Scammer alert zipweight8534 (702) 209-0014

[dodgefreak8]

I posted a wtb and was contacted by zipweight8534.. he's clearly a scammer considering he changed the background on a Google image. His number is (702) 209-0014 and if you Google this number he pops up on a scam post on this forum under a different name back in September.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I posted a wtb and was contacted by zipweight8534.. he's clearly a scammer considering he changed the background on a Google image. His number is (702) 209-0014 and if you Google this number he pops up on a scam post on this forum under a different name back in September. View attachment 32849View attachment 32850

That a#%&@$* tried to scam me, too. Stay vigilant, everybody the low moral scum are after honest people's money.

 

[arfmel]

Way to watch’m, guys. And thanks for the “heads up”.

 

[kentucky yeti]

Thank you.

 

[any ruger]

If I was younger I'd make a living hunting these people down.

 

[Bad Barlow]

If I was younger I'd make a living hunting these people down.

I'll give you gas money...

 

[white01ss]

That bag of trash tried to scam me too on a WTB post, but I didn't bite.

 

[ruger66]

I hate that we have to put WTB now to post. Scammers search for WTB ads

 

[Cholo]

Here's the other scam post from Sept.

https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/scammer.309774/
He's gone now, but he might come back under a new username so be careful!

 

[ruger66]

I had two people hit me up last week though I think they were the same person. Different user name same wording.

 

[XP100]

I had a guy try to scam me on a Stainless Ruger Ranch Rifle with factory folding stock. He said he had a second party doing his financials and they messed up and sent mt a check for 3900 instead of 1850+ 75.00 shipping and asked me to return 2000.00 overpayment. Relisted the rifle on a local site and got ythe same worded message from different email both said they were in Texas

 

[Fox Mike]

Supposedly he was in Silver Spring Maryland but his telephone number started with 702 which is in Nevada. 240 and 301 are the Silver Spring codes. I was told many years ago, if it seems too good to pass up... pass it up.

 

[hittman]

Things like area codes and IP addresses are no longer a clue where somebody actually lives or works.
What used to be a “land line” can now be a cell number.
Cell numbers can go with you even if you move across country.
Same ( or similar ) with ISPs, especially VPNs.

BUT, it’s still something to check just in case. A piece of the puzzle.

 

[tulsamal]

I used to think the best thing was to ask to actually talk to them on the phone. But I guess some of these guys can sound legit on the phone as well!

Gregg

 

[tulsamal]

And the "Joined date" here on the forum is helpful... unless they hack someone's long time account!

 

[LCP22LR]

If someone reaches out to you to contact them off the forum, it's a HUGE red flag.

Use the report button immediately!

 

[cowboycopus]

I had two people hit me up last week though I think they were the same person. Different user name same wording.

From here??

 

[ruger66]

yes zipweight8534 and SW060

 

[GasGuzzler]

Why would anyone post a WTB for a gun on an open forum?

 

[jimbo1096]

Because they hope a friendly forum member will help them out with a better price.
Just know who you are dealing with.

 

[contender]

"Why would anyone post a WTB for a gun on an open forum?"

A lot of folks look for a specific firearm, or types of firearms for various reasons. Posting a WTB ad has been done ever since we've had Forums etc. Nothing wrong with asking for something.
But as noted,, we (sadly) need to be vigilant against scammers. The criminal element is everywhere.
Posting a WTB ad isn't wrong, nor criminal. And we do have a GREAT bunch of good, honest folks here that often help others in their quests for specific guns. I guess I'd ask; "Why NOT post a WTB ad here if looking for something?"

 

[GasGuzzler]

Because it's not very smart for at least two major reasons. Sure it used to be okay but most of the scams come from a WTB online. And buying anything online has risks, especially a FArm. No thanks. To each his own. Not worth it.

 

[dodgefreak8]

Why would anyone post a WTB for a gun on an open forum?

Where else do you suggest posting a wtb?

 

[Garth69]

with his name number address why doesn't the FBI get this guy for interstate fraud?

 

[GasGuzzler]

Where else do you suggest posting a wtb?

No where. It's not smart. Too many risks as shown over and over on every forum there is that allows firearm ads.

If there is a safer place, it's a local message board. At least you can more simply fact check someone.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

No where. It's not smart. Too many risks as shown over and over on every forum there is that allows firearm ads.

If there is a safer place, it's a local message board. At least you can more simply fact check someone.

I disagree, its about being smart. doing your due diligence! I post WTB and mostly buy from folks I already know or have verified the FFL, and shipping. for me its about getting out the word that your looking for what you want. hiding from scammers is the cowards way of letting them win at there game. I say POST WTB. this forum is full of hard core collectors that with sell you a firearm your looking for. but only if they know you re looking. AGAIN know your seller, do your due diligence....FNC

 

[GasGuzzler]

If you are buying from people you know, why post a WTB? Just call, email, or text them.

 

[Cholo]

If you are buying from people you know, why post a WTB? Just call, email, or text them.

Why not just post a WTB? :unsure:

 

[GasGuzzler]

Because then you invite scammers. It's a documented issue.

 

[PinnedAndRecessed]

No where. It's not smart. Too many risks as shown over and over on every forum there is that allows firearm ads.

That's a shame. I was preparing a WTB ad.

"Want to buy. Pristine 60s era Colt Python w/3 inch barrel and full coverage grips. Will give you 5 crisp 100 dollar bills in a face to face meeting."