What happened:: Following his thread and trust I decided to exchange $50 Paypal for BTC at 15% without escrow(big mistake) and sent him money to his Paypal. He told me he would send it within 30 mins. But never did. As it was late night I went to sleep hoping to get the BTC when I wake up in the morning. But no! I contacted him, for which he replied he was waiting for the BTC to get confirmed in Coinbase and would send it to me thereafter. If wanted he would refund my money right away. I asked for refund and till then no reply.
Also now I believe he has multiple accounts with which he posts on other threads and gives trusts to himself. Also he might escrow himself using other accounts. These are just my speculations.
Hope some DT member sees this and will help other members from not getting scammed.
Scammers Profile Link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=997031Reference Link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1983970.msg19754713#msg19754713Amount Scammed: $50
Payment Method: Paypal
Proof of Payment: http://imgur.com/1ZBXR9pPM/Chat Logs: http://imgur.com/FqtylVhAdditional Notes: I have opened an unauthorised transaction case in Paypal asking to refund my money. If I get the BTC promised I will drop the case. But I highly doubt he will respond back
Yes, huge mistake not using escrow. But still one shouldn't be scammed.
1-the screenshot are only of his messages to you. It's more helpful if the entire conversation is presented.
2-The user was just on at 3:42 and changed their email address (most likely because you have posted it in this scam accusation-Lord knows if this mofo tries to say they were "hacked" blah blah would be total bullshit)
3-As I said the messages are 1 sided. The last message says he will refund you. I do not see a message from you about that? Please post that. IF it is not done, the refund/BTC then yes this is a scam.