Attention Certified Cerakote Applicators. SCAM ALERT !

[Cerakote B.C.]

Greetings certified applicators. There is a scammer going by the name Pearson Gregory requesting a quote for doing wheels. He says he is in the hospital and his mechanic is dealing with the wheels and wants to pay by credit card. There is more to it but if you got the email you will recognize this scenario. He sent the same request to all certified applicators listed on the Cerakote US site. Heads up.

 

[gcarms]

It always amazes me the lengths people will go through to scam someone out of their hard earned money.

 

[badboybeeson]

thanks man.. our partners of auto and Rec vech stuff ill send this too them
bbb

 

[StoneHorse]

Criminals are everywhere .

 

[Black Box Customs]

We received the same email. Thanks for the heads up! Keep up the good work Frank.

 

[Above49TH]

There's a reason why some scammers have to call from the hospital

 

[badboybeeson]

There's a reason why some scammers have to call from the hospital

LOL, if only er!!

 

[gcarms]

So I’m baffled.. What am I missing?

I own a business myself and I do quotes over email and take CC over the phone all the time.

How could a scammer use this to his advantage?

 

[Cerakote B.C.]

So I’m baffled.. What am I missing?

I own a business myself and I do quotes over email and take CC over the phone all the time.

How could a scammer use this to his advantage?

I have no idea what his angle is. It depends how he plays it out. Most are on to him so it won't get far. Still perplexing.

 

[Cerakote B.C.]

Here is what he wrote :

Perfect!
Actually, i just had an abdominal surgery so i`m currently in hospital hoping to get well soon... but the rims are at the mechanic shop working on the bikes for me. I will like you to get me a reasonable price for restoring my GS1000 suzuki wheel (size :1.85x19) 4pairs to Midnight Blue color & how soon can you take credit card payments?

Blessings!!

 

[just having some fun]

my GS1000 suzuki wheel (size :1.85x19) 4pairs to Midnight Blue

Motercycle Have 2 wheels

Motercycle have different size front/ rear

So is he doing 4 bikes front wheel only ?????

from a quick internet search

Front tire: 3.50 x 19”
Rear tire: 4,25/85 x 18

 

[Wiskey1]

Here is what he wrote :

Perfect!
Actually, i just had an abdominal surgery so i`m currently in hospital hoping to get well soon... but the rims are at the mechanic shop working on the bikes for me. I will like you to get me a reasonable price for restoring my GS1000 suzuki wheel (size :1.85x19) 4pairs to Midnight Blue color & how soon can you take credit card payments?

Blessings!!

judging by the language used,i doubt this person is from North America,

 

[remyltr]

So I’m baffled.. What am I missing?

I own a business myself and I do quotes over email and take CC over the phone all the time.

How could a scammer use this to his advantage?

stolen credit card and id
and uses the classic over payment method of scamming.