Posts Made By: Brennan Jontz

Unfortunately, I became the victim of a scam under the account Michael Collins username: mmc1905. I posted a WTB about a telescope and he responded with photos of a telescope matching the accessories that he claimed the telescope came with. Given his long standing account here (2004) and good feedback I was lead to trust him. He claimed he had moved to Rapid City, SD from Sioux Falls, which didn't sound too unreasonable. I offered to pick up and bring a cashiers check but he said the cashiers check would take a few days to clear if I came up from Iowa to pick it up. I agreed to wire money (I know this is a horrible decision and believe me I'm upset I agreed) on the terms I could pick up the telescope. I started the wire on last friday, and it was in his account by saturday morning. By that time I was halfway there. The messages started getting more weird after I agreed. He claimed "My phone doesn't work, I can't talk to you today" "Wait before the money clears my account before coming up here" On Saturday I decided to complete the drive to Rapid City and show up at "his" address he provided me and he didn't live there. I see a lot of red flags looking back but I guess my main point is not to trust feedback on here as truth. I'm guessing someone hacked the real Michael Collins and used his feedback to his advantage. Unfortunately, I don't think there is anything I can do to get the money back, it sucks that these scammers ruin everything for the actual trustworthy people doing business here or elsewhere. 

Time to start recouping my loss so I can actually buy the scope I was after...  If anyone has a need for a 10" Truss RC I have it listed here.

I'm hoping the account can be shut down before anyone else can be scammed... I've already emailed [email protected] but haven't heard back.

-Brennan

This happened to me with the account Michael Collins, good reviews and long standing. Now i'm out $6,000. I understand there were some red flags but I trusted the rating system (sucks being a trusting person)... one person ruins it for them all.

-Brennan

Happened to me from an account named Michael Collins... There has to be a better way to keep this from happening.

-Brennan