An update: a scam or legit? 100% Legit!! The OP is a wonderful kind-hearted person who I got to meet today. The mahseers were in his outside planted pond with dozens of gold fish. It took us some time to scoop them them out -- size ranged from 7"s to about 10"s. I don't know what species of mahseers they are Tor, Neolissochilus, etc. ( as I am not an expert), BUT the color on these were GOLD, not faint yellow or bronze, I mean 24k!! I had no intention to buy any fish, but ended up taking one. The rest were hoarded by another MFKer who shall remain nameless. I am sure pics will be posted in the near future. BTW, it appears there are two species in the group.