Inverse Firearms Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 To all, We are re-posting the below message because someone has been scammed by someone impersonating us. In short, we do not send out unsolicited emails and never ask for payment to be sent to anyone but us at our premise address in Dayton, Ohio. ALWAYS feel free to pick up the phone and verify who you are talking with. We live in an age of scammers and we want you to call us before sending out any money! You can can call me direct at (937) 470-7466. Please note that someone is trying to impersonate Inverse Inc. buy using an email similar to ours. This scammer emails you once you publicly post your contact information under our ad(s) or the ads of others selling on this site. The fictitious email being used in our case is inversefiream@gmail.com. Our legitimate email is inversefirearms@gmail.com. They are very similar but different; note the missing "s" in "firearms". Please be careful with all your transactions and make sure the person corresponding with you is who you think they are by verifying emails, addresses, phone numbers, etc.. Make sure the email used to send you information is from the person you think you are dealing with. We ask that you do not post under our ads, please just contact us directly. Thanks, Trent Warncke, President Inverse Firearms 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Albert Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Bottom line, it is not a good idea to post your e-mail address in a reply to an ad. Here are some reasons: It signals your intent to a potential scammer - They know exactly what you want, and where to send you their request for payment They may appear to have a similar address to the person who posted the ad...Just think about how easy it is to get a free, customized e-mail address - This can be done anywhere in the world It's poor etiquette...You should be reaching out to the seller, not asking them to contact you You should contact the seller using the PM feature, or through their e-mail address directly, without posting your e-mail in a reply to their original ad for all to see A buyer should always speak to the seller. Vet them out. Be appropriately cautious before you send out hundreds, or thousands of dollars. Never wire money...Never, ever. Do not send funds via Moneygram. Once you speak to the person, and are comfortable that they do not appear to be a scammer, check their address and contact information. Check their FFL address against the ATF database. Check their address on Google Street View, and see if it appears valid. Visit them, and see the gun in person, especially if it's very expensive. If the deal is too good, or anything doesn't feel right, walk away. Don't get greedy. If the deal is too good, there's a problem. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMexican Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 SCAMMER john44 / tommieherbert27@gmail.com these people are trolling this website scamming folks along with Midyett120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDK Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 SCAMMER: Garcia89 micbalo900@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc230 Posted December 30, 2021 Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Scammer and Fraud. Called this person out twice now and trusted my instincts.Sturm Name: Reese and the E-mail address is: derekrjason21@gmail.com Name: Derek R Jason Google Voice Number: +1 (856) 887-3891 Trying to sell a Colt 1921 that is not his. Claims to be from Michigan area. Message me for the serial number and I have pictures. Edited December 30, 2021 by mbc230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rifle Ordnance LLC Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Just got an email from Michael Freeman and did a simple Google search and two sellers advised he's a scammer. I asked for his phone number and he gave me 405-358-7607 but said he can't talk he's speaking impaired. Freeman Michael <mclfreeman65@gmail.com> 2:06 PM (42 minutes ago) to sales Hello, I have a M3 Tripod I want to sell, I’d appreciate a response if you’re still interested. You should have no worries mate, my number is 405-358-7607, but I have speaking impairment so I can’t actually speak but attached is my identity card just in case you need it, thanks I’m asking $1000+ shipping fee for it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtmaster Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Chuck Warner..... Big scammer. I made a 500.00 deposit to him.... 3 years ago..... Edited August 24, 2022 by gmtmaster Missing info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiknruddr Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Arch Stanton scammer alert. He immediately sent me Zelle payment information and 2 different names, email addresses. I’d already contacted seller by phone and confirmed later the scam. JOSH DAVIS is the name he used. Edited October 25, 2022 by stiknruddr Add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrategicFS Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Look out for these 2 email address. Scammers are looking for easy pray. bwilliam08adw@gmail.com christopherthomas9173@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioMHP Posted December 17, 2022 Report Share Posted December 17, 2022 Scammer, tried to get me to Zelle him $600 to: dvalerob@yahoo.com NAME:DUSTIN VALERO BENNETT. Sturm Username is benjeddy https://www.sturmgewehr.com/forums/index.php?/profile/16959-benjeddy/ Using the email anvouconsult@aol.com His email was traced to Lagos, Nigeria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineGunTours Posted December 19, 2022 Report Share Posted December 19, 2022 FYI I had person responded that they had the barrel I needed. I sent them the funds then they disappeared of the planet. Here is the asshole to avoid. davidchristopher@onmail.com. He posed as an FFL/SOT Quote Greetings Alan, I'll take $150 shipped for the barrel and front site. What's the shipping information? Thanks, David FFL/SOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted December 22, 2022 Report Share Posted December 22, 2022 On 12/19/2022 at 12:37 PM, MachineGunTours said: FYI I had person responded that they had the barrel I needed. I sent them the funds then they disappeared of the planet. Here is the asshole to avoid. davidchristopher@onmail.com. He posed as an FFL/SOT Quote Greetings Alan, I'll take $150 shipped for the barrel and front site. What's the shipping information? Thanks, David FFL/SOT You should post their email and address so in case they don't call themselves David.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineGunTours Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 12/22/2022 at 9:13 AM, Ryo said: You should post their email and address so in case they don't call themselves David.. That is the email that I have for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchoStarvo Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Fraud scammer. Member voudr3w Using Armlist.com photos from years ago, across the country as his magazines to sell. I did a reverse photo searcg. Also wants payment to be sent to random zelle account. I don't think this is actually a Karl Edwin Harrar but identify theft. I reached out to the real Karl and will report back. Email he used are tbarkerjr7777@yahoo.com and edharrark@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangodown1776 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Got scammed by this scumbag. Sold me a FNC rail but disappeared after I sent him a Zelle payment Username: MDshooter Zeller Username: Nathan Mendoza Zelle email: Nathantrey2126@gmail.com Contact email: coyamurray365@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Ziros Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Got scammed by a guy that identified himself as James Brown. First number he used was 210-764-9345 and its a Google number. Tried to zelle him money at that number and he txted me to say that was the wrong number and gave number 305-785-2017 and the address of 2730 Stanwwod Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 and email bpinfl@protonmail.com. This was for an H&K 4 conversion kit from BP in Florida and somehow he was able to intercept the messages on the board and contact me. He took me for $1000. He has a bank account to receive the money and he must be a dumb mother to use it as it is discoverable and I will find him. Any info on this contact me by txt please 702-883-6340. Edited April 2, 2023 by Ike Ziros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy H Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Ike Ziros said: ….. somehow he was able to intercept the messages on the board and contact me….. You posted your email in your surefire WTS post …. He searched your name/ posts …. Saw your email address …. then contacted you with a faked email address that appeared to be from BP …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Ziros Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Buddy H said: You posted your email in your surefire WTS post …. He searched your name/ posts …. Saw your email address …. then contacted you with a faked email address that appeared to be from BP …. Yeah Buddy I kinda figured that out. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfaxdude Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Ike On 4/2/2023 at 12:23 PM, Ike Ziros said: Yeah Buddy I kinda figured that out. Thanks for the update. Ike, same thing happened to me. Didn't send him any money, but the scammer got my email address and that's how it all got started. Best policy is to never publicly post your email address whether you're a buyer or a seller. Initial communication should be through IM -- it adds one more layer protection . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gun Bunker Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Booger117 has a Vector Uzi and 22 kit forsale on here. The 22 kit photos are from a 3 month old gunbroker.com listing from user booger740. He has the city and state of Jim Thorpe, PA listed on here and matches gunbroker user name address but the name and address to send payment to is Hunt Jonathan Eric (odd) 497 Lucy ST Akron, Ohio 44306 That property is valued at less than $40,000. Also odd, definitely a rough part of town. The phone number he texted me on is a 224-541-0823 which is an Illinois area code. Not adding up. I asked him to send me a picture of the back of the bolt to confirm he’s actually in possession of the 22 kit. Only wants paypal or Money order. No certified check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNWalther Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Scammer - watch out for phone number +1 (224) 541-0823 - pretending to be legitimate sellers on confirmed items. Luckily didn’t fool me, but may fool someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUBETA Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Scammer: +1 (551) 775-0326 boredtodeath on Taxswap paypal addresses: Luz Londono : hierbinfo@gmail.com Gloria Vera : gloriamvera14@hotmail.com Got me for almost $2000. Insists on sending F&F and sends fake tracking numbers showing a label has been created, then disappears. Responds to WTB adds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husker402 Posted May 4 Report Share Posted May 4 A guy by the name of “Dean Scott” responded to my WTB request. I provided him with my email and he sent me photos along with photos of an ID. He stated that he would take a PayPal, Venmo or Zelle payment. When I asked him for his phone number to speak with him he stated that he was “busy at work”. I also asked him for his mailing address as I was willing to send a postal money order…no response. A week later I get an email from him asking if I’m still interested (if it’s a real deal…then yes!) and I responded with the same questions and stated again that I’d like the chance to speak with him on the phone before sending payment. After numerous attempts, he still hasn’t responded. I believe this individual to be a scammer. He used an expired CDL issued by the State of Kentucky to include with the photos of the item. User name: CYM02 email: dsdstandard@hotmail.com name used: Dean Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHJ Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 Hey All, Just did a transaction that somehow someone pulled my info off of a PM and scammed me out of $490.00. Through no fault of the vendor here I posted a PM to Side Arm Sams after posting in the thread that I'll take one of the items that he was selling. I received a text (my fault for assuming it was the vendor) and completed the transaction. After a while, my senses told me to give the vendor a call and he confirmed that it wasn't him and that I was scammed and the vendor asked me to post the scammers info here so that others won't be taken. Scammers info is as follows: Given Name - Michael Edward Email - softlifehere154@outlook.com (note: I should have picked up on this right away but was distracted with work, my fault) Telephone number - 1(859) 440-8338 Please be vigilant, I am feeling pretty stupid at the moment. Best, FJ PS. Thank you to vendor "Side Arm Sams" for helping me verify. My fault entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhouston8 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 ^ question. Did you speak with him on the phone? Not throwing stones at all...I'm just thinking of making this a hard requirement of my own before I buy anything going fwd. I'm guessing most of these scammers couldn't fake being a legit gun item seller verbally for more than 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy H Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 NEW SCAMMER WARNING … MIMICKING REAL USER NAMES . Scammers have started mimicking real sellers board names in order to look like the message came from the Real seller …. They might add or remove a letter or two or add dash or a period … so LOOK REALLY CLOSE AT THE REAL SELLERS USER NAME …. LOOK REALLY CLOSE ! Sadly it may be Best NOT TO POST A REPLY to ANY AD ….. doing so triggers a scammer to create a FAKE USER NAME in order to contact you and scam you into sending money ! ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK WHO YOU ARE COMMUNICATING WITH …. BEFORE SENDING MONEY ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy H Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Be on the Lookout for Imposters .... Mimicking legit Sturm sellers .... By adding a period . a dash - adding a 1 in place of a l a zero 0 in place if a O... I have banned about 10 Imposters this morning .... Here are the emails they used .... . Ashley637378@gmail.com 7dndaa@proton.me beavenshalli@gmail.com cherri01477@gmail.com Mubarakalikinla00@gmail.com smeltzzachary@gmail.com gdfrshannon@gmail.com Babatundeajao638@gmail.com banddd9917@gmail.com gfhk7@proton.me matt1919@salesperson.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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