Scamming Poll

thebear29 · 02-15-2013, 11:22 AM

I was taking some time and reading the Members Feedback section and I began to think how many members have been scammed or attempted to be scammed?
I personally have never been scammed on this site, but I do not buy or sell on the level others do. I am also very particular on who I deal with and join group breaks with. So go ahead and vote, share some tips with others to prevent others from being scammed. Please don't use this area to bash your scammer...Keep that in the Feedback section.

BostonNut · 02-15-2013, 11:30 AM

There are no tips to avoid being scammed.

IT ALL COMES DOWN TO COMMON SENSE!!!!!!!

People on here (it seems) are SO EAGER to get the deal of a lifetime that they make such easy pickings for the scammers.

I hate to say it this way but there are oodles of incredibly stupid people on this forum. Just use common sense before jumping all over something. If a deal seems too good to be true...it is.

Ooosh · 02-15-2013, 11:33 AM

Yes I have, I should known better though.

Bought into a break before release -- break happened and I think most people got their cards before the breaker was banned for scamming. I didn't receive mine and was out $80.

Orangejello727 · 02-15-2013, 11:33 AM

Ive been scammed 2 or 3 times. 2 of which I got back from selling the debt at a discount.

TarjetasBéisbol · 02-15-2013, 11:38 AM

So...anyone who gets scammed is stupid???

I got scammed by a person on eBay that had excellent feedbacks and all of a sudden everything came crashing down....so does that make me stupid???

Yes, the deal was great, but with others dealing with the seller and getting their orders, why wouldn't I order from that seller?

Obviously you don't "hate to say it this way" if you said it.

asujbl · 02-15-2013, 11:40 AM

Got scammed on eBay by an 800 feedback seller. He just never sent and never replied to my messages. He got dinged with like 10 straight negative feedbacks so odds are he just wanted a loan from buyers so he posted a bunch of stuff he didn't have.

eBay refund my money - he never even tried to fight it - it was just a long ass process to get my cash back. Luckily I didn't need it at the time.

MI Rob · 02-15-2013, 12:02 PM

I was scammed once, but I got all my funds back.

Like BN said, most of it is common sense.

Orangejello727 · 02-15-2013, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI Rob

I was scammed once, but I got all my funds back.

Like BN said, most of it is common sense.

Common sense will save you so far.

There is a difference here when it comes to getting scammed. Being a victim first time by negligence is okay. But falling for the same mistake over and over derserves no sympathy!!

BostonNut · 02-15-2013, 12:27 PM

How do you get scammed on eBay if you follow all of the proper protocols put in place to protect you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TarjetasBéisbol

So...anyone who gets scammed is stupid???

I got scammed by a person on eBay that had excellent feedbacks and all of a sudden everything came crashing down....so does that make me stupid???

Yes, the deal was great, but with others dealing with the seller and getting their orders, why wouldn't I order from that seller?

Obviously you don't "hate to say it this way" if you said it.

tajikey · 02-15-2013, 12:34 PM

Received a random PM by a user here asking me about my location, searching for common ground to make me feel comfortable. He then proceeded to ask me if I would pay for something for HIM with MY PayPal, and he would send me concealed cash in a PWE.

I said I wouldn't be his mule.

oldgoldy97 · 02-15-2013, 03:18 PM

Almost got stiffed by a couple people. One was an $8 card from a member with 100% feedback (and it turns out multiple aliases).

However, I did get my card from Haiku.

TarjetasBéisbol · 02-15-2013, 03:31 PM

If your money gets tied up for about a month, I would call it a scam.

TOMBB25 · 02-15-2013, 03:57 PM

I was scammed but not throug this site, only once, won't be happening again.

MikeWilliamsFan · 02-15-2013, 05:28 PM

I've been scammed twice on here since I've really started in October

. Some really good members on here but some really bad too

Nodie27 · 02-15-2013, 05:33 PM

Luckily I have not been ripped off on the forums, unless you count Corbin stealing my heart.

death2redemptions · 02-15-2013, 05:48 PM

I'm just here for the drama

Zerokruel · 02-15-2013, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonNut

How do you get scammed on eBay if you follow all of the proper protocols put in place to protect you?

Is this serious, because it happened to me as a seller and I follow the rules to meet the standards for "Seller Protection". I still got bent over, and didn't get so much as a kiss on the cheek or slap on the ass.

Chaddie84 · 02-15-2013, 07:59 PM

I've only been scammed once and it wasn't on this forum. I've sold quite a bit on eBay and on one occasion, I shipped ahead of payment which I never received even after multiple attempts. At first, the guy was really nice over the phone and said he needed to get the items before his daughter's B-Day. The items probably totaled around $80 SV. To this day, I still have his mailing address and the phone number he contacted me from, and I imagine what confronting him in person would be like. What he took was my trust, but what he gave me was an experience which has helped me avoid future scams.

View Poll Results: Have you been scammed or attempted to be scammed?
Yes, and I lost money/goods.	23	29.49%
Yes and I recovered everything.	10	12.82%
No	30	38.46%
I'm just here for the drama.	15	19.23%
Voters: 78. You may not vote on this poll

02-15-2013, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
thebear29 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elkins, WV Posts: 1,315	Scamming Poll I was taking some time and reading the Members Feedback section and I began to think how many members have been scammed or attempted to be scammed? I personally have never been scammed on this site, but I do not buy or sell on the level others do. I am also very particular on who I deal with and join group breaks with. So go ahead and vote, share some tips with others to prevent others from being scammed. Please don't use this area to bash your scammer...Keep that in the Feedback section.

02-15-2013, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
BostonNut Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,966	There are no tips to avoid being scammed. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO COMMON SENSE!!!!!!! People on here (it seems) are SO EAGER to get the deal of a lifetime that they make such easy pickings for the scammers. I hate to say it this way but there are oodles of incredibly stupid people on this forum. Just use common sense before jumping all over something. If a deal seems too good to be true...it is. Last edited by BostonNut; 02-15-2013 at 11:36 AM.

02-15-2013, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ooosh Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,311 Ooosh	Yes I have, I should known better though. Bought into a break before release -- break happened and I think most people got their cards before the breaker was banned for scamming. I didn't receive mine and was out $80. __________________ PulledSuperfractorsList.com / @Superfractors & @Ooosh_E on Twitter Collecting Travis Snider [looking for all blue or better 2006 Bowman Draft Chromes] Americans, in general, make me scratch my head.

02-15-2013, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9,338 ohiosundevils	Got scammed on eBay by an 800 feedback seller. He just never sent and never replied to my messages. He got dinged with like 10 straight negative feedbacks so odds are he just wanted a loan from buyers so he posted a bunch of stuff he didn't have. eBay refund my money - he never even tried to fight it - it was just a long ass process to get my cash back. Luckily I didn't need it at the time. __________________ http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/ohiosundevils Want to save 5-15% on your purchase? Check my feedback and pay via Check/MO/Cash I do not ACCEPT or SEND Gift Payments - Thanks

02-15-2013, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Orangejello727 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9,600	Ive been scammed 2 or 3 times. 2 of which I got back from selling the debt at a discount.

02-15-2013, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
TarjetasBéisbol Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 274	So...anyone who gets scammed is stupid??? I got scammed by a person on eBay that had excellent feedbacks and all of a sudden everything came crashing down....so does that make me stupid??? Yes, the deal was great, but with others dealing with the seller and getting their orders, why wouldn't I order from that seller? Obviously you don't "hate to say it this way" if you said it.

02-15-2013, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
MI Rob Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,002	I was scammed once, but I got all my funds back. Like BN said, most of it is common sense. __________________ Always looking for Calvin Johnson serial numbered cards Don't bother leaving negative iTrader ratings, they will be changed to neutrals or deleted entirely.

02-15-2013, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
tajikey Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 6,885 tajikey tajikey	Received a random PM by a user here asking me about my location, searching for common ground to make me feel comfortable. He then proceeded to ask me if I would pay for something for HIM with MY PayPal, and he would send me concealed cash in a PWE. I said I wouldn't be his mule.

02-15-2013, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: land of 10,000 letdowns Posts: 7,116	Almost got stiffed by a couple people. One was an $8 card from a member with 100% feedback (and it turns out multiple aliases). However, I did get my card from Haiku. __________________ I don't sell or trade and thus live a happier life. Leon Sandcastle: 2013 NFL ROY

02-15-2013, 03:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
TarjetasBéisbol Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 274	If your money gets tied up for about a month, I would call it a scam.

02-15-2013, 03:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
TOMBB25 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa CA Posts: 3,831 tombb25 tombb25	I was scammed but not throug this site, only once, won't be happening again. __________________ Please put tape on your toploaders when you ship to me, it's easier for me to replace the toploader than the bent card that slipped out because I was too worried about a little tape residue

02-15-2013, 05:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
MikeWilliamsFan Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,285 No Longer Selling on FeeBay kevineck17	I've been scammed twice on here since I've really started in October . Some really good members on here but some really bad too __________________ Blowout Resident Roy Halladay Supercollector Also Want Your Jesse Biddle Chrome Autos 14 Base Autos and Counting

02-15-2013, 05:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nodie27 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bell Gardens, CA Posts: 4,954 jmscards2009	Luckily I have not been ripped off on the forums, unless you count Corbin stealing my heart. __________________ #Team Connor

02-15-2013, 05:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
death2redemptions Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 6,519 ddavisaz	I'm just here for the drama __________________ If it is any consolation, I ignored the Death2redemptions tard months ago. he gets sad and starts lashing out and trying to hurt people....he doesn't troll, he just likes to lash out as if the internet was a real thing and hopes his words hurt....people like that are a waste of time ~ Gibberish

02-15-2013, 07:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
Chaddie84 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 4,568 Chaddie84 Chaddie84	I've only been scammed once and it wasn't on this forum. I've sold quite a bit on eBay and on one occasion, I shipped ahead of payment which I never received even after multiple attempts. At first, the guy was really nice over the phone and said he needed to get the items before his daughter's B-Day. The items probably totaled around $80 SV. To this day, I still have his mailing address and the phone number he contacted me from, and I imagine what confronting him in person would be like. What he took was my trust, but what he gave me was an experience which has helped me avoid future scams. __________________ COMC Auto-Accept Set to 30% Off INTERESTS: Roger Maris, Harmon Killebrew, Michael Cuddyer, Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen, and most FB/BB HOF Autographs and Relics

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