I have seen them on other sites too. One good thing to check is do a google image search of the images they provide and often you can find the ad where they stole it from. often years ago. The great thing about stealing an ad from 2 years ago is the copy is already written so they don't have to show off their poor english. If you can't positively identify fraud and are nervous but interested, offer to add 3% and pay with paypal. If they refuse that, it could be a red flag. OTOH, if they refuse because they don't want a 1099 from paypal, that sounds like they are a real person. --Jerry
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.