Instagram Scam

[Lexicon Devil]

So I was recently added by an account named ammo_ammo_in_bulk that claims to be able to ship ammunition directly to my door without me owning an FFL license. This obviously seems like a bunch of BS. I initially told them that while I can't order ammo to my home in CA, I'd still add their account in support of their business and maybe I would order from them in the future through legal means. They still claimed they would ship ammo to my door if I give them my info.

Just in case any of you use IG, just be aware of this kind of garbage. Here's how the convo went:




Obviously I refused to answer or provide any of my personal details, but I figured I would pass along the info to you folks just in case any IG users here are contacted by the same account.

[Wheellock]

I've seen a few good screen shots floating around of similar scammers. Ask them for something that doesn't make sense, like if they can get 520 gn 9mm hollowpoints and see how they respond.

[SkyHawk]

There are the same type of ammo sale scammers on facebook too

[tabascoz28]

I guess that's one positive of FFL ammo transfers, less likely to get scammed. Imagine the poor people in other states getting tricked on ammo that will never show...

[Lexicon Devil]

I guess that's one positive of FFL ammo transfers, less likely to get scammed. Imagine the poor people in other states getting tricked on ammo that will never show...

"A fool and their money are soon parted."

[pohorsky]

Bad grammar helps to give it away.

[Lexicon Devil]

I work in education, and you'd be surprised at the numbers of native English speakers with horrific grammar. Normally, I wouldn't consider that indicative of a scam, but I do see your point.