Beware of buyer/seller

[Davinkeo]

What’s weird and how I found out it was a lie was he lied to somebody, told the other interested person his name is Sam and he said his name was devin after I wired him the money. I told my bank he is a seller on calguns and it is a retailer 3rd party so money is on its way!!

[vtecfed]

Originally Posted by Davinkeo

Beware of this poor *** scamming *****! That poor low life no money *** lies about selling triggers by geissele. I Venmo him and never got **** or a reply. When I found out who he is imma serve him and see him in small claims his sn is behindenemyline

Yes...behindenemyline came on here and hit this place hard. I called him out on his 2nd day and notified a moderator. They combined his 10 or 12 diff sale posts but people kept on buying stuff even after other Calgunners started calling him out. If it's too good to be true, then it's too good to be true.
Roger

[vtecfed]

Originally Posted by Garv

I have heard this name mentioned more than once yet not one of the people accusing this person of being a scammer has given him a negative iTrader rating to warn the rest of us.

Please use the red triangle to report these scammers also.

10-4.

[ContactRight]

I had a user on here respond to a WTB in this way:

"I've got this kindly send me your email address or contact so we can talk better"

User literally registered within the hour and has 0 posts.

Obviously this is similar to Craigslist where people troll for info.

[CheapBloke]

Originally Posted by ContactRight

I had a user on here respond to a WTB in this way:



"I've got this kindly send me your email address or contact so we can talk better"



User literally registered within the hour and has 0 posts.



Obviously this is similar to Craigslist where people troll for info.

That line is one of the most used lines of a scammer.

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[ContactRight]

And here is another one by a brand new user, just joined and with 0 posts

"If you are still looking please let me know"
(205) 651-XXXX"

[RRRRonald]

I've had several "0 iTrader" members make firm " lower than asking" offers to buy, and then flake on their offer! Not illegal, but frustrating.. I've been reluctant to give them negative feedback... not worth a p.ssing contest but frustrating for sure.

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[CheapBloke]

Originally Posted by RRRRonald

I've had several "0 iTrader" members make firm " lower than asking" offers to buy, and then flake on their offer! Not illegal, but frustrating.. I've been reluctant to give them negative feedback... not worth a p.ssing contest but frustrating for sure.

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Yea, that's part of the business. I've flaked before as being flaked on. But you can leave a neutral feedback i think, but a negative feedback over something you have not lost money, time, or product on is against the rules?
Unless you were in terms to meet and you go to ffl and buyer doesn't show up, then I think you can leave negative feedback.

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[Garv]

Originally Posted by ContactRight

I had a user on here respond to a WTB in this way:

"I've got this kindly send me your email address or contact so we can talk better"

User literally registered within the hour and has 0 posts.

Obviously this is similar to Craigslist where people troll for info.

Originally Posted by ContactRight

And here is another one by a brand new user, just joined and with 0 posts

"If you are still looking please let me know"
(205) 651-XXXX"

Did these get reported?

[JonChimpo]

Bobby 2577 new account, just so happens to have what 20 people need, in his first 20 posts.


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[PaperTarget]

Should I be flattered or worried?
I was contacted by a potential buyer.
The user joined in May. Since then, the user has made NO posts. Also, NO other user has visited this buyer's profile page. Looks like I am their first contact on PM.

[RRRRonald]

Originally Posted by PaperTarget

Should I be flattered or worried?
I was contacted by a potential buyer.
The user joined in May. Since then, the user has made NO posts. Also, NO other user has visited this buyer's profile page. Looks like I am their first contact on PM.

Here's one input.... If a scammer, I expect he will try to get all your contact info for later use... we can only guess what that is for?? ... suggest divulge nothing but info about your sale item. See what happens.. if he wants to buy it, then an in person meeting might pan out, might not... ?? Good luck!!

[PaperTarget]

Originally Posted by RRRRonald

Here's one input.... If a scammer, I expect he will try to get all your contact info for later use... we can only guess what that is for?? ... suggest divulge nothing but info about your sale item. See what happens.. if he wants to buy it, then an in person meeting might pan out, might not... ?? Good luck!!

Ronald. Yes, could be a set-up for future spear-phishing.

The member explained he couldn't figure out how to reply within my for sale thread so sent me a pm. And he was asking for photos of the gun.

I can't reply to that user by PM because their PM box is full.

When I try to PM him, I get and error message:

"___________ has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."

[Alex Quiroz]

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THIS GUY IS A SCAM. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM HIM. “Sold” me an optic and unfortunately I learned the hard way. Blocked me after money was transferred.


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[CheapBloke]

Originally Posted by Alex Quiroz

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THIS GUY IS A SCAM. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM HIM. “Sold” me an optic and unfortunately I learned the hard way. Blocked me after money was transferred.


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His wtb ad does seem odd. He had a wtb trijicon ad up and found within the same day he posted by another member who seems to have no profile. These scammers are getting smart and acting to be a member by spending time in off topic before acting. Or maybe he got scammed and wanted a way to get money back? Just my speculation.

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[WartHog]

Originally Posted by Alex Quiroz

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THIS GUY IS A SCAM. DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM HIM. “Sold” me an optic and unfortunately I learned the hard way. Blocked me after money was transferred.


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This the guy? JoshMaur If so, send a PM to Calguns Owner Kestryll and ask him to try contacting him.

[Alex Quiroz]

Originally Posted by WartHog

This the guy? JoshMaur If so, send a PM to Calguns Owner Kestryll and ask him to try contacting him.

Done!


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[Davinkeo]

Update with scam claim against behind enemy line, I got denied my $150 for the geissele triggers, that hoe got my money. Whatever lesson learned not to panic buy cheap ****

[Kevinthecurse]

Another JoshMaur here. Same ****.

Nothing was on here about him at the time I dealt with him.

He got me.

[CheapBloke]

Originally Posted by Kevinthecurse

Another JoshMaur here. Same ****.

Nothing was on here about him at the time I dealt with him.

He got me.

That sucks. Supposedly someone was to report him like 10 days ago.

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[Alex Quiroz]

Can we get a Mod to ban this guy?


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[WartHog]

Originally Posted by Kevinthecurse

Another JoshMaur here. Same ****.

Nothing was on here about him at the time I dealt with him.

He got me.

Send a PM to Calguns Owner Kestryll and tell you were ripped off by JoshMaur too. Provide links to the thread/item where you got ripped and also the link for this thread.

[Garv]

Also hit the red triangle. Might be faster than that bird sometimes.

[shojivic]

Come on, guys. FTF transactions in cash, or just skip it. Ain't worth the headache or the risk.

[Garv]

Give these scammers a negative iTrader to warn the rest of us.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

Originally Posted by Allchemist

Username:laruefanboy
This guy seems legit and has multiple good transaction. He was selling a lightweight bcg last week and I zelled him. Since then multiple messages and he went ghost.

Profile says he was on today - PM Kes

[winecountryoutdoor12]

This user contacted me for a want to buy listing.



Danielbrittian251

Insisted for me to pay him first, then illegally ship an offer roster gun. Only would communicate via text, then told he “find” me. Super bizarre..

[1911RONIN]

Charlesjsephine

Scammer posting on WTB posts.


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[TheBatman]

Hellboycali01

Beware of this guy. Bought a Surefire m600 from him and it turned out to be fake. I offered to meet up with him or refund me and I would ship back but then suddenly went full dark with comms. I can provide proof of texts if anyone is interested.

[Jayebe6.4]

michaelbrittian251 just tried to scam me I caught him in the act of it , and didn’t fall for his tricks

[AkimboJones]

More and more every day.

Add emilymolak4. 0 day account, 0 post, 0 feedback. RM06 for "$300 western union only."

[anthracite]

Originally Posted by TheBatman

Hellboycali01

Beware of this guy. Bought a Surefire m600 from him and it turned out to be fake. I offered to meet up with him or refund me and I would ship back but then suddenly went full dark with comms. I can provide proof of texts if anyone is interested.

How long has he been dark for?

That user does a ton of Buying/Selling on this forum, I can't imagine him intentionally ghosting you like that.

For the record I have no past dealings with him.

[WartHog]

Originally Posted by TheBatman

Hellboycali01

Beware of this guy. Bought a Surefire m600 from him and it turned out to be fake. I offered to meet up with him or refund me and I would ship back but then suddenly went full dark with comms. I can provide proof of texts if anyone is interested.

Originally Posted by anthracite

How long has he been dark for?

That user does a ton of Buying/Selling on this forum, I can't imagine him intentionally ghosting you like that.

For the record I have no past dealings with him.

Yeah, seems unlikely that someone with five years on Calguns and nearly 100 iTrader ratings would just up and throw it all away but we are living in strange times.

Batman - the site owner Kestryl is recovering from the China Flu and the loss of his Mother but go ahead and send him the details of what's going on & maybe he can contact Hellboycali01 to find out what the deal is...

[TheBatman]

Originally Posted by anthracite

How long has he been dark for?

That user does a ton of Buying/Selling on this forum, I can't imagine him intentionally ghosting you like that.

For the record I have no past dealings with him.

Originally Posted by WartHog

Yeah, seems unlikely that someone with five years on Calguns and nearly 100 iTrader ratings would just up and throw it all away but we are living in strange times.

Batman - the site owner Kestryl is recovering from the China Flu and the loss of his Mother but go ahead and send him the details of what's going on & maybe he can contact Hellboycali01 to find out what the deal is...

Sadly, it has happened before. People have thrown their accounts away for a small need of cash. I have been creeping on here for years so I've got an idea of how these forums work.

His last reply to me was at 5:32pm on Saturday 1/9/21. I confronted him about the light being fake at 12:11am on Sunday 1/10/21 and then a few more messages throughout the day with the last being at 3:51pm.

I was cordial and just offered to return the light for my money back but no dice.

[Alex Quiroz]

BEWARE OF THIS GUY:

WHO: goes by “Markleo” his email apparently is markleo10301@gmail.com and his phone number is (605)646-3403.

WHAT: Tried selling ammo (in the WTB forum) and wanted to ship to my house AFTER telling him I’d meet him face to face. Says he’s in Santa Monica.

Mods lmk if there’s other steps I should take to report this guy.

[GunKraut]

I was also contacted by this 0 post individual per PM on my WTB post for a G33/40 trigger guard. Here's what I received:

"hello man have you gotten it if not text me for details it's available at a cheaper price(605) 646-3403"

Please ban this scammer. He's active all over the internet (jimmypratt112):

https://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&ct=clnk&gl=us

[Garv]

Originally Posted by Alex Quiroz

BEWARE OF THIS GUY:

WHO: goes by “Markleo” his email apparently is markleo10301@gmail.com and his phone number is (605)646-3403.

WHAT: Tried selling ammo (in the WTB forum) and wanted to ship to my house AFTER telling him I’d meet him face to face. Says he’s in Santa Monica.

Mods lmk if there’s other steps I should take to report this guy.

Originally Posted by GunKraut

I was also contacted by this 0 post individual per PM on my WTB post for a G33/40 trigger guard. Here's what I received:

"hello man have you gotten it if not text me for details it's available at a cheaper price(605) 646-3403"

Please ban this scammer. He's active all over the internet (jimmypratt112):

Same guy & phone, different name.

If you have not yet, use the red triangle to report posts/PMs.

Fastest way to get the mods. attention.

[LookItsJazzy]

BEWARE :
Allen Kerrigan
User name: hightag
810 221 8683
Email: allenkerrigan4@gmail.com

Has not responded to me after funds were sent. Opening a dispute with this

[DonLaw]

User pancho5martinez tried to solicit me to sell my AK type rifle to him in a parking lot, and to commit fraud by telling my insurance company that I lost it. I have screenshots. THEN, he stole my pictures and tried to scam other users out of $1000-$1200 and falsely sell MY rifle to other users! They showed me screenshots! He is an illegal, dangerous scammer!

[WartHog]

Originally Posted by DonLaw

User pancho5martinez tried to solicit me to sell my AK type rifle to him in a parking lot, and to commit fraud by telling my insurance company that I lost it. I have screenshots. THEN, he stole my pictures and tried to scam other users out of $1000-$1200 and falsely sell MY rifle to other users! They showed me screenshots! He is an illegal, dangerous scammer!

This scammer crap is getting waaaaaaaay out of hand. I'm thankful I've only been burned for $30. Maybe it's time Kes the site owner started charging folks $25 a year to be a member here. Might just weed some of the riff-raff out...