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  • Hzeng

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    I got a same scam from weapons guild from a guy called Chad couture. Funny thing is that I could’ve had someone check out the real Chad’s address since I have a friend who lives in the same town.

    As additional context, the scammer was offering a super low price on a TNW Suomi kit and he immediately posted his C&R ffl, drivers license, and LTC. I’m pretty sure the real Chad wouldn’t have a reason to stoop so low so it’s pretty crazy how smart this scammer was, he knows his guns at a superficial level (messed up when I asked him to post the kit but he didn’t include the BATF approved schematics). He’s been hitting up all the files as well so watch out. Usually they can’t do a video or picture with timestamp and something silly next to the product (I’ve asked for a fork on top of a toilet paper roll next to a gun before) and that usually weeds them out.
     

    PDiddy

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    I have done 3 transactions on TGT. Sold 2 and traded 1. All went smoothly but this was a little while ago. Several different sites I am on have all experienced an uptick in scams.
     

    AlteisenMkII

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    I can say the scammers are persistent sometimes. I've had some asking me to send money over an app and to do an FFL. I usually as if they are within the state and usually I get out of state responses first. To be honest, Its rather irritating at the fact that they have the audacity to respond and not meet FTF.
     

    Outrider

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    Absolutely, have fielded these emails since around 2019. Noticed right away the scammer tactics. I can spot them a mile away since I have sold on eBay and Craigslist for decades. They all follow a similar pattern as you show above. I just block their email.
     

    Mohawk600

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    I like to contact them and then in an ethnic accent describe how much I want the gun for my "projects"........

    when they ask where the up front money is (by Zelle or Paypal or whatever) I just keep telling them that it has been sent............"didn't you get it?"

    It's entertaining for a few minutes anyway.
     

    Hoji

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    I like to contact them and then in an ethnic accent describe how much I want the gun for my "projects"........

    when they ask where the up front money is (by Zelle or Paypal or whatever) I just keep telling them that it has been sent............"didn't you get it?"

    It's entertaining for a few minutes anyway.
    I will sometimes try to get them with the tale of Bophades or some other version thereof.( phone scams, I don’t use gun trader because I don’t invite the needful into my life)
     

    datguy0997

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    Definitely saw some suspicious posts today on there.
    I would say really look at the images and make sure it's not stock pictures of the item and if the message doesn't seem personable, I would pass on it.
     

    craigntx

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    Wat
     

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    King76

    Hmmm, I wonder…sometimes wander…
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    Scammers are pretty easy to flush out, unfortunately, it does waste time. My latest scammer from TxGunTrader.. They never want to meet and want to ship. This guy is a 30 minute drive from me and he wants to ship….lol…greater chance he is a scammer than not…
     

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    ZX9RCAM

    Over the Rainbow bridge...
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    A friend recommended gun trader to me to sell my G43, but doing some searches it seemed kinda sketch. I guess in person would be ok, but don’t think I’d ship anything.
    You can put it up for sale here, but follow Forum rules...

     
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