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| | | Author: | christopherv5  | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 13:23 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 277 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | | | Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 13:37 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 100 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | Cheeseontop17 mentioned we can do an Amazon Gift card, and this is where I paused
and thought about it. As I mentioned, every seller was 100% genuine when I've
messaged him so I told myself it should be fine.
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That's the problem; I can't understand how a buyer can think it's
fine and safe to pay using an Amazon Gift Card, which, I suppose, implies no
proof of anything, no protection, etc. 
Especially with a Seller having ONE feedback while being a buyer.
I'm sorry to appear puzzled or not reply what some would expect.
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| | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 13:42 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 87 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | | | | | Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | May 9, 2022 05:58 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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In Problem Order, yorbrick writes:
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New seller account with no orders (except yours) but has 5 fans? That looks very
suspicious. Only ever pay with PayPal for new sellers until they has some reasonable
feedback.
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| | | | | Author: | wildchicken13 | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 15:16 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 94 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| There are a few red flags in this situation:
1. The seller has only one feedback. This does not automatically make them a
scammer (after all, we all have to start somewhere), but it is advisable to use
caution when dealing with new and/or low-feedback sellers.
2. This particular item is priced significantly lower than similar items from
other stores. Again, not an automatic scam, but another reason to be cautious.
3. The seller wanted you to pay with an Amazon gift card instead of PayPal. I've
never used an Amazon gift card before, so I don't know how they work, but
PayPal provides buyers with a level of protection that gift cards generally don't.
Just some things to consider in the future when buying. This is true of all sites—not
just BrickLink.
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| | | | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 16:34 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | 3. The seller wanted you to pay with an Amazon gift card instead of PayPal. I've
never used an Amazon gift card before, so I don't know how they work, ...
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You buy an electronic voucher and give all the details to other other person
who then redeems it.
Amazon say not to do this as no legitimate business would request payment this
way:
https://www.amazon.com/giftcardscams/b?ie=UTF8&node=15435487011
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 16:52 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 86 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| In Problem Order, yorbrick writes:
| | | | 3. The seller wanted you to pay with an Amazon gift card instead of PayPal. I've
never used an Amazon gift card before, so I don't know how they work, ...
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You buy an electronic voucher and give all the details to other other person
who then redeems it.
Amazon say not to do this as no legitimate business would request payment this
way:
https://www.amazon.com/giftcardscams/b?ie=UTF8&node=15435487011
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I'm guessing an actual PayPal account would have revealed more about the
seller than he or she wanted the buyer to know.
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| | | | | Author: | jgrossman1025 | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 15:45 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | | | | | Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | May 9, 2022 05:59 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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In Problem Order, jgrossman1025 writes:
| | Weird, I messaged him about the figure, almost buying it. At the point where
paypal wouldn't let me check it out so I decided not to purchase, glad I
didn't hopefully his store will get shut down.
Thanks, NG
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| | | | | Author: | Cyborg_Samurai | | Posted: | May 8, 2022 21:57 | | Subject: | (Cancelled) | | Viewed: | 85 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| | | | | | | Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | May 9, 2022 06:00 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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In Problem Order, Cyborg_Samurai writes:
| | Yikes! sorry to hear
I remember being in similar situations where I was on the lookout for a discounted
Technic Bugatti Chiron and there was someone selling one for $170 brand new from
an add I saw on eBay. It took me to a website that I never heard of and I couldn't
find any reviews of it. I did buy it since I was desperate and more gullible
back then and it turned out to be a scam. I ended up calling my bank and they
canceled the transaction but was left disappointed.
Btw I hope you got into contact with admins. best of luck
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| | | | | Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | May 9, 2022 06:01 | | Subject: | Re: Suspected Scammer | | Viewed: | 86 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
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| In Problem Order, christopherv5 writes:
| | Hey everyone,
First time posting and unfortunately it is about a scammer.
I just want to say that I gave a little too much trust into the sellers on here
(All other sellers that I have transacted with have been amazing.) I was in the
market to purchase a Darth Revan Minifig from "Cheeseontop17" https://store.bricklink.com/Cheeseontop17
and their PayPal wasn't loading when going to check out. I messaged the seller
and asked if he can send me an Invoice to my email and that I would gladly pay
it. He replied and said sure thing, but 2 days passed and there wasn't an
invoice and he messaged me asking if I had seen it. At this point, I thought
that it was an issue between countries and PayPal. I've experienced the PayPal
block before and had other ways around it.
Cheeseontop17 mentioned we can do an Amazon Gift card, and this is where I paused
and thought about it. As I mentioned, every seller was 100% genuine when I've
messaged him so I told myself it should be fine. Turns out it was a scam, seller
gave me an invalid tracking number and when I asked him about it, he said that
it was weird but that it was sent. I asked him again and I haven't received
a reply.
I had my GF message him through bricklink as if she was going to purchase it
and ask if it was sealed. He replied with yes...
Please be aware of this seller, **emailadress removed** Cheeseontop17"
Thank you all!
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