Scammed!

**Dave A** · 30-Dec-12, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Neville Bailey

They only saw the proof of payment document which, it now seems, was forged.

I wonder if they might be deemed culpable based on their giving an expert opinion?

**Neville Bailey** · 02-Jan-13, 11:24 AM

Can you believe it - the scamster has just phoned and asked for a further 40 boxes of paper!

Margaret has advised the police lieutenant handling the case to arrange a trap.

We are now awaiting the "proof of payment" and then we will do the "delivery".

Either the scamster is really stupid/greedy or he thinks Margaret is stupid.

Watch this space...

**Mike C** · 02-Jan-13, 12:02 PM

This is quite exciting! Please keep us posted.

**PeterCarruthers** · 02-Jan-13, 12:57 PM

I am sorry to you about the challenges, Neville.

That PDF confirmation is very easy to forge. Simply take a picture of a legitimate payment, and then change the details. Something like Snagit would allow you to do that easily.

I fear that direct deposit as prepayment has reached its past-due date. The South African banks are not interested enough in the problem to do anything about it that adds any value to the lives of us business owners. Without them carrying the pain, they have no incentive.

I hope you catch him.

**Chrisjan B** · 02-Jan-13, 01:35 PM

I've no words.....
Mouth is hanging open...
Arrogant *assh*le...

**Perform Computers** · 02-Jan-13, 01:45 PM

Hopefully he doesn't read this thread :/

**adrianh** · 02-Jan-13, 02:34 PM

You must put a live webcam in the shop so we can all see his face when the cops go "Smile for the camera"

**Dave A** · 02-Jan-13, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by adrianh

You must put a live webcam in the shop so we can all see his face when the cops go "Smile for the camera"

I was hoping for the same. Unfortunately...

Originally Posted by Neville Bailey

We are now awaiting the "proof of payment" and then we will do the "delivery".

At the very least, I'm hoping it works out. Photos or video of the culprit would just be a (very popular) bonus.

**AndyD** · 02-Jan-13, 07:46 PM

Yeah, a nice mug shot on 'Neville's Pic Of The Day' thread would certainly be a crowd pleaser. Good luck catching the tosser, I eagerly await the news that he's behind bars.

**ians** · 02-Jan-13, 07:57 PM

Personally i wouldnt trust the police, i would look at using a PI like brad Nathanson, and get my money or whatever they find worthy of claiming in return, or drop him off and put word out on the radios for the tow truck drivers to have some fun, i sure that will teach him a lesson.

http://bradnathanson.co.za/