Estimated damage so far is about $ 20 million were identified in this respect than 1,000 victims, most American citizens.
These scammers placed ads for goods on eBay and Craigslist from 2009 to 2011.
Did you file complaints?
You might get some money back......
Story and images here:
http://www.adevarul.ro/locale/bucuresti/Perchezitii_in_Capitala_si_in_opt_orase_90_de_hoti_prinsi_de_FBI_si_adusi_la_DIICOT-_au_furat_pe_internet-de_la_americani-peste_20_de_milioane_de_dolari_0_517148293.html#
Translation:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adevarul.ro%2Flocale%2Fbucuresti%2FPerchezitii_in_Capitala_si_in_opt_orase_90_de_hoti_prinsi_de_FBI_si_adusi_la_DIICOT-_au_furat_pe_internet-de_la_americani-peste_20_de_milioane_de_dolari_0_517148293.html%23&sl=ro&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14152042
An anecdote to these arrests is probably the fact that Romania is trying to get into the
Schengen Agreement
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Agreement
The Schengen Agreement basically gives Romanians free access to travel without visas to the majority of Western European countries.
These stories explain what is going on:
http://www.sofiaecho.com/2011/07/15/1123984_bulgaria-romania-likely-to-join-schengen-by-end-2012-french-official-says
http://www.euractiv.com/en/future-eu/bulgaria-romania-denied-schengen-entry-news-505471
Oh! what a tangled web we weave When first we practise to deceive! Sir Walter Scott NEVER use instant payment services like Western Union or MoneyGram to buy items on the internet
Thursday, July 14, 2011
90 scammers from nine cities in Romania arrested
shackstoreltd.com SCAM
http://www.shackstoreltd.com/ FAKE FRAUD SCAM
shackstoreltd.com http://whois.domaintools.com/shackstoreltd.com
The scamer running this site is in Lagos, Nigeria.
This fake store is registered to:
Registrant Info: (FAST-12785284)
Fastdomain.com
Fastdomain Inc
1958 South 950 East
Provo, Utah 84606
United States
Phone: +1.8017659400
Fax..: +1.8017651992
Email: whois@fastdomain.com
Last modified: 2010-12-06 18:57:03 GMT
http://www.fastdomain.com/contact_us.html
Send complaints to:
Report Spam, Fraud etc: tos@fastdomain.com
Telephone: 888-210-3278
Outside the U.S.: +1(801) 765-9400
Telephone support is available
Monday - Friday 6 AM - 10 PM (MST)
Extended Hours!
How many legitimate companies are willing to hide the actual people running a scam?
Only on the internet people!
Companies like this apparently value the privacy of their scam customers and are willing to list themselves as registrants or owners of a fraud domain.
I wonder if a shopping mall company is willing to rent space to a whore house or crack house and put their names as the owners?
Who has liability in situations like this?
Anyways....back to the fraud site:
The fake site lists their contact information as follows:
(see image below)
Shack Store Ltd
Street Address: 2800 W 26th St
City: Muncie
State: IN
Country: USA
Zipcode: 47302
If you search on Google Maps you get the actual addressee Comcast:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&q=2800+W+26th+St+Muncie&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1150&bih=814&wrapid=tlif131062243353110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88153cc242b34df9:0x5df0b288f05234d5,2800+W+26th+St,+Muncie,+IN+47302&gl=us&ei=4YIeTub5Aqyr0AG_l-iWAw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=2800+W+26th+St+Muncie,+IN+47302&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1150&bih=814&wrapid=tlif131062243353110&um=1&ie=UTF-8&gl=us&resnum=1&sa=N&tab=lw
If you do a Google search on one of the customer's feedback from the page:
http://www.shackstoreltd.com/pages.php?pageid=5
You get this:
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Just+bought+a+Samsung+S8000+Jet+as+a+mother+s+day+gift+for+my+wife.+Customer+s+service+is+great.+Phone+came+in+good+%22&hl=en&num=10&lr=&ft=i&cr=&safe=images&tbs=#q=%22Just+bought+a+Samsung+S8000+Jet+as+a+mother+s+day+gift+for+my+wife.+Customer+s+service+is+great.+Phone+came+in+good+%22&hl=en&lr=&prmd=ivns&ei=JYQeTsLLF8augQf74bzJAw&start=0&sa=N&filter=0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=8d4b0cd83e0063e0&biw=1150&bih=814
Notice how many fake sites use this?
Have any more information?
netscammers@gmail.com
Here are some images of the fake site:
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
mobile-transports.com FRAUD
www.mobile-transports.com FAKE FRAUD SCAM
mobile-transports.com http://whois.domaintools.com/mobile-transports.com
This is a fraud shipping and escrow company run by Romanian scammers.
These scammers are so lazy they forgot to change the text under the images on the main page of their site.
(see image below)
The fact is their victims probably won't even notice as they scramble to send their hard earned money for something that doesn't exist, thinking they're getting such a bargain.
Compare the images from the previous incarnations of this template to this one:
http://escrow-fraud.com/index.php?page=gallery&layout=30
ez-transactions.com SCAM
www.ez-transactions.com FAKE FRAUD SCAM
Newest site posted here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/09/eznettransactionscom-scam.html
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/09/e-ztransactioncom-scam-targets-disabled.html
New site by the same scammers:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/08/e-ztransactionscom-scam.html
Thanks for the link spikedog007
http://forums.birdsandmoons.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84944&page=4
Remember guys ez-transactions is dead, see the link above for the current site e-ztransactions
ez-transactions.com http://whois.domaintools.com/ez-transactions.com
The fake site hosted by:
person: Khalid Cook
address: Santrex Internet Services Ltd.
address: PO Box 66387
address: E14 1LR
address: London, UK
phone: +442075316044
Please send complaints to:
abuse-mailbox: abuse@santrex.net
The site is the latest in a series of scams, the previous I posted about here:
http://netscammers.blogspot.com/2011/07/confidentatticsalecom-scam.html
As with their previous sites the scammers also have a fake blog here:
http://eztransactions.wordpress.com/
which extolls the virtues of the scam site.
They have also plastered the internet with fake recommendations for the fake sites:
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22ez-transactions.com%22&hl=en&num=10&lr=&ft=i&cr=&safe=images&tbs=#q=%22ez-transactions.com%22&hl=en&lr=&prmd=ivns&filter=0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=724f396c6eac98c8&biw=1163&bih=814
These are hilarious:
http://www.question.com/has-anybody-heard-of-ez-transactions-com-is-this-128924.html
http://www.question.com/is-e-z-transactions-a-scam-or-a-safe-service-like-127461.html
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/ez-transactions-c477642.html
http://applefanatic.org/macbook/has-anybody-heard-transactions-before-t186608-10.html
This one was killed
http://askville.amazon.com/ez-transactions-legitimate-scam/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=82725297&startIndex=2&filter=QAndA
These scammers are quite industrious to say the least.
I'm sure if they started a legitimate site they'd do well.
Why they have to scam is apparent, there are just too many idiots out there willing to send their hard earned money to scammers.
Its easier for them to steal money rather than earn it.
Don't be another sucker.
Here are a few images from the site:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
SFC Russell Barrow Rangers Lead The Way Scam
New ad with a lower price.
Did you know that Western Union and MoneyGram have transfer limits?
Can you guess what they are?
This scammer is using the email:
rayfiny@gmail.com
THIS POST IS FOR @ 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Concession Trailer/dual axles - $2900
THIS POST IS FOR @ 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Concession Trailer/dual axlesGarage Kept Since new,Well Maintained ! This trailer it's in great conditions and are fully loaded !
The only thing fully loaded here is the bull$hit he's going to give you when you reply to the ad.
(don't forget to flag the ad)
Scammer has posted this ad on Craigslist:
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bfs/2474815598.html
He's using the identity and email:
Russell Barrow rusbar44@gmail.com
If you have any more data please contact me:
netscammers@gmail.com
Here is what he's telling his intended victims:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Concession Trailer/dual axles!
The general condition of my trailer is excellent,very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems, no electrical issues.I do have the title clear, under my name.
Features Include:
*Diamond Plate Aluminum Flooring
*All Stainless Steel Counter Tops
*Two 8' Twin Bulb Fluorescent Light Fixtures
*Full Size G.E. Chest Freezer
*Frigidaire 18.2 Cu.Ft Refrigerator
*Two Heat Bulb Warming Fixtures
*Cheese Sauce Warmer / Dispenser
*4-Sided Glass Warming / Viewing Cabinet
*24" APW Champion Flat Top Grill
*45 Lb. Cecilware 2 Basket Fryer
*Write-On Menu Board
*First Aid Kit
*Hands-Free Paper Towel Dispenser
*Soap Dispenser
*2.5 Gallon Hot Water Heater
*15 Gallon Fresh Water Holding Tank
*25 Gallon Grey Water Tank
*100 Lb. Propane Tank
*Gas Line Plumbed to Add More Appliances
*12 Electrical Outlets
*Carrier Rooftop Air Conditioner - 13,500 BTU
*3 Sets of Sliding Service Windows
*4 Stainless Steel Sinks
*2 Magnetic Utinsel Holders
*2 - 5 Gallon Metal Hot Oil Cans
*Water filter and Hoses
*25' & 75' Power Cords
*Signs, Trash Cans, Small Wares, Etc. Included
* Honda Generator included
The trailer is now at the US Army - Military Auto Transport Dept for POV(Private Owned Vehicle) in Fort Lewis, WA.
Price was reduced to $4,000 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this trailer in two weeks because I will leave with my platoon in another mission outside US. I'm US army member and now US Army give us the chance to buy some shares at BNSF RAILWAY.Co at half price and for this reason I need a fast transaction.
Because it's a large transaction we will complete the deal only using an authorized third party like Google Checkout, using their Buyer Protection Program. The payment will be handled by Google Checkout and you will benefit of a 5 days inspection period and you will have the option to accept or reject the trailer.
I'm waiting your reply if you are interested to close the deal with me and I will let you know how we will do this transaction!
Thank You!
SFC Russell Barrow
75th Ranger Regiment
Rangers Lead The Way
Hello again
Like I told you before the trailer is in great condition !
At this moment I am in the military base in Hungary (Europe) getting ready for Afghanistan. This mean that I do a special training program and I am not allowed to get out of the base or give calls whenever I want.The trailer is already at the US Army logistics dept. in WA sealed and ready for shipping. The shipping can't be a problem because I can do it at no cost for you. You will receive the trailer along with all the documents including title and the bill of sale .
If you are interested here is how it works:
1. I'll open a transaction with Google Checkout for you using your delivery details as the buyer of my trailer. The trailer is already at the U.S. Army - Military Auto Transport Dept sealed and ready to be delivered.
2. Google Checkout will send you an invoice for payment and delivery details regarding our transaction.
3. You will send the payment to Google Checkout and they will notify me about the status while USArmy - Military Auto Transport Dept will receive the confirmation of the payment and shipping will start to your location.
4. After you will receive and inspect the trailer and decide to keep it, US Army Financial Dept will inform Google Checkout about that and they will forward me the funds and the deal will be done.
Basically Google Checkout will secure the funds until you receive and inspect the trailer. You will have the 5 days inspection period. If the trailer is not as in description, it will be shipped back to me on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way you will be able to inspect the trailer before committing to buy it and me knowing that you have the money and you are not just fooling around.
You will wire the money to Google Checkout not to me, they will keep the money safe until you will receive the trailer and send them the confirmation that you want to keep it and just after that they will release the payment to me.
If you would like to move forward with this deal send me your full name and address where you want it sent and we can start the transaction.
Thank You!
SFC Russell Barrow
75th Ranger Regiment
Rangers Lead The Way
Here is another similar scam:
Charles Peterson kanaa010@gmail.com
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Catering / Concession Trailer.
The general condition of my trailer is excellent,very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems, no electrical issues.
The trailer it's perfect and don't need any improvement.I have the title clear, under my name
The trailer at this moment it's in Alaska in BP OIL SHIPPING COMPANY storage facility ready for shipping.The trailer and all the sale documents are into BP OIL SHIPPING COMPANY possesion.
Price was reduced to $4,000 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this trailer in two weeks because I have troubles with my bank and I need to pay the loan for my house and I prefer to sell my trailer to resolve the money problems and more of that I will not be in USA for the next 18 months.
I want to tell you that I work for BP OIL COMPANY( EUROPE DIVISION ) and now I'm in Hungary, Europe on the offshore Oil Rig.
I tell you all these because I'm not in US and for the moment I'm on the oil rig and this transaction will be done only on internet because here on the oil rig I don't have phone access. I hope will not be a problem for you to discuss with me the terms of sale by email .
If you want to buy my trailer for my price please email me back and I will let you know how we will done this transaction.
Thank you
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Concession Trailer/dual axles!
The general condition of my trailer is excellent,very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems, no electrical issues.I do have the title clear, under my name.
Features Include:
*Diamond Plate Aluminum Flooring
*All Stainless Steel Counter Tops
*Two 8' Twin Bulb Fluorescent Light Fixtures
*Full Size G.E. Chest Freezer
*Frigidaire 18.2 Cu.Ft Refrigerator
*Two Heat Bulb Warming Fixtures
*Cheese Sauce Warmer / Dispenser
*4-Sided Glass Warming / Viewing Cabinet
*24" APW Champion Flat Top Grill
*45 Lb. Cecilware 2 Basket Fryer
*Write-On Menu Board
*First Aid Kit
*Hands-Free Paper Towel Dispenser
*Soap Dispenser
*2.5 Gallon Hot Water Heater
*15 Gallon Fresh Water Holding Tank
*25 Gallon Grey Water Tank
*100 Lb. Propane Tank
*Gas Line Plumbed to Add More Appliances
*12 Electrical Outlets
*Carrier Rooftop Air Conditioner - 13,500 BTU
*3 Sets of Sliding Service Windows
*4 Stainless Steel Sinks
*2 Magnetic Utinsel Holders
*2 - 5 Gallon Metal Hot Oil Cans
*Water filter and Hoses
*25' & 75' Power Cords
*Signs, Trash Cans, Small Wares, Etc. Included
* Honda Generator included
The trailer is now at the USArmy - Military Auto Transport Dept for POV(Private Owned Vehicle) in Fort Lewis, WA.
Price was reduced to $2,900 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this trailer in two weeks because I will leave with my platoon in another mission outside US. I'm US army member and now US Army give us the chance to buy some shares at BNSF RAILWAY.Co at half price and for this reason I need a fast transaction.
Because it's a large transaction we will complete the deal only using an authorized third party like Google Checkout, using their Buyer Protection Program. The payment will be handled by Google Checkout and you will benefit of a 5 days inspection period and you will have the option to accept or reject the trailer.
I'm waiting your reply if you are interested to close the deal with me and I will let you know how we will do this transaction!
Thank You!
SFC Raymond Finley
75th Ranger Regiment
Rangers Lead The Way
....and another
Brandon Murray murrayb22@gmail.com
Thank you for your interest in my 2004 Caterpillar 416D Loader Backhoe with 2100 hours!
The general condition of my cat is excellent,very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems, no electrical issues.
The cat is now at the US Army - Military Auto Transport Dept for POV(Private Owned Vehicle) in Fort Lewis, WA.
Price was reduced to $7,000 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this cat in two weeks because I will leave with my platoon in another mission outside US. I'm US army member and now US Army give us the chance to buy some shares at BNSF RAILWAY.Co at half price and for this reason I need a fast transaction.
Because it's a large transaction we will complete the deal only using an authorized third party like Google Checkout, using their Buyer Protection Program. The payment will be handled by Google Checkout and you will benefit of a 5 days inspection period and you will have the option to accept or reject the cat.
I'm waiting your reply if you are interested to close the deal with me and I will let you know how we will do this transaction!
Thank You!
SFC Brandon Murray
75th Ranger Regiment
Rangers Lead The Way
The scammer is back at it.
I got this from an intended victim:
posted in las vegas craigslist 08 trailer food - $4900
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bfd/3089193662.html
(make sure you flag it for removal)
Date: 2012-06-20, 4:15AM PDT
Reply to: sf5hq-3089193662@sale.craigslist.org
robbie vansen rvan4007@gmail.com (scammer)
this is what he emailed me back in response:
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in my concession Trailer 2008 Custom 7.5 x 16 Catering.
The general condition of my trailer is excellent, very well maintained, no damages and no mechanical problems.The alloys are all presentable and original;all tires in good condition with plenty life remaining;has all tests passed.
The TITLE is CLEAR, registered under my name, no lien or loan.The trailer is in Chicago, IL and in case it gets sold I will take care of delivery.
Price is $4,900 (URGENT SALE) as I need to sell this trailer before I will leave with my platoon in another mission outside US, now I am in the military base from Hungary (Europe) where I do some special trainings. I will be deployed to a US Forces Japan base for an entire year.
Features Include:Diamond Plate Aluminum Flooring,All Stainless Steel Counter Tops *Two 8' Twin Bulb Fluorescent Light Fixtures*Full Size G.E. Chest Freezer*Frigidaire 18.2 Cu.Ft Refrigerator*Two Heat Bulb Warming Fixtures,*4-Sided Glass Warming / Viewing Cabinet
*24" APW Champion Flat Top Grill *45 Lb. Cecilware 2 Basket Fryer *Write-On Menu Board *First Aid Kit *Hands-Free Paper Towel Dispenser*Soap Dispenser
*2.5 Gallon Hot Water Heater *15 Gallon Fresh Water Holding Tank *25 Gallon Grey Water Tank *100 Lb. Propane Tank *Gas Line Plumbed to Add More Appliances*12 Electrical Outlets *Cheese Sauce Warmer/Dispenser,trailerrier Rooftop Air Conditioner - 13,500 BTU, *3 Sets of Sliding Service Windows *4 Stainless Steel Sinks *2 Magnetic Utinsel Holders *2 - 5 Gallon Metal Hot Oil Cans *Water filter and Hoses *25' & 75' Power Cords *Signs, Trash Cans, Small Wares *Plenty of Storage Etc. Included .Also I'll give you the generator,the fryer and the grill on this price.MORE PICS HERE: imageshack.us/g/546/17406878.jpg/
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world-w-transporter.com FRAUD
http://www.world-w-transporter.com/ FAKE FRAUD SCAM
world-w-transporter.com http://whois.domaintools.com/world-w-transporter.com
Fake shipping and escrow run by Romanian scammers.
The scammer is using the email:
camyuss@hotmail.com
and posting fake car ads on the internet.
Here is the ad:
http://www.hebbes.be/Auto/zoekertje?AdID=6942716&hkey=40049042843060f51b3923b228937499#Foto
Here is the information for the scammer's bank account:
Bank: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
IBAN: GB69 BARC 20678803891216
Swift Code (BIC): BARCGB22
Account Number: 03891216
Short Code: 20-67-88
Previous sites using the the same template can be seen here:
http://escrow-fraud.com/index.php?page=gallery&layout=172
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isl-transport.com FRAUD
www.isl-transport.com FAKE FRAUD SCAM BETRUG
Scammers are now using:
http://isl-worldwide-export.com/ http://whois.domaintools.com/isl-worldwide-export.com
That site redirects the intended victims to:
http://isl-export-worldwide.zaridi.to/UnitedStates
Which is a clear indication they are targeting victims in the USA.
The scammers have posted a 2006 Yam aha Rhino 660 - $2700 (Hospers, IA) on Craigslist:
2006 Yamaha Rhino 660
(Please notice in the image, the ad has been "flagged", please do the same)
http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/for/2579436803.html
support@isl-customer.com
Which is a Google domain http://whois.domaintools.com/isl-customer.com
isl-transport.com http://whois.domaintools.com/isl-transport.com
Hjælpe nogen, der ikke er så smart som dig.
Sælgeren er den kriminelle, hvem er han?
email mig med oplysninger:
netscammers@gmail.com
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