crazydiver 0 #1 August 28, 2015 I have friends at Paracaidismo Chile dropzone in Chile and they recently transferred money to someone named Leo or Ray (or maybe Larry) Barnes in Texas. They bought a student rig from him. As soon as they did the transfer, they said they stopped hearing from him, which was a couple weeks back. Anyone have any info on this person in Texas? We tried calling, but never answered and doesn't have voicemail set up. The transfer was sent to his account at Wells Fargo in Richmond, TX. Anyone from around that area? Thanks for any help you can provide. Hope my buddies aren't getting scammed. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #2 August 28, 2015 Hey, Travis. Richmond, TX is part of the Houston Metro area. If he is a skydiver (assuming he's using his real name), he'll be jumping at Skydive Spaceland or West Houston Skydiving. You can look them up in Parachutist or online. Try calling and ask for the DZO. Explain your situation and perhaps they'll be willing to ask around. Maybe they can check their files (e.g., waiver) to see if they have anyone by that name who is jumping there or has jumped there. Good luck!____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 August 29, 2015 Wells Fargo Transfers is a huge red flag for scams. Are they sure that he actually exists and that they were not scammed?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #4 August 29, 2015 No I definitely think it's possible they were scammed. The problem is that many banks in chile don't have the ability to link to PayPal which is more secure in situations like this. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 August 29, 2015 PhreeZone Wells Fargo Transfers is a huge red flag for scams. Are they sure that he actually exists and that they were not scammed? I think you are thinking of Western Union. Wells Fargo is a rather large bank. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #6 August 31, 2015 CSpenceFLY ***Wells Fargo Transfers is a huge red flag for scams. Are they sure that he actually exists and that they were not scammed? I think you are thinking of Western Union. Wells Fargo is a rather large bank. Another avenue is to ask your friend's local bank to query Wells Fargo about the name on the account. It takes an ID to open a Wells Fargo account. At least you'll know the exact name. Keep us posted on how it works out. Best of luck!____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #7 September 3, 2015 Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregosebba 0 #8 September 11, 2015 He is a Scammer. You will not hear from him again!!!!!! Same thing happened to me. And they are still posting, using the paypal method, so be carefull. They offer newer gear for a cheaper price. I just reporta the other one who was HELENA MARAIS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
