ALERT, ALERT, Scam artist selling Browning BPCR on ArmsList

[texasmac]

Hey guys,

Beware!!! There is an ArmsList listing (http://www.armslist.com/posts/4222253/lima-ohio-rifles-for-sale--browning-1885-bpcr-45-70-30--falling-block-rifle) for a Browning .45-70 BPCR that is clearly a scam. The rifle is listed for $900.00. I know for a fact the listing is not legitimate since I tend to track the Browning BPCR sold by various sites. The photo/photos were stolen from a valid GunBroker listing (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=475223987) that sold 3 weeks ago. And the scam artist is using the same serial number when one inquires about the rifle. I alerted ArmsList (flagged the listing as a scam) but they don't seem to care.

BTW, for those of you that may be unaware, ArmsList, which essentially has no process to screen sellers, is notorious for scam listing. Unless you know the seller or have some way to verify the listing the only method I would use to purchase a rifle from an ArmsList listing is to use an escrow service.

Caveat emptor,
Wayne

[rr2241tx]

Thanks for the heads up!

[DougGuy]

Somebody cares!

"The community has spoken! This listing been flagged as a scam. For more information review our flagging policy (http://www.armslist.com/info/faqs#flagging)."

[deepwater]

I had an experience on Armslist where the "seller" would not properly identify hmself and wanted the funds sent to "roommate". Price was extremely low which is why I was attracted to the sale in the first place. I knew that it was a scam but played along for a while. Reported it and received a very nice letter of appreciation.

deepwater

[FLYCUTTER]

Thanks for the information. Didn't know that about Arms List.

[SeabeeMan]

In my experience they have been responsive regarding scam flags. I'm guessing that the flag alerts a moderator of some sort rather than automatically pulling it. It is a fine line to walk between identifying and pulling actual scams and dealing with trolls who enjoy flagging everything. My wife and a few of her friends had an encounter with one of those when they all posted ultrasound pictures of incoming children...which then got repeatedly flagged for nudity. I suppose it's technically true, but somebody was just being an *******.