Turbo storm Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I was contacted via my personal email by a person using the name of Pawel Nowak. He contacted me claiming to sell a tanto for $450 and a katana for $700. (my father's voice rings clearly "if it sounds too good to be true...") So I decided to play along. I asked how he would like me to send payment. He replied with bank transfer or Western Union. I told him I would only use Paypal to a verified user with a valid address, and he dissappeared. I have sent additional emails waiting for a reply, but nothing. He claims to have used the screen name of "Kaliope". Anyone heard of him, or had similar problems with him or someone else?
Jamie Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 He's tried to scam many users, right after they first Register. I think there is a sticky about him. Same thing happened to many of us(him emailing I mean).
drbvac Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Dan: SEARCH the forum - he has been around as long as most people buying nihonto and seems to be able to get e-mails for new members so - you have arrived
Turbo storm Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 Update, He responded that he will not use Paypal. I let him know that I work for an American Government contractor, and this is a direct violation of International Traffic in Arms regulations (22 CFR Part 120) since he was communicating to me via my companies government email. He replied that he worked for the FBI here in the UK for 4 years. :lol: I didn't know the UK has the FBI???
Stephen Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 welcome to the club, he harvest new members weekly if not daily
Turbo storm Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Posted January 13, 2011 welcome to the club, he harvest new members weekly if not daily I'm just glad I was aware of this type of scam. Is there a way someone (admin) send an email to all new users warning of this type of scam. One person falling for this is too many, and I despise thieves like this! I see that it was stickied previously. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=62&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=15
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