Is there a way to report scammers on Agon?

Is there an infrastructure to report scam attempts on Agon? Usual case of somebody else's pics from a forum and bank transfer request in response to a wanted ad.

Presumably, the initiator is a registered member.

j-rob09-09-2016 10:33pm

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j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-09-2016 at 11:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah, no kidding but who would? Does anybody at the office care if registered members are scamming or it is a pure dog-eat-dog world out there?
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well I wrote "Bob" a cryptic note and in one minute I got this back with two pics I recognized from Lenco Heaven of a TT owned by a guy in Europe named Marc. ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Re: Turntable From: "Bob Anker" <bobankerfam@gmail.com> Date: Fri, September 9, 2016 17:20 To: "Joe Roberts" <j> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Yes i have a Perpetuum Ebner PE-33 for sale. Find attached files. I am looking to get $700 shipped. I will be shipping via USPS priority mail insured and will take payment via Bank wire transfer. Whats your shipping address? Thanks
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 12:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It was a reply to my Wanted ad. My ad is 100% on the up and up, it is the respondent who is sketchy!
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 12:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Here’s the text of the scam attempt: jsuth sent you the following message: Hi, Email Bob on bobankerfam@gmail.com regarding your request . He gave me a great deal when i purchased from him. He is located in Cambridge Ohio 43725,USA fast shipping.You can also text him or call on 740-238-5366 Thanks
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 02:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In other words, Member jsuth (or someone signing in as him) is acting as an agent or front for Bob Asker, who has stolen pics of rare stuff at high prices ready to ship. I was hoping to report jsuth.
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 03:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Many thanks! Actually that link was on the page I'm now writing on...but I had to scroll down further than expected...duh!
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 02:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That is my question: How?
j-rob OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 09-10-2016 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In the case in question, the TT pictured was on a custom stone base. Very distinctive. And the unit in the pic was not really distributed in the US or very very lightly, at best. I never saw one in my 40 years in audio in the US. I know then from Europe. In general, I expect that pics are of the item for sale unless noted otherwise. I heard back from Agon support already and they are acting quickly. Good to know!

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