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Post by highbirch on Sept 29, 2014 18:22:08 GMT
I was scammed by CATHERINE HARRIS and i have reported it to action fraud who were fab! They are trying to build a case against her and they want everyone who has been scammed by her under any of her identities to get in touch with any contact details she gave u. The account details she gave me were for a bank in Leicestershire which is no where near where she claims to be located!!!! Action fraud is on 03001232040 they are open until 9pm weekdays and 5pm weekends! Please help build the case against her!!!!
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Post by waspblue on Oct 3, 2014 21:53:16 GMT
Can't agree with regards as to how good Action Fraud are, as they so far, like the Police have had tonnes of excellent evidence against Poppy Eastwood in all her guises, yet despite so many opportunities to stop her, they still both just sit around doing nothing and allowing crime to continue unchecked. As far as I can see, they are both totally useless and a complete waste of tax payers money, as they let down the victims of these crimes and let the perpetrator run free, continuing committing more and more fraudulent crimes. This has been going on for years now and still this piece of s--t remains at large - why? Maybe the persons in charge of this investigation would like to explain to all her victims?  Though more than likely not, as they would be held accountable for their total inept uselessness. Grrr, it makes me so angry ..... |
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Post by aura on Oct 3, 2014 22:14:25 GMT
Just read on a Facebook page set up about her that the accounts she is using are real people's accounts in return for a part of the profit made.
Therfore it's hard to link poppy to the thefts as on paper it looks like loads if different people.
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Post by waspblue on Oct 4, 2014 23:13:05 GMT
Just read on a Facebook page set up about her that the accounts she is using are real people's accounts in return for a part of the profit made. Therfore it's hard to link poppy to the thefts as on paper it looks like loads if different people. Surely if this information is public knowledge, then the Police etc must be well aware of it and therefore the people whose accounts she is using are also committing an offence too and should be prosecuted too. Just goes to prove my point even more - that they are both useless and appear to be actively encouraging crime!!!! |
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Post by highbirch on Oct 5, 2014 12:25:20 GMT
The police can only go after the account holder so as WASPBLUE says they also need yo be held accountable. I spoke to a PC on Friday and he is going to pay a visit to one of the suspects this week so at least something seems to be happening even if it is not stopping POPPY herself. it is making it harder for her.
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Post by highbirch on Oct 5, 2014 12:25:32 GMT
The police can only go after the account holder so as WASPBLUE says they also need yo be held accountable. I spoke to a PC on Friday and he is going to pay a visit to one of the suspects this week so at least something seems to be happening even if it is not stopping POPPY herself. it is making it harder for her.
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Post by 19simeon56 on Oct 6, 2014 21:20:09 GMT
Just read on a Facebook page set up about her that the accounts she is using are real people's accounts in return for a part of the profit made. Therefore it's hard to link poppy to the thefts as on paper it looks like loads of different people. Is this not classed as money laundering? |
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Post by lillicob on Oct 23, 2014 18:42:18 GMT
Also Sarah Gray. It seems she always uses a gmail account, so if you have e mail from anyone sending pics beware if it gmail.com.
She also targets wanted ads so BE AWARE.
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Post by lolabo on Nov 10, 2014 20:09:03 GMT
She is now using the name Nicola west and Georgina west from Nottingham. and using the telephone number 07734 369991.
I Was sent the following text yesterday ;-
Tack Room clear out due to ill health
18" farrington WH
17" fylde marjorie
17" fylde Samantha
15" fylde Hayden
Full size double bridle
Cob size double bridle
Pony show bridle
Numnahs, bits, rugs, boots! Lots for sale just ask!
Nicola West x
I've responded and been chatting to "Nicola" and she sent me pic of a beautiful brand new looking Samantha for £350 !!! Obviously knew it was a scam but kept playing her. Asked to pay paypal, she originally said yes but then surprise surprise hubby was away and didn't know the password. Told her I'd collect but she was working strange hours so was easier to post for £18 Royal Mail. She offered me a Courtlea for £50 so said I'd take that too ! She must have been so excited !! She said she'd give me stirrup leathers and irons as they match. Told her i was transferring £500 instead of £400 as she was so nice !!
She still didn't click !! She then keeps texting asking where her money is as it's not in her account, told her it was and she must keep checking !! In the end I did get fed up and bored so told her the transfer hadn't been successful and I no longer wanted the saddle. She said she'd already boxed it up and paid the courier ! Told her at £350 for a brand new Samantha she wouldn't have a problem re selling it !! She is a vile creature who one day WILL get caught !!!
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Post by traveller on Nov 10, 2014 23:43:07 GMT
d**n it, I feel so stupid now! I have fallen for Georgina West's (Nottingham, same mobile as abaove) scam and parted with £160 for a saddle, Farrington 16 1/2". Agreed £320 but as she couldnt take PayPal she suggested I pay half now and half on receipt, so against my better judgement I decided to risk it. Can someone please alert admins that she registered herself on here as PINKLADYX to reply to my wanted ad.(tho suppose she uses a diff id every time)
Is it certain that she is the same scum as Poppy Eastwood etc as I will report it to the fraud people (tho dont hold out much hope) She used the email address georgiewest12@gmail.com and I paid into a bank account (which she said is her fiance's) in the name of A J Carpenter. She gave me 'her home' and 'her work' address in Nottingham. She said she has sent the saddle today, but the tracking number she gave me doesn't register (surprise surprise) and she has said she will check in the morning! I am such an idiot!
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Post by waspblue on Nov 11, 2014 0:04:55 GMT
traveller - don't feel stupid, she is very convincing and has done this so many times, she is an expert at what she does. There are so many victims and both the police and Action - or should that be NON ACTION - Fraud are not only incompetent, but do not care about the victims in this case. They have tonnes of evidence against her and there are more than enough paper and computer trails to prove who is committing the crimes as well as to link in all her accomplices, yet they do nothing, which to my mind says that they condone what she is doing and that makes them just as bad if not worse than them, as they are letting down the very people who pay their wages and who they are supposed to protect.
They both have no excuse for not stopping her except that they are incompetent idiots and only prove to the criminals that it is fine to do whatever they want as they police etc couldn't catch a cold let alone a criminal!!!!
Makes me so angry and hope one day that she crosses the wrong person and gets what is coming to her in the good old fashioned way of teaching someone a lesson they will never forget, as I think that is the only thing she'll understand. One day maybe and until then I live in hope.
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Post by busybusy on Nov 11, 2014 15:13:41 GMT
Please please please IF you have had ANY dealings with the person(s) behind this scam, you must call actionfraud and report it (tel:03001232040) - even if no cash has been paid. The more complaints the higher this will have to rise on the priority list - they cannot ignore a massive amount of calls for the same complaint.
They would be especially interested in names and accounts. I realised it was a scam immediately and reported the facts to Actionfraud. Also, report to the receiving bank that one of the accounts they have has been set up potentially fraudulently and is being used for scamming purposes.
Anyone who has paid her should take up the matter with their bank and local police too.
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Post by waspblue on Nov 11, 2014 16:54:03 GMT
Please please please IF you have had ANY dealings with the person(s) behind this scam, you must call actionfraud and report it (tel:03001232040) - even if no cash has been paid. The more complaints the higher this will have to rise on the priority list - they cannot ignore a massive amount of calls for the same complaint. They would be especially interested in names and accounts. I realised it was a scam immediately and reported the facts to Actionfraud. Also, report to the receiving bank that one of the accounts they have has been set up potentially fraudulently and is being used for scamming purposes. Anyone who has paid her should take up the matter with their bank and local police too. I and countless others have given both the Police and Action Fraud so many details of accounts etc that are being used fraudulently by this creature and when I spoke to them they said then that they had numerous complaints filed against her. My reply - not much bloody use filing them, you need to darn well act on them, otherwise you just prove what a total waste of resources you are and the public - who haven't already done so - will lose faith and not even bother reporting things, as there is no point as nothing ever gets done. I have spoken to banks, local Police and also the Metropolitan Police, who were well aware of how she operates, but showed no inclination to do anything to stop her. What does this all go to show? - that the criminals are allowed to get away with murder, as the very authorities that are supposed to stop them and protect the general law abiding public from them are not doing their job. |
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Post by traveller on Nov 11, 2014 19:39:11 GMT
Totally agree Waspblue, but try not paying your Council Tax or taking a child out of school in term time and off to prison you go!
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Post by waspblue on Nov 11, 2014 21:56:18 GMT
Totally agree Waspblue, but try not paying your Council Tax or taking a child out of school in term time and off to prison you go! Worse still - have no road tax lol........ |
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Post by milady on Nov 11, 2014 22:35:16 GMT
I have just been scammed by Sophie Carpenter alias Poppie Eastwood etc. feel very stupid , never break the rule of using PayPal. !! She is very clever obviously practice is making perfect. Have reported her to the fraud people, but doubt anything will be done. Have checked through thread and she has used same mobile number and A?J Carpenter bank account.
Please be careful!
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Post by tracingequines on Nov 17, 2014 23:46:12 GMT
Also using the name Eric
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Post by Toaster on Nov 21, 2014 15:54:58 GMT
Sophie Carpenter has been mentioned again as an alias of Poppy on HHO forum
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Post by Guestless on Dec 22, 2014 18:49:45 GMT
Be aware there is another fraudster on the go who works in a similar manner - taken from FB.....
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Post by SS on Feb 17, 2015 11:25:07 GMT
It is terrible that this keeps happening to people. People need to be buying and selling through a real platform which protects everyone involved. I have put a few products of my own on www.horse-bay.co.uk its like eBay but completely free - just makes so much more sense than risking your money disappearing into thin air!! it seems it would also get rid of these individuals for good. If you don't give them a way in they cannot steal!! |
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Post by Jenna on Apr 12, 2015 20:52:07 GMT
Be aware there is another fraudster on the go who works in a similar manner - taken from FB..... Jenna this person has tried to scam me out of £1800 today, luckily im not as stupid as she thought i was |
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Post by uniresearcher on May 8, 2015 8:37:38 GMT
Hello group
My name is Claudette Hawkins, I am a researcher at the University of Leicester and I am carrying out research about online scams. As part of my research, I would like to speak to people who have experienced any horse related scams or any other types of online scams.
If you want to find out more about this research then please call me on 07582501051 or email me at cdh11@leicester.ac.uk.
Thank you
Claudette
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Jun 24, 2015 15:02:54 GMT
Just read that Charmaine McAllister has been sentenced to do 56 months. Good news , that's one fraudster out of the way!
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Jun 24, 2015 15:04:43 GMT
Not sure how many aliases she worked under though.
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Post by honeypot on Jun 25, 2015 6:57:47 GMT
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Post by Jenna on Jun 25, 2015 7:11:24 GMT
thats not poppy its Charmaine McAllister, she tried to scam me for a horsebox |
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Post by uniresearcher on Jun 26, 2015 10:11:49 GMT
Hello group, my name is Claudette Hawkins, I am a researcher at the University of Leicester and I am carrying out research into online scams. I have asked permission to post to this forum as I have become aware of certain scammers that operate in the equestrian world.
I would like to speak to people who have defrauded online.
You can either contact me on 07582501051 or email me at cdh11@leicester.ac.uk.
All conversations are confidential.
Thank you
Claudette
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Post by waspblue on Jul 23, 2015 23:22:10 GMT
At last that special picture for everyone on here who has been scammed.... fits perfectly on every dartboard lol  |
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Post by pride on Oct 15, 2015 18:57:41 GMT
Anya parsons is one to stay clear of very Dis honest person
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Post by BB123 on Oct 16, 2015 15:16:06 GMT
Agree with the above, brought some items off here from Anaya parsons not received my money asked for refund, nothing- now she's using a different name and email address
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Though more than likely not, as they would be held accountable for their total inept uselessness. Grrr, it makes me so angry .....
