Scam Type
Online Purchase Scam
Business Name Used
Gunammo.store
Date Reported
Sep 24, 2022
Victim Postal Code
22841
Total Dollars Lost
317
Scam Description
Online Search to buy a product led to website Gunammo.store.
Through website, item was ordered. Then received text message from seller requesting payment through Venmo between friends. Payment made and then they requested additional money for insurance. This was also paid. Next day, they requested another, larger amount for hazmat fee. At this point, refused, requested refund which they state they cannot do for 90 days but the insurance and hazmat fees are 100% refundable and once we pay the latest fee, item will be shipped then both fees refunded.
