Feedback Scammed by Bluewave

[Shooter01]

Got had by Bluewave, Lonnie Arp, [email protected]

This is on me, he had no feedback, but had a few posts on here, Talked with through text and on here, got pictures with requested things written on paper with two diff. pens.

Beware..... Guy Ghosted me and won't return any messages on here or text......

 

[roostercogburn98]

Reported?

 

[Realwar]

What did you buy and how much did he get you for? Most of the scammers are out of FL.

 

[Shooter01]

Reported?

Yah I reported it.

 

[Shooter01]

What did you buy and how much did he get you for? Most of the scammers are out of FL.

AutoTrickler V4, and A&D scale. 750$

 

[wvfarrier]

Ouch! Be worth filing a police report

 

[farrar86]

Make a report with your pd or sheriff office. They can do something/investigation. If they try to shit can it ask for a supervisor.

 

[iflyskyhigh]

I have resorted to asking people to FaceTime/Video Chat for high ticket items. If they say sure 99.9% chance they are good to go. If they never respond you have your answer. Hasn’t failed me…yet

 

[DeRico]

Pay with Goods and services only, lots of belly aches about 3% but it protects the buyer. Plus you can hold the 3% hostage until your item arrives.

 

[Realwar]

AutoTrickler V4, and A&D scale. 750$

What state is he out of?

 

[Holliday]

I have resorted to asking people to FaceTime/Video Chat for high ticket items. If they say sure 99.9% chance they are good to go. If they never respond you have your answer. Hasn’t failed me…yet

As a seller I put in my ad that I am happy to do facetime or video chat. Last scope I sold I installed google video chat to use, at the buyers request.

 

[Brijake]

That sucks sorry to hear that. You’d think the text and different colored ink would be safe. I assume he put the pics with the different colors on the autotrickler and scale too?

 

[3rdfocal]

There should be a 5 purchase minimum before you can post a for sale ad.

5 positive feedback as a buyer = now you can sell.

 

[kbiss]

The guy who said file a police report good luck they aren't going to do shit unfortunately

 

[Frontseeker]

Sorry to hear that, this sucks. Usually scammers are outside the US but I guess time has changed.

 

[Bgriff008]

And this site makes you become a paid member before you can sell on here. Pfft.

 

[Holliday]

And this site makes you become a paid member before you can sell on here. Pfft.

@Shooter01 was he a paid supporter?

 

[Shooter01]

Well update.

Paypal found it to be fraudulent, and Im getting a full refund. Luckily I paid for service, as a precaution, and not Friends and Family.

Definitely wont be doing and dealing with no one with no real reviews from established members…

 

[Bgriff008]

@Shooter01 was he a paid supporter

If you aren’t a paid supporter they cut you off pretty quick. And Ban you the second they see someone trying to sell anything.

 

[Flyperk]

Also, here is something to file away for the future…..

Yes, using the internet to commit fraud or theft is generally considered a federal crime, particularly when the activity involves interstate communication, which is often the case with online activities, and is typically prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) or wire fraud statutes depending on the specific circumstances.

 

[Holliday]

And this site makes you become a paid member before you can sell on here. Pfft.

If you aren’t a paid supporter they cut you off pretty quick. And Ban you the second they see someone trying to sell anything.

That simply IS NOT TRUE. And I clearly posted the example of why that isn’t true.

If someone posts a wtb, anyone can respond via DM, whether they are a paid supporter or not.

This is expressly why @Lowlight has told people to stop posting wtb ads.

 

[Benz1]

The last 4-5 for sale posts I have replied to recently I've gotten a DM from a different individual from the initial OP to complete the transaction and asking for payment. Be careful...

 

[Holliday]

The last 4-5 for sale posts I have replied to recently I've gotten a DM from a different individual from the initial OP to complete the transaction and asking for payment. Be careful...

Even feedback, supporter status and time/ posts here, are no guarantees. A valid account could always have been hacked.

A phone call is always my first line of defense.