Be careful!

[Lesau]

Back in the early fall I needed to sell a couple of pistols in order to get cash for other purchases. I sold them here on algunforum, and both were cash sales. The first one was a combination of cash app and cash, which was ok except the cash included a counterfeit $100 bill. The bank notified me about 30 minutes after I deposited it (probably a week or so after the deal). The bank asked me if I knew where I got it and I told them I did, but I would not tell them. I guess I should have. I notified the purchaser and he said he did not pay me with any $100 bills. Except he actually gave me 3 of them (the other 2 were ok). Needless to say he offered no help in the matter. The second purchaser was great! Before I did that deal I educated myself on all the things to look for. It’s really easy if you look at and feel the bill.

Anyway, my experience has been that unless it is a trade deal, it will be a cash deal. I had never had any problems before that one, but it was a painful learning experience. Do your research and learn what to look for. Avoid my experience.

And by the way, I have not seen that person on here since I confronted him. I am not on here much any more, but the times I have been he has not been. He was on here a lot. Of course, he could have changed his name on here, so beware. I talked to another person who had sold him a gun and they said he still owed them some money. No idea if it was the same issue.

Stay vigilant!

 

[Tumbleweed]

Please tell us more!

 

[Rex]

Any names to look out for?

 

[Lesau]

Any names to look out for?

I am not going to say at this time. He bought and sold guns all the time, and also had lots of ammo for sale. He lived in a town not too far from Bham, to the northwest. He was also pretty active on armslist.

 

[Cheekibreeki]

I am not going to say at this time. He bought and sold guns all the time, and also had lots of ammo for sale. He lived in a town not too far from Bham, to the northwest. He was also pretty active on armslist.

If he really did do the things you said what reason do you have to not say his name?

 

[Lesau]

If he really did do the things you said what reason do you have to not say his name?

Well, I don’t have any definitive evidence since it would be my word against his. There are legal ramifications, at least in my mind.

 

[Cheekibreeki]

Well, I don’t have any definitive evidence since it would be my word against his. There are legal ramifications, at least in my mind.

I still think you should say who it was and they could then choose to say their said of the story. At the end of the day that is ultimately your decision way or the other.

 

[daveinalabama]

Thanks for taking the time to post about this issue. Of course the first thing I did was pull my stash of cash and make sure I was good to go. Also, I understand folks want to know who potentially passed a bad bill. However, the OP is Likely correct in his assessment with respect to libel and slander liability. Raising the issue on the forum serves as a great warning to be on the lookout for bad actors.

 

[Jpope]

However, the OP is Likely correct in his assessment with respect to libel and slander liability.

Negative. The guy either gave you a counterfeit bill or he didn't. Libel and slander begin when you speculate his intention.

 

[Lesau]

Negative. The guy either gave you a counterfeit bill or he didn't. Libel and slander begin when you speculate his intention.

Well, I noticed by looking him up that he was here in January, and I assume he is still here. So, if he reads this and wants to comment, he is free to do so. My reason for posting the warning was just that. Be careful. If you research counterfeit bills, there are numerous things to look for. And each bill has to have them all. But don’t use the pen, it is not always accurate (like Covid tests). If I had prepared ahead of time I would have caught it during the sale. The fact that it happened is just as much on me as him since I assumed they were all good.

I have no idea what his intentions were, but there were some other things about the deal that in hind sight seemed odd. I can’t prove his intentions one way or the other, and it would be his word against mine, since there were no other witnesses. It is not worth getting into a pissing contest based on those two things.

As Forrest Gump said, “That’s all I have to say about that.”

 

[Jpope]

Well, I noticed by looking him up that he was here in January, and I assume he is still here. So, if he reads this and wants to comment, he is free to do so. My reason for posting the warning was just that. Be careful. If you research counterfeit bills, there are numerous things to look for. And each bill has to have them all. But don’t use the pen, it is not always accurate (like Covid tests). If I had prepared ahead of time I would have caught it during the sale. The fact that it happened is just as much on me as him since I assumed they were all good.

I have no idea what his intentions were, but there were some other things about the deal that in hind sight seemed odd. I can’t prove his intentions one way or the other, and it would be his word against mine, since there were no other witnesses. It is not worth getting into a pissing contest based on those two things.

As Forrest Gump said, “That’s all I have to say about that.”

Well said.

 

[RandallC]

I am not going to say at this time. He bought and sold guns all the time, and also had lots of ammo for sale. He lived in a town not too far from Bham, to the northwest. He was also pretty active on armslist.

I need to know please pm me.

 

[Frank Thompson]

I Hope this never happens, Again , to anyone!

I will say, I bought Ammo from 2 different AGF members this week, it was Good-but, if any of the $ I gave y’all was counterfeit-Please let me Know!!
I’ll personally visit the Friend I got THAT $ from! LOL (He’s as clean as Ft. Knox)!!
We can’t be careful enough!
I have a friend who got shot selling a gun-he’s fine , now, but he learned that lesson the hard way.
Peace be with You - ALL !!

 

[Rufus Rods]

I carry a marker I got at Staples that will detect bad bills. Cost about $2 and worth it.

 

[Bunny Humper Thumper]

I know the Bank didn't return the bill, believe that goes to the Feds. If you or anyone out there does run into this problem again or for the first time...Finger Prints can be lifted from Paper, especially Paper/Cotton Fabric Printing Stock used to Print US Currency. Our body's natural oils just LOVE to leave Prints on this stuff, plus you have the advantage your prints & the Jerk-Offs Prints being the freshest ones. I always keep one of the Bill Markers stores use around...they're cheap & last time I checked, they were available at Office Depot.

 

[Ed Jennings]

I got ripped off to the tune of better than $1000 by a member of this group. Happened back around thanksgiving. I had done a number of sales and trades with him. He knew someone that would be interested in a couple of guns I had for sale. He said he sold one and had mailed me the money. It never showed up. He sent me a picture of the envelope that looked all torn up and said the po returned it to him. Then he started avoiding me. I ran into the individual st a place of business where he was buying gun parts. When I confronted him, he acknowledged that he owed me the money and would pay soon. That was in January. Haven’t seen or heard from him since.

 

[Lesau]

Well, sometimes people surprise you. Last Thursday $100 showed up in my Cash App from the guy who gave me the counterfeit $100. I let it sit there for a couple of days since I was suspicious that it might not be intentionally for me! I finally accepted it and it went into my bank account today. He kept me whole, but it was at least 7 months after the fact. I hope you other folks who have had similar issues will have the same end result as me.

 

[daveinalabama]

Thanks again for highlighting this issue. I researched how to spot counterfeit bills and had forgotten about some of the techniques to use to guard against being a victim.

 

[kwb377]

I got ripped off to the tune of better than $1000 by a member of this group. Happened back around thanksgiving. I had done a number of sales and trades with him. He knew someone that would be interested in a couple of guns I had for sale. He said he sold one and had mailed me the money. It never showed up. He sent me a picture of the envelope that looked all torn up and said the po returned it to him. Then he started avoiding me. I ran into the individual st a place of business where he was buying gun parts. When I confronted him, he acknowledged that he owed me the money and would pay soon. That was in January. Haven’t seen or heard from him since.

You're much more patient (and trusting...and restrained) than I am. Who is this member, so I can avoid doing business with them?

 

[Lesau]

You're much more patient (and trusting...and restrained) than I am. Who is this member, so I can avoid doing business with them?

I understand he is no longer a member.