Firearm scam..Please read.

[jeep7081]

Wasn't sure where to put this. A mod can move it. While I know most CG wouldn't fall for this, I still felt the need to post what happen.

I was selling a few of my firearms recently. I got an email that the buyer would pay full asking price, and in cash. They went on to say that they were out of the area, and knew I wanted a quick sale, and they wanted the firearms for sale. So, they would send their nephew by to pick up the firearms, pay me in cash (no checks, cashiers check, or money order), green cash. I had to promise, when the buyer was in my local area, we could meet up and do a legal transfer.

Ya, ok. I replied back, and laughed, and said nice try. Besides, they were sold.

Anyway, the scams are out there.

[jeep7081]

sounds legit

He pays, he takes the guns (notice the spot his nephew takes the rifles). No FFL, no transfer.

[seth12]

not sure if this is a scam.. sounds like it might just be an ignorant/uninformed buyer.

[jeep7081]

not sure if this is a scam.. sounds like it might just be an ignorant/uninformed buyer.

Hard to say. All done on email. Not phone.

[Scratch705]

sounds like it could have been a potential sting op. get someone to do something illegal and bam, cops roll up and off to jail you go.

[jeep7081]

sounds like it could have been a potential sting op. get someone to do something illegal and bam, cops roll up and off to jail you go.

That's a good one too. Maybe. Never know.

[shamu415]

Unless it was a C&R, but It's good you did not sell a firearm to a minor, better to be safe than sorry

[jeep7081]

my poor attempt at humor.. works for all the young guys in here..

anyways, I did read your post and I'm with you all the way..

I have also been offered 'cash' deals.. on the buying end but politely turned them down each time..

I'm old I wish I was young again.

It just didn't sit well with me, and besides, the firearms were actually sold the day prior.

I assume by prohibited people. Or guns going to Mexico. Good call to deny the sale.

[jeep7081]

lol.. I meant 'the jokes' work for all of the young guys that post them.. not that mine works on anybody..

you definately made the right decision even though they were already sold..

Gotcha. Better to be safe than sorry.

[gnf1]

Sounds like a potential "Craigslist" type setup for a robbery.

Always better to do it the right way. With documentation and witnesses around.

[HPGunner]

Why would anyone let their guns out of their hands without a legal transfer? I wouldn't even do this when selling to a friend. Your guns are like your kids you have a legal responsibility for them.

[cdtx2001]

I'd gladly accept cash and full asking price for a sale. The buyer must meet me at an FFL to do the transfer of course, not at my house or a back alley.

[dr.crash]

Why would anyone let their guns out of their hands without a legal transfer? I wouldn't even do this when selling to a friend. Your guns are like your kids you have a legal responsibility for them.

I guess it just depends. In california, yes i would never do anything outside of an FFL. However since moving to Ohio and seeing how people do things here. Its a different pce of life and they do not require an FFL to buy or sell weapons. No waiting period even if you do go to an FFL. Im sure it has something to do with that fact that Ohio is a Shall issue CCW state and im pretty sure 70% of the people here carry. From what i understand, most people out here just reqiure a BOS when selling their guns. Making a copy of the ID of the person they sell to. But like i said, if i was still in california, i would never even think about a back door deal unless it was C&R.

[rattlesnake]

sounds like cops

[snovvman]

In the OP's case, the seller can offer to accept a deposit to hold the gun and not sell it to someone else, provide a receipt, and complete the PPT when the buyer returns. If the buyer is legit, he/she shouldn't have an issue with that.

Edit: ...At the same time, my few transactions from Calguns have been with buyers/sellers that were extraordinarily nice, professional, and respectful. I was just thinking the other day, the gun community is full of really nice people who are straight shooters [excuse the pun...]!!