Duddits Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: I also need a money. Maybe I sell Les Paul. - JeffA nice man. He must be pushing 90 these days, no? Didn't realize he was for sale. Dooby Dooby Doo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoeditor1 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Originally posted by Duddits: ... Of course, one possibly no one has considered is that Lynn has developed some sort of Sybil-esque Victor/Victoria-esque schizophrenic condition (an inevitable consequence of comparing hundreds of mic pres, converters, and other audio doo-dads over the years) and is actually selling these things as someone else pretending that he is himself. D, The thought did cross my mind, being crazy myself, but my other personalities talked me out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Thanks, Gang! You guys are like superheroes! That said, maybe you could have included the world "SCAM" in the subject. I assumed that this was an announcement of a legitimate sale before I read the thread. The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Update: Bombguy's insider contact paid off. Just got a real live telephone call from eBay VeRo people. Auction is getting yanked reallllllllllll soon now. EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D Audio Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Duddits: Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: I also need a money. Maybe I sell Les Paul. - JeffA nice man. He must be pushing 90 these days, no? Didn't realize he was for sale. 299 Euros. But must deliver money tonight in brown paper bag with toilet paper. Have diarrhea, in a hurry. Lynn Fuston 3D Audio Inc Home of 3dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D Audio Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by EveAnna Manley: Update: Bombguy's insider contact paid off. Just got a real live telephone call from eBay VeRo people. Auction is getting yanked reallllllllllll soon now.I just wanna know who's gonna yank the guy off Ebay. Pull the auction today, shows back up tomorrow. Can this stuff be stopped? Lynn Fuston 3D Audio Inc Home of 3dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Good for you, EveAnna. This sort of thing must really piss you and your company off! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D Audio Posted September 9, 2004 Author Share Posted September 9, 2004 Funny thing though, he is still doing research on the unit and is copying and pasting info from other sites. He just added a quote about how it has "an amazing pair of (actually four) Limiters, and Class A tube mic preamps, it also has masters degrees in DI, AtoD and DtoA, VU and PPM but that was too much for an acronym. That's got to be a lift from somewhere in a review or Manley's site. Either way, he doesn't give up easy. Lynn Fuston 3D Audio Inc Home of 3dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 He is a scammer after cash. 'nuff said. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Direct lift off the Manley SLAM! page off our website.... EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyscots Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by miroslav: Shit...the hell with eBay...contact London police and have them investigate!!! You have enough proof and contact info.Resident Brit here . If it is requested, I could make a few calls for you. Seriously. The number listed is a cell phone number, it would cost a lot for you to call it from the US. The address listed, surprise surprise, appears to be non-existant. It's not fair that Manley's name, aswell as Lynn Fuston and genuine eBay sellers, be put through this. If there's anything I can do to help speed up proceedings, please let me know. John Scotsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Aw this is good: Our friend in "london" has just awoken from a fitful night's sleep. Now our pal has changed his Manley Scam! auction to this kind of thing: "Note: This listing is restricted to pre-approved bidders or buyers only. Email the seller to be placed on the pre-approved bidder/buyer list." VeRO will yank that thing tomorrow, not to worry. The ball is rolling.... EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I recently had something similar happen to me. A US fraudster got hold of my details and had the cheek to add a Harley Davidson for $20,000 under my name onto Ebay and i ended up with a bill for listing that you will beleive! I spoke to Ebay and they pulled it of my account and I had to change all my PC passwords and accounts! If you need help, get intouch and will see if I can help you out as its not fair you end up being a target for these shitheads! These sewer rats who use honest people in this way need to be stopped and Ebay needs to tighten up on these scams. I also have listed expensive stuff on there like my hubbys Status Bass and had all sorts asking me to sell it to them in Nigeria as a present for their son,Indonisia for a gig they had coming up urgently and the like and all wanted to pay via Western Union or direct bank payment. Beware of these scams! www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by flyscots: The address listed, surprise surprise, appears to be non-existant.So where the hell was this idiot going to have the money sent to??? When you go to the Western Union to pick up your cash...they ask for identification. So...if some poor fool actually sends money to this rat, using that false POC info that is provided...how the hell is the rat going even get Western Union to release the money to him...??? This is too much...we are all watching a crime s-l-o-w-l-y unfold over the course of 3-4 days... ...and this guy has YET to get a call/visit from the authorities...???!!! miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Well, we can all go back to work now: Invalid Item The item you requested (3747208748) is invalid, still pending, or no longer in our database. And.... seller_one28 ( 0 ) = Not a registered user. I have a hunch that he won't try this again with MY product. EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Well...that was a short lived victory... ...he's baaaaaack: New Item number...same pictures... ...though now they are very small...so you can't confrim the serial number he is showing. Manley Slam on eBay miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Hmmmm...actually...it's a different Seller ID...??? Maybe it's not him...??? Sure looks like the same MO... This is getting weird. miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miroslav Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Now there's another funny looking item... ...also form London: Very cheap Lex 960L system... miroslav - miroslavmusic.com "Just because it happened to you, it doesn't mean it's important." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Same descriptor text... Same misspellings, same "serial" number.. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouizel Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 That isn't the same serial number. I think that the 006 serial number is genuine. The 009 serial that he gave before was bogus. I've seen those pics before. Not sure where. For a minute I thought that it was from the Manley Labs website, but I think I'm wrong. **Standard Disclaimer** Ya gotta watch da Ouizel, as he often posts complete and utter BS. In this case however, He just might be right. Eagles may soar, but Ouizels don't get sucked into jet engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 The best thing to do is to email all the bidders and warn them. From what i can see about this guy is that its still a scam as normal sellers will start of with something very small because of Ebay selling costs and most will start by buying first then progress to selling. I can email and see if i get a response and see if i can track the seller down that way through his email address and say i will pick it up. I live in London so i know most areas well and can tell where hes based. Will let you know what I come up with. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Hello, a Londoner here. The scammer's address purports to be: JASON TRITT 56 ST ALBANS E166HQ, LONDON, UK HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! What a hilarious address - its obviously fake, because a simple search at streetmap.co.uk tells us that. St Albans is a town NORTH of London, while the "E16" part of the postcode tells you he is in EAST London. I don't know if this is connected to a scam that happens here in London from the Sound on Sound readers ads - see HERE (SOUND ON SOUND) BTW, his telephone number "7335523658" is fake too. I just tried it, even with a "0" in front (which is what you need). What a wanker. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 You saw those pictures last week on the LEGIT auction. Our UK scammer lifted all those photos and the text again on his newest auction... which I just got wiped off the face of the earth! Updated info here on my http://www.manleylabs.com/eBaypages/BOGUS_SLAM_files/bogusebay.gif web page. EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Len: Hello, a Londoner here. The scammer's address purports to be: JASON TRITT 56 ST ALBANS E166HQ, LONDON, UK HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! What a hilarious address - its obviously fake, because a simple search at streetmap.co.uk tells us that. St Albans is a town NORTH of London, while the "E16" part of the postcode tells you he is in EAST London. I don't know if this is connected to a scam that happens here in London from the Sound on Sound readers ads - see HERE (SOUND ON SOUND) BTW, his telephone number "7335523658" is fake too. I just tried it, even with a "0" in front (which is what you need). What a wanker. Cheers LenThis is what i have just come up with. There is an address after a post code search via Royal Mail thats 56 St Albans Avenue London E6 6HQ This is a obvious scam as stated above as how the hell do you get your address wrong if you live there / As for the number, well thast pretty much a fake to as all mobile numbers in the UK start with a 0 and that is not a landline number either. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 EveAnna: Do we all get substantial discounts for helping/supporting you? Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Oh and BTW, about the serial numbers: 006A is legit and we know where it is. 009A is bogus. The legit 009 has a different suffix.... and we know where it is. EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by Len: Hello, a Londoner here. The scammer's address purports to be: JASON TRITT 56 ST ALBANS E166HQ, LONDON, UK HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! What a hilarious address - its obviously fake, because a simple search at streetmap.co.uk tells us that. St Albans is a town NORTH of London, while the "E16" part of the postcode tells you he is in EAST London. I don't know if this is connected to a scam that happens here in London from the Sound on Sound readers ads - see HERE (SOUND ON SOUND) BTW, his telephone number "7335523658" is fake too. I just tried it, even with a "0" in front (which is what you need). What a wanker. Cheers LenThis is what i have just come up with. There is an address after a post code search via Royal Mail thats 56 St Albans Avenue London E6 6HQ This is a obvious scam as stated above as how the hell do you get your address wrong if you live there... As for the number, well thats a fake to as all mobile numbers in the UK start with a 0 and that is not a landline number either. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 opps...added that twice, sorry. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveAnna Manley Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Originally posted by forceman: Do we all get substantial discounts for helping/supporting you?Uhm, I was under the impression that I was donating my super-hero powers for free to help the poor, ignorant, and clueless people acquire used but legit Manley gear without getting ripped off, gear that I have already been paid for, when it was originally sold... EveAnna Manley, Manley Labs manleylabs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 The link to the new auction has been taken down. Wow! Ebay is actually keeping an eye out for this bozo. I really hope he gets to the point where they send local authorities out for him for committing fraud against Ebay. We as individuals may have difficulty going after him, especially since most bidders are outside the UK. But Ebay doesn't want this wart adding to the hysteria over ripoffs on their auction site. Sink yer teeth into 'em, Ebay! It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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