Just Got Scammed on Hunttalk. Need some help/ Warning @Grud

[CoHunter1991]

So over the last few weeks I got scammed here on Hunttalk in the classifieds section trying to buy a seekins stock. I need some help from you all on what I need to do and what I can post on here. Can i do anything from a Law Enforcement side? I have never been scammed before and I am fuming. Just attempted to contact the user on PayPal and it appears i have been blocked. Be warned.

 

[CoHunter1991]

Okay here is the Scammers details:
"Name": William Proctor
Username: Grud
Paypal account: [email protected]
Phone #: 281-497-9932

 

[CoHunter1991]

He has scammed a few on HT and a few people on Snipershide so i assume he is working Rok too. he is very knowledgeable and likely will try and sell Seekins, Zeiss, or Leupold items.

 

[Hnthrdr]

First problem is you were on hunttalk… sorry you got scammed it is the absolute worst

 

[CoHunter1991]

Thanks, Yeah i finally have enough saved up for the stock i wanted and posted there and on here hoping someone would be willing to part with it... unfortunately here i am now. Piece of Sh**

 

[Ucsdryder]

Thanks, Yeah i finally have enough saved up for the stock i wanted and posted there and on here hoping someone would be willing to part with it... unfortunately here i am now. Piece of Sh**

Wtb ads are asking to be scammed.

It’s getting worse and the dumb scammers are becoming smart scammers. FaceTime videos are about the only way to guarantee the guy actually has the product.

 

[CoHunter1991]

I think he actually had the stock. I ask for very specific angles for photos and he sent them exactly. Plus I asked for sticky notes with dates/ times on them.

 

[CorbLand]

Sticky notes are very easy to photoshop.

Did you pay with goods and services? If so, you might be able to file a claim but PayPal isn’t friendly if it’s related to a gun.

You can file a report with the PD but they won’t do anything about it.

 

[CoHunter1991]

Yeah since it was for a rifle stock PayPal us being a pain

 

[Boarmaster]

Sorry that happened to you.

 

[dsotm]

For every 100 replies you get to a WTB ad maybe 1 is genuine these days

 

[Carr5vols]

Set up a new name. Say your from the Houston area and want to buy in person a different item. Travel there and get your pound of flesh..

 

[CorbLand]

Yeah since it was for a rifle stock PayPal us being a pain

Good luck trying with them. Its unfortunate and there aren't any good money transfer services when dealing with firearms and accessories.

Reduce the chance of getting scammed

I have been hesitant to post anything like this for a couple reasons. 1. I am not the authority on this subject, but I have been around the block a time or two buying/selling for over 15 years on the internet. 2. Scammers read stuff like this and learn from it. But I have watched a lot of people...

rokslide.com

 

[FOS373]

I think he actually had the stock. I ask for very specific angles for photos and he sent them exactly. Plus I asked for sticky notes with dates/ times on them.

I’ve done the same asking for my name with the product from something on gunbroker, but the pictures just didn't seem right. Ended up finding the original listing pictures on another forum.

Scammers are clever. Sorry you got burned

“Buy the seller”, not the product. Voice and FaceTime / video verify

 

[intunegp]

Yeah since it was for a rifle stock PayPal us being a pain

You may be able to file a dispute with the card/bank that funded your PayPal.

 

[Yaremkiv]

Well theres your first problem, you decided to do business with a man who calls himself Godzilla Kirby.

Seriously though, my sympathies go out to you. People suck sometimes.

 

[bpeay4]

Currently having a suspicious interaction on HT. Pretty sure it's a scam but figured I would ask on here. I did post a WTB thread recently for these.

 

[DangerRanger]

If you used your credit card on PayPal talk to your CC fraud dep and skip paypal

 

[DangerRanger]

Currently having a suspicious interaction on HT. Pretty sure it's a scam but figured I would ask on here. I did post a WTB thread recently for these.

That note is photoshopped

 

[hikenhunt]

I didn't zoom in real close, but that paper with the date looks like kindergarten photoshop. And who uses the word "kindly"?