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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

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rird OP
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I don't use paypal for larger amounts. Also like to add, paypal has not proven to much help in the past. Yes, i did a bank wire.
First time ever this has happened to me through 20 years of deals in most of EU, Asia and USA. Mainly wanted to check if anyone else had same experience. Personally i have had a few hobbies so there's been alot of money going. Yes, most funded through loans. 
rird OP
91 posts
 
A bit polarizing opions and maybe experiences here, aswell as a degree of besserwissers here to. Well, it's like forums usually are.
rird OP
91 posts
 
You talk about 1, 2 and 3. 3 can be discussed as they are under attack from scammers.
But to say Audiomarkt is same as a none reliable source is kind of weird. What do you base that statement on?
I’ve done deals online since i was just over 20 and i’m 47 now, and bankwires have been used years and years.
Paypal you mention as something that is great! I can tell you they have certainly not solved issues i have had.
I know more people who have reported issues with Paypal so i think you are a bit off here.

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