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Skywiser
Luke Warm
Joined: 25 Oct 2002
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 Posted: 04/28/04 - 10:52 Post subject: Scammed?
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So... sell a guy some plat and now He tells Me He got scammed and it's gonna be awhile till He can pay Me and how sorry He is and all. Beginning to fell like I am the one that got scammed. I'm gonna give it a week... and if I haven't received a check by then... I will at least get the satisfaction of ranting some more and letting Yas know who it was.
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Zab
Sir Postalot
Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:01 Post subject:
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| Quote: | | and if I haven't received a check by then |
agreeing to take a check was your first mistake  
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mixelplux
Luke Warm
Joined: 23 Nov 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:04 Post subject:
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Check first, then let it clear, then you do the plat xfer.. common sense really these days.
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ashwynd
RealPoor Sensei
Joined: 26 Aug 2003
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:05 Post subject:
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or you do half before and half after.
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Tav
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:11 Post subject:
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| ashwynd wrote: | | or you do half before and half after. |
f**k that, unless its someone you know and trust, $$ first then transfer.
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BlingBling
Toomuchtimeonhands
Joined: 20 Dec 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:12 Post subject:
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no ashwynd, half and half is a scammers dream
only cash first plat after, dont be a fucktard and wave a flag that says scam me
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Skywiser
Luke Warm
Joined: 25 Oct 2002
Posts: 192
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:13 Post subject:
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| Quote: | Check first, then let it clear, then you do the plat xfer.. common sense really these days.
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I would really like to know who does it this way? Everybody I have seen wants the plat up-front.
The check was My idea... not Theirs. I don't trust Pay-Pal. Pay-Pal is not foolproof... the payment can easily be reversed as soon as They get yer plat. It all comes down to Trust and Reputation.
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Zab
Sir Postalot
Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 11:43 Post subject:
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| Skywiser wrote: | | Quote: | Check first, then let it clear, then you do the plat xfer.. common sense really these days.
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I would really like to know who does it this way? Everybody I have seen wants the plat up-front.
The check was My idea... not Theirs. I don't trust Pay-Pal. Pay-Pal is not foolproof... the payment can easily be reversed as soon as They get yer plat. It all comes down to Trust and Reputation. |
money orders > checks
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Frax
RealPoor Master of Posts
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 8489
Location: Fuck yoiu fucking fuckers
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 14:26 Post subject:
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never, ever ever give anyone an account, items, plat unless you have real cash in hand first. There are dozens of scammers who do this kind of scam all the time.
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Skywiser
Luke Warm
Joined: 25 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 14:59 Post subject:
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| Quote: | | never, ever ever give anyone an account, items, plat unless you have real cash in hand first. There are dozens of scammers who do this kind of scam all the time. |
Easier said than done.. as I said.. havent seen ANYBODY that will pay up front 
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khrath
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 15:43 Post subject:
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anyone with access to a checking account, has access to set up a paypal account
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Skywiser
Luke Warm
Joined: 25 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 16:42 Post subject:
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Pay-Pal transactions can be reversed tho... so what is the difference between that and a check?
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Venkmen
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Joined: 12 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 17:19 Post subject:
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If they, or you for that matter, will not do Pay-Pal then do only accept a money order. That is the best way to ensure you are not going to get scammed outta your money.
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wellspoken
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Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 17:21 Post subject:
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| Skywiser wrote: | | Pay-Pal transactions can be reversed tho... so what is the difference between that and a check? |
Just take a fooking money order or Western Union.
When i buy stuff from people or ebay for example i always use WU for speedy results and they can't complain that they got scammed or something. =/
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Frashii
Sir Postalot
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 1338
Location: Anchorage, AK
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 17:25 Post subject:
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Insist they use a mutual 3rd party with a reputation that neither can disparage.
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Qaldyin
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 17:45 Post subject:
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When I sold my account I made the guy wait until I got the money from the Money Orders.
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Skywiser
Luke Warm
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 18:48 Post subject:
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ACK!! You sold yer account Qal?!~?!?!?!?
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Tex
Luke Warm
Joined: 18 Feb 2004
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Location: Austin
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Posted: 04/28/04 - 23:21 Post subject:
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| Qaldyin wrote: | | When I sold my account I made the guy wait until I got the money from the Money Orders. |
That is how just about everyone does it. It is stupid to give them the PP or account before you get the cash.
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Numzan
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Joined: 03 Apr 2004
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 04:22 Post subject:
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/agree wellspoken.
BTW if the cheque is legit give a copy to the police and report it as fraud.
no cash in the account and writting a cheque = fraud.
Normally before recieving cheques you cash them before sending out the goods. This way you know if its legit and all. Tend to get 3 scanned pieces of ID attached to the cheque to cover your own ass in the future. Signed cheques alone these days are useless.
But writting a cheque without cash in an account = serious fraud charges. They used to do alot against those ppl writting cheques for groceries, banking etc..
Same with visa/mastercard no signed statement, and no swipe they can go back on the purchases.
I am out 2600 bucks from that one atleast they jailed the crew for that scam just no items where returned to the company
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Numzan
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 04:24 Post subject:
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hmm money orders are cash you mean certified cheque you got the cash back first?
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Kilzalot
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Joined: 21 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 07:05 Post subject:
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You got hosed =/
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Merican
Sir Postalot
Joined: 05 Mar 2003
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 13:18 Post subject:
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wtf Q
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Nahualli
RealPoor Master of Posts
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 14:10 Post subject:
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| Numzan wrote: | But writting a cheque without cash in an account = serious fraud charges. They used to do alot against those ppl writting cheques for groceries, banking etc..
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It's not really that serious unless you overdraw your account by a few thousand. Bouncing a check on some stupid groceries is hardly going to get more than a fee slapped on by your bank. Half the time they pay it for you.
-Nah-
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Nahualli
RealPoor Master of Posts
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 14:12 Post subject: Re: Scammed?
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| Skywiser wrote: | | So... sell a guy some plat and now He tells Me He got scammed and it's gonna be awhile till He can pay Me and how sorry He is and all. Beginning to fell like I am the one that got scammed. I'm gonna give it a week... and if I haven't received a check by then... I will at least get the satisfaction of ranting some more and letting Yas know who it was. |
for being names skyTHINKER you weren't THINKING very much were you, SIR??
HMM?? I'm talking to you !!!!
*hug*
You got served, sir.. sorry but you = scammed.
-Nah-
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xebitikz
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Joined: 23 Feb 2003
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Posted: 04/29/04 - 16:44 Post subject:
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Unless I missed someone saying this somewhere...If you bought off EQ discounts they did just get scammed by for 3.7mil K. Friend of mine placed a order for 100k and didnt get it for a few days because they had to rebuild up their stock of plat. But in your Case...I assume you were selling your stuff from what I read which makes no sense to me why they would wait to buy it off of you if they needed it . Hope that helps a little at least.
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wellspoken
RealPoor Master of Posts
Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Posted: 04/30/04 - 05:40 Post subject:
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3.7million plat.
Now thats alot of f*****g plat!
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Tamrissa
RealPoor Master of Posts
Joined: 29 Nov 2002
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Location: at my computer
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Posted: 04/30/04 - 07:57 Post subject:
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find the scammer irl beat teh hell outta them take the money they owe you or items of equal value.
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Maelstrom
RealPoor Guru
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Location: Montréal
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Posted: 04/30/04 - 12:01 Post subject:
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Who would give real cash first over some plats from EQ...
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Skywiser
Luke Warm
Joined: 25 Oct 2002
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Posted: 05/03/04 - 13:26 Post subject:
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[Mon Apr 26 18:49:03 2004] Mercenairy tells you, 'bro we have to put your payment on hold for a few'
[Mon Apr 26 18:49:04 2004] You told Mercenairy, 'Sorry, I am A.F.K. (Away From Keyboard) right now.'
[Mon Apr 26 18:49:09 2004] Onium says out of character, 'Casting KEI, c1 and c2, along with VoG at the Nex stone. Hail the Dark Elf in white for invite.'
[Mon Apr 26 18:49:10 2004] Mercenairy tells you, 'someone scam'd us out of 4 million'
This guy is also www.eqdiscounts.com - Paying MUCH more for plats!!!!
Will be happy to print a retraction if and when He decides to make it right. Supposedly... a check is in the mail.
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Frax
RealPoor Master of Posts
Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 8489
Location: Fuck yoiu fucking fuckers
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Posted: 05/03/04 - 14:06 Post subject:
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that is Anoclore or Jestuh or a related individual. Wasn't he just asking for sponsors to join pak last week too? I'd imagine you won't see any money Sky.
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