3 x members it seems have been ripped off recently by a member pm-ing them out of the blue and offering them high value 45s that they have recently posted 'wants' for in our wants forum

When they agree to purchase they then are asked to pay to a email via friends and family paypal payment

By paying in such a way the member then loses any protection or chance of refund if the deal goes wrong, ensuring that the scammer keeps the members cash

As the 45 offered are  accompied by made up 45 scans, it is 100% in such cases  that this 'offer' is indeed a rip off

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Posting the below info in the hope that it will make all members aware of what can happen if they don't check sellers backgrounds/info and hopefully help avoid any other similar occurances

The methods used on here by 2 members - more than likely the same person follow below

0 or low post members with no feedback, history 

Uses gmail emails both for joining the site and for the paypal friends and family payment

Most times uses good english, but there were slips up, plus a notable lack of knowledge on normal vinyl trading

Gives uk town as location, but uses vpns

The scans of 45 used have all been low quality (400 x 400) and appears are made up of online images edited in such a way so they don't show up as identical in google image searchs

Used attachements in past and for the latest used the freeimage website for hosting the scans

https://freeimage.host/i/jpg23.HYa5TMb

eg

two recent ones used

note that the vinyl part of the scan is identical in both images

 

 

history

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account nathanevans closed after posting dodgy id and scan of a high value 45 for 'sale' in Nov 2022

see

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/435027-sales-alert-nathanevans-details-pm-selling/

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account muter007 joined site in 2017

gave real name as Jiri Svatek and email ice_kid007@azet.sk

Email address changed to jackbennet.553@gmail.com (previously ice_kid007@azet.sk) by member.
December 2, 2022   

account closed in 2022 after mass pm-ing members for 'wants' f&f paypal scam 

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/435059-bare-sales-posts-by-new-or-obscure-members/

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an account opened jan 2023 sharing similar details and methods as above

name soulattack emails used Mbalog1998@gmail.com and sonnymontana9@gmail.com

 ripped off 2 members using the above 2 images and payments via f&f paypal and fake scans

account now closed

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all 3 the same guy? looks likely

as said account muter007 joined site in 2017

back then gave real name as Jiri Svatek and email ice_kid007@azet.sk

come back in 2022 and then tried this scam out with 'new' gmail emails

anyone know this guy? if so ask get in touch via pm asp

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3 members have been ripped off it appears

This amount was kept low thanks to members informing us asp so once aware we could take immediate action and close the accounts

Ask if you do in the future  get any 'dodgy' trading pms then please report/flag the pm asp so we can have a look at whats goin gon

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bottom line

there is always an element of risk if you use f&f payments

Obviously a risk of the seller being dishonest etc but you do also lose protection if the 45 gets lost or delayed due to various reasons.

With unknown or new members or indeed if there is any doubt, simply do not use them!

 

 

 

 

 

another 'wants via pm' scammer tried it on

 

account closed

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/48061-captiansoul/

 

He a SCAMMER ?  

2 hours ago, Spanner said:

He a SCAMMER ?  

yep thats what I said

 

thanks to a member flagging up a pm exchange

the same guy trying it on with a 'new' account despite restictions

no one taken in this time it seems

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/profile/48095-tonysoul52/

 

 

emails used

romarcrds@gmail.com

Reeceparker1985@gmail.com

recordjunkie1853@gmail.com

 

past connected accounts

captiansoul

soulattack

 

method

asks for payment via f&f

claims he needs to use f&f due to a 21 day hold policy

uses a offsite link if asked to show an image - normal security advice applies here - don't click any links

 

request

Please get in touch or flag any 'dodgy' pms as soon as possible!

We can give advice and we can do checks on the account to see if any risk

and importantly we can take action to protect other members once aware

 

this account is now closed 

yeah tonysoul offered me a big record and alsowanted to do it all by email, but very casually so it wasnt obviously suspicious. used a scan from discogs and wouldnt send me any other pictures or a soundclip so it seemed fishy. was almost convincing though.

i think a good way is to ask for multiple images/soundclips and/or suggest paypal +4%. if they cant supply lots of details then they probably dont have the record!

Damn, I got scammed by romarcrds last week. As soon as I paid him via PayPal f&f for some high end records he deleted his Discogs account…. Payments already went through. Terrible 

7 hours ago, BoogieWave said:

Damn, I got scammed by romarcrds last week. As soon as I paid him via PayPal f&f for some high end records he deleted his Discogs account…. Payments already went through. Terrible 

what was the paypal address used ? this one romarcrds@gmail.com ?

plus what was the discogs account name used?

 

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How do I report a scammer on PayPal?

Log into your PayPal account and visit the Resolution Center. Click “Report a Problem.” Find the fraudulent transaction and then click “Continue.” Click on “I Want to Report Unauthorized Activity” and follow the prompts to open your dispute.

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Maybe worth looking into credit card charge back if you paid paypal via credit card?

uk link
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/somethings-gone-wrong-with-a-purchase/getting-your-money-back-if-you-paid-by-card-or-paypal/

 

romarcrds@gmail.com

Jazzlife24 on Discogs

Please do not react to this here either:

 

Tonysoul52!!!! Watch out!

 

I was offered an £850 record from my many WANTS. Blocked it straight away. All jpegs are really the same making.

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).

User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

1 hour ago, Soulsan said:

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).

User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

Perhaps you could ask member on here @Marklovevinyl

7 hours ago, Soulsan said:

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).

User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

thanks for making us aware

on such matters, best if you flag the posts that way the site is informed instantly

hopefully no ones lost out to this guy, looks like same geezer as before

account now closed

as always

watch out for any new members offering to resolve wants

 

 

 

 

 

taking this matter to the next stage

before do so am getting all relevant info together

can anyone who has been involved in this scam please pass on the  below details in the format given via pm

thanks

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buyers name:

buyers paypal email :

buyers source account name :

date of paypal transaction

amount 

sellers paypal email  

sellers paypal name 

sellers source account name

 

I used to be on another forum,- not music related and you couldn't get on  it unless you got referred by an existing member of a long standing .

You had to get people to vouch for you.

 

On 17/04/2023 at 22:22, Soulsan said:

Be aware, here is another scammer. An enhanced fake photo format with a note is used (see pic).

User name: Marklovevinyl

“Real“ name: Mark Riley

Email addresses: marksoulriley@gmail.com

grnikola965@gmail.com

Out of focus label and in-focus note is a big clue.