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    Default SCAM beware

    Individual contacted me on a WTB ad said to email this guy. Emailed that person and they said they have the pen. Showed me pictures that i easily found on eBay. Said their PayPal was not working but i could pay using zelle or venmo.

    Kindly make payment to my son’s venmo here’s the info*@Rasheem-Showers

    zelle info*(347) 764-4088

    EMail info cortesshasta@aol.com


    Pictures show their accounts for both services.

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    Last edited by mark320i; February 26th, 2021 at 07:46 AM.

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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    Good work.
    We have to keep shining bright lights on these cockroaches

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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    Pls be aware of the below as well.
    Google for Goyette ham and you shall see an experience shared by one of the users

    Similar model

    Email: goyetteham@gmail.com
    Individual from FPgeek : normanshawn

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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    I got the same thing when I posted I wanted a montblanc calligraphy flex nib he sent me pics of a standard 149 said his PayPal wasn’t working, same story, price was too good to be true... look at my post you will see.


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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    Paypal always works so you know it's a scam right there. But it's a good joke.

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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    Seems there's been an uptick in scammers lately. Where do these people find fountain pen communities...

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    Default Re: SCAM beware

    I got the same message about a Bronze Age, and ignored it. Just seemed weird.


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