Kgordonl Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Just giving everyone a heads up that a member on here named Dan Dawson just tried to run a scam on me. He said that someone he knows has some CF-4's I'm looking for and provided an email address to his friend Gulley. I contacted Gulley who sent me pictures of the speakers. The price was cheap and wanted me to wire the money. I messaged Dan to see if he could vouch for this Gulley, and he did (likely the same person). Well low and behold, a quick reverse google of the images revealed they were from a post in 2015. Fair warning! Don't be scammed by this piece of shit! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Great job in doing your due diligence. I just checked the profile for "Dan Dawson" and he joined Nov 23 and has no posts. Everybody has a first post so that's not necessarily a deal breaker, but it does require more research to make sure you don't get scammed. I have been contacted before by other members wanting to know about a certain seller (can't remember the name), wanting to know my opinion if he was trustworthy, a valid person. When doing business, even on this forum it is important to vette the seller. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 7, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 7, 2017 Thanks for the head's up. Dan has just received the 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ban Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Ban Hammer! It totally sucks that people do that, good thing you caught it. I would never go outside of Paypal for payment unless it was cash at pick up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discgolfer123 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Guy reached out to me when I was inquiring about iPhone that had been sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff's Eight Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Same dude tried to steer me to someone who supposedly had what I was looking for. Seems he acts as an intermediary and you end up with someone named Gulley in WI. Can the people running this site block him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 7, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Youthman said: Thanks for the head's up. Dan has just received the Already took care of it Jeff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I hate thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakdown7 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Thanks very much for finding this and calling it to our attention! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgordonl Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 He almost got me. Just a good reminder to only purchase using PayPal if not meeting in person. Also, reverse googling is your friend. Hopefully putting him on blast will prevent someone else from getting scammed. Of course, he will probably change his name and just keep on doing it. It's a shame there are pieces of shit like this guy out there, but is certainly a reality! Be careful out there folks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digregorioj Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 He reached out to me regarding the post I have for XL-23's yesterday. I sent an email to the guy he told me to but never received a response - so I guess I am lucky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 You guys with your quick-to-judge pitchfork mentalities. Maybe Caroline Gulley is just a very well rounded and highly connected individual that happens to have all of the items we need? Geeze.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I have used nothing but Paypal for the last few years. Now my kids are using Venmo. So I do that now too with them. But I prefer the paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Be careful of people unknown people steering you in a certain direction. Remember this guy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I never knew the E stood for Ethelbert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I Googled the Gmail address and found an old car site in which this scammer was trying the same thing. 20/20 hindsight is easy but what legit person is really going to have an e-mail address that is essentially "pay me" (paygullecaline@gmail.com)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I've got a bridge I'll sell ya!!!! Actually a distant rich (not poor like me) relative of mine bought the London Bridge (I think?) and moved it to Lake Havasu, Arizona. He never invited me out??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 NOT this same subject dude but an on-line negotiation: Going to be interesting. I answered an ad for a McIntosh MC2000 at a ridiculous price. I got a call just now and he sounded tweeked out. I was adamant that we meet at a police department in his town and just got babbling. Then the seller agreed to meet me here in my town but will call back. This dude couldn't stop talking. IF, IF the amp is what he says, at the price and at my local police station...damn right I'll buy it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amb3cog Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 4 hours ago, USNRET said: NOT this same subject dude but an on-line negotiation: Going to be interesting. I answered an ad for a McIntosh MC2000 at a ridiculous price. I got a call just now and he sounded tweeked out. I was adamant that we meet at a police department in his town and just got babbling. Then the seller agreed to meet me here in my town but will call back. This dude couldn't stop talking. IF, IF the amp is what he says, at the price and at my local police station...damn right I'll buy it. I'd be straight up shocked if there was a actual amp. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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