OT: Anyone other than me being spammed by Kevin Ailes?

[Brian Van Horn]

I've warned him to stop.

[kailes2872]

I know that you have sent me several messages. I have offered to have my account taken down. I have subscribed to an annual service to scan my computer and look for anything suspicious on my hard drive and make sure that I am not on the dark web.

I have apologized profusely for anything that you are getting from me on my behalf. I can assure you that I am not maliciously sending you anything from my computer. I don't have the time, desire, or energy.

So, Leon, if you see fit to close or suspend my account, please do it. I am tired of getting emails from Brian threatening police or legal action what I do not know what he is talking about. Now, Brian is going on this public board mentioning me by name trying to publicly shame me when I do not know what he is talking about. Please do what you have to do.

[Wanaselja]

Brian, check the source of the spam, not the name. Often you’ll get spam from random sources using the name of known contacts.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

I know that you have sent me several messages. I have offered to have my account taken down. I have subscribed to an annual service to scan my computer and look for anything suspicious on my hard drive and make sure that I am not on the dark web.

I have apologized profusely for anything that you are getting from me on my behalf. I can assure you that I am not maliciously sending you anything from my computer. I don't have the time, desire, or energy.

So, Leon, if you see fit to close or suspend my account, please do it. I am tired of getting emails from Brian threatening police or legal action what I do not know what he is talking about. Now, Brian is going on this public board mentioning me by name trying to publicly shame me when I do not know what he is talking about. Please do what you have to do.

You have been here for 11 years. Your account isn't going anywhere unless you just leave. Brian's (Hey Brian) a bit quirky but he is a good guy. This is obviously not your fault and I am sure he will understand. All good.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Wanaselja

...check the source of the spam, not the name. Often you’ll get spam from random sources using the name of known contacts.

This is true. It's a well known technique used by spammers.

[bobbyw8469]

Agreed....I have dealt with Kevin and he is a great guy. Check the email address from the person posing as Kevin. It is a well known tactic that scammers use to gain your trust.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

Agreed....I have dealt with Kevin and he is a great guy. Check the email address from the person posing as Kevin. It is a well known tactic that scammers use to gain your trust.

Absolutely True - I'm a retired IT guy from a large University and have dealt with these kinda guys for many years.

Couple of quick notes:

If you can get into your email client and find the "View Headers" information - you should be able to determine exactly who is doing the send on these (really sure its not going to be who it appears to be in the emails themselves)

From there its a fairly simple matter to BLOCK the real sender(s).

If the "headers" are a bit much - then just forward them to your internet service provider and I'm sure they will be more than happy to assist.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I too got an email from Kevin! Kevin for the last time, I will not be sending you $1million to invest in the newly discovered gold mine in Nigeria!

[BRoberts]

Kevin, do you resemble Lloyd Waner at all?

[JollyElm]

I don't understand all of the controversy!!
A simple internet search of his name shows that he is, indeed, a card collector and a wealthy Nigerian Prince.
Give Kev a break!!!

nigerianprince.jpg

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I too got an email from Kevin! Kevin for the last time, I will not be sending you $1million to invest in the newly discovered gold mine in Nigeria!

If it goes unclaimed, it will just go to waste! ��

Seriously though, I feel terrible that this is happening and I don’t want to be an inconvenience to Brian. The identity guard subscription that I bought was like $350 annually and they are supposed to do the work to get me digital footprint reduced and get me off of the dark web. It sounds like I could have used that $350 on cards.

So, while I have a captured audience, I need a low grade, nice eye appeal 33 Tattoo Orbit Foxx 33 Delong Foxx, 33 #154 Goudey Foxx and the 38 without the comic. I have been buying my oldest one every year and that is what he need to complete the run (I’ll also get the double play and the batter up eventually but those 4 are my primary targets. Christmas is still a half a year away but as the search get narrower, I am starting to worry that I’ll find one by then. My wife’s last name was Fox. Her dad was born in 1938 and named after the beast. So, it is a sentimental collection for him that he will continue to upgrade throughout life after he gets it complete. It is labor of love for the both of us.

I also need a nice 6 ish example of 58 Aaron and 66 Clemente, but those seem much more plentiful. I have a ton of lower grade 2’s and 3’s of post war HOFers that are my doubles. 58 Mantle in a 2.5, 59
Gibson in a 2 plus much more. I don’t necessarily want to get rid of them but some folks prefer a trade to a sale.

Sorry to Hijack the thread, but since I was mentioned by name, I’d figure I’d make the best of it.

This is my first stop every day and one of my guilty pleasures. I appreciate all of you and I have learned so much in the last decade plus as I’ve built out my collection.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

This was all a long-game plot to get your want list on the front page. We're on to you!

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I too got an email from Kevin! Kevin for the last time, I will not be sending you $1million to invest in the newly discovered gold mine in Nigeria!

What a weird coincidence, my step-uncle is the treasurer for a global bitcoin mining syndicate. I will happily send you $1 million next week if you'd be so kind as to advance me $100,000 for the transaction fees.

[Wanaselja]

Originally Posted by kailes2872

If it goes unclaimed, it will just go to waste! ��

Seriously though, I feel terrible that this is happening and I don’t want to be an inconvenience to Brian. The identity guard subscription that I bought was like $350 annually and they are supposed to do the work to get me digital footprint reduced and get me off of the dark web. It sounds like I could have used that $350 on cards.

So, while I have a captured audience, I need a low grade, nice eye appeal 33 Tattoo Orbit Foxx 33 Delong Foxx, 33 #154 Goudey Foxx and the 38 without the comic. I have been buying my oldest one every year and that is what he need to complete the run (I’ll also get the double play and the batter up eventually but those 4 are my primary targets. Christmas is still a half a year away but as the search get narrower, I am starting to worry that I’ll find one by then. My wife’s last name was Fox. Her dad was born in 1938 and named after the beast. So, it is a sentimental collection for him that he will continue to upgrade throughout life after he gets it complete. It is labor of love for the both of us.

I also need a nice 6 ish example of 58 Aaron and 66 Clemente, but those seem much more plentiful. I have a ton of lower grade 2’s and 3’s of post war HOFers that are my doubles. 58 Mantle in a 2.5, 59
Gibson in a 2 plus much more. I don’t necessarily want to get rid of them but some folks prefer a trade to a sale.

Sorry to Hijack the thread, but since I was mentioned by name, I’d figure I’d make the best of it.

This is my first stop every day and one of my guilty pleasures. I appreciate all of you and I have learned so much in the last decade plus as I’ve built out my collection.

Well played!

[BRoberts]

While you have us, Kevin, got an auction you want to pimp?

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

This was all a long-game plot to get your want list on the front page. We're on to you!

I would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for you meddling kids!

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

While you have us, Kevin, got an auction you want to pimp?

Bobby tells me Clean Sweep ends tonight. A Foxx auto but the signature is really light. I'd like to have a signed pic as a centerpiece to his Foxx display but that might not be the one for me (It could be for someone - no shade toward the picture).

Just to add to my Foxx pursuit (while I have a captive audience )

His Grandpa, the second Jimmie Fox (one X) passed away on May 9, 1998. We found out Conner was going to join us on May 25, 1998 and came into this world on January of 1999. So, there was a chance that they crossed paths for a brief moment... Anyway, loving that double XX want list