Topic: [Got scammed, fuck it...] iPhone 5s (gold) 64gb, 128GB iPad Air (silver) Wi-Fi (Read 5783 times)
March 07, 2014, 09:26:06 PM
i was burned on ebay using paypal. chargeback - won't do that again.
March 07, 2014, 01:49:52 PM
There were no true “mechanics” of the scam. All it was was I wanted an iPhone 5s, he offered me an iPhone 5s, and I paid him for it…
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Unlucky man, If you dont mind me asking, How did you get scammed on LocalBitcoins.com?
I use that site quite a lot.
March 07, 2014, 09:19:56 AM
There were no true “mechanics” of the scam. All it was was I wanted an iPhone 5s, he offered me an iPhone 5s, and I paid him for it…
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Unlucky man, If you dont mind me asking, How did you get scammed on LocalBitcoins.com?
I use that site quite a lot.
March 07, 2014, 03:38:03 AM
sorry for your loss
escrow is a must
escrow is a must
March 07, 2014, 02:41:20 AM
Yeah, I know. I’ve already apologized though. I mean, really, I’ve made it clear I understand where I went wrong.
Don’t worry. I won’t do it again.
Don’t worry. I won’t do it again.
March 06, 2014, 05:30:18 PM
As its been said earlier 'prevention is better then a cure, use escrow'
Its for the both buyers and sellers protection !!!
Its for the both buyers and sellers protection !!!
March 06, 2014, 07:32:36 AM
I know I made a mistake. I know I was stupid. Gotta keep people in-the-know…
Thank you for the compliment.
I still sort of want to buy that phone and iPad though lol. I think I’ll just use Gyft…
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I got themmmm. Thank you, guys. You’re so darn kind. I’m completely broke and out of bitcoin now, but it was worth it to get my iPad and iPhone….
I just wish I didn’t fill the pockets of scammers with 5 BTC.
Sorry for fueling the fire, everyone. For that, I truly do apologize.
Thank you for the compliment.
I still sort of want to buy that phone and iPad though lol. I think I’ll just use Gyft…
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I got themmmm.
Thank you, guys. You’re so darn kind. I’m completely broke and out of bitcoin now, but it was worth it to get my iPad and iPhone…. I just wish I didn’t fill the pockets of scammers with 5 BTC.
Sorry for fueling the fire, everyone. For that, I truly do apologize. 
March 06, 2014, 05:28:49 AM
I have to give kudos to the OP for coming forward on this, many people are scammed and never talk about it because they feel foolish for having it happen and refuse to talk about it for this reason, leaving the scammers free to continue their operations unpunished as well as not raising awareness on the importance of using protection for doing business.
Thank you for the alert Peptomax and the bravery it took to come forward and let us know.
Thank you for the alert Peptomax and the bravery it took to come forward and let us know.
March 05, 2014, 10:59:32 PM
There were no true “mechanics” of the scam. All it was was I wanted an iPhone 5s, he offered me an iPhone 5s, and I paid him for it…
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Yeah man, no problem. Very sorry that happened to you. Not that it's much consolation but hopefully other members will see what happened to you and will keep it from happening to others.
March 05, 2014, 10:52:52 PM
There were no true “mechanics” of the scam. All it was was I wanted an iPhone 5s, he offered me an iPhone 5s, and I paid him for it…
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
Naively trusting a “long-time” member with “a lot of posts”. I was foolish and I didn’t use escrow. I’m just so… so silly. I’ve lost 5btc to scams recently, either on Localbitcoins, here, or elsewhere.
It seems almost everyone messaging the “newer” members (and I’m not a NEW member, I just lurk instead of post mostly…
I’m sorry, everyone. I should’ve used an escrow. I’m really so sorry.
@ionux
That’s so kind of you. Thank you. I’m sure that will help people a lot too. I just hope they’re not like me and they actually take advantage of this.
March 05, 2014, 09:15:56 PM
Sorry about your loss OP.
March 05, 2014, 07:48:24 PM
pizza, I would not think telling the mechanics of how he got scammed would be a good idea, only post things that a buyer should be doing if purchasing no matter what, that would be things that would prevent it from happening again. Sounds like Escrow was the way to go, and if he did refuse to us it, realized that you did not lose a chance to get what you want, what you DID lose was a chance to get RIPPED OFF, and move on.
I know we are conditioned from child hood not to think like that with the old story of sour grapes and all but in this case it is true like 90% or more of the time. (probably closer to 99.99% lol) really sorry to hear about this OP
***edit, the reason I say not to post about the mechanics, is we dont need scammers being schooled on how to scam here, so that any one that did NOT read this, would be unaware of the scam and now have a bunch more scammers on the market hunting them down.
I know we are conditioned from child hood not to think like that with the old story of sour grapes and all but in this case it is true like 90% or more of the time. (probably closer to 99.99% lol) really sorry to hear about this OP
***edit, the reason I say not to post about the mechanics, is we dont need scammers being schooled on how to scam here, so that any one that did NOT read this, would be unaware of the scam and now have a bunch more scammers on the market hunting them down.
March 05, 2014, 03:22:27 PM
What happened? And how did the scam work?
Just for other users to be careful
Just for other users to be careful
March 05, 2014, 02:58:09 PM
Scammers are ruining the marketplace with this shit. I'll offer my services as escrow for free just to help combat this crap. Mods, I'll be happy to submit any information about my personal identity, where I work - whatever. We've got to get more trusted people around here to keep the scammers locked out.
March 05, 2014, 02:51:10 PM
No escrow used? such a shame.. 
March 05, 2014, 01:57:20 PM
I know, it’s all my fault, I’m not asking for handouts or begging. I’m just saying I got scammed, don’t worry.
I was just naive. I’m a kindhearted fool sometimes, when I should be more of a hardass. It’s just hard for me. *sighs* I’ll only do escrow from now on.
I was just naive. I’m a kindhearted fool sometimes, when I should be more of a hardass. It’s just hard for me. *sighs* I’ll only do escrow from now on.
March 05, 2014, 01:13:37 PM
Always check Trust, even the Hidden Trust. Follow any Reference links.
March 05, 2014, 01:05:15 PM
Damn this sucks, why didnt you think of an escrow agent??
pazor was providing escrow services in the german part of the forum...
March 05, 2014, 01:00:43 PM
Because I’m a goddamn idiot. I’m too trusting. I’m a noob member here. I’ve been a member for a while, but really only lurked. I figured, I don’t know, that they wouldn’t want to deal with me if I was just going to require escrow…
And then I got burned earlier selling via PayPal too.
And then again with a gift card code that didn’t work. *sigh*
And then I got burned earlier selling via PayPal too.
And then again with a gift card code that didn’t work. *sigh*
March 05, 2014, 12:50:37 PM
Damn this sucks, why didnt you think of an escrow agent??
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