scam??

[Ronnie Russell]

I haven't been on the forum lately due to declining health issues. I thought I was answering a request from a friend for help. I may be in for some serious computer problems now. The joke may be on the scammer because I am that guy that will not be buying green bananas . Not much time left but maybe this post will prevent someone else from getting scammed. I know our members would not answer such a request but I'm afraid there may be computer malware passed around due to reading the e-mail. Original e-mail had Jim Kwiatowski at top and the subject of " Help". I replied to the e-mail, asking Jim what I could do to help. The next e-mail from him described one of those requests about a sick relative and needing money for a heart transplant. I knew right then it was a scam . So, I have deleted the e-mails and hope there is nothing stored on my hard drive. I don't know anything about computers so I will hope there is no damage. I don't know Jim's phone number but if any of you do please call him and let him know he is being used. Thanks,,,

 

[MRHP]

You have a P.M. Ronnie. Yes, it's a real one!

 

[bobs409]

I haven't been on the forum lately due to declining health issues. I thought I was answering a request from a friend for help. I may be in for some serious computer problems now. The joke may be on the scammer because I am that guy that will not be buying green bananas . Not much time left but maybe this post will prevent someone else from getting scammed. I know our members would not answer such a request but I'm afraid there may be computer malware passed around due to reading the e-mail. Original e-mail had Jim Kwiatowski at top and the subject of " Help". I replied to the e-mail, asking Jim what I could do to help. The next e-mail from him described one of those requests about a sick relative and needing money for a heart transplant. I knew right then it was a scam . So, I have deleted the e-mails and hope there is nothing stored on my hard drive. I don't know anything about computers so I will hope there is no damage. I don't know Jim's phone number but if any of you do please call him and let him know he is being used. Thanks,,,

I got the same "HELP" email. First he asked me to write him which I thought odd but I did. Then I got this reply:

////
OK, Sorry that i came to you for this. I was going to ask my bank but thought you
could be of help. Am out of the City to Philippines to see my ill cousin, She is
suffering from a Heart disease and must undergo transplant to save her life. The
surgery is very expensive here, So I want to transfer her back home to have the
surgery implemented. I really need to take care of this now but my credit card
didn't work here, Due to the short time which i had, I traveled with little money i
never expected things to be this way right now. Please can you give me a loan of
$2,550 or any amount if not all. I promise to refund money back to you when i
return. Please reply back and let me know if you can so i'll advice you on how to
transfer it.
Sincerely,
Jim
//////


I checked Jims account and the email doesn't match. I also noticed he was last on the forum in August!

 

[jdk971]

hang in there ronnie. jim

 

[skipxt4]

Still, sending Prayers, Ronnie.

 

[1958 delivery]

Ronnie, there's no damage to your computer, they want you to wire them money. Well they may have gotten your sent list also so just check if others receive emails from you, so to speak. Hang in there buddy.

 

[409newby]

Fingers crossed for you from Oregon Ronnie

 

[DonSSDD]

Hang in there Ronnie, you're not alone in being scammed. An older lady here got stuck for US$30,000, had a real good story to go with it.

 

[real61ss]

Ronnie,
Thinking about you and praying for you. May God bless you

 

[Don Jacks]

X2

 

[rstreet]

Ronnie I got the same email but didn't respond
Robert
Thinking about you down there in Texas

 

[Greg Reimer]

Got to be some way to shoot people who do that to others.

 

[Fathead Racing]

Ronnie, can't bring myself to call right now. I'm sure you know how I feel. I know you well enough to know you don't like to talk on the phone even when you feel great. I'll try and put my big boy britches on and call you. Praying for you, hope it takes. Everyone is pulling for you here.

As always, Ray
Fathead Racing.

 

[Phil Reed]

Ronnie.....I don't have any words right now. Please know you have a lot of prayers coming your and Virginia's way. Really hope your doctors can keep you comfortable.

 

[roger gunter]

Ronnie
I cant say anything else, besides what already been said
Hang in there keep the faith
god will watch over you and take care of you
Joyce and I are still saying prayers for you

 

[La Hot Rods]

Stay away from the green banana's Ronnie....
Can't wait to hang out out in Bowling Green.

 

[MRHP]

As always Ronnie, praying for you and your family.

 

[Last 60]

In my prayers.

Lonnie

 

[W Head]

You know how I feel Ronnie, still praying for you and Virginia

W Head

59 Impala 409-2,4s

 

[BRYAN FUGATE]

Your in my thoughts and prayers Ronnie and Virginia. I've looked up to you since I met ya even though your shorter than me lol