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ErinWilson · 11-20-2019, 05:49 PM - **19 Likes**

Some of you may have seen our post this past weekend, stating that our NPO fell victim to an extensive fraud while selling our mast valuable investment, a Pentax 645Z medium-format camera.

Well, in the past 72+ hours, we got a LOT of help from a LOT of people, across the country. Most notably here, on the Pentax Forums, where Adam Oest and Paypal.com jumped in with both feet, every step of the way.

Additionally, the Doral (FL) Police Department immediately responded to our situation, and helped immeasurably. Also, the Grand Rapids (MI) Police Department helped us get our bearings, early on.

Just 24 hours ago, our beloved camera was GONE. And now it's back. And that's because a bunch of different communities of people helped make the impossible happen. And we're deeply grateful.

The package arrived back today, but we took nothing for granted, until we opened it...

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Cheers!!!

**Ttedders** · 11-20-2019, 05:53 PM

So very glad you recovered it.

Sandy Hancock · 11-20-2019, 05:55 PM

Great news.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-20-2019, 05:56 PM

always good to read good news....

Pentikonian · 11-20-2019, 05:59 PM

With all of the fraud and theft these days, it's nice to see things work out now and then.

Kudos to all involved in helping recover your Z.

ErinWilson · 11-20-2019, 06:10 PM - **5 Likes**

Thanks to everyone here, who definitely empathized (many from lived experience, with theft.)

We learned a lot from this experience, and we have more to learn, to prevent it from happening again. PayPal has provided some good resources for us to use internally. And we'll try to share the details of our experience, over the coming days/weeks, in case there's any good information (about what not to do, when selling gear.)

It's definitely not the outcome we would've imagined, or allowed ourselves to expect. And it definitely only happened because a lot of good people quickly jumped into the fray.

Right now it's just so, so amazing to have this marvelous piece of equipment back, safe and sound.

Tomorrow we'll do what we should've done from the start - list it here, on the Forums, where there's a real community.

Cheers.
Erin

tokyoscape · 11-20-2019, 06:22 PM

Congrats!!!!

7.62lew · 11-20-2019, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by ErinWilson

Some of you may have seen our post this past weekend, stating that our NPO fell victim to an extensive fraud while selling our mast valuable investment, a Pentax 645Z medium-format camera.

Well, in the past 72+ hours, we got a LOT of help from a LOT of people, across the country. Most notably here, on the Pentax Forums, where Adam Oest and Paypal.com jumped in with both feet, every step of the way.

Additionally, the Doral (FL) Police Department immediately responded to our situation, and helped immeasurably. Also, the Grand Rapids (MI) Police Department helped us get our bearings, early on.

Just 24 hours ago, our beloved camera was GONE. And now it's back. And that's because a bunch of different communities of people helped make the impossible happen. And we're deeply grateful.

The package arrived back today, but we took nothing for granted, until we opened it...

Here's a quick video of the very happy unboxing.

Cheers!!!

Awesome that you got it back! Why don't you post a photo,taken with the recovered camera, here on the forums? Maybe something about your NPO? And good luck with the sale!

Aaron28 · 11-20-2019, 06:29 PM

sweet!!!

Walkingwolf · 11-20-2019, 06:35 PM

Such a blessing to know how well people can come together. It gives a lot on reassurance.

**luftfluss** · 11-20-2019, 07:07 PM

Amazing.

Not a Number · 11-20-2019, 07:37 PM - **1 Like**

Incredible, and with a happy ending! A shout out to everybody and the agencies involved.

**mlt** · 11-20-2019, 08:49 PM

Great news!! It’s nice to see a stolen camera recovered and back in the owner’s hands for a change

**gordon_l34** · 11-20-2019, 09:06 PM

Hi,
That is excellent news.
Congratulations on its recovery.
Regards,
Gordon.

Adam · 11-20-2019, 09:16 PM - **4 Likes**

Wonderful news! I'm happy to have been of help.

As a general reminder to anyone doing business online: scammers are increasingly eager to trick people these days. Always verify that a transaction confirmation is real before proceeding to ship, and be very wary of clicking on any links in e-mails that seem out of place. Many scammers will send out fake fraud alerts as a way to lure victims to deceptive websites.

11-20-2019, 09:16 PM - 4 Likes	#15
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Wonderful news! I'm happy to have been of help. As a general reminder to anyone doing business online: scammers are increasingly eager to trick people these days. Always verify that a transaction confirmation is real before proceeding to ship, and be very wary of clicking on any links in e-mails that seem out of place. Many scammers will send out fake fraud alerts as a way to lure victims to deceptive websites. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Ttedders Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 127	So very glad you recovered it.

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11-20-2019, 05:59 PM	#5
Pentikonian Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 780	With all of the fraud and theft these days, it's nice to see things work out now and then. Kudos to all involved in helping recover your Z.

11-20-2019, 06:10 PM - 5 Likes	#6
ErinWilson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 26 Original Poster	Thanks to everyone here, who definitely empathized (many from lived experience, with theft.) We learned a lot from this experience, and we have more to learn, to prevent it from happening again. PayPal has provided some good resources for us to use internally. And we'll try to share the details of our experience, over the coming days/weeks, in case there's any good information (about what not to do, when selling gear.) It's definitely not the outcome we would've imagined, or allowed ourselves to expect. And it definitely only happened because a lot of good people quickly jumped into the fray. Right now it's just so, so amazing to have this marvelous piece of equipment back, safe and sound. Tomorrow we'll do what we should've done from the start - list it here, on the Forums, where there's a real community. Cheers. Erin

11-20-2019, 06:22 PM	#7
tokyoscape Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,256	Congrats!!!!

11-20-2019, 06:22 PM	#8
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Originally posted by ErinWilson Some of you may have seen our post this past weekend, stating that our NPO fell victim to an extensive fraud while selling our mast valuable investment, a Pentax 645Z medium-format camera. Well, in the past 72+ hours, we got a LOT of help from a LOT of people, across the country. Most notably here, on the Pentax Forums, where Adam Oest and Paypal.com jumped in with both feet, every step of the way. Additionally, the Doral (FL) Police Department immediately responded to our situation, and helped immeasurably. Also, the Grand Rapids (MI) Police Department helped us get our bearings, early on. Just 24 hours ago, our beloved camera was GONE. And now it's back. And that's because a bunch of different communities of people helped make the impossible happen. And we're deeply grateful. The package arrived back today, but we took nothing for granted, until we opened it... Here's a quick video of the very happy unboxing. Cheers!!! Awesome that you got it back! Why don't you post a photo,taken with the recovered camera, here on the forums? Maybe something about your NPO? And good luck with the sale!

11-20-2019, 06:29 PM	#9
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	sweet!!!

11-20-2019, 06:35 PM	#10
Walkingwolf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 174	Such a blessing to know how well people can come together. It gives a lot on reassurance.

11-20-2019, 07:07 PM	#11
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Amazing.

11-20-2019, 07:37 PM - 1 Like	#12
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Incredible, and with a happy ending! A shout out to everybody and the agencies involved.

11-20-2019, 08:49 PM	#13
mlt Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,159	Great news!! It’s nice to see a stolen camera recovered and back in the owner’s hands for a change

11-20-2019, 09:06 PM	#14
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi, That is excellent news. Congratulations on its recovery. Regards, Gordon.

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