WARNING: Scammers & Spammers in AH PM / Email system

[AfricaHunting.com]

Scammers are more prevalent on the internet then ever and it is only going to get worse...


Here are a few links to avoid getting scammed, not full proof but a good start:

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...

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Method Of Payment

This may be more properly switched to general Chat but since it deals with a recent sales scam (https://www.africahunting.com/threads/for-sale-winchester-model-70-super-grade-30-06.62810/#post-772178) I'm posting it here for opinions. when I purchase something that was advertised on the...

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Purchases On AH References

I have done some business on AH, all transactions have been pleasant. Be it pay it forward or an item for purchase. In recent past some sellers and or buyers have had conflict. I did do business with one of the gentleman in question and had no issue. It was the most expensive rifle I have ever...

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Report Scam in AH Classifieds

Received a PM in response to my thread looking for some ammo. As you can see from the screenshot it has a high likelyhood of being a scammer. Stay on your toes...tis the season! Jerome has been made aware as well.

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[Rubberhead]

@norfolk shooter Those can't be English woman- looks like they have all their teeth

They had teeth? I didn't notice...

 

[BRICKBURN]

They will keep trying.
We will keep hunting them.

Please feel free to continue spotting the ones that slip past.
It’s appreciated.

Look at the Members Profile and make a judgment call.

Screen everyone, as you would in any monetary transaction online or in person.

Buyer and Seller beware.

 

[Genesis 1 Hunts]

There are scammers, preying on people with wanted ads. They find your ad, then find a pic of what you want on Google, then photoshop an index card with their name and date and time, making them look legitimate. When you agree to a price, they want you to friends and family paypal them and boom, they got you.

It happened to me but luckily I had my bank do a stop payment to paypal on the money. I also found this person doing the same thing on forums all over the place. They always join with a "Newbie" post about how they like guns, long range shooting, and learning new things. Then they look for "In Search Of" or "Wanted" ads and the thieving begins. Brilliantly wrong what they're doing... stay vigilant!

 

[Red Leg]

There are scammers, preying on people with wanted ads. They find your ad, then find a pic of what you want on Google, then photoshop an index card with their name and date and time, making them look legitimate. When you agree to a price, they want you to friends and family paypal them and boom, they got you.

It happened to me but luckily I had my bank do a stop payment to paypal on the money. I also found this person doing the same thing on forums all over the place. They always join with a "Newbie" post about how they like guns, long range shooting, and learning new things. Then they look for "In Search Of" or "Wanted" ads and the thieving begins. Brilliantly wrong what they're doing... stay vigilant!

Makes sure @BRICKBURN and @AfricaHunting.com are aware of the specific incident. You can PM them through the mail icon upper right.

 

[sestoppelman]

Makes sure @BRICKBURN and @AfricaHunting.com are aware of the specific incident. You can PM them through the mail icon upper right.

Or hit the Report button in the persons contact in your PM's.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Over the last several months, maybe longer, I've lost track of the "new members" here immediately selling a rifle/ammo. There is no way to know for certain if they are legitimate or not. I'll buy stuff from long term members here with a track record of selling/buying. I guess I'm just to cautious?

 

[Hogpatrol]

Sadly, a want to buy or in search of ad on any forum is like throwing bait out in a pond full of sharks.

 

[WAB]

Over the last several months, maybe longer, I've lost track of the "new members" here immediately selling a rifle/ammo. There is no way to know for certain if they are legitimate or not. I'll buy stuff from long term members here with a track record of selling/buying. I guess I'm just to cautious?

Unfortunately I think you are spot on.

 

[BRICKBURN]

It is the internet and anyone with a connection can access the website!

 

[sierraone]

Over the last several months, maybe longer, I've lost track of the "new members" here immediately selling a rifle/ammo. There is no way to know for certain if they are legitimate or not. I'll buy stuff from long term members here with a track record of selling/buying. I guess I'm just to cautious?

Same here. If you are brand new and offering a rifle for sale, I am suspicious. And I will ask some questions he may not like. If the newbe doesn't like it he can go to another web site.

 

[flatwater bill]

I'm with Sierraone on this....there is a fine line between being welcoming to the website and being vigilant. It doesn't hurt to ask a few pointed questions to a newbie seller. ......FWB

 

[Hogpatrol]

Other forums' classifieds ads have rules that a member with less than X amount of time registered can NOT respond to a want to buy or looking for ad. It usually catches the scammers off guard and they get banned fairly quick.