Learn from my misfortune. I wanted a Tisas 1911, I did not do research and sent $$ to them. Never got a tracking number and FFL net got the order.
pass the word. I let the BBB know.
Guys there a zillion of these fake websites these days. Use ONLY a credit card and one that has a reputation for protecting the consumer. USAA and American Express come to mind.
Debit is NOT the same as credit card and debit should never be used on the internet.
Also, “business credit cards” offered do NOT offer many of the same protections against fraud that consumer cards do. (This the reason they market business cc to consumers.) Ive seen companies get taken for $100k and there’s no recourse since the bad guys are offshore.
Sorry to say you need to read the fine print of your CC agreement.One common requirement for credit cards is the seller must deliver the product or service or they are in breach of contract. This is how you get out of these situations.
If you did cash or cash equivalents, or money transfer like zelle or bitcoin, you’re in a very large group who just got a hard lesson. There’s so much fraud, it’s not likely anyone will be able to help you. Your money probably went overseas.
PS don’t think it’s only foreigners doing this fraud. Plenty of Americans are in on it too, they just locate their systems overseas.
the shorthand i use to determine if it’s fake is they do not accept consumer credit cards like visa, Amex. When You see them only wanting zelle, bitcoin, money orders, or other cash equivalents…. RUN!!