Thieves/Scammers

[thom]

Information for all the new and old gunowners out there. I came across another gun site in Az. There were many guns, ammo and stuff listed that were pro-2a. There was a Glock 19x and a 17 each listed for $400.00. Too good to be true. Scottsdale address he said in his texts, and a 480 area code. I thought that he was selling to make rent or something like that. He wanted a quick sale and I told him that I could meet him the next day at Bass Pro. He told me that he could meet me closer to my area. I gave him an address and offered $5.00 for gas. He replied with $30.00 in my paypal account or I don't come and you better have the $400.00. I told him the deal was off with that type of attitude. The next day I was driving through scottsdale and texted him asking he if he still had the guns and wanted to sell them, he answered yes. I gave him an hours notice that I could meet him where he wanted. He wanted $200.00 in his account before he would leave his house because he didn't want to waste his time. I told him that I would have to see the guns before any money changed hands. He still hasn't answered me 2 days later. The ads have been pulled from that site.
There are scammers/thieves in our midst. Don't send money to anyone anymore through the different money transfer sites. Pictures of guns/stuff can be photoshopped into an ad. And don't send money Paypal friends and family. You can't get it back.
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[Lobo2087]

Bit bold of him

 

[rockbronco]

Good call on pulling out.....red flag is sending paypal ahead of time, thats how they get ya. I wouldn't mind doing a transfer standing there in front of them but as always cash is king and my preferred method.

 

[xerts1191]

How many people would actually send the money, I say a few :shifty:

 

[vvalter_vvhite]

With that kind of attitude, I would've bailed out the first instance.

 

[Tenring]

Thanks for the beware reminder thom that thieves/scammers are everywhere.

 

[iotarho]

Thanks for sharing.. is it allowed to share info so we can watch out for this guy? I can see why it might be against forum rules to post phone or address details, but figured I'd ask at least.

 

[thom]

The website took care of it already. The ads have been removed right after I notified them. If I hear anything else about those ads I will list his # so everyone call call him.

 

[samnev]

With that kind of attitude, I would've bailed out the first instance.

So would I.

 

[High Standard]

I am pretty active on another 2A forum. And there is a particular member on that board that has been ripped off more than once by scammers. And I predict it will happen again. Too stupid to know better.