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A Forum member just lost $850.
He did a deal with a previously legit forum account dickn52, who we now believe may have died this fall, or had his phone and/or computer taken.
The purchaser made three big mistakes:
1. Did NOT insist on VOICE Phone call. You should Always do a VOICE Call!
2. He paid using PayPal F&F. Friends & Family is NEVER to be used for ANY sale, and has no buyer protection at all!
3. He did NOT demand a custom photo.
-- The custom photo should have a large thing attached to the sale item and the sale item MUST be photographed in a different location. E.g. for a scope, demand that a sock be placed around the scope and that it be photographed on the dashboard of a vehicle.
Always Be Cautious
Remember, even a 100% legit account can be hacked in a matter of seconds. In this situation, the legit seller may have died and someone got his passwords (possibly even an evil family member).
WTB Posters be Very, Very Wary
Also, if you have a WTB advert, remember that MOST of the frauds are coming as responses to WTB ads.
If you are running a WTB advert, be doubly, doubly cautious. The scammers LOVE to nail WTB posters.
Scope Recommendation
We recommend you buy scopes NEW from a recognized retail vendor.
The $100-200 savings on a used optic may not justify the risk.
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