Hello,

I joined this forum recently as I was just about to purchase drones for my grandsons and wanted information to help me select suitable drones.

I posted a question regarding suitable drones for my grandsons for Christmas.

I received a somewhat strange an personal reply from a person who I will leave nameless at this time.

She (yes female name) asked me to contact her regarding the question which I did.

I have received a detailed reply asking me for a lot of personal information and obviously one of those West African SCAMS.

This person should be banned from using this great web and forum.

I will disclose her name and email address if you are interested in ridding the forum of this nuisance.

Has anyone else had similar problems?

Regards

John (Australia)

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  • 3D Robotics

    She's been deleted. Sorry about that. Every now and then, one of them gets through but if you let us know about abuse we can ban them immediately

  • That's exactly the wording in the email I received.

    Could the 'moderator' of this forum please delete PTT HOLLY. Also is there a way to pick up new registering people and not give them posting rights if they look 'dodgy'?

  • For information

    I have just joined the forum and within 24 hours I get an email for a friend request from DIY drones, I deleted the message but here is from the email

    PTT HOLLY has added you as a friend on DIY Drones

    ------------
    I am Joycee Bechio.
    It's a pleasure to meet you, please can you get back to this address, I have something very important to share with you: ptrin2020@email.com

    Best regards

    Pretty sure this is another scam

  • No ,there was a similar message from the same id wanting help to transfer 5.8 million. Please DIYDRONE do something about these scams. 

  • 3D Robotics

    Looks like she's already been banned

  • The (diydrones) email received states the name is  Sophie Reyer

    When I went back to the email received (from mail@diydrones.com) and clicked on the link to reply (http://diydrones.com/profile/SophieReyer?xgsi=1#com) it shows her profile to be private and details are

    Sophie Reyer
    • Female
    • Wete
    • Tanzania, United Republic Of

    Hope this helps.

    John

  • 3D Robotics

    Please link to the scammer's profile so the Moderators can ban "her". They can't act unless they know who to investigate.

  • Agree. Same experience here
  • I should have been more aware.

    When I remember back I responded to a personal email address which she stated on the forum message.

    Its been years since the "Nigerian scams" were around (with much the same email content).

    I let my 'guard' down.

    Fellow members -

    It might be best to ignore any posts requesting you email a personal email address. Reply only via the forum.

    Agree?

  • Even I received such a comment on my wall. That person must be banned.

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