FOR SALE SCAM ALERT

[Smokey Plainsman]

Denlp contacted me too regarding a ROA. Worthless scum! If you’re reading this denlp, BURN IN HADES YOU WORM.

 

[Justin.44]

most scammers will not talk to you because all of them are cowards and can't speak American anyway!

I don't believe I know anyone who speaks American...

 

[waarp8nt]

he got me for $350.00, for a SCOTISH PISTOL. I had to send the $ to his brother in law, because he did not have a PAY-PAL account. after a week he said he could not answer my questions, because I delt with his brother in law. his brother in law said he would send it after work. well that was the end of all correspondence! GOT ME.

Unless you sent the money by "friends & family", You can file a request to get your money back through PayPal. I purchased a lead furnace from some leach on armslist, used PayPal to pay...long story short never got the item and no longer had contact. Figuring this seller was the South end of a North bound mule and a career leach on the backside of society, I waited until the 1st of the month to file my complaint in anticipation his welfare check would be in the bank. In a matter of days the money was back in my account.

 

[waarp8nt]

On a different note. I have made several purchases from bubba.50 over the last few years. So much so that I consider us friends and I have been satisfied with each and every purchase, however my wife assured me that not a single item was necessary, so did I get ripped off?!?

 

[UndeadPoet]

If the seller hasn't been on here at least 2 years, with a good number of posts then I will not be interested.
The money I have did not come easy, and it will not go easily to a thief.

My only concern with that kind of time limit or post count is that some good people will be included in that arena. I have only been a member for just a few days over 2 years, and I only have 370-something posts now, but I have successfully bought and sold items on here before now. Also, that doesn’t prevent these parasites from hacking and pretending to be one of our long-time, well-respected/trusted members (eg, Rifleman1776, who has been a member since 2011 and has almost 17K posts). I like the idea of having them post a photo with something specific that you request (eg, a dime on the lock face, or their hand giving a “peace sign” in front of the barrel, etc.). You get the idea. Just my two cents.

‘Poet

 

[erhunter]

I don't believe I know anyone who speaks American...

Maybe Apache?

 

[Elkhorse]

Seen it before on here.

I'm truly shocked at how many folks consider cheating their fellow human being to be an honest trade. Though, at this point, maybe I shouldn't be. They seem to take pride in their skill at taking advantage of others. Society has no use for these people. We put down rabid dogs, don't we? Now I've got a song playing in my head "...I'd like to spit some Beechnut in that dude's eyes and..." And I don't even chew!

 

[torpedo]

Maybe use the system for proving life in a kidnapping, photo of item with local newspaper of the day.

 

[BuffaloSoldier]

Hey, thanks for the heads-up about this guy. New to the sport, not sure who or what to listen to.

 

[Rawhide67]

In the end, this has nothing to do with Texas. Never been there but wouldn't mind going.

It's about people without scruples, or morals. Thieving trash that simply need accountability for their actions. Hard to do with the anonymity of the web.

Also hard to do in my home state of NY, where criminals are now viewed by our legislature as the victims. My apologies if this is too far off topic.

 

[Elkhorse]

When dealing with some one you don't know:

A. Always talk on the phone, always.

B. Always use a form of payment that allows you to recoup your money.

C. Always ask for more pictures. If they have a cell phone this is a no brainer.

D. Always ask for references.

E. Always ask them to send you an invoice with who, what, when, where, how and why before you ship money.

F. Always, when in doubt, refer to A thru E.

 

[jim bowie]

Definitely ask for more pictures, if they can't provide them they likely stole the photos they first posted. Freaking thieves.

 

[Tenring]

This is true with the picture thing, ask them for a pic with let’s say holding the firearm with his or her thumb angled up or down you get the idea because just a generic photo will not have a certain request.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

The benefit many, though not all of us, have here is that we've met folks who frequent the forum and we may have made purchases here from others. I have around 7 or 8 different purchases of items from folks on the forum. I've meet 3 members in person, know another personally, and have had communications with others. I think nobody should take offense if a buyer or seller asked for time to gain references on the other party. I'd like to think several folks here could vouch for me and I'd be pleased to do the same for others.

 

[rshveyda]

Gentlemen i am sorry for this fiasco but not all Texans are scoundrels. I for one, having been born here 70 years ago, spent my time in service to my country with my beloved Marine Corps, and have lived here all my life do denounce bad behaviour and bad ethics. I do not condone such activities. A man is only as good as his word, there fore that person in question needs to be put down hard and stop degrading my beloved home. Sent from the Great Republic of Texas.
DL

Much agreed. I suspect the scammer keeps referring to his buddy in Texas because most Texans have a reputation as straight-shooters who cherish honesty and a fair word. He's trying to profit by associating himself with your state's positive reputation, which is doubly despicable.

I guess you could call it stolen Texas valor, but scammers are always looking to steal something they didn't earn honestly.

 

[SDSmlf]

I suspect the scammer keeps referring to his buddy in Texas because most Texans have a reputation as straight-shooters who cherish honesty and a fair word.

Has anyone gotten a physical address on this serial scammer?

 

[Loyalist Dave]

So he has been banned as soon as he was detected.

Joined last Monday
NO posts
Sent PM with an email address for a third party selling a gun

It's his pattern.

Further way to protect yourself, only offer to pay with a USPS Money Order. You will need a geographic address to mail it to the seller, and if it isn't also in the same state that he mentions, or within the USA if he doesn't say where his friend lives...., you can bet it's a scam. IF he says he won't accept a USPS Money Order..., it's a scam.

LD

 

[UndeadPoet]

Thanks, LD!

 

[SDSmlf]

So he has been banned as soon as he was detected.

Joined last Monday
NO posts
Sent PM with an email address for a third party selling a gun

It's his pattern.

Further way to protect yourself, only offer to pay with a USPS Money Order. You will need a geographic address to mail it to the seller, and if it isn't also in the same state that he mentions, or within the USA if he doesn't say where his friend lives...., you can bet it's a scam. IF he says he won't accept a USPS Money Order..., it's a scam.

LD

Once the money order is cashed the USPS is done with you, the buyer. If the seller doesn’t send what you paid for, you are on your own. With a personal bank check, you at least have bank looking for ID, a copy of the endorsement, potential video of the transaction at the bank counter and likely an account with a bank before the the check is cashed. I have bought more items that I can recall on this forum with personal checks, never a problem, with some items arriving at my door before my check was in the hands of the seller, let alone cleared. Believe it helps that I have been around here for a while. I’ve only really gotten burned once, and it was by someone I knew who was collecting money for a group and ripped off the entire crowd. My bank actually called when he tried to cash my check……. But I missed the clue and verified I knew him. Expensive lesson. And when we went to confront the crook, one of the few times in my life that I felt real danger.

 

[bubba.50]

Bubba.50 you know well enough i wasn't referring to you as the scammer!

Never once thought you were.