Just curious, how many are accustom to or regularly buy gear from people you never know beyond online ? So much of this sounds like the old Nigerian prince scam, or 419 Fraud. Or is this people who are contacted for “wanted” information they have posted on line? Where are people posting this stuff and is there a correlation between where they post and scammers? Would like to know just to avoid that avenue.

This is why I deal with people I know or at Hamfest and other get togethers, or at least within the confines of existing groups.

Ray F/KA3EKH

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Hubert Miller
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Milsurplus Digest, Vol 262, Issue 47 Assistance

How does this scam work ? Is it as basic as, "You send me a money order first" ? 

I would be tempted to play them, like suggest the money be held in escrow, until item is received; held by a person i or a ham radio club chooses. Or maybe we can make plans to meet up ? 

-Hue Miller