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Fraud Ads Have Been Posted Lately

I have noticed over the past few weeks ads selling gear at ultra-low prices which is too good to be true. $15,000 amps for $2,500 and so on. They all have one thing in common the date they became a member of Audiogon in May. They have addresses across the USA, and great photos of the gear, but that is to make you think it is a steal of a deal. I reported these to Audiogon and I hope they can stop them. Pair B&W 802D for $2,800 if I recall. I know we are wise but as you know we are always looking for a good price and these folks are praying on that. Too good to be true, no time on Gon and NO customer feedback stay away from them. Just an FYI.

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@phillyb we are on it. Have a plan to roll out this week or next to stop this dangerous fraud. In the meantime, We encourage any user that sees something to email Support@audiogon.com Appreciate the help.

ebm
9,311 posts
 

Everybody is out for the BIG SCAM no feedback NO SALE DUDE!!!!

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jayctoy
4,147 posts
 

Be careful also not to pay sellers thru family or friends . Some sellers will ask for it, if it’s  scam PayPal will not be able to protect you.

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akg_ca
2,274 posts
 

AGON survival credo : ” …. In God we trust …. Everyone else pays cash! ….”

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phillyb OP
402 posts
 

Family and Friend payments are OK with great past feedback from sellers. The reason for family and friends' requests now is due to sales being taxed by Paypal even though as we know we never see that money we pay off for the gear that is being replaced. I have purchased items that way from long-time Goners. The Scammers go looking for those who want something almost for free. $15,000 Mark Levinson amp for $2,600...wow! and like-new condition from their pictures used. The thing is this is a group and they use different states for their ads across the country so this is a planned endeavor. Buy from long term Goners with feedback and you are good to go. 

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