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Wembley Ticket Scam (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Mar 21, 2017
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wal3590

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  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #36
Otis said:
Ooops!!

I did deals with people on here for tickets, who paid me by bank transfer and they didn't know me.

I must have a trustworthy (but smashable) face.
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Same for me, was he a regular poster? Scum of the earth
 
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Bernie Rhodes Nose

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #37
Otis said:
Ooops!!

I did deals with people on here for tickets, who paid me by bank transfer and they didn't know me.

I must have a trustworthy (but smashable) face.
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I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.
(sorry couldn't resist)
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #38
Bernie Rhodes Nose said:
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.
(sorry couldn't resist)
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My hero!!

That's Mr. Marx, not you, Bernie.
 
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no_loyalty

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #39
Otis said:
Ooops!!

I did deals with people on here for tickets, who paid me by bank transfer and they didn't know me.

I must have a trustworthy (but smashable) face.
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Yes, but I still haven't received my tickets :happy:
 
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Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #40
no_loyalty said:
Yes, but I still haven't received my tickets :happy:
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Only because I keep giving you false addresses and excuses as to why I am not in.
 
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skybluesam66

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #41
you will easily find otis on April 2nd on the 8.31 to euston
and the 8.52, 9.13, 9.45. 10.02, 10.22, 10.45..............................
 
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Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • #42
skybluesam66 said:
you will easily find otis on April 2nd on the 8.31 to euston
and the 8.52, 9.13, 9.45. 10.02, 10.22, 10.45..............................
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Only trouble is, if I am on the 8.52 I can't also be on the 9.13, as I think we would just be passing Milton Keynes and 8.52 would just be approaching Leyton Buzzard as the 9.45 would be sweeping out of Coventry.

I could get the 8.31 though and possibly make the 10.45 too.
 
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wantedDOA

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #43
Just a further update. My son went to knock the door of the address on the Driving Licence last night. The home owners were obviously shocked that someone had used their address in the scam. (Happens to be a poster on here) I won't post the DL on here as I don't want the address going public for his sake. All evidence has now been passed to the police to further the investigation. Thanks to Nick, Mark at CCFC for all their assistance and let's hope the shitty scammer low life gets tracked down and has a little visit from the them. Also a big thank you to Rich for kindly offering replacement tickets at no charge. You are a legend!!
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #44
How did they get hold of an address to use, or did they pick it at random?
 

skybluebeduff

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #45
Jesus Christ they've even used a posters address in the scam, man that is terrible. Some street justice wouldn't go a miss before this guy is caught by the police!
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #46
Did you hear anything back from the club?
 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #47
I spoke to numerous members about this guy as he was very clearly on the scam. Sad that some of you fell for it.

@Corrado glad you didn't hand over any cash mate.
 
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wantedDOA

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #48
Nick said:
How did they get hold of an address to use, or did they pick it at random?
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I have no idea Nick. You've seen the DL and it all looks legit (apart from the signature on closer inspection)
 
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wantedDOA

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #49
Nick said:
Did you hear anything back from the club?
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Yes, Mark replied yesterday and said with my OK he'd forward it all to the clubs Police liason officer for investigation. Obviously I said yes and I await someting further
 

covcity4life

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #50
what are you gonna do about wembley now wantedoa?
 
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wantedDOA

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #51
covcity4life said:
what are you gonna do about wembley now wantedoa?
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It's all good mate. I had loads of generous offers to help me out with tickets. I've sorted this with richnrg a poster on here and Wembley here we come. I'm coming up from London the day before just to travel back down on the train as I'm sure it'll bring back a few good memories from '87
 
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covcity4life

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #52
wantedDOA said:
It's all good mate. I had loads of generous offers to help me out with tickets. I've sorted this with richnrg a poster on here and Wembley here we come. I'm coming up from London the day before just to travel back down on the train as I'm sure it'll bring back a few good memories from '87
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good stuff. i was gonna say i can buy 1 more ticket from my allocation if you need it
 
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Otis

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #53
Glad you got sorted.

How did he get flagged up as suspicious in the first place, Nick?

Was it just him being a first time poster, or was there something else?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #54
It was obvious because he signed up for it so I put a warning. He sent me ticket screenshots of his order so I made sure I put a warning about him as the ticket screenshot looked legit.

Would always recommend doing it in person, bank transfer is asking for trouble Even Paypal gives better backup.
 
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Otis

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #55
Nick said:
It was obvious because he signed up for it so I put a warning. He sent me ticket screenshots of his order so I made sure I put a warning about him as the ticket screenshot looked legit.

Would always recommend doing it in person, bank transfer is asking for trouble Even Paypal gives better backup.
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Again, ooops then.

I got tickets for two fellow posters on here and asked them to pay by bank transfer as i thought it was the safest method.

A few fake Pay Pal scams around isn't there? Pay Pay concerns me a bit. Had a few mails purporting to be from Pay Pal when they haven't been.
 
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CCFC88

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #56
Do you have the seat numbers of the tickets he was claiming to be selling?
 

ajsccfc

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #57
How would they get the home address of someone on here?
 

MatthewWallis

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  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #58
Otis said:
Again, ooops then.

I got tickets for two fellow posters on here and asked them to pay by bank transfer as i thought it was the safest method.

A few fake Pay Pal scams around isn't there? Pay Pay concerns me a bit. Had a few mails purporting to be from Pay Pal when they haven't been.
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There are fake emails flying around all the time. But to send someone money on PayPal you just need to put their email address in and that's it. PayPal have their own dispute process so if things go wrong you have a bit of protection compared to a bank transfer
 
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Speedies_Chips

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #59
ajsccfc said:
How would they get the home address of someone on here?
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Maybe he knows them personally, but they have no idea he is a scammer.
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #60
MatthewWallis said:
There are fake emails flying around all the time. But to send someone money on PayPal you just need to put their email address in and that's it. PayPal have their own dispute process so if things go wrong you have a bit of protection compared to a bank transfer
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Yeah, it's as easy as that!
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #61
ajsccfc said:
How would they get the home address of someone on here?
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It's a bit random.

should have asked their username on here.
 
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Hugh Jarse

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #62
Liquid Gold said:
Give him a season ticket, that will learn him
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You evil bastard!
 

Sick Boy

Super Moderator
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #63
wantedDOA said:
It's all good mate. I had loads of generous offers to help me out with tickets. I've sorted this with richnrg a poster on here and Wembley here we come. I'm coming up from London the day before just to travel back down on the train as I'm sure it'll bring back a few good memories from '87
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Fair play to you!
 

christonabike

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #64
Fooking outragious surely some one knows how to get hold of this fooker. Let me the the first to confront the c**t and explain good reason and civility.
All PM`s will be treated with confidentiality. Gloves, balaclavas and axe handles will not be used during daylight hours.Standing on hands and razor blades on the back of knee caps are also ways of people paying back small debts.
Been about with a few villains and this is childs play.
*Im sure its all a misunderstanding but if it comes to it no doubt its not the first time they have done it*
 
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weecohawena

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • #65
Just out of interest, are we sold out?
 

Gazolba

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 23, 2017
  • #66
Everyone assuming it was a man I see. Could have been a woman.
 

Brylowes

Well-Known Member
  • Mar 23, 2017
  • #67
Seems like a lot of work and thought has gone into 'what is essentially a very
Small payday, £120 wasn't it.
Unless of course he's used the tickets to pull the same scam multiple times,
Would make more sense.
Either way, what a wanker.
 
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mindgames

Member
  • Mar 23, 2017
  • #68
I am afraid I too have fallen for this scam. He got in touch with me, and exactly the same things happened as above - sent driving licence, address etc - I even chatted to him on the phone for about 20 mins. He seemed so genuine that I fell for it, in my excitement and desperation to get tickets before they sold out.

I have been a complete idiot.

What's the first thing I should do here guys? I know I won't get the cash back - I'm more worried about the fact that he's got my bank account details (from the transfer), my address - to send the tickets, my mobile number from the phone call, and my name.

I have been up all night worrying- just wondering what to do first.

Thanks in advance.
 

covcity4life

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  • Mar 23, 2017
  • #69
are you sure the house you knocked on were not acting?
 

skyblueeyesrevisited

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  • Mar 23, 2017
  • #70
covcity4life said:
are you sure the house you knocked on were not acting?
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Why was it in CoronationStreet?
 
Last edited: Mar 23, 2017
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