Report Scam in AH Classifieds

[TOBY458]

I believe I have been scammed by username “blip” . He had been a member since march and I sent him a 50% deposit for a CZ take off stock a week ago with no response so far to PMs for updates .

What was the reason for only sending a deposit? Just curious.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

Yes.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

I only sent the deposit and said I would send balance when he sent me a copy of paid shipping receipt since he was a newer member.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

He wanted a screen shot of where I sent payment and confirmed receipt of funds. He messaged me back to ask for my shipping address and when I would like package shipped. Why would he go to all this trouble .

 

[TOBY458]

He wanted a screen shot of where I sent payment and confirmed receipt of funds. He messaged me back to ask for my shipping address and when I would like package shipped. Why would he go to all this trouble .

Interesting why someone would scam you out of such a small sum. You’d think he’d go for a larger amount after all that trouble.

 

[Dakota Hunter]

That was my think as well .

 

[Dakota Hunter]

“thinking” typo sorry

 

[PARA45]

Let me play the Devil's advocate here for a sec. He stated that he was older, could it be possible that he passed before shipping the rifle?

Also, if he is a scammer and depending on what shit hole of the world, he/she lives, the amount maybe more than what he/she makes in a year.

 

[CRaZ3d]

He has private message turned off as well it appears. I was hoping to see if he would reply.

Most scammers seem to always want $1,000 when I've dealt with one. Maybe it's an amount that falls below a certain level of what is monitored heavily for crimes or fund transfers. There are a lot of financial thresholds in place for businesses & individuals here in the US - mainly mandated federally like the Bank Secrecy Act...where my business can't cash a check over $1,000 or general policies for money laundering where I can't sell over $1,000 in gift cards to an individual daily.

No telling, but the 1K seems to be a frequently used amount in my experience.

 

[375Fox]

I believe I have been scammed by username “blip” . He had been a member since march and I sent him a 50% deposit for a CZ take off stock a week ago with no response so far to PMs for updates .

I remembered the username. He was banned as a scammer last week.

Purchasing 470 nitro Ammunition from members

Good afternoon was wondering if someone could help me as I am new to this site. I have advertised to buy some Federal 470 nitro Ammunition and have had a couple of hits. Both of the hits are brand new members and I would like to know how to protect myself and the new members on this purchase.

www.africahunting.com

 

[375Fox]

He wanted a screen shot of where I sent payment and confirmed receipt of funds. He messaged me back to ask for my shipping address and when I would like package shipped. Why would he go to all this trouble .

Likely create some confidence so it would take a few extra days to report him. It’s a smart scammer tactic if that’s why he did it.

 

[TOBY458]

If you look at his messages on AH, the only thing he’s ever posted on are “Welcome” threads. No other activity on any other subject.

 

[Dirtdart]

He wanted a screen shot of where I sent payment and confirmed receipt of funds. He messaged me back to ask for my shipping address and when I would like package shipped. Why would he go to all this trouble .

Not long ago this same poes "blip" offered me some ammunition that I had been searching for but I decided to go another route. I didn't think much about it because it was such a small amount of money. This was the name and address where he/she wanted payment sent.

Todd Reed
2011 Queens Highway
Kerhonkson NY 12446

 

[professor]

I got scammed by Shotall. I paid with zelle. No protection. I will have to eat this one. Just makes you feel so stupid. I will have to quit the forums. Just too much for me to handle.
He messaged me suggesting he had bullets I was looking for. I fell for it. Sent money yesterday, this morning he states that he found 4 more boxes. I paid and immediately I was overcome with huge anxiety about it. I knew I had just taken the bait. What a shitty feeling.

 

[BRICKBURN]

I got scammed by Shotall. I paid with zelle. No protection. I will have to eat this one. Just makes you feel so stupid. I will have to quit the forums. Just too much for me to handle.

@Shotall has been banned

 

[Hogpatrol]

Been mentioned many times but a phone call to the seller can smoke out a scammer.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

I got scammed by Shotall. I paid with zelle. No protection. I will have to eat this one. Just makes you feel so stupid. I will have to quit the forums. Just too much for me to handle.
He messaged me suggesting he had bullets I was looking for. I fell for it. Sent money yesterday, this morning he states that he found 4 more boxes. I paid and immediately I was overcome with huge anxiety about it. I knew I had just taken the bait. What a shitty feeling.

@Shotall was banned yesterday, sorry we did not catch this scammer member's account earlier.

Just to let everyone know, we're catching and banning bad characters in the background, so be vigilant. Some of these cons open multiple accounts and they have learned how to play the long game, participate and talk the talk....

Here is a good thread on how to navigate online transactions to reduce the likelihood to get scammed:

Consumer Tips to Avoid Internet Classified Scams

While the Internet offers convenience, it can also enable scam operators to defraud buyers and sellers. Fraudsters can use the Internet to scam individuals looking to buy or sell products and services. Like many sites AfricaHunting.com has no verification or screening process for transactions...

www.africahunting.com

 

[professor]

@Shotall was banned yesterday, sorry we did not catch this scammer member's account earlier.

Just to let everyone know, we're catching and banning bad characters in the background, so be vigilant. Some of these cons open multiple accounts and they have learned how to play the long game, participate and talk the talk....

Here is a good thread on how to navigate online transactions to reduce the likelihood to get scammed:

Consumer Tips to Avoid Internet Classified Scams

While the Internet offers convenience, it can also enable scam operators to defraud buyers and sellers. Fraudsters can use the Internet to scam individuals looking to buy or sell products and services. Like many sites AfricaHunting.com has no verification or screening process for transactions...

www.africahunting.com

Its a hard pill to swallow. Just have to be vigilant. I got caught up in my want. He got me yesterday for part of it. Then today said he dug around and found more. Soon as hit the send button, my stomach turned over. I knew it wasnt right. Learned the hard way.

 

[franzfmdavis]

So frustrating! Makes you hate people - i genuinely wish we had corporal punishment and mutilation for thieves!

Im my recent trade with @Ruraldoc, I think we were both careful and talked numerous times over a week before we felt comfortable to finalize a deal. In addition, we shared some references and other members vouched for each of us. With the state of online predators its sadly necessary.

 

[Hogpatrol]

On another forum I peruse, a gentleman had a USPS money order stolen and most likely washed and cashed by someone other than the seller. PSA Use a gel or other security pen when writing out any document or financial instrument like checks and money orders.