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SCAM warning to group: Mark Copeland / Josh Miller / aka GottliebFan / Arkansas

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MB

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Jan 17, 2010, 1:11:04 PM1/17/10
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Just a shout out to you all to be VERY careful regarding the above.
He/She has successfully scammed several rgp'ers out of many hundreds
of dollars.

Hails From Arkansas.

Some sent personal checks, which were "cashed" with alias's and fake
ID's. Some sent MO's or Cashier's checks. He/She actually refunded a
PayPal payment and generally avoids PayPal (here, for once, PayPal is
your friend).

This person as intricate knowledge of pinball and pinball collecting.
Sadly, they may be one of "us". Knowledge of game specifics that goes
well beyond IPDB stuff. When asked for pictures, provides them.

With apologies to all of the honest folks in Arkansas- I would not
send any money there to anyone unless it was by PayPal or you had
references. According to authorities, this person has been scamming
Pinball groups FROM ARKANSAS since 2004. They have likely moved on
with NEW aliases, so Be Very Careful.

NO doubt, this person is reading this now. If so, be aware, you are
being tracked through that very PayPal account you refused to use.
It's only a matter of time. At the very least , you are going to have
to change states (although it is already a felony- interstate fraud).

marc

Steve Charland

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Jan 17, 2010, 1:17:57 PM1/17/10
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Wow, that sucks. I hope this person gets caught and prosecuted.
-S (CARGPB1)

Pinaddict

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Jan 17, 2010, 1:58:06 PM1/17/10
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FWIW - If you choose to send a Money Order GET IT FROM THE
USPS!!!!!!!!!!!! If people had sent this person USPS money orders and
ripped them off, It's a federal offense.MAIL FRAUD, and the postmaster
general will do all the work for you.

FreakandGeek

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Jan 20, 2010, 2:46:43 PM1/20/10
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I was a lucky PayPal user. What saved me is I did not (at his
suggestion to save fees) send the money as a "gift." Always send it as
goods or you have no coverage at all.

- Kevin

Pinhead54

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Jan 20, 2010, 4:24:06 PM1/20/10
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That is a shame to hear. I know him (Mark Copeland) and have made
several deals with him. I have never had any problems and he seems
like a nice guy. He lives around Benton, AR (Little Rock metro area).

Bill Fisher

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