Audiogon is becoming the hub for scammers.

It would be helpful if you could describe the issue with a little bit more detail. 

Don’t know why you think their comment is laughable.

It’s up to you to do your homework pertaining to a seller. Like how long they’ve been selling, and their feedback. Audiogon can’t police and background check every seller. But we all can when interested in a sellers wares. If you get burned anyway after everything checked out, you’re still protected by PayPal or your credit card company. Then give Audiogon a heads up on that particular seller. If they find the seller to be dishonest, they will most likely get banned. Always take caution with new sellers. It doesn’t automatically mean they’re dishonest, though. Every single seller on here started out new.

Very sad the world is now rippoff and scam city BE VERY CAREFUL.

Buying expensive things from virtual strangers is an inherently risky business. Be careful! Integrity of sellers varies widely. Use the forum for some clues and ask questions.

Having said that, I do wish there would/could be a stronger proactive stand against fraudulent behavior. If its evident in the forum with specific users then that is a good indicator that it will more likely happen in situations involving money as well. There should be zero tolerance for the benefit of all and I don’t see where that is necessarily the case in these parts based on personal experience.