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Fraud alert Fair warning to Audiogoners.

I recently came across a scam on Ebay. Persons of Arabic descent using Anglo or Jewish surnames are fraudulently auctioning cameras, and now seem to have found their way to audio sites. I noticed a suspicious ad here not long ago, but it has disappeared. There was no email address for it. The seller was in Spain, which is where one of my suspect's is located. Now I noticed similar ads popping up on other audio sites. I found two ads today on another audio site. The ads all have the following properties:

The items advertised are very desirable

The items are priced below market value

The feedback, if any, is recent and contrived

The payment method always assures no recourse for the buyer (Postal Money Order, Western Union)

Spain and New York City area seemed to be where these scams are coming from. Once I discovered the people in New York, the ads started to come from Spain.

The ads are very well done and includes pictures

Many of the ads have cryptic messages built into them

Yes, I am in law enforcement, but the jusidiction here is with the FBI and possibly the Postal Inspectors, depending on how payment is made. They are aware of it. If you see any of these ads, please let me know where the ads are listed. I'm keeping a file of other possible ads with the case I turned over to the FBI. If you are a victim of this, please let me know.
glreno

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mzn50
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There are tons of fraudulant a-wipes on here, there and everywhere.. as usual its buyer-beware..

My fear is that although these posts are always a welcomed reminder, lets not get into a witch-hunt and also specifically name an ethnic groups.. (lots of Chinese,American, Canadians..on and on and on take your pick...etc that are also frauds)

there should be a weekly reminder posted on Audiogon for brain-dead shoppers that these people are widespread Its amazing how much cash people are willing to send on the internet or MO to someones house !!..

Number 1 rule...Never buy or sell with a non referencable person.. And always speak to them on the phone and exchange detailed info on home phone numbers etc ..2 very basic rules..

Lets all be careful so we can all have great experiences on audiogon !
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