Have you ever been scammed online?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Boardwalk, Mar 1, 2008.

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Have you ever been scammed?

  1. No, and I'm glad about that!

    23.4%
  2. Yes, once. I hope it will never happen again.

    46.8%
  3. Yes, multiple times. I was careless, but not anymore!

    29.8%
  1. SEOBusiness

    SEOBusiness Well-Known Member

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    #21
    Sorry to hear that.Yes,i have scammed online by a guy,but i still think there are many kind people.
     
    SEOBusiness, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  2. wisdomtool

    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #22
    Well the $200 is certainly well worth the lesson learned, at least it saved you from $xx,xxx, to look on the bright side you are actually earning $xx,xxx - $200 :)

     
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  3. cool_78

    cool_78 Guest

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    #23
    Yup I was scammed before by offering my services in forum posting but they did not pay. So I ask for at least 50% in advance before I start posting.
     
    cool_78, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  4. Agent_Dweeb

    Agent_Dweeb Peon

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    #24
    Very random details indeed.
     
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  5. dynashox

    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    #25
    Yeah... I been scammed before. Glad it only $30. Don't care much about it but I learn a great lesson from it. :)
     
    dynashox, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  6. bulletservice

    bulletservice Well-Known Member

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    #26
    I was scammed 120$ :( But i am happy that guy is already bhanned :p
     
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  7. coma

    coma Peon

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    #27
    Yes I was scammed about three times. The first two were only small amounts of $, but the third one really made me be more careful with who I do business with, was for $230.
     
    coma, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  8. cableboy

    cableboy Peon

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    #28
    Only once. I bought some condoms from an online store (they don't have that brand in stores) and I got sent the wrong ones. I sent the wrong ones back but they never sent me the correct ones. I was out $25 or so and had to purchase inferior condoms at the supermarket.
     
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  9. lightstarm2k

    lightstarm2k Well-Known Member

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    #29
    Few times already so that's why i hate scammer very much. I hope not to be scammed again.
     
    lightstarm2k, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  10. leandar

    leandar Well-Known Member

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    #30
    one idiot scammed my $0.20 e-gold 6 years back :D
     
    leandar, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  11. Proximity

    Proximity Banned

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    #31
    Yeah once, will not make that mistake again
     
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  12. Boardwalk

    Boardwalk Well-Known Member

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    #32
    I gave a negative iTrader, but he's banned already. His DP username is Free Fall Creative.

    I hope those people will stay kind...:p

    LOL. He wanted 20 cents that badly?
     
    Boardwalk, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  13. Pinup Girl

    Pinup Girl Notable Member

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    #33
    i was scammed a lot of times.. up to $300 in total..i never learn! lol
     
    Pinup Girl, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  14. Jarodboy

    Jarodboy Prominent Member

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    #34
    Never.
    I'm always extra careful. :D
     
    Jarodboy, Mar 1, 2008 IP
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    5starpix Notable Member

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    #35
    never have, but I hope it stays that way
     
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  16. xXKingdom_SEOXx

    xXKingdom_SEOXx Peon

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    #36
    Yeah, scammed here before.
     
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  17. GRIM

    GRIM Prominent Member

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    #37
    Many times in one form or another, just today for $65
     
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  18. wyattt

    wyattt Active Member

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    #38
    A few times for nothing more than a few bucks dealing with domains and stuff. I already know not to deal with new members for large transactions so losing a few bucks here and there doesn't really bother me.
     
    wyattt, Mar 1, 2008 IP
  19. dairyman

    dairyman Notable Member

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    #39
    I am not much active in the online transaction. I think this helped me from being scammed;)
     
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  20. ardit217@gmail.com

    ardit217@gmail.com Well-Known Member

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    #40
    I got scammed for $20.00.

    Never gonna get scammed again
     
    ardit217@gmail.com, Mar 1, 2008 IP