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[suski]

I did not see that

 

[suski]

Just reported the issue. Thanks

 

[RTuba71]

Got scammed by

goneballistic​

used Jose Avalos with email [email protected] for payment and Godfrey Scott with an email of [email protected] to try to collect for freight

 

[NomadNick]

I’m looking to buy an upper with a rail and the guy that just joined last Thursday gave me his friends email saying that he had what I was looking for.

My gut thinks it sounds sketchy but I wanted to ask here first to see if it sounds fishy to you guys too?

 

[NomadNick]

Mattgrips sent me a pm stating he had a buddy that was looking to sell a Trijicon TA44 I was looking for. Gave me his email and contacted him. We engaged in a conversation and agreed on a price after sending pics. He asked for payment through Zelle and I requested PayPal. He sent me an address that did not work so I asked for a different one and same thing happened as PayPal would not process it (thankfully).

I sent money to another person without any issues and he sent me a third email, said he didn't have a PayPal account but they were all family members that did. Tried sending it again and still would not go through. I started thinking something was up and wanted to check out Mattgrips on the Hide and our conversation is gone.

I just had the same thing happen to me this morning. Glad I searched here after. I tried twice to use the “friends” PayPal email address. I wouldn’t go through at all. I’ve never had that issue. They said we could use Zelle, Venmo or cash app.

 

[Downtown]

No! Scam! To be honest, I'm even surprised you had to ask. A WTB ad is always answered by scammers and they always give a friends off forum email to contact. This is like Scam 101!

 

[Baron23]

Ya...I just got scammed by bigCOuntree
Sent money...never got the scope. I dont know how to report this on this app so just letting other people know

If you search for his handle, he's been selling stuff here since 2021 or so.....are you sure...really sure...that its not bigCOuntree with some small and easily overlooked change like a period included at the in the handle by a scam account. Quite common lately. What email did that person provide?

Search results

www.snipershide.com

He has 100% positive feedback over 51 transactions

@BigCountree - anything to say here?

 

[NomadNick]

No! Scam! To be honest, I'm even surprised you had to ask. A WTB ad is always answered by scammers and they always give a friends off forum email to contact. This is like Scam 101!

Lesson learned! Glad I went with my gut feeling!

 

[BigCountree]

If you search for his handle, he's been selling stuff here since 2021 or so.....are you sure...really sure...that its not bigCOuntree with some small and easily overlooked change like a period included at the in the handle by a scam account. Quite common lately. What email did that person provide?

Search results

www.snipershide.com

He has 100% positive feedback over 51 transactions

@BigCountree - anything to say here?

I am 100% legit, been here for years. Unfortunately there is a scammer with a name that is close to mine. You have to pay very close attention to peoples names. I have almost been scammed several times by guys who have similar names to real members. It’s unfortunate but it happens.

 

[Baron23]

I am 100% legit, been here for years. Unfortunately there is a scammer with a name that is close to mine. You have to pay very close attention to peoples names. I have almost been scammed several times by guys who have similar names to real members. It’s unfortunate but it happens.

@suski - may want to go back and edit your post. You got taken by the scammers with minor changes to existing member handles and may want to clean up a bit and not tarnish a very good and legit seller. Just saying

 

[Teflon16]

Who is the best moderator to report scam accounts to? I commented on a BST post and have been hit up by two other accounts claiming to be OP offering to sell the product to me. I shot an email to the “contact us” email, but if there is a Mod here I can forward all the info I have.

 

[Downtown]

I usually use the report button at the lower left corner of the post for the quickest action.

 

[Teflon16]

I usually use the report button at the lower left corner of the post for the quickest action.

It’s not the post itself, the actual post is fine and I’ve alerted the OP. Other people are messaging me directly, is there a report in the DMs section?

 

[Camelfilter]

It’s not the post itself, the actual post is fine and I’ve alerted the OP. Other people are messaging me directly, is there a report in the DMs section?

There is a "report" button in the pm. Bottom left of the message, least ways from the system I'm on ATM. A pad, not a pc or phone.

 

[ArmchairOperator]

Not really fraud, but sort of. Wasn't sure where to put this though. For those of you who sell firearms on here in the PX and ship them as an individual, beware of Sendero Shooting Sports in Belton, TX. Myself and another Hide member who I sold a rifle to both contacted Sendero to confirm they would do an individual to individual transfer. They told us they accepted firearm shipments from individuals and to include a copy of my DL and the information of the person who purchased the gun so they could contact them for the 4473 transfer. I shipped the firearm via USPS because they are the only carrier who will allow non-FFL holders to ship firearms. It was properly packaged and insured per USPS regulations. Cost me $300 to ship it. Well they refused the shipment and it was returned to me. I called them and was told that the person I talked to, Glenn, was mistaken and that it is their policy to only accept firearm shipments from other FFLs and not individuals so they refused the shipment. I told the guy that I was out $300, but all he could do is tell me that Glenn had done this before and that he would talk to him about it. I started to circle back to what to do about the $300 their employee cost me, and they hung up on me. Bad way to do business and zero willingness to try to help or offer a solution. I now have to spend another $300 to ship it to another FFL nearby that will accept the firearm. If there is a better place to put this on here, let me know, I just wanted y'all to be aware of these shenanigans. Also, I tried to use my FFL to ship the rifle, but UPS would only let them insure it for $2000, but I needed $4000 insurance on it, so I had to use USPS.

 

[Camelfilter]

Not really fraud, but sort of. Wasn't sure where to put this though. For those of you who sell firearms on here in the PX and ship them as an individual, beware of Sendero Shooting Sports in Belton, TX. Myself and another Hide member who I sold a rifle to both contacted Sendero to confirm they would do an individual to individual transfer. They told us they accepted firearm shipments from individuals and to include a copy of my DL and the information of the person who purchased the gun so they could contact them for the 4473 transfer. I shipped the firearm via USPS because they are the only carrier who will allow non-FFL holders to ship firearms. It was properly packaged and insured per USPS regulations. Cost me $300 to ship it. Well they refused the shipment and it was returned to me. I called them and was told that the person I talked to, Glenn, was mistaken and that it is their policy to only accept firearm shipments from other FFLs and not individuals so they refused the shipment. I told the guy that I was out $300, but all he could do is tell me that Glenn had done this before and that he would talk to him about it. I started to circle back to what to do about the $300 their employee cost me, and they hung up on me. Bad way to do business and zero willingness to try to help or offer a solution. I now have to spend another $300 to ship it to another FFL nearby that will accept the firearm. If there is a better place to put this on here, let me know, I just wanted y'all to be aware of these shenanigans. Also, I tried to use my FFL to ship the rifle, but UPS would only let them insure it for $2000, but I needed $4000 insurance on it, so I had to use USPS.

-That sucks!

Have you looked into https://www.shipmygun.com/go/index.php?

I've never used them, however have read decent enough things about them elsewhere.

Notable: does look like they use UPS, maybe their insurance coverage is higher somehow??

 

[ArmchairOperator]

-That sucks!

Have you looked into https://www.shipmygun.com/go/index.php?

I've never used them, however have read decent enough things about them elsewhere.

Notable: does look like they use UPS, maybe their insurance coverage is higher somehow??

Yes I have. I may do this. Reason I didn’t was I have to drive an hour to get to the closest UPS place that accepts firearms and I didn’t have time to do it. Regular UPS places don’t. It’s around $100 though insured.

 

[ArmchairOperator]

BryanW M sent me a PM regarding an NX8 in the PX, however he is not the user who created the thread. The OP has plenty of feedback. I posted in the for sale thread asking seller if still available, and got a DM from BryanW M, he’s even using same profile picture as the actual OP. BryanW M has no feedback and just joined and should be banned. I also reported him.​

Update: Scammer claims he is the OP but can’t send a message with his actual account so he made a different account. Scammy as they come.

 

[RampedRaptor]

Got scammed by

goneballistic​

used Jose Avalos with email [email protected] for payment and Godfrey Scott with an email of [email protected] to try to collect for freight

They are still running a scam. He’s been booted numerous times but the forum keeps allowing him back on.

New email
[email protected]

 

[Bdomar]

I have someone messaging ppl that have commented on my FS post sending them a fake address for payment. Mods please ban user account Dag072 and email [email protected].

 

[Smokeshot]

@Slmonsza1 is a scammer trying to pose as @Jmccracken1214. Reported that account.