Warning,
With ammo being scarce the temptation is to “try” a new web site that shows the ammunition is in stock. A search for information about the web site is important before proceeding with the purchase to avoid a scam. There are also “tells” that will flag a scam site.
- They deal in bulk ammo.
- The ammo is difficult if not impossible to find from the web sites you trust, but they have it.
- The price is extremely low.
- There is a “chat window” in the lower right corner. Occasionally someone asks if you need help.
- They only take payment through a cash transfer (This was the tip-off for me.)
- A search for reviews of the web site contains negative or scam comments.
- They do not list an address or you cannot find the store in Google maps at the address given.
- The web site has been recently added. You can find details of the web sight at https://who.is/
- There are several web sites that have been created by a single organization. This is listed in https://who.is)
If you find any of these to true, run - don’t walk away. I found 34 such sites by doing some web research.
What does everyone think about USCCA adding a scam listing somewhere on their community page, so we help each other?
In the mean time I have turned over my findings to the FBI and they are investigating these web sites. I do not want to stymie their investigation at this time, but I will add the information in this USCCA Community once they have completed their investigation or them deem it a low priority and will not pursue it.
Rick
