On Tue, 1 Jul 1997, Che wrote:
quoted 6 lines I've got a deal lined up with a guy named Scott Cullun, at a PO Box in San
> I've got a deal lined up with a guy named Scott Cullun, at a PO Box in San
> Antonio. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but the phonetic simularities between
> the names are uncanny. I can't find a Scott Cullun in the San Antonio phone
> book, so I'm feeling suspicious.
>
> Can anybody vouch for this guy?
No, I can not vouch for him and I will tell you why:
Five weeks ago I sent Scott Cullun (spaceinvaders@hotmail.com) money in
trade for a CD that I have not yet received. I recently asked him about
it and he said that he sent the CD to me three weeks ago... it must have
been 'lost in the mail'. I was willing to leave it at that, sometimes
these things do happen. I asked him to enquire about the parcel at his
post office, but since it was not insured, I was doubtful that they could
do anything about it. Then I read Che's above post and then started to do
some research. Here is what I found and here is why I am suspicious:
1) The name Cullun looks a lot like McCullum. McCullum was the person
who, a few months ago, ripped a few of the members of the IDM list off by
saying that shipments were lost in the mail... etc. You all remember.
2) Both Scott Cullun and Jason McCullum have mailing addresses in San
Antonio Texas. Cullun is at a PO Box.
3) There is no Cullun in the San Antonio phone book.
4) Scott Cullun insisted that I send him cash because he said that he lost
his wallet and therefore could not cash a check (very convenient for
someone who is not who they say they are).
5) Scott Cullun's email address is with hotmail.com, a free web-based
email provider. All you need is a name and web access to get an email
account with hotmail.
6) Searching through the IDM list archives I found Jason McCullum's
*LAST* post to the IDM list dated 6 May, in which he pretends to be
his own roommate.
--begin quote--
cmac@txdirect.net on May 6 1997 wrote:
quoted 12 lines Yea... I know Jason. He is very reliable. I am roommates with him.
> Yea... I know Jason. He is very reliable. I am roommates with him.
> We both do alot of trading on and off the net. We just moved into a new
> apartment and it has been a long time trying to get things in order.
> You know... moving things from one location to another. If anything,
> you idmers should be alittle more understanding. I myself have had
> people ask me where their stuff is. I tell them to be patient. you
> will get it. We do have lives and don't just sit home and listen to
> music all day and drink a few beers. Jason and I both have real jobs.
> Yes... I know Jason does procrastinate but he is true to his word even
> if it does take a few months. Maybe next time, some of you can be
> alittle more considerate. He and I both didn't like the crap that was
> posted on the IDM.
--end quote--
7) Scott Cullun's *FIRST* post to the IDM list was on 7 May. Is this
ironic?
--begin quote--
spaceinvaders@hotmail.com on May 7 1997 wrote:
quoted 2 lines I have a few items I am burned out on that I would like to trade (except
> I have a few items I am burned out on that I would like to trade (except
> for JASON!!!) or sale.
--end quote--
8) There is also a Jason McCullum registered for an email account with
hotmail.com. His email address is gescom@hotmail.com (gescom? sounds like
an Autechre fan to me).
Given Jason McCullum's tendency to portray himself as somebody he is not
and all these other reasons, I have come to the conclusion that Scott
Cullun is in fact Jason McCullum. I believe that I have been ripped off.
I have done many trades over the net in the last few years and this is the
first time I have ever had any trouble. I do not think that I will be
doing any more trades with anybody in San Antonio in the near future.
Please people, be careful out there.
Thanks for listening,
Hess
P.S. Jason/Scott if you are listening, you still have my address.
-/\= Hess M. Hodge
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