It seems that there has just been an attempt to scam myself also. The seller Brian Northrup (fllrenz) agreed to sell me a red Wings W25 (see attachment). After initially sending the money via Paypal, it was returned to me, with 'Brian' claiming the amount exceeded the limit of that particular account and subsequently the account would be suspended. 'Brian' then asked that I send 3 x payments to different Paypal address (I sent the first payment of $1,700), however he aroused my suspicions in a number of ways: he wouldn't divulge his USPA number, nor a DZ where he jumped at; he stated that one of the Payments of $1,700 was for his cousin for her wedding (not that it's my business, but who gives their cousin that amount for their wedding?) so i told him to either return the $1,700 or send the rig in good faith. Long story short, he sent me a tracking number via a fake Courier Service called 'Skyacedc' and then tried to elicit further funds when it was placed 'on hold due to non-payment of VAT and insurance.' Having researched the website and it's origins, turns out it is from Panama, though is technically 'U.S. Based.' I called 'Brian' out on the scam, and he didn't respond, simply stating he would contact me about a reimbursement before i raised a dispute through Paypal with the first recipient of $1,700. She also believes she has been scammed, though in her instance it seems he used a charity as his cause and a different name. I will report what Paypal do now I have escalated this issue to a claim, but be aware...Brian Northrup (fllrenz) is a scammer. Cheers Guys and Gals. Dave.
