Suggestion SCAMS on scuba diving equipment

[Jake 10]

A repository of links that are considered SCAMS on scuba diving equipment sales in order to help or alert other divers of possible fraudulent dealings. A place where SB users can search for (like phone numbers reported as robot-calls scams) information on reported "fraudulent" business. (i.e.; scubaprosale.com)

 

[The Chairman]

Please avoid this address: dxcvolt@outlook.com

 

[Wallowa]

I believe that "mwtayl" may be part of a scam....only 5 posts...last [to me?] at 0200...I checked this Sierra Diving Center staff listing and no Scott is listed as a staff member...will call the store when they open a PST 1000..

This was for USD ABS triple parts and I sent an email to this Scott with no reply...

Smells all wrong!


Perhaps the Forum Moderator or Chairman can check into this?

Thanks...Phil





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Today at 2:34 AM
Hey, Are you still looking? email scott scxlohde@outlook.com @ Sierra Diving Center. He can help.

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 6:49 AM
Hey thanks...I got scammed once on trying to find these...and you only have 5 posts....anyway to confirm this is real?

Thanks...Phil

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 7:23 AM

Hey thanks...I got scammed once on trying to find these...and you only have 5 posts....anyway to confirm this is real?

Thanks...Phil

Did not see a Scott @ Sierra Dive Center staff listing.

 

[The Chairman]

I believe that "mwtayl" may be part of a scam....only 5 posts...last [to me?] at 0200...I checked this Sierra Diving Center staff listing and no Scott is listed as a staff member...will call the store when they open a PST 1000..

This was for USD ABS triple parts and I sent an email to this Scott with no reply...

Smells all wrong!


Perhaps the Forum Moderator or Chairman can check into this?

Thanks...Phil





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Hey, Are you still looking? email scott scxlohde@outlook.com @ Sierra Diving Center. He can help.

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 6:49 AM
Hey thanks...I got scammed once on trying to find these...and you only have 5 posts....anyway to confirm this is real?

Thanks...Phil

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 7:23 AM

Did not see a Scott @ Sierra Dive Center staff listing.

Thanks, and I agree that he has all the hallmarks of a scammer. He is no longer allowed on the site. Unfortunately, he'll be back under another username.

 

[Wallowa]

Thanks, and I agree that he has all the hallmarks of a scammer. He is no longer allowed on the site. Unfortunately, he'll be back under another username.

Yes, I am old...and there is no fool like an old fool...but I am learning, even if sometimes the hard way.. "first time shame on you; second time shame on me"...

Thanks for your actions...

Phil

 

[Ez E]

I believe that "mwtayl" may be part of a scam....only 5 posts...last [to me?] at 0200...I checked this Sierra Diving Center staff listing and no Scott is listed as a staff member...will call the store when they open a PST 1000..

This was for USD ABS triple parts and I sent an email to this Scott with no reply...

Smells all wrong!


Perhaps the Forum Moderator or Chairman can check into this?

Thanks...Phil





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mwtayl​

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Today at 2:34 AM
Hey, Are you still looking? email scott scxlohde@outlook.com @ Sierra Diving Center. He can help.

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Wallowa​

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 6:49 AM
Hey thanks...I got scammed once on trying to find these...and you only have 5 posts....anyway to confirm this is real?

Thanks...Phil

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Messages194Reaction score99LocationNE Oregon# of dives5000 - ∞
Today at 7:23 AM

Did not see a Scott @ Sierra Dive Center staff listing.

He responded to my FS ad this morning. I checked out his name. He had 5 posts and had just joined the same day as he inquired about my BCD. Here is a link where he posted.

For Sale - FS: Atomic BC2 (BCD) Lg. $500

Bought this used back in May of this year from SB member Diveryohand. Paid $759 shipped. The original ad said it was dove on 40 times and I would say thats pretty accurate. I only got to use it 6 times in the pool(rinsing out the bladder and exterior thoroughly each time). Tank strap was...

scubaboard.com

 

[Wallowa]

Earlier called Sierra Dive Center...no Scott worked there...got email below from "Scott"...see my questions and his response...many "red flags"..just filed a scam report with FCC....damn...tough to find out who and what is legitimate!


Scott,

"Please give me a reference currently working at Sierra Dive Center that I can verify with them that you worked there, and this is not a scam.



Thanks…Phil



From: Scott Lohde <scxlohde@outlook.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 11:20 AM
To: Phillip Buttolph <phillipbuttolph@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Wanted: USD Triple 30s ABS mounting blocks and straps



I am no longer at SDC.

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From: Phillip Buttolph <phillipbuttolph@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:12 PM
To: 'Scott Lohde' <scxlohde@outlook.com>
Cc: phillipbuttolph@gmail.com <phillipbuttolph@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Wanted: USD Triple 30s ABS mounting blocks and straps



Scott.,



Do you work at Sierra Dive Center? My old stomping grounds.



Phil



From: Scott Lohde <scxlohde@outlook.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 10:00 AM
To: Phillip Buttolph <phillipbuttolph@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Wanted: USD Triple 30s ABS mounting blocks and straps



Hello Phillip,



Yes i have NEW mounting blocks and straps for the USD ABS triple 30cf for sale. I am asking $100 shipped. I will be shipping via UPS or FedEx STANDARD/GROUND shipping to the 48 contiguous states, I do not ship to P.O. Boxes. Regular shipments will take between 3-5 business days. I will take payment via PayPal Apple Gift Card.



Payment Link: www.paypal.com/us/gifts/brands/apple



What's your shipping address?



Thanks,

Scott

 

[Jake 10]

thank you for sharing