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Numerous SCAM attempts ....... BST ....... Still active as of 9/1 .......

LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 1, 2021 8:54PM in Buy, Sell, & Trade - U.S. Coins

I have a recurring post on the BST looking for a 2016 FUN Luncheon slab, Kennedy 50c with a P mintmark.

Received a tip from a "member" telling me "Teddy" has one for sale.

I ask for a picture, which was provided.

For some reason, it looked very familiar, so I checked the picture from my PCGS Luncheon thread. :D

Edited to add the PM I received and to update the date.

"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
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  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    😂

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  • panexpoguypanexpoguy Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I got a similar PM

  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Teddy, why are you messing with my emotions ? I got it too saying they could help me with my current WTB on the BST
    :'(

    It's all about what the people want...

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Heads up everyone... Scammer afoot.....Thanks for the warning. Cheers, RickO

  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 30,977 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those kinds of "a friend has one" comments are 110% pure unadulterated scam.

  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,033 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Only minor because they didn’t get away with anything

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 22,612 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Who is the member advocating for 🐻

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well, I called it minor since the attempt was only $150.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭✭

    JK - Funny in that it's the wrong date and MM anyway ..... :D

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • MWallaceMWallace Posts: 3,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I too got a PM telling me that Teddy has an item I had posted that I WTB on BST. I was given an email address to contact Teddy. I just had a gut feeling that something was amiss. I replied to the PM that I'd check it out. But I had no intention of going any further.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,018 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I received a similar Email.

  • CrustyCrusty Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I got the same email stating he had multiple gold CAC approved Seated dollars for sale 😂

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,411 ✭✭✭✭✭

    tsk, tsk, what a shame. with that seller i dont need a friend, jmo

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Funny how all of the Kennedy 50C's in PCGS Luncheon slabs have the lighting issues... ;-)

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  • radiomanradioman Posts: 763 ✭✭✭

    I received that PM to

  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 6,549 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me too. Glad I read this thread!

    "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tell Teddy to send you the coins first and then you'll pay him. That will get rid of him real fast. :D

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    interesting to hear that there was a scammer on the boards :#

  • vinceuhervinceuher Posts: 10 ✭✭

    Unbelievable. :s

  • JBKJBK Posts: 14,638 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think this scam was reported on the BST a few months ago with different names.

    I hope the Mods were brought in.

  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

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  • LukeMarshallLukeMarshall Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Mgarmy said:
    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

    Thomas Webb, aka Big Webb

    It's all about what the people want...

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There's one in every crowd.

  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    anyone report this person to the mods as of yet?"

  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,033 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LukeMarshall said:

    @Mgarmy said:
    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

    Thomas Webb, aka Big Webb

    Could that be the return of BigD5 ?

  • Project NumismaticsProject Numismatics Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I received the same PM directing me to Teddy - thanks for the heads up.

  • radiomanradioman Posts: 763 ✭✭✭

    This is his name: AZEEM Khair

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, reported it. :+1:

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • MWallaceMWallace Posts: 3,832 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is Teddy's email address: teddyowens0@gmail.com

  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,072 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LukeMarshall said:

    @Mgarmy said:
    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

    Thomas Webb, aka Big Webb

    How did he scam you? I've sold to him before.

  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    He scammed Luke as I remember

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  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 30, 2021 5:29PM

    So happy coin karma visited you Luke!

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  • Dug13Dug13 Posts: 229 ✭✭✭

    I too got a PM telling me that Teddy has an item I had posted that I WTB on BST. I was given an email address to contact Teddy..........Red flags everywhere...... WARNING, DANGER WILL ROBINSON - STAY AWAY!

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  • blaircountycoinblaircountycoin Posts: 218 ✭✭✭

    I have a thread on BST about needing better grade Jefferson nickels. A forum member sent me a PM saying his friend Teddy has some. Stupid me sent an e-mail to him. Did not hear back. How does a forum member get away with that? By the way I am still looking for some.

  • MgarmyMgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The forum member pushing teddy needs to be shunned

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  • VetterVetter Posts: 784 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is the 3rd time I’ve seen/heard of this scam on the BST. The first 2 times I had WTB posts up. Same MO. Luckily I check on the photos I was sent and found they were from past major auctions and no way could the seller have them. I post last time it happened and it was also posted the 1st time I saw it. The person who messages you with the name of the person who has the coin will have 0 posts. Please beware and do a little homework before sending money to someone not on the forum.

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 30, 2021 7:18PM

    ............

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭✭✭

    IMO
    If you don't have the coin in hand, you should not be allowed to post it on BST.
    If you do, then you should be banned.
    Wayne

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  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 5,552 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JBK said:
    I think this scam was reported on the BST a few months ago with different names.

    I hope the Mods were brought in.

    Yep; as @Vetter mentioned, this has happened a few times before. It's the same strategy with different emails.
    Always be careful and do some research (especially if it involves someone you don't know on the forums).

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