Beyond pissed

[ecidiego]

That's a good philosophy I used as well until someone slipped me a few fake 20's a couple yrs ago and I mean these things looked legit. I guess if I had pen to check them then I would of known but they felt real like the other 20's and looked the same. The only way I found out they were fake was when I tried to buy something at CVS and the guy felt the area around the neck on the bill and it was smooth instead of rigid like the rest of the 20's. He didn't call the cops or nothing but I was out $40 on a $120 transaction.

Reminds me - I sold a TV for 3k a long time ago. Guy met me at my house. He "counted" the money in front of me - he was real nervous which I thought was weird. I guess he pulled some trick on me and did "1, 2, 3, 500, 1,2,3,600" or something in the middle - tripped me up. I recounted it when he went out to his truck to leave. 2.7k. I ran out the door and stopped him... he said I must have dropped it. I said "DUDE....." and told him not to leave or I'd call the Sheriff. Miraculously he came up with the missing $300 and gave it to me. I was armed. Glad I didn't pull.

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[Alfonz]

we need common sense scam control

 

[Deleted member 28696]

Made the mistake of purchasing a tazermini through forum member Gates007. Went on a cruise. Got home, no tazer…..search finds member banned “scammer”. Thought I did my due diligence in talking with them but apparently wasn’t quite diligent enough.

I'm sorry to hear that, after hearing this I'm super glad I purchased from the Tazer website. I've never purchased or sold anything from the forums. I'm not even sure how that works. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[Rundeep_32]

I have been buying/selling via forums for around 18 years and have had no issues until recently when I got scammed out of 200 bucks. I listed a WTB, he contacted me, sent me legit pictures of exactly what I was looking for with info to back it up, and we agreed to an accurate market value price. "I dont have paypal" led me to paying through Zelle, which I had used for another deal in the months prior, so I didnt think anything of it. No parts and no recourse. Oh well...live an learn.

I had another interesting deal recently, but the funds went through Paypal, so I knew I'd be good regardless of how it went. Buyer from Massachusetts contacted me through my FB marketplace post, wanting the willys wheels and ko2's I had for sale. He was just under a 3hr drive from me, so he floated the idea of having a courier come pick them up. Knowing of the "courier" scam, I was apprehensive, but I said we're doing this through paypal or youre coming to me with cash in hand, otherwise have a nice day. I was paid in full up front via Paypal goods and services, including the 3% paypal fee on top of our agreed upon price. I rolled the wheels outside into the driveway, the courier he set up picked them up the following day, and I haven't heard a peep from the buyer since. Had records of the entire transaction on facebook messenger just in case.

Sorry for your troubles here, but it happens and all we can do is protect ourselves and not fall for their tricks.

Yeah same as me fell for the I don't have PayPal you can Zelle trick. Was looking to buy an 8.4 radio guy sent me legitimate pictures. She/He then sent me a picture of a box package that had USPS shipping label and tracking number. It wasn't till later than I found out that sell doesn't protect its customers and that you can print out a shipping address label without actually sending it. $550 poof

I learned that what I thought was due diligence was not enough. Near brazen hen and I tried everything to get this person located. I even found out something with like the FBI. But of course I've heard nothing back and don't expect you. So lesson learned.

BTW, I'm also in MA... did this scammers happen to be [email protected]? Pants you got me.

I also learned that wanting to buy XXX is way more dangerous than someone posting XXX for sale. Anyone can make up some thing in the air with a Google image.

Oh by the way does anyone have any 8.4 radios that I can pay for an actually receive? Lol but being serious

 

[vicsvx]

As others have said, scammers are all over. CL, FB, forums... I have had so many scammers contact me in social media when I try to sell items. Asking for my number... Why do you need my number? We obeare messaging Just fine using FB messenger. I do eventually sell my items via meeting person ect. I have been lucky on this forum, I bought my lift kit from a member here, radio, and tazor. All elgit sellers

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