Archive 2008 · Massive scam on Nikonians

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p.1 #1 · Massive scam on Nikonians

All, as some of you are aware, there was a massive scam perpetrated on Nikonians over the past 2 weeks. By last count it appears to have affected 13 buyers and involves gear valued at over $10,000:
http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=137&topic_id=42342 &mesg_id=42342&page=

This should serve as a reminder to us all to carefully check who we are dealing with, and insist on adequate assurances that the seller (and the buyer) are who they say they are.

Mar 07, 2008 at 12:14 AM

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p.1 #2 · Massive scam on Nikonians

Yikes. Yet another reminder to always use a CC when you can.

Mar 07, 2008 at 12:50 AM

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p.1 #3 · Massive scam on Nikonians

^^^Yikes is indeed an appropriate response. Here is the full scope of the scam
http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=137&topic_id=42540&mesg_id=42540&page=

Mar 07, 2008 at 01:22 AM

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p.1 #4 · Massive scam on Nikonians

The first clue is Don was using a P.O.Box address, the buyers took a risk and kiss the money goodbye.

Edited by carlsbadbum on Mar 07, 2008 at 01:33 PM GMT

Edited on Mar 07, 2008 at 04:33 PM

Mar 07, 2008 at 11:10 AM

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p.1 #5 · Massive scam on Nikonians

Oy...this Don guy is in my area....just north of me.....**supposedly**...according to the mailing addy......

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom D

Mar 07, 2008 at 01:51 PM


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