Trying Times. . .Moderators, can we make a new sticky?!?!?!?

[STEEL SLINGER]

I can't help but notice the vast amount of SCAMMERS there are lurking into our way of life as shooters, hunters, reloaders. . .the fraudulent amount of bogus websites listing supplies we as shooting enthusiasts has grown immensely! Would it be possible to list the places "TO DO" and "NOT TO DO" business with? I'm not sure exactly how to go about doing so in a legal fashion, no to discriminate, but we need to inform one another who is legit to do business with and point out the "Tell Tail Signs" of a fraudulent website or business to keep our dollars in the right places. Moderators of this site. . .is this something we can do to help everyone out as a whole. . .is this sticky worthy???

 

[BrienM]

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[Taco John]

No credit card option


SCAM!

 

[Darryle]

Here is a fairly comprehensive list

I attached the pictures embedded from his post, I will verify that he is good with this.

630 + scam websites

 

[Axl]

my mom gave me THE list about 50 years ago. If it sounds too good to be true...

 

[Darryle]

Spoke with Michael over at SH, he said his newest list is over 1000+ scam sites. He's arranging the data and will update me when it's available. He doesn't mind people sharing the information as long as credit is given.

I will update y'all when I have the new information.

 

[FEENIX]

Moderators of this site. . .is this something we can do to help everyone out as a whole. . .is this sticky worthy???

LRH Admin/owners' primary responsibility is to secure transactions among the members and sponsors. Transactions outside of the LRH are our own risk. I do not think it is worthy because it would be an additional workload and resources with no value-added/no return on investment to LRH business operations, but that's just me.

 

[Darryle]

LRH Admin/owners' primary responsibility is to secure transactions among the members and sponsors. Transactions outside of the LRH are our own risk. I do not think it is worthy because it would be an additional workload and resources with no value-added/no return on investment to LRH business operations, but that's just me.

The members are the value, I guess we see it differently.

 

[FEENIX]

The members are the value, I guess we see it differently.

Are you willing to pay for the additional cost associated with it?

 

[wyowinchester]

I think blaming the website or the moderator for a bad transaction, is like the idiots blaming the gun for killing people. This is put together to help with info and maybe make an acquaintance or friend somewhere. STOP BLAMING THE TOOL.

 

[FEENIX]

I think blaming the website or the moderator for a bad transaction, is like the idiots blaming the gun for killing people. This is put together to help with info and maybe make an acquaintance or friend somewhere. STOP BLAMING THE TOOL.

L L, I appreciate your candor; it doesn't get any simpler and direct than that.

 

[The Oregonian]

If people would look at payment types that stores take this would all be 100x simpler. These things can pop on any given day, so a list will always be somewhat out of date. If they don't take CC, run.

 

[Darryle]

Are you willing to pay for the additional cost associated with it?

How is creating a sticky an additional cost, we have diligent members that already have expended the time and effort to help educate our members. I already contribute to the site, I don't see where there is any outlay of funds from Len or LRH.

Yes, I am willing to contribute to the effort, I told Mike so in a PM yesterday that I am willing to compensate him for his effort and gave him choices of how he'd like to be compensated.

 

[STEEL SLINGER]

All,
I didn't mean to stir up a hornets nest with this post. . .I just know that there is WAY TO MUCH dishonesty out there and wanted to help out some folks that might be more honest or even naïve (my apologies) in dealing with online vendors - that's all. Darryle - thank you for the looooong list of places to lookout for . . .that is even more than what I thought was out there. Very sad!!! Yes, each person is their own "handler" and must look into where they are sending their money - FACT! But, if I can save someone the headache of dealing with a Bullsh*t Artist, you bet I will and I will let others know of it too. We all need to stick together that's for sure.