Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 3,284 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just in case anyone has not noticed, we have a Vistor who just started posting. In response to every "WTB" post, he miraculously has exactly what you are looking for, and invites you to respond to a numerical GMail address. He's sent such responses to every single recent add, regardless of the item requested. Something tells me that this is a phishing expedition, or some other nefarious activity. Watch your step. LL 5 Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 1,021 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Just in case anyone has not noticed, we have a Vistor who just started posting. In response to every "WTB" post, he miraculously has exactly what you are looking for, and invites you to respond to a numerical GMail address. He's sent such responses to every single recent add, regardless of the item requested. Something tells me that this is a phishing expedition, or some other nefarious activity. Watch your step. LL Not true, he missed at least two. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Ranger McMinn 8 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I have had this same experience on multiple sites. The "friend" always has exactly what you want at a bargain basement price and it is a scam without a doubt. When in doubt I ask the seller to send me a photo of the item with my name and current date written on a card in front of the item. I've never heard back from the "friend" while other legitimate sellers are usually happy to comply. McMinn 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Eliphalet R. Moderator 364 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 said: Just in case anyone has not noticed, we have a Vistor who just started posting. In response to every "WTB" post, he miraculously has exactly what you are looking for, and invites you to respond to a numerical GMail address. He's sent such responses to every single recent add, regardless of the item requested. Something tells me that this is a phishing expedition, or some other nefarious activity. Watch your step. LL They're gone now... whacked some more moles. Be careful out there! 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Marks 26 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 It’s happening again. Link to post Share on other sites
JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 10 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, Doc Marks said: It’s happening again. Yep - Matt306 pm’d me and told me to email his friend Jose in NJ who just happened to have both unusual items I was looking for. Imagine that. These people think we’re fools. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Marks 26 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Imagine that. Jose also has the Alchimista I was looking for. No offer to send pictures. No information other than his price. “Let me know if he is still interested” in every reply. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 21 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 That Jose must have a warehouse full, he has a Dillon XL750 to sell too. Link to post Share on other sites
Fireball #7709 Life 267 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Just my luck, his friend has all those things, but does he have a Henry?! No, of course not! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 190 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 It's happend to me X2 on the Ruger Fourm, and is going on right now on WaGuns. Pond Scum Link to post Share on other sites
Okiepan 172 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I have had this same thing happen to me numerous times, when I look closer it says the responder is a guest on the wire. as usual let the buyer beware. Link to post Share on other sites
Snake-eye, SASS#45097 77 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 7 hours ago, JJ “Reb” Wainwright 110206 said: Yep - Matt306 pm’d me and told me to email his friend Jose in NJ who just happened to have both unusual items I was looking for. Imagine that. These people think we’re fools. Hey! I thought he was just helping me. Darn so disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 127 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Not sure, but I think he is related to that Nigerian Prince... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chert Rock Chuck 174 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Fireball #7709 Life said: Just my luck, his friend has all those things, but does he have a Henry?! No, of course not! But does he have PRIMERS?!! Lol Link to post Share on other sites
Eliphalet R. Moderator 364 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Another mole whacked. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 434 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Must be the same fella that emailed me about the bank account I never knew I had with lots of money in it! Just needed to email him my social and my date of birth to verify that it is me. Just say "no way Jose" Rafe 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Waimea 811 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Fireball #7709 Life said: Just my luck, his friend has all those things, but does he have a Henry?! No, of course not! Wait, I have one! .22 Large loop. For you $2000 Yule love it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Morningwood 57 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I feel left out. Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 1,021 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Chert Rock Chuck said: But does he have PRIMERS?!! Lol Gave me a thought. Not that it needs to be done as seems folks here figure it out pretty quick, but a couple "honey pot" posts would also capture these moles. Especially for stuff that does not exist: - WTB 20K Federal LP primers, will pay 2 cents each - ISO Recoil Spring and Double-stack Magazine for Old Model Vaquero - Need Percussion Cap Nipples for WB 1911 Bet Jose has all of that and more! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Marks 26 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 These guys aren’t total doofs they know about FFL’s and seem to know market prices . That’s what’s scary Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 21 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Here is the picture "Jose" sent of the Dillon press and extra items he is selling. All this for $650 shipped. What a deal! Link to post Share on other sites
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 1,094 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I’m looking to buy a Ruger 1873, 357 stainless steel, factory short stroke. Top dollar paid. Link to post Share on other sites
Bear Run Butch 7 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Want to buy sky hook, make field dressing sooo simple, is that you Jose ?? Link to post Share on other sites
Poor Red 6 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 If there not a member of sass, don't deal with them Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene, SASS # 27489 1,291 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 said: I’m looking to buy a Ruger 1873, 357 stainless steel, factory short stroke. Top dollar paid. Haha, everybody knows Ruger doesn't have a factory short stroke for their stainless '73. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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