Caution: DocHorton ID hijacked by scammer
03-07-2018, 08:02 PM
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Caution: DocHorton ID hijacked by scammer
Several weeks ago we were alerted by a user that he was having problems getting in touch with a user, "DocHorton," who had sold him parts, but not delivered them. In checking on the report, we learned that the person who registered that user ID had not been active on the site for several years and his ID had been hijacked by a scammer, who asked to be contacted by email at dunnd891@gmail.com. We disabled that user ID as soon as we got the report.
We've now heard from two other users who say they also were scammed by the person who hijacked the "DocHorton" user ID, obviously from PMs sent before the ban took place.
If you have received an unsolicited offer to sell you parts you need from "DocHorton" or anyone else you don't know, please let us know and we'll be glad to check on it. Meanwhile, do not participate in any transaction involving "DocHorton" or the above-referenced email address. If you get unsolicited offers via PM to sell you anything, please review the advice in this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nsactions.html
We have not been able to determine how the hijacking occurred on "DocHorton," but when we've seen that happen before it has been by someone who has sent a link which, if clicked, requests your user ID and password. Alternately, it can occur when someone has a simple, easily hacked password.
We've now heard from two other users who say they also were scammed by the person who hijacked the "DocHorton" user ID, obviously from PMs sent before the ban took place.
If you have received an unsolicited offer to sell you parts you need from "DocHorton" or anyone else you don't know, please let us know and we'll be glad to check on it. Meanwhile, do not participate in any transaction involving "DocHorton" or the above-referenced email address. If you get unsolicited offers via PM to sell you anything, please review the advice in this thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nsactions.html
We have not been able to determine how the hijacking occurred on "DocHorton," but when we've seen that happen before it has been by someone who has sent a link which, if clicked, requests your user ID and password. Alternately, it can occur when someone has a simple, easily hacked password.
03-26-2022, 12:18 PM
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10-29-2022, 10:39 AM
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Follow up on Dan9. I have my bank and Sheriff's department working on their end to find this bastard. If we all work hard to discourage scammers, hopefully we can eliminate them.
Other note. DO NOT USE ZELLE! Zelle has ZERO fraud protection! They will NOT help you. Paypal and to a lesser extent Venmo are your options.
If we are not persistant hunting down scammers, this will continue.
Other note. DO NOT USE ZELLE! Zelle has ZERO fraud protection! They will NOT help you. Paypal and to a lesser extent Venmo are your options.
If we are not persistant hunting down scammers, this will continue.
10-31-2022, 10:40 AM
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So probably final follow up on my scamming case. I have had a TERRIFIC Sheriff's Deputy with the Travis County Sheriffs Department keep me on the loop on all the details of this case. My translation will not do just, but I will try.
Scammers like mine are most likely part of a much larger network operating in other countries. The phone number I texted was linked to a Google account and since the amount was low (misdemeanor charge), Google will not release information on who bought the number. That phone number and countless like it are out there being used by these scammers. They do NOT represent where the phone call originated. Now the Admins on the forum may be able to link Dan9 's posts to an IP location, but it will come from a VPN that could go anywhere. Virtually untraceable.
These scammers phish people's accounts, like the one I Zelle'd money to, and will actually transfer money into the account to see if the person uses or views the activity on the account. If they do not view it often, they are off to the races sending and transferring money out of the account for their benefit. Fortunately, the real person with whom I transferred money to noticed the activity and shut the account down. I should get my $$ back soon. Lesson here, STAY ACTIVE MONITORING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS!! If you notice funny business, shut it down and change all passwords!!
So two bad things that will result of this from me:
I will never get justice with the ******* who tried to scam me-----but he never got a dime!
I will probably never do online sales from individuals. And definitely never with anyone who uses Zelle!
I hope this helps and I hope a ton of people read this thread!!!
Scammers like mine are most likely part of a much larger network operating in other countries. The phone number I texted was linked to a Google account and since the amount was low (misdemeanor charge), Google will not release information on who bought the number. That phone number and countless like it are out there being used by these scammers. They do NOT represent where the phone call originated. Now the Admins on the forum may be able to link Dan9 's posts to an IP location, but it will come from a VPN that could go anywhere. Virtually untraceable.
These scammers phish people's accounts, like the one I Zelle'd money to, and will actually transfer money into the account to see if the person uses or views the activity on the account. If they do not view it often, they are off to the races sending and transferring money out of the account for their benefit. Fortunately, the real person with whom I transferred money to noticed the activity and shut the account down. I should get my $$ back soon. Lesson here, STAY ACTIVE MONITORING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS!! If you notice funny business, shut it down and change all passwords!!
So two bad things that will result of this from me:
I will never get justice with the ******* who tried to scam me-----but he never got a dime!
I will probably never do online sales from individuals. And definitely never with anyone who uses Zelle!
I hope this helps and I hope a ton of people read this thread!!!
11-16-2022, 07:14 PM
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Possibly hijack of nabush FS thread.
I pm'd with interest in a set of FE6 shocks. He or someone got back with me this afternoon. Made a transaction based on his posts and activity here. Now my pm's (3) don't go through. He responds by text message saying he will call later with shipping info. I can dispute from bank side for PayPal transaction. Do admins have a way to contact nabush? He has several YouTube vids and informative posts. Seller chat stayed relevant. Not pushy or any grammar tales as other scams have.
11-16-2022, 09:39 PM
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I pm'd with interest in a set of FE6 shocks. He or someone got back with me this afternoon. Made a transaction based on his posts and activity here. Now my pm's (3) don't go through. He responds by text message saying he will call later with shipping info. I can dispute from bank side for PayPal transaction. Do admins have a way to contact nabush? He has several YouTube vids and informative posts. Seller chat stayed relevant. Not pushy or any grammar tales as other scams have.
I just saw your PM's few minutes ago.
11-17-2022, 08:09 AM
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So probably final follow up on my scamming case. I have had a TERRIFIC Sheriff's Deputy with the Travis County Sheriffs Department keep me on the loop on all the details of this case. My translation will not do just, but I will try.
Scammers like mine are most likely part of a much larger network operating in other countries. The phone number I texted was linked to a Google account and since the amount was low (misdemeanor charge), Google will not release information on who bought the number. That phone number and countless like it are out there being used by these scammers. They do NOT represent where the phone call originated. Now the Admins on the forum may be able to link Dan9 's posts to an IP location, but it will come from a VPN that could go anywhere. Virtually untraceable.
These scammers phish people's accounts, like the one I Zelle'd money to, and will actually transfer money into the account to see if the person uses or views the activity on the account. If they do not view it often, they are off to the races sending and transferring money out of the account for their benefit. Fortunately, the real person with whom I transferred money to noticed the activity and shut the account down. I should get my $$ back soon. Lesson here, STAY ACTIVE MONITORING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS!! If you notice funny business, shut it down and change all passwords!!
So two bad things that will result of this from me:
I will never get justice with the ******* who tried to scam me-----but he never got a dime!
I will probably never do online sales from individuals. And definitely never with anyone who uses Zelle!
I hope this helps and I hope a ton of people read this thread!!!
Scammers like mine are most likely part of a much larger network operating in other countries. The phone number I texted was linked to a Google account and since the amount was low (misdemeanor charge), Google will not release information on who bought the number. That phone number and countless like it are out there being used by these scammers. They do NOT represent where the phone call originated. Now the Admins on the forum may be able to link Dan9 's posts to an IP location, but it will come from a VPN that could go anywhere. Virtually untraceable.
These scammers phish people's accounts, like the one I Zelle'd money to, and will actually transfer money into the account to see if the person uses or views the activity on the account. If they do not view it often, they are off to the races sending and transferring money out of the account for their benefit. Fortunately, the real person with whom I transferred money to noticed the activity and shut the account down. I should get my $$ back soon. Lesson here, STAY ACTIVE MONITORING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTS!! If you notice funny business, shut it down and change all passwords!!
So two bad things that will result of this from me:
I will never get justice with the ******* who tried to scam me-----but he never got a dime!
I will probably never do online sales from individuals. And definitely never with anyone who uses Zelle!
I hope this helps and I hope a ton of people read this thread!!!
I pm'd with interest in a set of FE6 shocks. He or someone got back with me this afternoon. Made a transaction based on his posts and activity here. Now my pm's (3) don't go through. He responds by text message saying he will call later with shipping info. I can dispute from bank side for PayPal transaction. Do admins have a way to contact nabush? He has several YouTube vids and informative posts. Seller chat stayed relevant. Not pushy or any grammar tales as other scams have.
Most of the community members engaged in online sales are honest, but the few scammers do their best to ruin it for everybody. You can avoid being scammed by taking a few steps:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nsactions.html
Sorry you were scammed, Texasfireman.
It looks like you expressed interest in an item offered for sale by a legitimate community member. The scammer stepped in and asked you to send money to him for the item you were interested in, hoping you wouldn't notice that he wasn't the actual seller.
Red flags: Somebody with no sales history on the site wants you to send them money via Zelle or some other method that cannot be reversed if the deal goes bad. Don't do it!!
11-17-2022, 03:21 PM
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I reached out to several on the parts needed and he posed as Nabush using his pictures, location etc. I discussed some of the builds and he did his home work because his answers were spot on. I've dealt with many on here for years with no issues but know they are doing the work to seem legit. They didn't get anything because it was caught in time. Thanks for looking out! Now back to the hunt.
All the best!
All the best!