How I got scammed

• Apr 27, 2016

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richierich5cg

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So I just got played badly for Master 12s I was selling and I'm gonna telll my story and I don't care if you guys make fun of me or anything but I'm just doing it so that you guys are aware and careful.

Here is my story:
I listed my Master 12s on eBay at a fixed price, a buyer contacted me and we made a deal through PayPal. He sent me the "payment" to my account using my email address. I check my email and i received an email notification from "PayPal" stating that I received payment for the shoes. What I didn't realize was that it wasn't a real PayPal email address. Just the username of the email account that the person used said "Service@Paypal.com" but the actual email address was helpcenter9111@gmail.com.

I shipped the shoes and they just got delivered to the person's destination. Don't be me and get scammed. I should've been more thorough.

Use me as an example and don't get scammed.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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HankHill

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So during all of this you never actually logged into PayPal to see the money in your account?

I don't ship anything out until the money is withdrawn and being deposited into my bank.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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richierich5cg

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silkboi said:

So during all of this you never actually logged into PayPal to see the money in your account?

I don't ship anything out until the money is withdrawn and being deposited into my bank.

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It's that if I tell you why do didn't check pay pal you're going to think that I'm mentally handicapped

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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kdawg

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That sentence isn't helping us not think that...

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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Arthur Shelby

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• Apr 27, 2016

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Richierich5CG said:

helpcenter9111@gmail.com.

 

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• Apr 27, 2016

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freeze

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you dumb. You helped him scam you. Don't do it again.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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nyrican23

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You deserved that L

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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slighted

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I refuse to believe this is a true story.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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flyny

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Sorry to hear that OP.
Be careful when dealing with folks online, beloved.
I got an email from "PayPal customer service" saying that they needed to verify my account. The email had a link to it to a paypal log in screen. I knew something was up so I took a closer look at the email addres and it was actually some next ****. Poor phishing attempt. Keep your eyes open

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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mynameaintg

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at least it was only for some Jordans.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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slicknick951

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This isnt supposed to be funny but man

Richierich5CG said:

the actual email address was helpcenter9111@gmail.com.

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• Apr 27, 2016

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Arthur Shelby

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kdawg said:

That sentence isn't helping us not think that...

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Freeze said:

you dumb. You helped him scam you. Don't do it again.

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nyrican23 said:

You deserved that L

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• Apr 27, 2016

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• Apr 27, 2016

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SIETE TRES LA

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I'll let you know how they fit OP

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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donpoppa

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Not as bad as the one I seen in a Facebook group recently. The guy did a face to face trade and never checked his shoes out. Got home opened his box and i was some dress shoes with water bottles in it.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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richierich5cg

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It's a learning experience man. Just taking my L and sharing what happened a few people have already messaged me saying same thing happened to them. So I'm glad I'm not the only one and hopefully this can prevent at least 1 scam.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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tomdiginson

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You deserve it OP. We get at least 5 situations like this posted on here.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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• Apr 27, 2016

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robtoofresco

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Congratulations, OP.

You played yourself.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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brandon3000

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Keep your receipt. File a police report. Don't give up... you know where he lives.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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deezyspits

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guess you can take them 12's out your sig, my g 

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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richierich5cg

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I definitely deserved it for being irresponsible and not taking ever precaution possible to ensure that I don't get scammed.

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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scams happen to the best of us, surprisingly myself included...

had some guy ask for me for $5 to cover for a tow truck, he said his car was broke down, i only had a $20 on me and he said if i gave him the $20, he would come back with the change, and i said sure if it helped out, i waited one hour, and missed my bus, he never came back...lessons learned

 

• Apr 27, 2016

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silkboi said:

So during all of this you never actually logged into PayPal to see the money in your account?

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Right. This should have been the first step OP.