Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Business Name Used
Ammoandfirearmshop
Date Reported
Sep 17, 2022
Victim Postal Code
36029
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
After my recent purchase of an FN Five seveN, I went searching for bulk ammunition for the pistol. I searched for bulk SS197 and the first Google ad was for this website. The prices were unbelievably cheap. Almost $250 cheaper than the $550 MSRP for the ammo. I couldn’t believe the price, so I checked their reviews and FAQ. The FAQ consists of the exact same question and answer copied 12 times. The questions didn’t relate to firearms or ammunition at all. The “happy customers” all had the same reviews and one of the presumably stock photos used as a customer was identical to their alleged staff member. Finally, their payment methods for the ammo were cashapp, Venmo, bitcoin, and a few other mildly untraceable sources of payment. They did not have the option for credit card or PayPal payments.
