I did the same thing Betty. What a POS. If I only hadn't lost the phone number for "Guido the Enforcer"........
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I did the same thing Betty. What a POS. If I only hadn't lost the phone number for "Guido the Enforcer"........
Sounds like I may have inadvertently dodged a bullet. I had a rod listed a short while ago that I'm actually getting ready to re-post and received an inquiry (via the SEFF board) from him about a possible trade. I passed, but it was for a rod described as "a new, custom bamboo 6'9" 2/1 4wt. with original sock and tube. Rod was base on a F E Thomas taper." No telling whether I'd have ever seen it or whether that rod was one of his ill-gotten gains, but I'm feeling lucky for not having taken him up on it.
Likewise. I had been in talks with him to buy a saltwater outfit and then some flies. Glad that didn't pan out. He kept flaking out on meeting up (I live right down the road from where he's listed as currently living).
On another note, I have a friend who is a police officer in Staunton and would be happy to pass along his info.
This guy is scum of the earth. He'll pay his dues when he meets his maker.
(sigh) This is something I word-for-word posted to Washingtonflyfishing.com:
Hey guys.. wanted to check in.
Ole Scott Martin scammed PAflyfish.com's members to the tune of about $1100. How do I know this? I was part of his scam.
Not by choice. No, basically he let out his sob story when selling a gift card (likely ill gotten), and I decided to white knight and help him visit his dying daughter with cancer before her big surgery.
So, I started a drive to raise money, and within a short time frame I got weird feelings the way he was "selling" his cause to people. Shortly at the end of my goal, Scott got grabby with the money and I basically just sent it on wishing to wash my entire hands of the enterprise.
Shortly after the truth came out. I was, fortunatly, able to return some money in checks, but despite promises of returnign all the PayPal money, Scott scammed everyone out of their cash, to say nothing of my ability to show my face on that forum again.
A despicable, terrible human who's willing to lie about his daughter having cancer, as well as duty to the country.
Furthermore, I see there's some question about Orvis equipment. Scott's original story started when he claimed to be selling a gift card obtained from Orvis for returning a rod. During the saga of my own fund raising thread, a major representive from Orvis came in and offered Scott a brand new replacement rod for the one he supposedly traded in, IIRC a Superfine Touch 2wt (but my memory sucks). Shortly afterwards, the supposedly destitute Mr. Martin was discovered on ultralightflyfishing.com trying to drum up a reel to match.
Scott was also quite famous for posting a rather lovely bamboo rod from PHW, handmade with adorned with the equvilent of his ribbons earned. That rod was on the selling block of PAflyfish, or for trade for a kayak, at some point abotu a month or so before the big blow out.
Anyways. THought I'd give you some more fuel.
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I'm glad Gfen chimed in with the facts from PAFF.........One thing for sure, if I ever run into that scam artist on a stream here in Pa, he'll take a bath..........
Was this the rod he was trying to peddle?
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/PICT0005.jpg
He doesn't want to come say, "Hi" around here. I'll strangle him with my oxygen hose.
Good Morning, Everbody...
To answer a few questions and because of further requests to chime in, here's the scoop:
cheffy... While Guido may be in retirement/hiding, I DO have the number for his son, Nunzio. He's taking over the "family business..."
gfen... Regarding the quote you included from herefishy as it pertains to me... In all honesty, I don't know how much money was collected on my behalf back then, or if all that was sent to the dirt-bag in question was accounted for and forwarded my way. I was among the fortunate, however, in that many of the members here on FAOL who wanted to help came to me directly, thereby denying a certain somebody any chance at practicing his "back-door" tactics. How sad a human being he is...
And, kbproctor? If you built that rod for him out of the goodness of your heart, you have my sympathies. Said individual seems to have honed his "collecting" skills to a fine science, as I consider myself pretty good at reading people, and I missed his intent by a wide margin. I should have known better, but my mind was elsewhere...
To you all, I will say one last thing... DON'T let the actions of "He Who Shall Not Be Named" taint the heart and soul of this fine collection of fly-wranglers. You've always been there for me when I needed you, and if the chance arises, I will return the kindnesses and friendships ten-fold. FAOL is a class act in SO many ways that I believe we owe it to ourselves to pull the proverbial chain and flush this garbage down the toilet, once and for all...
So sayeth hairwing530, aka Jerry, on this fine May morning...
I once read a story about John Gotti (the Teflon Don). If you ticked him off today he would not get you tomorrow. but maybe a year or so later you could be crossing the street and Wham! you're laying there wondering what happened. That's when you knew John got you.
I combine that thought with my belief that Karma can be a mean mother and figure our "Friend" will get his just rewards at some point.
I have been following this thread from the beginning since I have been personally involved with his "schemes". Seems like I may have been one of the first on this board to deal with him. Back in March on 2011. I still have all the PM's from the transaction. Paid more than retail for what I received since I didn't get what was initially promised. I just chalked it up to an internet purchase and used it as an education. If anyone needs to know, I know where he lives since I picked him up and took him the Va. Fly Fishing Festival that year. LOL George
maybe Nunzio wants to "take him for a ride to see some fishes"
This guy wanted to do some trading with me a while back. Glad I stayed clear of him. Very sad situation.
The worst thing about a guy like this is how he affects our reaction to others who may be really in need. I hated it when my first thought about Matt kemp's generosity to a dying young fan tonight was that that stuff might be on E-bay tomorrow.
I need to back up a bit here. There was good that came out of this, at least for me.
When I built that rod for him, I posted pics here. One of our members, Uncle Jesse, saw the pics and contacted the Denver Post here in Denver and bragged the rod up. This resulted in them doing a couple of interviews and a full page article in the print version of the paper and video for the online version. This was picked up by AP and many other papers and is what really launched things for me. So, even though I wrote off $30 on that rod, I have made it back many times over thanks to Jesse and other word of mouth. The advertising value alone more than covered that $30.
He tried to bite me a couple of other times, but even though I had forgiven the $30, I did not have to forget what he was trying to do and avoided any damage.
Over the last few days, I have had to keep reminding myself, at times to no avail, that I pray every Sunday that I be forgiven as I forgive others.
Sorry, guys and gals. The cancer has brought out a preacher streak I didn't know was there. :) It's time to forgive. We do not have to forget and should learn from this, but it's time to forgive.
I'll shut up now. :)
Well the plot thickens as they say.
back in late January over on the classic cane forum someone was selling a 7 1/2' Orvis rod. I happened to be looking for one. so I contacted the seller and said "i'll take it". I then realized that about a month earlier I'd bought a reel from this person. So, we e mail each other about the rod and I send him a USPS money order. a couple of days later I get an email with a picture of a different rod and a note that says he screwed up. Story he gave me was that he had sold the Orvis a few weeks earlier and didn't get payment then all the sudden the payment shows up so he figures the rod should go to the first guy. I tell him, no deal, just send my money back. two weeks pass and no payment. i e mail him again "oh, I've been busy with school and forgot." Blames it on PTSD(which if he doesn't have and is saying that just as an excuse I'd be really ticked. I hae friends who do and I can see it's Hell) Finally after 2 more weeks I get a check. Guess what? It's not signed and I specifically said I wanted a USPS money order. E mail again. Been busy with school and going to the V.A. for bad back. Finally about 2 weeks ago a money order, not a USPS money order but from Wal mart. I threw it on the desk and figured I'd get to it next time I went to the bank. Well this A.M. I grabbed all the bank stuff to make a run this afternoon. i just happened to look at the name on the M.O Guess who it is???? Yep. our friend Scott Martin. I think I'm going to just go right to Wal Mart to cash this thing. Now the fun part of this is, I still have all the emails with his address.
If all who have been defrauded and used the USPS filed a complaint with the postal inspectors he might be thrown in jail. Using the post office makes it a federal felony and the post office has its own police force to deal with people like this. I would contact the post office in his home town and suggest on other boards that people do the same. anyone can make a mistake, this guy is a crook, he isn't making mistakes he is a conman.
Eric
AMEN Kevin to the forgive (but not forget) statement. God bless you!
Just a heads up. This guy is still around over on the Classic Cane forum. Going as Bamboo1. He now is saying he is the president of the Mid Atlantic IFFF? Be careful if you go to that board.
I will alert the FFF about this. Larry ---sagefisher---
Easiest way to nail this guy is for anyone who was supposed to be paid for something and didn't receive it is file a complaint on IC3 https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
With everything that's been posted it would be very easy to get him.
just saying....
http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/...p?f=66&t=66476
He's Back...
I was going to college through Vocational Rehabilitation through the VA. because when I got hurt, I was no longer able to continue my job as a Fire Fighter also, because of my PTSD it is no longer safe for me to be in the work force so, now I cannot work which means I can no longer go to college under that program. I did however get a call from my Vocational Rehab counselor today(I know, on a Sunday?)anyway, she told me about another program called independent living where if your house needs to be adapted they will do it for free or if you have a skill, they will buy you the tools you need. Now, I can build graphite and fiberglass rods but have always wanted to build bamboo rods. I have read many books on the subject and also read just about all the post here and else where on building these rods and if provided with the right tools, I feel I will be able to build moderately priced rods or blanks as a supplemental income. What I would like from you is, if one or two of the builders here on the forum to supply me with an Excel sheet of all the tools necessary to build even specialty tools that you found helpful. My goal is to end up with a comprehensive list and possible prices to present to these people in hope that they will support this endeavor.
Thank you, Scott
Scott Martin
cheffy;
Where was this posted? Maybe we can head off another scam from this creep!
Relax.
Early this AM I contacted one of my friends who is an Admin on the Boo forum.
He responded, they are aware of him and watching. As of that time he had done nothing wrong
other than breath good air that someone else could have been using.
Denny
As one of the Mods on the Rodbuilding forum, I got my eyes and I'm sure Kevin as well for him to show up on there, especially since he was referred there.
I am watching for him as well. The scum bucket still owes me $30. I have his address in my files if anyone wants to stop by and collect for me. :twisted: