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

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Lakesammman
Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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.

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  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    😂

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  • panexpoguy
    panexpoguy Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I got a similar PM

  • LukeMarshall
    LukeMarshall Posts: 2,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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...

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Heads up everyone... Scammer afoot.....Thanks for the warning. Cheers, RickO

  • BAJJERFAN
    BAJJERFAN Posts: 31,659 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Those kinds of "a friend has one" comments are 110% pure unadulterated scam.

    theknowitalltroll;
  • JimTyler
    JimTyler Posts: 4,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Only minor because they didn’t get away with anything

  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    :D

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  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Who is the member advocating for 🐻

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  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Well, I called it minor since the attempt was only $150.

    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    JK - Funny in that it's the wrong date and MM anyway ..... :D

    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • MWallace
    MWallace Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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.

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,535 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I received a similar Email.

  • Crusty
    Crusty Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I got the same email stating he had multiple gold CAC approved Seated dollars for sale 😂

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    tsk, tsk, what a shame. with that seller i dont need a friend, jmo

  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Funny how all of the Kennedy 50C's in PCGS Luncheon slabs have the lighting issues... ;-)

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  • radioman
    radioman Posts: 770 ✭✭✭
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    I received that PM to

  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Me too. Glad I read this thread!

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  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,752 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • vinceuher
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    Unbelievable. :s

  • JBK
    JBK Posts: 17,860 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think this scam was reported on the BST a few months ago with different names.

    I hope the Mods were brought in.

  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

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  • LukeMarshall
    LukeMarshall Posts: 2,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Mgarmy said:
    Was this the same guy that burned Luke Marshall?

    Thomas Webb, aka Big Webb

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

  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    There's one in every crowd.

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  • JimTyler
    JimTyler Posts: 4,100 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @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 Numismatics
    Project Numismatics Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I received the same PM directing me to Teddy - thanks for the heads up.

  • radioman
    radioman Posts: 770 ✭✭✭
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    This is his name: AZEEM Khair

  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes, reported it. :+1:

    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • MWallace
    MWallace Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    This is Teddy's email address: teddyowens0@gmail.com

  • jwitten
    jwitten Posts: 5,417 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @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.

  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    He scammed Luke as I remember

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  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 30, 2021 5:29PM
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    So happy coin karma visited you Luke!

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  • Dug13
    Dug13 Posts: 340 ✭✭✭✭
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    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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  • blaircountycoin
    blaircountycoin Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
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    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.

  • Mgarmy
    Mgarmy Posts: 2,296 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The forum member pushing teddy needs to be shunned

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  • Vetter
    Vetter Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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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  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 30, 2021 7:18PM
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    ............

  • WAYNEAS
    WAYNEAS Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    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

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • U1chicago
    U1chicago Posts: 6,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @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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