I just called Doc - he says his email was spoofed - so never mind on this. I'll leave it up since I can't delete it now - also as a warning, watch for email spoofers.I just got this email a half hour ago from what appears to be Doc Riley. I don't know why he's asking me for help, if this is legit. Not like we are pals, and I'm certainly not a well-heeled businessman who has lots of liquid assets I can tap. If I'm his only resource, I have to think doesn't he have actual friends, or family or something? Maybe he sent this to everyone he can think of. I note he didn't address the opening to me. Don't know. So I thought I'd put this here, as he's in the club. Maybe someone knows more, or is close to him, or can otherwise help. Not wanting to be cold, but don't have the resources to do much for him, if this is legit.
He's listed in the members as doc7402 and his current email has that as user@domain - the supposed source of his email (if it isn't spoofed) that agrees with my records.
He bought pipes in 2008 and that's our only contact. Here's a pic of his bike from 2008:
Hello,
I'm writing this with tears in my eyes, I had a trip to Istanbul (Turkey) for a short vacation unfortunately i got mugged at the park of the hotel where i stayed,all cash,credit card and Cell were all stolen from me but luckily for me i still have my passports with me.
i've been to the embassy and the Police here but they're not helping issues at all and my flight leaves in less than Few hours from now but i am having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager won't let me leave until i settle the bills the amount needed now is just ($2,750) .I am so confused right now and thank God i wasn't injured because I complied immediately.
Waiting to read from you so i can let you know how to get the money wired to me.
Regards,
David
On a related topic, I have a new customer who says he bought Doc's pipes and is having me replace the stacks. I seem to recall, Doc was selling Valkyrie parts a few years back. His profile says he was active yesterday. He has two posts recently on the classifieds page, one from Mar 10 about selling his 3-piece seat that he "just found" and "make an offer to his phone #", and another from Feb 13 about parting out his bike. Doesn't sound appropriate for someone on an Intl trip.
