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Old 03-06-2015, 09:41 AM
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This is the first time for me. I guess you could say I almost lost my virginity by almost getting scammed on a deal.
Funny thing though - I got an email from the guy today that said "Boy I didn't see that coming. I already told my daughter the money was going to be sent out to her."!
Maybe it wasn't a scam. But better safe than sorry.
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Old 03-06-2015, 10:33 AM
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Yes it is, it feels much beter.
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Old 03-06-2015, 10:42 AM
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Funny thing though - I got an email from the guy today that said "Boy I didn't see that coming. I already told my daughter the money was going to be sent out to her."!
Maybe it wasn't a scam. But better safe than sorry.
You might get his phone number and give him a call. Explain why you did what you did. Maybe it was a case of confusion and miscommunication. He mayh be is willing to send the gun on the condition of payment after receipt.
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Old 03-06-2015, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Semisane
You might get his phone number and give him a call. Explain why you did what you did. Maybe it was a case of confusion and miscommunication. He mayh be is willing to send the gun on the condition of payment after receipt.
That's a thought
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Old 03-06-2015, 12:26 PM
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I did a quick lookup on People Search and there is one by that name in Scottsbluff, NE and it shows he also has a aliases of Stacy Stewart, Stacy Weis, and Stacy Stockhouse and he worked at Lincoln School. Beware of anyone showing aliases, as there is usually a negative reason, especially with the other peculiar stuff you mentioned in your opening post---hint, hint!

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Old 03-06-2015, 12:50 PM
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Not a good sign.
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Old 03-06-2015, 04:47 PM
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Semi I dropped him a reply telling him I was still interested and would buy in on the condition that he ship to my FFL and I would send money once rifle was in hand. I haven't heard back from him and likely will not.
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Old 03-06-2015, 05:06 PM
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Well, you can't lose anything either way.

If it does show up, before you send money ask your local law to run the serial number through the stolen gun registry.
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Old 03-08-2015, 08:24 AM
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Being a retired LEO, I'm always skeptical. Sorry it happened to you pard, but there are a lot of low lifes out there with no honor or character!!!
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Old 03-08-2015, 09:42 AM
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As my father always loves to say... " There's only two people in the world I trust. That's you and me. And I am not to sure about you."
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