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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.
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.  |
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March 06, 2014, 10:28:49 AM |
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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.
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"Violence, is the last refuge of the incompetent."
"Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right."
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PeptoMax (OP)
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March 06, 2014, 12:32:36 PM
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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… —— 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. |
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March 06, 2014, 10:30:18 PM |
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As its been said earlier 'prevention is better then a cure, use escrow'
Its for the both buyers and sellers protection !!!
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PeptoMax (OP)
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March 07, 2014, 07:41:20 AM |
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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.
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March 07, 2014, 08:38:03 AM |
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sorry for your loss
escrow is a must
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March 07, 2014, 02:19:56 PM |
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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.
Unlucky man, If you dont mind me asking, How did you get scammed on LocalBitcoins.com? I use that site quite a lot. |
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PeptoMax (OP)
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March 07, 2014, 06:49:52 PM |
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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.
Unlucky man, If you dont mind me asking, How did you get scammed on LocalBitcoins.com? I use that site quite a lot. PayPal idiocy. You think you know someone… until you don’t. |
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March 08, 2014, 02:26:06 AM |
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i was burned on ebay using paypal. chargeback - won't do that again.
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