Townpost Scam

[flyon]

Hey folks,

Just a heads up ..

Came across this smoking deal that looked to good to be true on town post:

https://townpost.ca/marketplace/bc/g...xtreme-weather

Number on the add is a Vancouver area code, not Vernon.

Quick google search of the phone number brought up this "Scammer Forum" thread and the same phone number is used for a Mega Millions phone scam.

https://scammer.info/t/mega-millions...s-hooks/113578

Tried to call the number and there was no answer but an immediate text message reply.

Still looking for a Winchester Model 70 SS in .270....

[KGB]

Hmmm, let me play with him!

[bezzola]

I have a few things on town post and the last 3 days my phone has blown up with scam emails

[-JR-]

Is there a chance he was not home when you called him .
Is there a chance it was a cell phone from Van. and he lives in Vernon now.
How can t be a scam when you knock on door ,he shows you the gun and you give him money and he gives you gun .

[flyon]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Is there a chance he was not home when you called him .
Is there a chance it was a cell phone from Van. and he lives in Vernon now.
How can t be a scam when you knock on door ,he shows you the gun and you give him money and he gives you gun .

All possibilities.

Did an image search on google from the post and those same photos from TownPost come up in multiple ads across Canada

If it seems to good to be true...

[KGB]

I texted him, he replied right away. Gave some details about the gun, then I ask him if I can come and meet him. He agreed and even gave me his address after I suggested to meet at a police station or any public place. He said he is busy today but will be free on a week end to meet… I agreed. The address is in Vernon, some new apartment building.

[KGB]

Originally Posted by flyon

All possibilities.

Did an image search on google from the post and those same photos from TownPost come up in multiple ads across Canada

If it seems to good to be true...

That’s the sure thing is a big red flag!

[32-40win]

Simple solution is don't use Townpost. I'm just not a fan of the online private sales stuff unless I can drive over and look at it in person.