I was ROBBED of $280, attempting to PURCHASE AN AIRPLANE TICKET TO WASHINGTON DC to ATTEND the JANUARY 23, 2012 MARCH for

LIFE in Washington DC
DRO# 122005158 (police report)

(also see http://i-wasrobbed.posterous.com)

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TO LAPD DETECTIVES:(made report at Olympic Division PD,

Vermont Ave, on 1/21/12)

On January 19, 2012, I went on craigslist to find a plane ticket to Washington DC from LAX & back (to attend a pro-life march) & found this guy saying he had a ticket for $275 (explaining he used his credit card and frequent flyer account, etc). He didnt want to meet at his office(Asiana Airlines on Wilshire) because he said he did this on the side and his boss didnt like him meeting with people at work. We exchanged texts & emails & finally I talked with him on the phone & he explained it and said he had identification & once I paid him I would get a confirmation & official itinerary from Continental Airlines. We met at McDonalds. He was a twentysomething African American man, and he showed me his ID (and wrote down an address on Normandie on a piece of paper, same as on his ID card).While we sat there he called the airlines and booked the flight & I got an itinerary and email in my box moments later. I paid him $280 and let him keep the change. I took a short vid of him (from which you see the pics below) as we sat there & that was it. He seemed believable (said he was from Dallas, was recently laid off but found some sort of work at Asiana airlines,etc, moved here to be closer to his fianc. ) . I believed it was a credible transaction, but had not yet tried printing a boarding pass. The next day, a guy name Jared called me and said he was thinking about buying a ticket from this same guy and wanted to check with me if it was legitimate. I still believed at the time he called that it was legitimate and said I think so, but wont know for sure until I get on the airplane. I said I would text him when I was on the plane. On January 21 I attempted to print the boarding pass but was unable to do so online. I called Continental Airlines (which is merged with United) and was told that the flight was reserved but not yet purchased (not paid for). I asked to speak to a supervisor and a person identifying herself as a Ms. Brooks came on and was not helpful, simply repeating that the ticket was not yet purchased. I asked her if she was going to write anything down to prevent this
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from happening to somebody else or to help any possible police investigations and she said Its not our responsibility. I called Jared back and told him what happened. Apparently, subsequently, he had already gone ahead with an attempted deal with this same Will Elles for $250 which he has determined to also be fraudulent. He informed me that a third person by the name of Justin was also cheated. I texted Justin and he confirmed that he had been scammed and sent me a picture of Will Elles license plate (see below). This is most of the information I have at the moment: My name is Philip A. Kok, 16828 Chicago Ave. Bellflower, CA 90706 323-316-0244, vanderkok@gmail.com GMAIL MESSAGES TO & FROM WILL ELLES
Re: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) Will Elle Jan 19 (2 days ago) to me Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Chicago, IL (ORD) Departing on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 Flight Depart Arrive Cabin Seats United 0385 Status: Confirmed LAX 12:58 PM ORD 07:05 PM Economy (T) 29C Equipment: Boeing 757-200 | Duration: 4h 7m | Non-stop | Fare code: Traveled miles: 1745 | Award miles:1,745 | In-flight meal options Download to calendar Chicago, IL (ORD) Washington, DC (DCA) Departing on Sun, Jan 22, 2012 Flight Depart Arrive Cabin Seats United 0676 Status: Confirmed ORD 09:00 PM DCA 11:45 PM Economy (E) 36D 3

Equipment: Airbus A320 | Duration: 1h 45m | Non-stop | Fare code: Traveled miles: 612 | Award miles:612 | No Meal Service Download to calendar Washington, DC (DCA) Chicago, IL (ORD) Departing on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Flight Depart Arrive Cabin Seats Continental 0623 Operated by: United Airlines Inc. Status: Confirmed DCA 03:35 PM ORD 04:42 PM Economy (E) N/A Select seat(s) Equipment: Airbus A319 | Duration: 2h 7m | Non-stop | Fare code: Traveled miles: 612 | Award miles:612 | No Meal Service Download to calendar Chicago, IL (ORD) Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Departing on Tue, Jan 24, 2012 Flight Depart Arrive Cabin Seats Continental 0943 Operated by: United Airlines Inc. Status: Confirmed ORD 05:32 PM LAX 08:00 PM Economy (L) 29D Equipment: Boeing 757-200 | Duration: 4h 28m | Non-stop | Fare code: Traveled miles: 1745 | Award miles:1,745 | Dinner Download to calendar Passenger information Passenger information Seats Frequent flyer number Status PHILIP KOK Flight: 0385 - 29C Flight: 0676 - 36D Flight: 0623 Flight: 0943 - 29D Select seats Add frequent flyer number Join Mileage Plus Secure Flight data complete Review We have revised some of our first and second checked bag fees for international travel. For the latest checked baggage policies, please review all relevant baggage pages before you travel. Check-in information Please note that valid, government-issued photo identification must be presented at the airport. View our checked and carry-on baggage policies before you fly. From: JP VANDERKOK <vanderkok@gmail.com>; To: Will Elle <ripthesky84@yahoo.com>; Subject: Re: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 6:11:59 PM 4

Sounds good. I just texted u back On Jan 19, 2012 10:07 AM, "Will Elle" <ripthesky84@yahoo.com> wrote: I am also off wilshire ________________________________ From: JP VANDERKOK <vanderkok@gmail.com>; To: Will Elle <ripthes... JP VANDERKOK Jan 19 (2 days ago) to Will Wilshire & western. On Jan 19, 2012 9:51 AM, "Will Elle" <ripthesky84@yahoo.com> wrote:Where are you located ________________________________ From: JP VANDERKOK <vanderkok@gmail.com>; To: Will Elle <ripthesky... Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 5:21:38 PM Can I pay cash? Ph#323-3160244,

Re: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) Will Elle Jan 19 (2 days ago) to me You would leave lax on the Jan 22nd at 12:58 and get in that evening at 11:45pm and return Jan 24th at 3:35pm

Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA)

Will Elle to me

Jan 19 (2 days ago)

Where are you located From: JP VANDERKOK <vanderkok@gmail.com>; To: Will Elle <ripthesky84@yahoo.com>; Subject: Re: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 5:21:38 PM Can I pay cash? Ph#323-316-0244, On Jan 19, 2012 8:46 AM, "Will Elle" <ripthesky84@yahoo.com> wrote: No problem, I'll need the passenger name, date of birth and a contact number

Re: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) JP VANDERKOK to Will What will be the exact times ? On Jan 19, 2012 8:46 AM, "Will Elle" <ripthesky84@yahoo.com> wrote: No problem, I'll need the passenger name, date of birth and a contact number From: JP VANDERKOK <vanderkok@gmail.com>; To: <sale-8vmtj-2806115740@craigslist.org>; Subject: Round trip Flight - $275 (Downtown LA) Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 1:53:52 PM ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY ** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home ** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping ** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams Need RT ticket from lax to wash dc. Want to be there on the 23rd of January (must arrive by 7am on 23rd at latest, leaving lax to wash dc on 22nd would be preferred, but possibly can leave late on 21st) & return 24th . http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tix/2806115740.html This message was remailed to you via: sale-8vmtj-2806115740@craigslist.org If this email is a scam or spam please flag it now: http://www.craigslist.org/flag/?flagCode=31&smtpid=20120119135357gAQ1CKVC4RGDPop81skKVA Jan 19 (2 days ago)

TEXT MESSAGES to WILL ELLES WHO STOLE $280 FROM ME

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1326996059699 Jan 19, 2012 10:00:59 AM 1326996494307 Jan 19, 2012 10:08:14 AM 1326996788628 Jan 19, 2012 10:13:08 AM

Hi we have been emailing about the ticket, it might be easier/faster to text me Sure, sounds good. So the total is $275, no extra fees or taxes ?

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(1/2)Correct I pay everything, and you can check one bag and bring a personal item and carryon. After the ticket is booked you have one year (2/2)to use

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I pick it up at your office ?

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(1/2)Yes or I can book and come to you within the hour, confirm everything, your itinerary will be sent to you DIRECTLY from the airline, do (2/2)you prefer aisle or window

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1326997233075 Jan 19, 2012 10:20:33 AM 1326997546074 Jan 19, 2012 10:25:46 AM 1326997726485 Jan 19, 2012 10:28:46 AM 1326997849585 Jan 19, 2012 10:30:49 AM 1326998631117

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During day flights I prefer window, at night, aisle

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Ok I need passenger full name and date of birth

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Philip Anthony Kok, 1/20/67

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Ok

Jan 19, 2012 10:43:51 AM Sent +13237394574 (Unknown) 1326998931121 Jan 19, 2012 10:48:51 AM 1326999830415 Jan 19, 2012 11:03:50 AM 1327000074891 Jan 19, 2012 11:07:54 AM 1327000349009 Jan 19, 2012 11:12:29 AM 1327001016629 Jan 19, 2012 11:23:36 AM 1327001320899 Jan 19, 2012 11:28:40 AM 1327001512833 Jan 19, 2012 11:31:52 AM 1327002209913 Jan 19, 2012 11:43:29 AM 1327002459424 Jan 19, 2012 11:47:39 AM 1327003724383 Jan 19, 2012 12:08:44 PM 1327004631256 Jan 19, 2012 ticket will be ready today ?

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Ticket is ready now, I will contact you in a few

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Where exactly are you on wilshire and western

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I'm not there at the moment. I can come to you

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I'm at wilshire and normandie at Asiana Airlines

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Great. I will be there around 2pm . Is that good?

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I'm off at 12 today so just text or call me, and we can meet

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do you take credit card payment ?

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I can't take a card payment from you as my credit card is already attached to my account What are the flight #'s ?

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(1/2)Check your email I just copy and pasted the itinerary minus your

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confirmation number to your email. I will not provide you with the (2/2)confirmation number until we are in person because I have no guarantee u will pay for the ticket I just tried calling u, somebody said "andreas" & then I lost contact

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Hold on still at work

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1327008831007 Hey, I'm at the bank of america at Jan 19, 2012 1:33:51 wilshire & normandie. Want to meet at PM the mcdonalds instead? 1327009121616 Ok Jan 19, 2012 1:38:41 PM 1327009537028 Ok I'm at the mcdonalds, blue jacket w Jan 19, 2012 1:45:37 laptop PM

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1327169841360 Jan 21, 2012 10:17:21 AM

Will, I was thinking about printing a boarding pass today, but it is asking for my "one pass number". Can you help me ?

TEXT MESSAGES TO JARED

$250 to the same guy)
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This is Phil, re the guy selling airplane tickets for $275

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Yeah I have everything

Jan 21, 2012 12:10:24 PM Received +18182318661 (Unknown) 1327179045735 Jan 21, 2012 12:50:45 PM 1327181064325 Jan 21, 2012 1:24:24 PM U going to file report with police?

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Yes, I already called them, but can't go to the dept. Until later today or tomorrow. I still hope to find a flight to DC by the way, if you can get this guy to respond by email or phone , if you are willing to play along and say you want to buy a ticket from him, maybe we can catch him. Oh I already emailed him from another address looking to buy tix...hopefully he responds! Perfect

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1327181254704 Jan 21, 2012 1:27:34 PM 1327181276887 Jan 21, 2012 1:27:56 PM 1327181408499 Jan 21, 2012 1:30:08 PM 1327181560666 Jan 21, 2012 1:32:40 PM

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Wit did the police say when u called them?

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They want me to come in person to the dept. Which is fine, but I'm not in L.A. at the moment. I got to get all the documents together as well (ie paper copies of the email & text message transmissions. I also have a picture of him, ie short vid) Nice, another guy called me and wants to help too. His license plate # 6sim747 silver Honda The strange question is why would he give you my phone # if I wouldn't verify him as trustworthy

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Whose license plate?

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I don't kno y, other than he figured u didn't figure out yet that he was scamming. Could have backfired on him. It's will's plate # Absolutely. When you called me I was still under the impression he was struggling but legitimate. I even gave him $280 and let him keep the change, trying to help him out Re plane ticket from Will Elle.

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This other guy whose number you gave me (3949)?

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Not that one, Justin 3971

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WHO APPARENTLY ALSO GOT SCAMMED:
Sent 3238543971 (Unknown) 1327182673675 Re plane ticket u bought from "will Jan 21, 2012 1:51:13 elle" PM 1327182706960 Yep Jan 21, 2012 1:51:46 PM

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1327182733802 Did you file a police report yet? Jan 21, 2012 1:52:13 PM 1327182736785 Jared gave me your #. He ripped me Jan 21, 2012 1:52:16 off too PM 1327182751746 I just landed in park city. Jan 21, 2012 1:52:31 PM 1327182764967 How did he rip u off? Jan 21, 2012 1:52:44 PM 1327182789427 I called police, but they want me to Jan 21, 2012 1:53:09 come in with documents PM 1327182817923 I just got a text from justin Jan 21, 2012 1:53:37 PM 1327182854451 Any details would help. Jared said you Jan 21, 2012 1:54:14 got his license plate. Where did u PM meet him? 1327182922134 Ok cool, he wants to help too Jan 21, 2012 1:55:22 PM 1327182941982 Can I call you later? I'm at Sundance Jan 21, 2012 1:55:41 film festival now . PM

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I WITHDREW $300 FROM BANK of AMERICA ABOUT 15 MINUTES PRIOR

Card Information Cardholder Name: PHILIP A. KOK Card Number: XXXX XXXX XXXX 2080 Expiration Date [MM/YY]: 08/14 Status: Active Note: Your Available Balance may differ from your Actual Balance due to pending transactions that have not yet posted to your account.

Pending Transactions
Pending Transactions No pending transactions found.

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Posted Transactions Posted Transaction Details Posted Date Merchant/Location Description Amount Balan ce

BANK OF AMERICA *WILSHIRE CENTER 01-19- LOS ANGELES CA ATM Cash 2012 Withdrawal

($300. 00)

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