Rip off tickets sellers getting numbers off of boards

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » May 8, 2004 2:14 pm

I just got a call from a guy looking to sell me tickets. He claimed to have gotten my number from a friend on these boards. He said he did PR for Buffett and happened to have some extra tix. They were 2nd row for $175. a piece. It was tempting, but, imagine this, I received the exact same call last year. So I tried to ask him a couple of questions and he said he had to go and he'd call me back. It just didn't feel right. I remember last year or the year before a guy doing this and ripping a bunch of people off for alot of money. Anybody else get this call? Any thoughts guys?
Just in cast be careful.

NYCPORT · Post by **NYCPORT** » May 8, 2004 3:14 pm

Run away...It's a scam...If I had the time I'd search for the thread that talked about the same scam last year.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » May 8, 2004 4:07 pm

NYCPORT wrote:Run away...It's a scam...If I had the time I'd search for the thread that talked about the same scam last year.

pretty much what I figured. I knew I remembered it from before. He's changed it a bit since last year though. Last year he wanted you to Western Union the money. Now he's willing to send the tix COD. But you won't know what you paid for til you fork over the money and then open the package.
I knew it sounded like a rip-off but after I hung up I started thinking what if.... What if it was for real and I turned it down. It sure would s***. Stupid Jerk.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » May 8, 2004 4:10 pm

Unfortunately, it's a fact of life these days.
Just to refresh my own memory, I browsed through the BN "rules' for ticket exchanges and found this:

Warning: DO NOT send Cash, checks, or money orders in the mail and expect the other person to be honest and send you the tickets. Also DO NOT use Western Union, Paypal, or any other electronic method. People have fallen victim to a scam that has been going on.

Poopie Heads s***.

jonahjones · Post by **jonahjones** » May 8, 2004 4:50 pm

Hey Oceancitygirl,the same thing just happened to me.I posted a warning on the ticket exchange.I let him ramble on for awhile ,taking down information.I have a name and a phone number he uses,if anyone is interested.DO NOT BE FOOLED BY A DEAL THAT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!

sirgumby77 · Post by **sirgumby77** » May 8, 2004 6:08 pm

phjrsaunt wrote:Unfortunately, it's a fact of life these days.
Just to refresh my own memory, I browsed through the BN "rules' for ticket exchanges and found this:

Warning: DO NOT send Cash, checks, or money orders in the mail and expect the other person to be honest and send you the tickets. Also DO NOT use Western Union, Paypal, or any other electronic method. People have fallen victim to a scam that has been going on.

Poopie Heads s***.

So how are people to buy the tickets??? With their good looks ( If they have any????)

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » May 8, 2004 6:14 pm

jonahjones wrote:Hey Oceancitygirl,the same thing just happened to me.I posted a warning on the ticket exchange.I let him ramble on for awhile ,taking down information.I have a name and a phone number he uses,if anyone is interested.DO NOT BE FOOLED BY A DEAL THAT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!

have you done a reverse lookup on the phone number yet?

moog · Post by **moog** » May 8, 2004 6:15 pm

You have to meet at a motel in Camden. Then, burn the ticket. If it has a green flame then it's fake. If the flame is orange, then it's good. But make sure you give your bank account number, credit card number, your home address and social security. Also your home number and e mail address.

Somewhere, your number and your taste of Buffett got in the wrong hands. That's what concerns me. You give up privacy once your on a mailing list somewhere. Did you ever use a broker and he or she had your number? Wonder if that info was sold.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » May 8, 2004 6:26 pm

moog wrote:You have to meet at a motel in Camden. Then, burn the ticket. If it has a green flame then it's fake. If the flame is orange, then it's good. But make sure you give your bank account number, credit card number, your home address and social security. Also your home number and e mail address.

Somewhere, your number and your taste of Buffett got in the wrong hands. That's what concerns me. You give up privacy once your on a mailing list somewhere. Did you ever use a broker and he or she had your number? Wonder if that info was sold.

I think one number was retrieved off this board....... but then, it's not a very good idea to post your phone number..... use email..... disposable hotmail......

I hate technology.....

MojosMama · Post by **MojosMama** » May 14, 2004 9:28 am

Bringing this one back up, too

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » May 14, 2004 9:31 am

could someone please pm me the # this "guy" is using????

Thank you.

LaTda · Post by **LaTda** » May 14, 2004 10:01 am

OceanCityGirl wrote:I just got a call from a guy looking to sell me tickets. He claimed to have gotten my number from a friend on these boards. He said he did PR for Buffett and happened to have some extra tix. They were 2nd row for $175. a piece. It was tempting, but, imagine this, I received the exact same call last year. So I tried to ask him a couple of questions and he said he had to go and he'd call me back. It just didn't feel right. I remember last year or the year before a guy doing this and ripping a bunch of people off for alot of money. Anybody else get this call? Any thoughts guys?
Just in cast be careful.

did he mention the back stage passes

he called me too

he called & had me call back to another # because he was in "a business meeting" ... on Sunday

I have his # in the my garage where I took the call

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » May 14, 2004 10:02 am

Wow, I posted 4 tickets for sale. I sold one pair using paypal, which I thought was the safest way for me and the buyer. The other pair was sold using a money order. The buyer didn't want to use paypal. Just at that time I saw a banner ad for Western Union, so I suggested that. Is WU not safe?

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » May 14, 2004 10:04 am

PA PAR8 HED wrote:Wow, I posted 4 tickets for sale. I sold one pair using paypal, which I thought was the safest way for me and the buyer. The other pair was sold using a money order. The buyer didn't want to use paypal. Just at that time I saw a banner ad for Western Union, so I suggested that. Is WU not safe?

WU is fine, so long as the seller isn't some dirtbag degenerate a$$hole scumbag who never intended on living up to his end of the deal.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » May 14, 2004 10:07 am

PA PAR8 HED wrote:Wow, I posted 4 tickets for sale. I sold one pair using paypal, which I thought was the safest way for me and the buyer. The other pair was sold using a money order. The buyer didn't want to use paypal. Just at that time I saw a banner ad for Western Union, so I suggested that. Is WU not safe?

COD is safer.

txparrothead29 · Post by **txparrothead29** » May 14, 2004 10:13 am

This guy needs to be locked up!!!! He screwed me 3 years ago. Boy was I stupid. Never again will I do such a thing.

2 WEEKS TIL' DALLAS!!!!!!

phenwayparrothead · Post by **phenwayparrothead** » May 14, 2004 11:43 am

i woudlnt trust western union.

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » May 14, 2004 12:23 pm

I'll say this just one time.....

IF YOU ARE OFFERED BACKSTAGE PASSES IT IS A SCAM. JIMMY DOES NOT HAVE BACKSTAGE PASSES.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » May 14, 2004 12:25 pm

AlbatrossFlyer wrote:I'll say this just one time.....

IF YOU ARE OFFERED BACKSTAGE PASSES IT IS A SCAM. JIMMY DOES NOT HAVE BACKSTAGE PASSES.

knowing this don't you just love to run into the stranger that says "Oh You're a parrothead?? I had backstage passes to his show last year?"

I usually just smile and say "how nice"

I know shocker that I smile and be nice for such stoopidity

cabinfever · Post by **cabinfever** » May 14, 2004 12:33 pm

I know in chicago or indy there where seats on the stage just out of site. Are those for vips or just jimmy's friends?

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