Bad Actor

[BigSkyRambler]

I will also post this warning to the Vendor section where my Venmo scam query was moved. This was after user dropped 3 individual $1 deposits in my Venmo account and then wanted to be "Friends on Venmo." I read him the riot act about what I expected.

To quote the new user 19thCenturyNaploeon:

"Don’t worry, you have nothing to threaten me about. as for the bad report, I can just create another account."

So it is a scam. Admins can review entire message chain, I imagine.

 

[Tin sandwich]

Darn shame ..... before purchasing ask the forum if anybody knows the cat .

 

[TxGR]

Did you ever find out his real name or where he is from?

Hindsight is 20/20, and now looking at his profile I can see some 'tells' that would make me leery, but I could easily still fall victim, especially for the "right" deal.

He's been here a year, but only has 19 posts, all on selling threads or where he is offering to buy or sell something in another thread. Clearly, he is not here to discuss muzzleloading, he's here to do business. Many other forums where I participate (e.g. 1911Forum, ColtForum, 1911Addicts, SigTalk, KimberTalk) require users to have 50 posts before they can even see the marketplace forums. As an honest user, that's annoying, but I think it does cut down a lot on fly-by-night scammers with multiple sock-puppet accounts.

Most of us put our location. Mine says Poland, which is where I happen to be right now: Zagan, Poland. I am from Texas. My home is in Texas. Except for a few muzzleloaders here, all my stuff is in Dickinson or San Antonio, Texas. This guy put "45 Potters Lane, Central, USA." Maybe "Central" one of those extra seven states a former president was referring to, but I've never heard of it, and I collect maps.

I don't know if it is a scam or he's just a flake without any integrity, but either way, thanks for identifying him. If you know his real name and where runs his scam from, share that too for when he creates a new account.

 

[user 31257]

Maybe there’s more in the PM’s that we aren’t privy to but the reason for becoming “friends” on Venmo or for sending 1$ is to make sure you are sending money to the right person. Once you send money in Venmo it can’t be undone generally, even if you send it to the wrong person.
This seems more like a misunderstanding than a scam?

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

Thanks Big Sky. We will all tread lightly on this Guy.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Maybe there’s more in the PM’s that we aren’t privy to but the reason for becoming “friends” on Venmo or for sending 1$ is to make sure you are sending money to the right person. Once you send money in Venmo it can’t be undone generally, even if you send it to the wrong person.
This seems more like a misunderstanding than a scam?

I understand the initial $1, which I verified to user. He then dropped two more $1 deposits. To what purpose?

 

[ArmorerRoy]

From my experience the buyer tries to convince you there is a problem with your account and gets you to agree with them logging in with your password to "fix" the problem. They then transfer money from your account to theirs. Some people fall for this because they just want to be helpful. Plenty of people fall for less everyday.

 

[AZ Muzzleloaders]

For me no Venmo ( a subsidiary of Paypal). No zelle.

 

[Cajun72]

For me no Venmo ( a subsidiary of Paypal). No zelle.

I totally agree. USPS Money Order or other forms of secure payments.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

For me no Venmo ( a subsidiary of Paypal). No zelle.

I opened an account because buyers wanted the option. But I prefer USPS Money order or cashier’s check.

 

[user 31257]

I understand the initial $1, which I verified to user. He then dropped two more $1 deposits. To what purpose?

Probably in error. It’s in your account and he can’t undo it.

 

[user 31257]

I certainly could be wrong, but it seems to me like 2 people using Venmo who are over the age of 20.

 

[ArmorerRoy]

I opened an account because buyers wanted the option. But I prefer USPS Money order or cashier’s check.

A lot of USPS money orders get counterfeited. My bank will only take them at the branch.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

USPS Money Orders and Western Union the most counterfeited Checks.

 

[Nor Cal Mikie]

NEVER had issues with a PMO. Take it to YOUR bank and deposit it in YOUR account like you would a check.
Don't send SH** till you KNOW it cleared!!
Easiest deal I ever did was with a personal check I took as payment for a fresh built Flintlock Fowler. Guy wanted it, asked to send HIS check? Sure, go for it.
Got it, put it in the bank, and when it cleared my bank, sent the Fowler. Couldn't have been any easier.

 

[Nor Cal Mikie]

USPS Money Orders and Western Union the most counterfeited Checks.

If selling, deposit it in YOUR BANK. If it DOESN"T clear, Don't send SH**!!
If buying, you know it's good from where you got it. Ever see a FAKE PMO come out of YOUR PO???

 

[Sam squanch]

“For sale-Bad actor……are you selling William Shatner? It’s to the point now where I will just drive to wherever the gun is advertised and pay cash, between scams, financial services not processing firearms payments, and shipping headaches!

 

[BigSkyRambler]

“For sale-Bad actor……are you selling William Shatner? It’s to the point now where I will just drive to wherever the gun is advertised and pay cash, between scams, financial services not processing firearms payments, and shipping headaches!

William Shatner a bad actor? You take that back! LOL .

 

[Sam squanch]

It just a bad actor- check out his bad singing!

 

[Sam squanch]

It’s just as bad as it looks….