Random pm request from new member

[skiprat]

I've received a request to make pens from a very new member with zero posts. He sent a pm with random pics of some of my pens and asked if I could customise pens for him. He is from the Philippines and his handle is Oilenroc and reversed name Cornelia.

what say you? Dodgy or what?

 

[JohnU]

I received one from him last Wednesday about a pen I posted here. I declined since I don't really sell pens.

 

[mark james]

Ditto also. I just sent back a decline also a few minutes ago.

 

[penicillin]

Yes. Dodgy.

Rather than responding, you should report the message to the website administrators. In the lower left corner of the PM (conversation) text, you will see a "Report" link. Click on "Report" and add a comment.

I assume that the administrators will investigate. If the report is valid, then I assume they will close the member's account for violating the rules.

If a "low post count member" sends you a PM asking about penturning technique and needs help, that's reasonable.

If a "low post count member" sends you a PM related to money, business, payments, shipping them anything, custom work, etc. etc. etc. - that's dodgy.

 

[MRDucks2]

Yes, when Jeff becomes aware of this type of activity he is all over it "like a turkey on a 'tater bug". (Yes, Mom did use that phrase)

 

[jalbert]

Same. Got 2 different messages

 

[Crashmph]

that is certainly in the category of SKETCHY

 

[jttheclockman]

Yep listen here Skip. You think your pens were the best well it looks like we all have just as nice pens Ha Ha Ha

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Thanks for that comment John. I also received a PM. I didn't think much of it until now. Although I don't think I'm on the same level as Skip you brought up a different angle to look at the situation. It has given me a bit of an ego boost!!! Not to just single out one person there seems to be few others here I'm proud to be mentioned at the same time as well.

 

[carlmorrell]

now my feelings are hurt, I did not get a scam request. It's ok though, I just had my credit card stolen.

 

[jttheclockman]

Thanks for that comment John. I also received a PM. I didn't think much of it until now. Although I don't think I'm on the same level as Skip you brought up a different angle to look at the situation. It has given me a bit of an ego boost!!! Not to just single out one person there seems to be few others here I'm proud to be mentioned at the same time as well.

 

[jeff]

I'm aware of this. He told me he was going to contact a member but I was not aware it would be so many. I've told him to stop and make a post if he wants to solicit offers.

if anyone feels they've been scammed or has a really bad feeling about it, please message me directly.

 

[Alchemist]

How funny! The same person messaged me.

 

[skiprat]

I reckon poor old JT is feeling a bit left out here.......

 

[its_virgil]

Two for me. Both from my album pictures which are not even close to up to date. I ignored them.
Don

 

[Darrin]

I'm actually a little offended I didn't get this pm

 

[jttheclockman]

I reckon poor old JT is feeling a bit left out here.......

Not at all in fact I am very happy. Seems he introduced himself so get on it. Everyone make him one pen each for all those he contacted. Pronto jump to it, get on it now lets go.

 

[jeff]

The member has posted a very nice intro here. Certainly seems legit.

I deeply apologize for my delayed introduction

Before I introduce my self I would like to apologize to the community here in which I failed to introduce myself when the time I was entered to this very promising group as really is. Mr. Jeff, thank you for entering me here. I'm not a pen turner but just an ordinary netizen that would like to...

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Remember, for ALL transactions here, buying and selling, I advise caution.

I'm closing this thread now.