Victim Location 70586
Total money lost $1,160
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to an ad on Armslist website regarding a firearm for sale by an individual. After contacting individual, it was revealed that he represented Big Bear Firearms in Sugarloaf, CA. An agreement was made on the price and upon receipt of the invoice, the funds were wired per wire instructions given. After one week passed, the representative from Big Bear Firearms informed me that his bank still had not received said wire funds. Upon further investigation by my bank, through a wire service message,the proper documentation was received verifying that the wired funds were in fact received by Big Bear Firearms designated bank and properly deposited into Big Bear Firearms account. This written verification from it’s own bank was presented to Big Bear Firearms representatives via email, however they continue to rebut the documentation and facts and claim that the funds were not received. Documented emails and text messages confirm that Big Bear Firearms acknowledged delivery of wire proceeds but the bank account was in some type of audit phase and they requested that a second wire be sent to a different bank and bank account. Naturally I refused. Formal demand was made on Feb. 4, 2016 for delivery of the firearm or refund of monies duly paid.
Product_Or_Service: Glock firearm