Please tell me it's a scam-avoided

[CalHawg]

So the following occurred this afternoon on Armslist. Couldn't believe my luck coming across this ad. Then I thought too good to be true.
Trying not to be a fool/money victim.
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-----Original Message-----
From: John Look <johnlook213@gmail.com>
To: <me>
Sent: Fri, Jul 10, 2020 1:59 pm
Subject: Re: ARMSLIST - Message about Dan Wesson
But you have to make a half payment when the gun gets to you, you complete your payment

On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 1:59 PM, John Look <johnlook213@gmail.com> wrote:
I can only ship the gun to your home address or ffl

On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 1:43 PM, <me> wrote:
Unfortunately this model is not on the CA handgun roster and cannot be shipped. It would have to be a face to face transaction at an FFL. I would be happy to purchase it, if it is still available when you get back into town.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Look <johnlook213@gmail.com>
To: <me>
Sent: Fri, Jul 10, 2020 1:30 pm
Subject: Re: ARMSLIST - Message from <me> about Dan Wesson
I left to Arizona yesterday to see my daughter

On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 1:30 PM, John Look <johnlook213@gmail.com> wrote:

I will ship the gun directly to your home address or ffl

On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 1:28 PM, <me> wrote:
I am in the city of Orange.
Do you have a preferred FFL?

-----Original Message-----
From: John Look <johnlook213@gmail.com>
To: <me>
Sent: Fri, Jul 10, 2020 1:23 pm
Subject: Re: ARMSLIST - Message from <me> about Dan Wesson
Okay, where are you located?

On Fri, 10 Jul 2020 at 1:22 PM, <replyrequested@armslist.com> wrote:
Message from: <me>
Message regarding: Dan Wesson
Hi, I would like to purchase your Dan Wesson listed on Armslist at $655

[9Cal_OC]

Scam. Ship to your home?!

[jamie404]

He never had the gun. Scam avoided.

[IVC]

Illegal. Run away...

[longranger.270]

Run and dont look back.....

[Maulerrr]

Probably a lot of scams like that going on with some success, in light of all the newbies getting into guns without a hint of knowledge of the laws or processes

[SanDiego619]

scam. Tell him face to face or no deal.

[Dhoggs]

100% scam

[joepamjohn]

So the following occurred this afternoon on Armslist. Couldn't believe my luck coming across this ad. Then I thought too good to be true.
Trying not to be a fool/money victim.
email thread starts from bottom

Anything with a gmail address is worthy of the hairy eyeball test.

[357manny]

I'm pretty sure you were speaking to Internet Royalty, the Prince of Nigeria also bequeaths massive endowments to loyal patriots who share their bank information with him.

[MARKFP]

Good catch OP, we can never stop these scams entirely but the more folks who catch it like you will make it tougher for them.

[zippo]

Armlist if it ship it SCAM

face to face only way to do if you buy and sale at Armlist

[SkyHawk]

100% Scam

Probably a lot of scams like that going on with some success, in light of all the newbies getting into guns without a hint of knowledge of the laws or processes

You are probably right, I bet a lot of folks are getting scammed like this right now. It sucks but not all good lessons come for free.

[Arfin]

Definitely a scam. I inquired about a CZ 75 listed for $400. Guy responded that he could ship it to my house or FFL. Ignored the response and a few days later got a message saying the post was deleted due to possible scam.

[CalHawg]

Well I definitely feel better now. I did report it to Armslist. And I still have my money. Although I would have loved getting that Vigil Commander, for that price, lol. Was debating to post in the Marketplace "beware" thread since the listing location was Orange County, CA.