16:33:00 GMT 1, That really does suck, what scammers!! Not an easy crime to solve sadly but fingers crossed someone on here gets offered them and the "robbers" can be caught!
That really does suck, what scammers!! Not an easy crime to solve sadly but fingers crossed someone on here gets offered them and the "robbers" can be caught!
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Metropolis Art
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Metropolis Art on Feb 11, 2015 16:42:01 GMT 1, Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not.
Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 16:50:44 GMT 1, shame about that- I cant imageione anyone being able to offload a Gold Flag for anything coming near its market worth- such a low and easily recognisable edition
Didi you send out the PC with the prints ? I would always hold these back / send them seperataly I suppose
shame about that- I cant imageione anyone being able to offload a Gold Flag for anything coming near its market worth- such a low and easily recognisable edition
Didi you send out the PC with the prints ? I would always hold these back / send them seperataly I suppose
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Metropolis Art
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Metropolis Art on Feb 11, 2015 16:59:31 GMT 1, The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for?
The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for?
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 17:09:11 GMT 1, Is the matter in the hands of police now?.
Is the matter in the hands of police now?.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Metropolis Art on Feb 11, 2015 17:11:42 GMT 1, Yes we have contacted the Action fraud police and they are looking into it.
Yes we have contacted the Action fraud police and they are looking into it.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 17:16:17 GMT 1, The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for?
The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for? Until the money clears into your account |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Prescription Art on Feb 11, 2015 17:19:26 GMT 1, The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for? Until the money clears into your account
Having the money cleared into your account is no guarantee of anything... you can get a chargeback from the owner a stolen card up to (I think) 90 days after payment.
The COA's were sent separately, but how long do you hold them for? Until the money clears into your account Having the money cleared into your account is no guarantee of anything... you can get a chargeback from the owner a stolen card up to (I think) 90 days after payment. |
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Metropolis Art
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Metropolis Art on Feb 11, 2015 17:22:32 GMT 1, I don't understand how people can do these kind of things. How does it work? Who replaces you, the gallery? It is a lot of money?! I guess the credit card holder gets money back? But the gallery is it protected?
Unfortunately not.
I don't understand how people can do these kind of things. How does it work? Who replaces you, the gallery? It is a lot of money?! I guess the credit card holder gets money back? But the gallery is it protected? Unfortunately not. |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 17:22:36 GMT 1, yep, forgot the banks have a big chargeback window to cover these eventualities
one of the reason why everything can be great for a month, then it implodes without warning - have been done myself in this way.
yep, forgot the banks have a big chargeback window to cover these eventualities
one of the reason why everything can be great for a month, then it implodes without warning - have been done myself in this way.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Love Is In The Air on Feb 11, 2015 17:29:15 GMT 1, What an absolute b*stard. And to make matters worse, some poor person will probably unwittingly buy these now off eBay or in a cash deal and then get a horrible surprise when they contact PC for change of ownership.
What an absolute b*stard. And to make matters worse, some poor person will probably unwittingly buy these now off eBay or in a cash deal and then get a horrible surprise when they contact PC for change of ownership.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Poster Bob on Feb 11, 2015 17:30:57 GMT 1, Bank transfers and cash. The only way to go.
Bank transfers and cash. The only way to go.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 17:33:22 GMT 1, My fingers are crossed that these prints surface and the little b******s are caught!
My fingers are crossed that these prints surface and the little b******s are caught!
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by DrWhite on Feb 11, 2015 17:39:00 GMT 1, Big network here - someone may be offered them.
Big network here - someone may be offered them.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by iamzero on Feb 11, 2015 18:55:49 GMT 1, Never quite understand the idea behind nicked art. It's essentially worthless surely?
Never quite understand the idea behind nicked art. It's essentially worthless surely?
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 20:03:09 GMT 1, I've taken a note of the numbers, you should email the details to any Banksy dealers and ask them to do the same. Best of luck 
I've taken a note of the numbers, you should email the details to any Banksy dealers and ask them to do the same. Best of luck |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Poster Bob on Feb 11, 2015 20:04:32 GMT 1, Not if you sell it to someone who hasn't done their due diligence.
Never quite understand the idea behind nicked art. It's essentially worthless surely?
Not if you sell it to someone who hasn't done their due diligence. Never quite understand the idea behind nicked art. It's essentially worthless surely? |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 21:47:26 GMT 1, Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not.
sorry to hear. sounds like a s**tty situation. hopefully someone on here has a fast-track to PC and can speed things up
Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not. shouldn't the cc company be liable then? sorry to hear. sounds like a s**tty situation. hopefully someone on here has a fast-track to PC and can speed things up |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 21:58:19 GMT 1, Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not. shouldn't the cc company be liable then? sorry to hear. sounds like a s**tty situation. hopefully someone on here has a fast-track to PC and can speed things up
A business i worked with insisted they did this and they got 50% of the card charge back
Yes, we took a phone order. We actually checked with the credit card company before accepting the transactions, they assured us that providing we complied with all the security requests on our PDQ machine, we would be golden. Obviously not. shouldn't the cc company be liable then? sorry to hear. sounds like a s**tty situation. hopefully someone on here has a fast-track to PC and can speed things up Might be worth getting the card company to listen to the recording of your conversation with them A business i worked with insisted they did this and they got 50% of the card charge back |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by cmodart on Feb 12, 2015 5:51:01 GMT 1, Sorry to hear. Wire only for buyers unknown and without reputable references.
Sorry to hear. Wire only for buyers unknown and without reputable references.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by cmodart on Feb 12, 2015 5:54:17 GMT 1, Also, report the buyer to US Customs, IRS for tax evasion, and FBI for mail fraud. Not the poor chap that had the card stolen, the address it went to (if possible).
Also, report the buyer to US Customs, IRS for tax evasion, and FBI for mail fraud. Not the poor chap that had the card stolen, the address it went to (if possible).
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by gironawatch on Feb 12, 2015 11:56:05 GMT 1, I'm sorry for what happened, but really don't see the point to get paid by credit card!
you are not save, credit card company don't care about you.
Best is cash, or bank transfer, if you like to pay by credit card, please do so but used paypal.
I'm sorry for what happened, but really don't see the point to get paid by credit card!
you are not save, credit card company don't care about you.
Best is cash, or bank transfer, if you like to pay by credit card, please do so but used paypal.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Poster Bob on Feb 12, 2015 12:06:16 GMT 1, I'm sorry for what happened, but really don't see the point to get paid by credit card! you are not save, credit card company don't care about you. Best is cash, or bank transfer, if you like to pay by credit card, please do so but used paypal.
I'm sorry for what happened, but really don't see the point to get paid by credit card! you are not save, credit card company don't care about you. Best is cash, or bank transfer, if you like to pay by credit card, please do so but used paypal. Paypal wouldn't cover a transaction of that amount so it's a moot point. |
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Balboa on Feb 12, 2015 12:55:30 GMT 1, I just want to say that I bought one of these prints from someone on this forum on October 28th, after the credit card fraud was committed against Metropolis Art (October 2nd).
Pest Control informed me of the situation yesterday because the print is now in my name. I only bought it because they told me that everything was in order.
I just want to say that I bought one of these prints from someone on this forum on October 28th, after the credit card fraud was committed against Metropolis Art (October 2nd).
Pest Control informed me of the situation yesterday because the print is now in my name. I only bought it because they told me that everything was in order.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Happy Shopper on Feb 12, 2015 12:59:00 GMT 1, I just want to say that I bought one of these prints from someone on this forum on October 28th, after the credit card fraud was committed against Metropolis Art (October 2nd). Pest Control informed me of the situation yesterday because the print is now in my name. I only bought it because they told me that everything was in order.
That sucks!
Have you spoken to the police about it?
Once you're allowed to, it would be good to give the user name, and probably the real name, of the forum member selling stolen goods!
I just want to say that I bought one of these prints from someone on this forum on October 28th, after the credit card fraud was committed against Metropolis Art (October 2nd). Pest Control informed me of the situation yesterday because the print is now in my name. I only bought it because they told me that everything was in order. That sucks! Have you spoken to the police about it?
Once you're allowed to, it would be good to give the user name, and probably the real name, of the forum member selling stolen goods!
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by Balboa on Feb 12, 2015 13:08:42 GMT 1, I've spoken to Metropolis Art, who are dealing with it.
Hopefully everything will work out with Metropolis getting their money and me keeping my print.
I'm not impressed with the huge flaw in the Pest Control system though. I could have bought the print 4 months and 8 days after the credit card fraud took place and have been told that everything is in order.
I've spoken to Metropolis Art, who are dealing with it.
Hopefully everything will work out with Metropolis getting their money and me keeping my print.
I'm not impressed with the huge flaw in the Pest Control system though. I could have bought the print 4 months and 8 days after the credit card fraud took place and have been told that everything is in order.
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STOLEN BANKSY'S, by achtungbono on Feb 12, 2015 13:09:21 GMT 1, s**t, thats bad news and alot of ยฃ lost
Prints still belong to Metropolis IIRC
is there any possibility of a return reward ?
/ just seen your reply
s**t, thats bad news and alot of ยฃ lost
Prints still belong to Metropolis IIRC
is there any possibility of a return reward ?
/ just seen your reply
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