And speaking of scammers...

[Chraddam]

There is a guy that posts 10+ ads on craigslist every week. He claims he is from Connecticut. This is what he posts:

WANTED: Tropical Fish - Saltwater Fish - Corals - Plants - Aquariums and Misc.

If you have any UNWANTED Fish - Snails - Decorations - Aquariums - Fish Tanks or other items
Please contact me for a very fast pickup, your unwanted fish will receive the best care.

I am in the Bridgeport area, but don't mind traveling to pick it up if required.

Since I am retired and on a semi-fixed income, I am looking for unwanted "donations"
I will BUY Saltwater Fish, Anemones, Invertebrates, and Supplies too, but must be Reasonable

Looking for Gobies, Blennies, Mandarins, and Chromis
I will buy some aquarium supplies if I really have too, but it must be very reasonable.

I have over 35 years experience, and I will be able give everything the best of care

Important Note
I Never Sell anything that was donated to me

If I cannot use your unwanted donated fish or aquarium supplies
** I will give it away free to other less fortunate aquarium keepers **

You Heard Correctly - I do not make any profits !!!
If I cannot use it - I will give it away Free Of Charge.​

Please don't throw away your tank and supplies, if you were unable to sell them.
I have collected tanks thrown away in the streets and in the town dumps.
I have found homes for these with needy children and families - FREE of Charge.

All Donations Accepted
Fish food, Water chemicals, Tanks, Lights, Heaters, Pumps, Filters, Tropical or Saltwater fish,
Plastic plants, Live plants, Snails, Crabs, Crayfish, Catfish, Crayfish, and Clams​

Here's the link-
http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/for/1503586422.html
The thing that bothers me the most is that an MR member told him on numerous occasions that he would donate if the guy would send ONE picture of a "needy child or family" with a tank...and he NEVER sent a picture. This member also contacted the guy about buying corals and fish, and the guy was more than willing to sell things. I know most MR members have seen his craigslist ads, but he also posts on the freebie thread, looking for stuff. You will know him if you see his posts, although I am sure he will read this and change his M.O.



And oh yeah- DON'T let me catch you scamming and using "needy children" as bait to lure in victims. NOTHING pisses me off more than that. Those kids need food, clothing, and shelter, not pets. If you really need to know who this is, pm me. And mods/admins- I know, it's the intertubes, this can't be stopped, but if we are aware, then no one will fall victim to his scam anymore.​

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

seen this ad tons of times, what is this world coming to...........

 

[marrone]

There are always going to be scammers. Whether it's Crags list, ebay, RC or MR. The best thing you can do is when you find someone that is a scammer is to let the board/organization know and let other people know too. More important, if you're going to deal with someone you don't know, you should check them out first. You'll be amazed at what you can find through searches. And remember, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

It is people and stores like this that caused me to close the freebie thread. Sad excuses of humanity and wastes of good oxygen.