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Fraud and scam, how many of you are victims?

I was a victim of the most unpleasant experience just recently.I thought i was buying a preamp, but it proves i have been sending money to a scammer. It turns out the seller had been using a stolen ID and digitally manipulated photos.
I managed to get in contact with the fellow whos ID had been stolen, and it proves many more have been scammed like me. I'd like to point out that this is NOT through Audiogon, but another big sight.

Utterly painful when it's borrowed money. This makes me totally rethink any future purchase on the used marked.

I wonder how many of you fellow audio-friends have had this happen to you?

rird

Showing 1 response by oldhvymec

oldhvymec
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Sounds like you sent him money more than one time. It also sounds like cash or some other type of payment was used other than the normal channels. I accept checks, then I wait.. PayPal and other protection is fine. Outside of cash exchanges in a police parking lot or a check that I can check out. I ONLY pay with protection..

I feel for you though..

If I carry enough money I take the wife along, she has a carry permit..
That's right grannies packin' LOL

Regards
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