ENOUGH of this already.
I paid the requested $400 "deposit" to someone who represented themselves as Elizabeth at the number given - proof or it didn't happen?
https://insight.litecore.io/tx/8f93b180754621f49cb2db9b9fd91749fc551a9c80dc7fda9c99cd492df8e349I was told that the rigs were given to this person to "feed their family" and that if there were any problem with the rig that a full refund would be given. Further, I was told that Elizabeth's brother, Ram, would follow up with any details. The deal that was agreed to was the $400 LTC deposit and balance on receipt of $1600 in LTC to the same address.
A few hours after this interaction, Ram contacted me and began what was to be a 12 hour interrogation via text (yes, it felt like one) about any issues HE had with the information that was being requested to confirm before the rig was shipped. I was offered and pushed to purchase more than one rig many times because, "Ok good, someone is looking to buy the other two. Are you wanting it still as we want to get rid of it. We can ship them all together which only equal 30 pounds and we save money on shipping. Or I can sell it to someone else definitely up to you." I declined more than once.
After all the requests for information, being called a liar time and again (this is a crypto transaction - I sent money and expect a product, no BS - but apparently this is lost on the seller(s)) I requested my LTC back - as I was told originally by Elizabeth that if there were any problems I could get a full refund, and was told by Ram, "Non refundable, but that’s not the point
I’m asking for your username, Just want to clear my suspicion." HIS suspicion? They had my username from the forum, they had my LTC, they had my shipping address, they had my phone number.
My own concerns, of course - possibly stolen rigs being fenced - were suppressed by Ram as crazy talk, "You seem delusional do you need help? Please take this to the forums, she has all the proof for the rig." Why would I be concerned that they are offering to sell rigs for what amounts to 50% off the going rate? I wanted proof of ownership or proof of transfer before taking possession of the rig.
Long story short, I sent $400 in LTC for a rig and I'm likely to get nothing for it but to be interrogated by some scammer(s).
I'm happy to provide any and all info about this via PM - I've tried not to dox the scam here in public as much as possible and leave my opinions out of it.
EDIT -
I contacted Elizabeth who seemed genuinely concerned about her brother's handling of the transaction. She says she will follow through by sending the rig. Let's say for now that I am suspicious, but not 100% sure it's a total loss. Naive? Maybe. This is Christmas and I think maybe my faith in humanity might not be lost yet.