Hey guys. It's 2021 but some guy just got talked into sending a "Deposit" for a gun over Zelle. He is out $200.
So let me just help out any old timers, or new timers who don't understand the world of 2021.
RULE #1: If it's not a Paypal transaction, forget about the gun. NO GUN IS WORTH taking the risk. (Scammers always offer you a better than average deal so you feel you can't pass it up.) Paypal payments must be Goods and Services and you must list WHAT you are buying (without saying "gun" or "rifle") Example: "Weirauch Model Hw97 w/ Blue Laminate Stock and HAWKE Scope" Are you actually covered? That's a whole other debate, but no scammer is going to accept a Goods and Services payment.
RULE #2: Check the scammers list. Not fool proof but the Zelle thief was on the Scammers' List already.
RULE #3: Trust your gut. Does it seem a bit off? THEN IT IS!!!!
RULE #4: Just email or PM me the link and I'll tell you if it's real. There are many other indicators that I'm not mentioning here. I can even pretend to try and buy the gun to see what's going on. I'm happy to check people out. My email is [email protected] or I check my PM' s a few times a day.
Happy shooting! -Nate @ Airgun Channel
This service is also like Paypal, some say better: (Service mentioned by AGN staff a few months back, ANYONE REMEMBER?)
Edit: ...it was Escrow.com
So let me just help out any old timers, or new timers who don't understand the world of 2021.
RULE #1: If it's not a Paypal transaction, forget about the gun. NO GUN IS WORTH taking the risk. (Scammers always offer you a better than average deal so you feel you can't pass it up.) Paypal payments must be Goods and Services and you must list WHAT you are buying (without saying "gun" or "rifle") Example: "Weirauch Model Hw97 w/ Blue Laminate Stock and HAWKE Scope" Are you actually covered? That's a whole other debate, but no scammer is going to accept a Goods and Services payment.
RULE #2: Check the scammers list. Not fool proof but the Zelle thief was on the Scammers' List already.
RULE #3: Trust your gut. Does it seem a bit off? THEN IT IS!!!!
RULE #4: Just email or PM me the link and I'll tell you if it's real. There are many other indicators that I'm not mentioning here. I can even pretend to try and buy the gun to see what's going on. I'm happy to check people out. My email is [email protected] or I check my PM' s a few times a day.
Happy shooting! -Nate @ Airgun Channel
This service is also like Paypal, some say better: (Service mentioned by AGN staff a few months back, ANYONE REMEMBER?)
Edit: ...it was Escrow.com