Fraud and online sales... What can you do?

sushicake · February 19th, 2009, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledor473

How can a direct deposit can be secure, when he have the money in his account, how can you prove that is not a donation or something else?
And how can you recover your money?

Thanks

You really cant, that's why it's honesty based.

Jimski · February 19th, 2009, 11:20

1.check the seller's Trader Ratings
2.check the seller's joining date
3.check the seller's legitimity: a 1 year member who never signs up for any game and only has 3 ads selling car equipment is not very legitimate on ASC and should be considered with caution.
4.never offer electronic payement for local pickup unless you know the customer.

kalnaren · February 19th, 2009, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimski

1.check the seller's Trader Ratings
2.check the seller's joining date
3.check the seller's legitimity: a 1 year member who never signs up for any game and only has 3 ads selling car equipment is not very legitimate on ASC and should be considered with caution.
4.never offer electronic payement for local pickup unless you know the customer.

Just to add, also look at who the trader ratings are from. If the seller has a couple of positive or negative feedbacks from well respected community members it should tell you something.

KND · February 19th, 2009, 13:09

How about this guy ?

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/member.php?u=478

I got screw by him almost 500 $ and I can't do anything at all.

KNIVEZS · February 19th, 2009, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by KND

How about this guy ?

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/member.php?u=478

I got screw by him almost 500 $ and I can't do anything at all.

he only have 3 positive feedback.
anyways i always ask for the sellers personal info when buying expensive toys.

patcou · February 19th, 2009, 15:09

If it's not a custom order, why seller's don't use C.O.D, Cash on delivery. You ship your gun or anything, when the guy receive it he pays the postman and Postal office pays you.

martinpaul12 · September 29th, 2009, 03:24

Hi Agit-Prop,

Well,Thanks for posting such a nice information regarding Fraud in On-line Sales.You have created a good awareness among others in the topic of on-line sales.I like these article and want to know some more tips regarding these article.I am waiting for your positive reply.

Thanks

ILLusion · September 29th, 2009, 08:36

Agit-Prop no longer (hardly ever) frequents this forum anymore.

aLeX_eLiTe_340 · December 25th, 2009, 10:53

Is that me or the links do not work anymore ? Thanks !

fuyutime2 · January 3rd, 2010, 14:02

yeah, same problem here

Drake · January 9th, 2010, 10:54

Updated links

Timely A. · July 13th, 2010, 17:45

Hey anyone know if these sights are real or just fakes trying to scam me?
mach1airsoft.com
shootsoft.com
albertaairsoft.com
airsplat.com
coastreconairsoft.ca
buyairsoft.ca
Thanks any info on this would really help.

Short Round · July 13th, 2010, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timely A.

Hey anyone know if these sights are real or just fakes trying to scam me?
mach1airsoft.com
shootsoft.com
albertaairsoft.com
airsplat.com
coastreconairsoft.ca
buyairsoft.ca
Thanks any info on this would really help.

mach1airsoft.com is one of the reasons we get our guns from CA, Ares and VF now, so they are definately not a scam.

albertaairsoft.com aka Captial Airsoft is a very well known airsoft site here on ASC, Jeff is a really nice guy who's always willing to help you with anything airsoft wise. Both are solid if not outstanding retailers.

The rest of the links, I'd stay away from.

You will however mostly likely have to get Age Verfied to purchase from these two sites. Check the FAQ for how to get verified.

Boyso · July 13th, 2010, 20:15

Buyairsoft.ca kills kittens.

So does airsplat.

Short Round · July 14th, 2010, 12:10

I don't know if anyone has used BBB.com before but I just tried it with another website that scammed me some money a couple months ago.

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February 19th, 2009, 11:20	#32
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	1.check the seller's Trader Ratings 2.check the seller's joining date 3.check the seller's legitimity: a 1 year member who never signs up for any game and only has 3 ads selling car equipment is not very legitimate on ASC and should be considered with caution. 4.never offer electronic payement for local pickup unless you know the customer. __________________

February 19th, 2009, 13:09	#34
KND * AV revoked * Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downtown Montreal	How about this guy ? http://www.airsoftcanada.com/member.php?u=478 I got screw by him almost 500 $ and I can't do anything at all. __________________

September 29th, 2009, 03:24	#37
martinpaul12 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009	Re:Fraud and online sales... Hi Agit-Prop, Well,Thanks for posting such a nice information regarding Fraud in On-line Sales.You have created a good awareness among others in the topic of on-line sales.I like these article and want to know some more tips regarding these article.I am waiting for your positive reply. Thanks __________________ tea

February 19th, 2009, 15:09	#36
patcou Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint-Amable, Qc	If it's not a custom order, why seller's don't use C.O.D, Cash on delivery. You ship your gun or anything, when the guy receive it he pays the postman and Postal office pays you.

September 29th, 2009, 08:36	#38
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Agit-Prop no longer (hardly ever) frequents this forum anymore. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

December 25th, 2009, 10:53	#39
aLeX_eLiTe_340 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Laurentides, Qc	Is that me or the links do not work anymore ? Thanks !

January 9th, 2010, 10:54	#41
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	Updated links __________________

July 13th, 2010, 17:45	#42
Timely A. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010	Hey anyone know if these sights are real or just fakes trying to scam me? mach1airsoft.com shootsoft.com albertaairsoft.com airsplat.com coastreconairsoft.ca buyairsoft.ca Thanks any info on this would really help.

July 13th, 2010, 20:15	#44
Boyso a.k.a. LastSpartan Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Québec city	Buyairsoft.ca kills kittens. So does airsplat. __________________ NEW BACON FOR SALE! "WHEN I DIE BURY ME UPSIDE DOWN SO THE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS" -Platoon

July 14th, 2010, 12:10	#45
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	I don't know if anyone has used BBB.com before but I just tried it with another website that scammed me some money a couple months ago. __________________

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