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[Hazink]

You can use https://www.talkimg.com/ to upload your image so that it can be visible in the forum… When did this incident happen?

The escrow thread in question was last updated in 2021; some of the users there might no longer be active, or their service might have ended before today.

The accused member in question has not been online since 2023; the evidence you provided through the screenshot doesn't have a date attached to it, so is this a recent transaction?

[Potato Chips]

The accused member in question has not been online since 2023; the evidence you provided through the screenshot doesn't have a date attached to it, so is this a recent transaction?

I was thinking that perhaps, op may have been scammed by an impersonator?—there have been such cases before. Pretty much why it's always advised to ask for a signed message before transacting, did you @OP? if so, please add it on this thread.

In addition, I hope op did not end up downloading whatever the perp told them to or send further money. It's indeed another scam.

[mondobitcoin]

Most likely it is a fake telegram account, which does not belong to the owner of bitcointalk account (the username on telegram can be the same, but it does not belong to the owner).
Before making a deal on telegram, ask via private message on bitcointalk if that telegram account belongs to him

[Hazink]

The accused member in question has not been online since 2023; the evidence you provided through the screenshot doesn't have a date attached to it, so is this a recent transaction?

I was thinking that perhaps, op may have been scammed by an impersonator?—there have been such cases before. Pretty much why it's always advised to ask for a signed message before transacting, did you @OP? if so, please add it on this thread.

I was thinking the same thing, but checking the accused profile and seeing @bittawm as the official social media handle added in his or her profile made me a bit confused. It could also be that the real Telegram user with that name account has been deleted, which can give another person the chance to create Telegram with the same username.

What even makes it more convincing is that the OP of this thread is a member of this forum, which he or she should be aware of some things; that's why I asked the date when this incident happened to be sure if it's the real account owner or impersonator. I have read about cases of trusted users turning into scammers that have also happened in this forum before.

[xLays]

If this is really considered a scam, sorry to you, Op. I guess it would also be good to post here the user you transacted with because they might be part of the scam against you. Looking at the account of the escrow provider, they were last online in 2023, which means you didn’t verify if they were the one you were talking to on Telegram. I guess you should also add how you contacted the escrow service and when this scam happened.

[nutildah]

Yep, you got scammed by an impersonator. Its important to conduct such deals through forum PMs only. Even better, do it in its own thread. Even even better, ask for the escrow to provide a PGP-signed message or else a message signed from a Bitcoin address they are known to possess. Sorry but the chances of you being able to recover your funds are extremely slim.

[DireWolfM14]

What happened::
A member used this topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2439910.0
to ask escrow.Bittawm ask me send usdt to him and he scam me $2200 usdt.
https://imgur.com/a/zWRVfPk
https://imgur.com/a/k4v2I9Z
https://imgur.com/a/VutPM50
https://imgur.com/a/ImSgiHk
https://imgur.com/a/RBR5XPz

Scammers Profile Link:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=144811

Amount Scammed:
   $2200 usdt
Payment Method:
Usdt

Proof of Payment:
https://imgur.com/a/2kkpzhK
https://imgur.com/a/C6kilz4

Sorry for your loss, man.  I also think you got snookered by an impersonator, it's a common tactic.  Someone was running around Telegram impersonating me a few years ago, and I woke up to a scam accusation against me.  The scammer was using a subtle misspelling of my username, and made off with at least one person's money.

Considering Bittawm's reputation and his recent absence, that's the most likely explanation.

[hedgy73]

What happened::
A member used this topic https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2439910.0
to ask escrow.Bittawm ask me send usdt to him and he scam me $2200 usdt.
https://imgur.com/a/zWRVfPk
https://imgur.com/a/k4v2I9Z
https://imgur.com/a/VutPM50
https://imgur.com/a/ImSgiHk
https://imgur.com/a/RBR5XPz

Scammers Profile Link:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=144811

Amount Scammed:
   $2200 usdt
Payment Method:
Usdt

Proof of Payment:
https://imgur.com/a/2kkpzhK
https://imgur.com/a/C6kilz4

I'm sorry to hear this I have removed bittawm from the list and a few others that haven't been active for a while.

[jossiel]

What's indicated in bittawm's signature speaks for himself that everyone should be careful with his impersonators. I'm not trying to defend him but there were the same cases before.

@bittawm is my real telegram
@bittawm is my real twitter
beware of impersonators

@OP can you show the account profile of the scammer if it's the same @bittawm's telegram account by clicking the username to see if it's the same telegram handle. If it's the same with his signature then it's him but if it's not, then it's an impersonator.

[albon]

OP, what transaction details did you need to use an escrow service for? And who was the member you were going to make this transaction with?

Also, did you attempt to monitor the scammer's address and review the transactions he made to report him to exchanges and legal authorities?

I did a small search, and it’s clear that the scammer's wallet, TDabETSNoQzV3JcXQjuLyN19dTa7baaWxJ, which you sent the USDT to, transferred the funds to the following wallet address: TRESNhy3ETk4Wye4L88RnDwjsUVrm67We9. ^[Explorer]



As you can see, if you check the address to which the scammer sent the USDT in full ^[Explorer], it’s clear that it is a wallet to which funds are being withdrawn via exchanges like MEXC. Have you tried contacting customer service for this exchange to find out what they can do to return your money if the scammer uses their exchange?