Scammed by being stupid

[M-61]

Really needed a stock for an obscure Win Model 69a. Out of production since maybe 1959.
Put a WANTED ad in the classifieds.
Maybe 10 minutes pass and I get a PM.
Guy has one and if I want pics respond to his email (which he gives)
I'm surprised but happy. He emails me 3 pics. Exactly what I want $110.00
OK....he's been a site member for 4 days. No trades, no posts, no profile, every single reason NOT to buy.
Wants a cashiers check and ability to track check.
Little head takes over from the big head.
Once he has the check I never hear from him again.
I really pissed at myself. Done a number of sell and buy on this site...NEVER a problem.
Contact the Forum Boss.
Guy was banned the day I made the deal by the site admin. His IP address really takes some turns but the end was Nigeria.
I am disgusted with myself as I made every wrong move you could.
Just blowing off steam here but I guess maybe someone reads this might benefit, and it is not the $110 that hurts it is that I know better!
Stupid.

 

[ShootDots]

Humans make mistakes and even computers have glitches! Just like a crossfire, you won't make that mistake again for quite some time!..

 

[Pappy42]

Did you mail the money order to a U.S. Address? I'm curious if the scammer has compatriots here; or is physically in the U. S. He obviously needs a visit from Boko Haram.

 

[M-61]

Did you mail the money order to a U.S. Address? I'm curious if the scammer has compatriots here; or is physically in the U. S. He obviously needs a visit from Boko Haram.

Yes TEXAS

 

[Pappy42]

Yes TEXAS

Might be useful if you published the name, address, phone number and any other info that you may have.

 

[243Mendoza]

How long does it take for a cashier check to clear?

 

[people]

Might be useful if you published the name, address, phone number and any other info that you may have.

This is what I would suggest.

 

[Mr.Spradlin]

Was it TXPOP40 by chance

 

[XTR]

Go to the bank and stop payment on the check. Cost you $25, well, unless it already cleared.

 

[M-61]

Was it TXPOP40 by chance

Sure was.....Ft Worth TX

 

[M-61]

Was it TXPOP40 by chance

My guess is you did not guess!

 

[Mr.Spradlin]

Sure was.....Ft Worth TX

Had them message me about a RAW air rifle. Made a kick to the ball low ball offer. And I mean LOW BALL offer. They took it and I walked.

 

[M-61]

Go to the bank and stop payment on the check. Cost you $25, well, unless it already cleared.

It cleared.

 

[wedgy]

There's half a dozen on Ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WINCHESTER...080542?hash=item1c9718f91e:g:t8sAAOSwEaBZ~53i

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WINCHESTER...007076?hash=item3d4c790ea4:g:8~AAAOSwevdZ7O0t

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Winchester...110153?hash=item41d303b689:g:zb0AAOSwX3FZ9hXL

 

[Shawnba67]

Ive been burned more on ebay than i have on women! Well meaning folk usually they just dont know anything about what they are selling.

 

[joshb]

Well, at least it was only $110. It could have been $1500 for a scope. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Mr.Spradlin]

Here is the info TXPOP40 gave me

Name-Starla Taber
Address-3237 family drive fort Worth Texas 76179.
469-320-0547

 

[M-61]

Here is the info TXPOP40 gave me

Name-Starla Taber
Address-3237 family drive fort Worth Texas 76179.
469-320-0547

That's exactly what I received. No caps in the street name

 

[outasite`08]

Thanks for address.Plotting drone strike.Will advise of results. 2 minutes to launch!!!!!!!!!!Wouldn`t that be a good response to this kind of treatment from low lifes. Jeff

 

[m1rifleman]

these guys are like the clans that used to go around every year and paint your barn roof or some such for a price you couldn't refuse..... long gone when the paint washed off.