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Internet Hobbies/Hobby Models Fraud Complaint

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Posted by rrebell on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 9:50 PM

Back in the days of mail order I got scammed, the guy went to jail for mail froaud but I didn't get my money back.

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Posted by JDawg on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:05 PM

Doughless

Interesting. It also lists numerous names/alias' of other companies the family does business as.

Wasn't there an online shop in Illinois that had similar complaints?  I know this is Pennsylvania, but I'm wondering if any of the alias' are DBA in Illinois.  

 

 

Wow! I wonder if any of this is true?! I've almost boughten from internet hobbies. Sort of glad I did not go through with the purchas.

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Posted by Doughless on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:22 PM

Interesting. It also lists numerous names/alias' of other companies the family does business as.

Wasn't there an online shop in Illinois that had similar complaints?  I know this is Pennsylvania, but I'm wondering if any of the alias' are DBA in Illinois.  

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Internet Hobbies/Hobby Models Fraud Complaint
Posted by maxman on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:09 PM

The Pennsylvania Attorny General has filed fraud complaints against these outfits, both apparently run by the same husband/wife.

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/press-releases/attorney-general-shapiro-files-complaint-against-online-hobby-shop-warns-of-holiday-shopping-scams/

 

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