I got scammed on marketplace this weekend and am feeling really stupid and shameful about it. It was $450. I'm watching stories like this to make me feel less alone ❤ so thanks for sharing

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

10 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about this. It sucks and I know exactly how you feel!

@user-jh4tl1cx8f

6 ай бұрын

Ohh I’m sorry someone was trying to scam me too right now I was trying to sell my product

@laurenw4818

6 ай бұрын

@@user-jh4tl1cx8f I mostly can't believe I fell for it!! I had no idea the scams were so pervasive on there as I'd only ever had good experiences. People really suck. But we live and we learn 😅

@Carlos-Lopez84

4 ай бұрын

what did you do after you got scammed on marketplace and did you get in trouble for it.

@firminobills4850

4 ай бұрын

What where you trying to buy from the person?

A valuable story to share, especially with older folks. Appreciate your willingness to do so! 👍

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I think all of us can learn from this one. Hope it helps someone from having this happen to them.

That sucks...sorry to hear this. I got scammed in February and I felt like an idiot as it was something that was ridiculously low priced. That should have been enough to send me looking elsewhere, but nope! Rule #1: If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. The good news is the transaction was through PayPal. I tried contacting the seller a few times and got no reply. Contacted PayPal and filed a claim. For whatever reason, I was expecting it was going to go nowhere and figured it was a $79 lesson. To my pleasant surprise, PayPal looked into it, notified the seller they have "x" amount of time to respond (I think it was two weeks), they didn't, and PayPal credited my account.I don't know why people hate on PayPal, they did me right! Fellow New Jersey-an here! Headed to Worthington this weekend. Glad the campgrounds are open once again (injury limits my backpacking right now), Stokes is great, but why not keep all the other campgrounds open year-round? Have you hiked the BATONA? Is it hammock friendly?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I've had good luck with PayPal and have had 2 disputes on there go my way. I have not made it down to BATONA yet, have it on the list though.

Ouch man. Sorry to hear. I wish there was some sort of avenger going after these scams, especially the ones targeting the elderly in the USA. They deserve far worse than getting some parts cut off and sent to other scam centers as a warning.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

There are actually some KZread channels that are all about going after the scammers and hacking them. Pretty interesting stuff!

@alexc9434

Жыл бұрын

There are thousands of us tracking their IPs and personal info and fighting back as well as lots of KZreadrs doing it full time.

@ilyaskouchairi3645

Жыл бұрын

@@alexc9434 me too bro I get scammed on 300dollars and I don’t know what I’m suppose to do?

@Thoth_al_Khem

Жыл бұрын

@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 2 of my BEST FRIENDS DEAD from DIET COKE. Patent PROVES Aspartame is made from POOP.......E.coli bacteria....FACT....Causes MS-CANCER-DIABETES....FACT....NOW....go read the back of your toothpaste tube amigo---POISON....aspartame CAUSES weight game.....I DO NOT MAKE THIS CRAP UP MY IQ is closer to 200 than 100

Hell yeah $300 is a lot of money. That’s a car payment, groceries, gas, a tent to go adventure with that you now can’t. People who scam hard working people are pond scum!

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

People are going away from PayPal because of scammers on both sides. John sells to Marty. Marty pays through PP G&S. John ships to Marty and Marty receives it then files claim and John for not receiving product. Marty now has his money and the product and John is screwed. That's the reverse scam.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard about the reverse scam, but as a buyer it has always been great for resolving disputes when someone tries to rip you off or sends something different than was purchased. I had to use it before.

Sorry you got scammed. It happens to the best of us. I hope you can get this resolved.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I'm doubtful on the resolution, but oh well, I learned!

This girl kept asking if I had cash app I said no! Kept saying to get one blah blah blah. I told her I knew what she was up to. I said I’d you had all this money, yet no car , no house nothing. I cussed her out and told her to get a life

Ah, the curse of the switch to ground sleeping strikes again 😂

@TheBlackCamper

Жыл бұрын

Lmao

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I knew this tent thing was gonna bite me in the ass!

Just lost 720 dollars to this I’m extremely stressed out and feel so lost

man, that sucks bad. I hope things go your way. 😢

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sorry to hear this. This is something I've been really concerned about. Of course, it is not just on the marketplace groups. I ordered something through a cottage vendor recently (as with a bunch of people) and the vendor went under and ghosted, leaving orders unfulfilled. We still have a CC dispute open, though we think we will be OK.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know about the vendor issue you're talking about, sorry to hear you're mixed up in that one. Sucks!

Sorry you had an expensive lesson, as the old Roman saying goes “buyer beware!” 😞

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Always, like I said, better research helps, but sometimes you’re just gonna get screwed!

Sorry to hear about that. I hope all goes well.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That sucks. This is why I don't pay for anything until I see the product in person, unless it's a business.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Not a bad policy!

I got slammed today on market place the same way I feel like a idiot

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

His name is spelt as codacyethics

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

On

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

Instagram

People like that will cry the loudest when the shoe is on the other foot. Hope you get justice out of this.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I'm not holding my breath, but it would be a nice surprise!

That sucks. I'm sorry. So many crooked people out there.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Way too many crooks!

Thank you for sharing your bad experience on marketplace cashapp

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, not cool and not something I want to happen to anyone, except maybe the dude that scammed me!

Dang!! Sorry to hear it man.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Even on eBay you need to be careful. Saw a good deal but had to pass because the seller had multiple negative feedback. Even with protection from ebay, not worth the stress of dealing with what could go wrong. Hope you will be able to be refunded. If not, hope you can move on as best as you can. Hope you can get a good deal on the tent you want.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it sucks that it has gotten this way.

Thanks for the update. I have spent years buying off of e bay and never got robbed. Please go through the investigation and then lets expose this fool publicly. The Apps the social media used and shut this shit down . Im so sorry for this event. We as followers can fix it

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you, I'd love to figure out who he really is and go pay him a visit!

@dianabaskin1944

9 ай бұрын

I used to buy off of Ebay all the time. I quit because I wasn't getting some of my products and Ebay was making me file and wait and I would forget to follow up and they would dismiss it.

@Gunn4u

9 ай бұрын

It happens all the time … but there are many reputable sellers that do no wrong and end up paying for others who are not . Just be mindful of who you buy from . Just keep going girl 😊

I just got scammed this way the same way but I have their information still can I still report this to authorities?

@tyroneusekeytosuccess_9ont927

Ай бұрын

@searchmixer

That sucks; I hope you get your money back. My double wall tent is the BA Tiger wall 2 person. It weighs 2.5 lbs, semi freestanding, and if you buy the footprint that adds four oz. When I got mine I paid $400 and another $70 for the footprint. I think it’s a little bs to have to spend another 70 bucks when you’re already paying $400 on a tent. That being said it’s a solid tent. I’ve been in all night rainstorms and never had any leaks.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is a bit of BS that it’s not included with the tent.

@MeOutside

Жыл бұрын

@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 Worth it though. You can set up the rain fly to the ground sheet without the bug net . Good way to save weight if you’re not worried about bugs.

Cashapp doesnt care they got their percentage. Sorry to hear this. PEOPLE STOP SAYING THIS IS GEARED TO THE ELDERLY.

Sorry to hear that that happened to me too so you’re not alone.

can you find the messages? i archived them but i cant find them. all you did is talk about your tent

thanks for sharing Mark. until April 4th there is always a little bit of hope. not much, but a little bit. hopefully karma will catch up with your scammer

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

A very little bit of hope! Karma is who I'm rooting for right now!!!

I'm watching this because I just got scam in the same way. 600 lost. But a least I learned to never send money through cashapp.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I’m done with cashapp for sure! No resolution, cashapp did nothing for me on the complaint and wouldn’t let me appeal it!

@IG-FB-Orbitfixx

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear of your situation. I'm happy to help. To get started, send us proof/ evidence of payments with your full name. See you there!

That sucks man. People are such assholes these days...

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Tell me about it!

That completely blows.😢

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks!

It really bothers me when I hear things like this that happen to good hard working people. Sorry bro. I do think its great you made the video to share with others, there are many people you can reach to warn them to be careful with these type of transactions.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I figured my experience might be able to help someone out there.

Sounds like a college kid going to school over here in Boston trying to rip people off to pay for his tuition. Hope they step up and do some investigating because if they get away with it they're sure to keep doing it

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Hope he gets an good education with it! LOL

just lost $1,200 to a fake iPhone thought it was real and everything turns out to be fake sad sad day

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

9 ай бұрын

That sucks!

@bernardalexander8487

Ай бұрын

Do u still have the information?

So sorry this happened to you.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Did it ever get ruled one way or another by cashapp support?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

11 ай бұрын

Cashapp said, no case, nothing I can do.

So sorry to hear this. If only people would do good instead of bad. What a wonderful world we would live in. Praying you get your money back.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of really good people out there. I try to be as good as I can, karma's going to pay this man a visit!

@K-xb2qz

7 ай бұрын

​@@SpiguyverBackpacking1Yes sir. I got scammed through cash app a few days ago and Karma is real. Little do those scammers know

That sucks. Karma will catch up to him one day.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I sure hope so!

Did you get your money back?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Nope, not at all. Cashapp was not helpful whatsoever and I will never use that app again!

Gotta agree with yer first assessment....blame it on the ground dwellin. Lol

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

It's the damn tent, and then I tempted fate even more by attempting to purchase a second tent!

@ahilbilyredneksopinion

Жыл бұрын

@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 gotta hang bud....hang low hang high...but hang tuff...

Just happened to me. Got scammed out of £110. Is there really anything we can do?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

10 ай бұрын

Nope, unfortunately not.

@bernardalexander8487

Ай бұрын

I got scammed also but I was lucky to get my money back

@deceptioncxv6385

Ай бұрын

@@bernardalexander8487 I eventually managed to get my money back through the bank and reported the scammer to the police.

You can get a Durston 2 person double wall for 300 brand new. Sorry that happened to you!

I don't ship, sell local for pickup and do busy in person with cash only.

Sorry to hear the bad news, tell rainman to hook you up with scotty next time you need a tent, he's legit. Hope life's treating you good brother.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I’ve done a lot of deals with Scotty over the years.

Why u pay for something til u pick it up?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

7 ай бұрын

Like eBay and a lot of other things out there, this was one where it was out of my local area and was to be shipped.

So sad man

When I sell anything I ALWAYS TELL THE BUYER CASH ONLY. AND I GIVE THEM A DIFFERENT ADDRESS MEETING AND IN MY PROFILE ON FACEBOOK I ONLY HAVE MY FIRST NAME AND NO OTHER INFO ABOUT ME OR WHERE I WORK ETC

Damn that sucks. Yeah might want to stick with highly rated ebay/amazon sellers. Or face to face with Craig's list. I had a bad experience buying a headphone amp from a KZreadr. Lesson learned.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

I'll pretty much stick to the groups and people I've already done work with!

I got scammed by a KZreadr. I’m waiting on PayPal resolution to complete.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Just to be clear, it wasn't me!! ;)

@paulblackburn4245

Жыл бұрын

@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 Definitely not you. The guy ghosted me on email and didn't respond on What'sApp. Tracking number still shows label created. Ordered back in January, gave him time for shipment from Europe. I got a chest rig from another guy in a different European country through Etsy with no problem.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Sorry you had those issues, it's not cool getting scammed.

Get to the scam part

I got scammed too

Did you ever get an answer from the fraud report?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, they didn't do jack. They said that they didn't find anything fraudulent, personally I don't think they looked at all, that it's a standard response.

Not trying to throw shade, but why didn’t you just go to the store and buy one?

As a dumb as yong mf, i fell for the old pep talk trick.

Can’t your bank get your money back?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

9 ай бұрын

They were not able to. It was a “legitimate” transaction from the app’s point of view since I authorized it.

Damn scammers. I was wondering about you when I shipped my hammock to you a couple years ago. Phew! LOL glad you were a fake Mark

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

LOL, right! Good thing I've got kind strangers to send me their gear so I don't have to buy my own! Haha!

did u ever get your money back this just happened to me i sent 150 dollars for a ps5 for shipping n i was gone send the rest when she got here to bring it to me n she scammed me i have proof too smh im so sad smh

@TiffanieLondon

Жыл бұрын

@Joselyn Lukow wat u mean?

@TiffanieLondon

Жыл бұрын

But where do u do it cause they told me I cudnt get it back

@IG-FB-Orbitfixx

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear of your situation. I'm happy to help. To get started, send us proof/ evidence of payments with your full name. See you there!

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Nope, no resolution. I didn't get my money back and Cashapp was less than crap in their response to me.

@TiffanieLondon

Жыл бұрын

@@SpiguyverBackpacking1 ur absolutely right stole all my money they did absolutely nothing on cash app smh

I got scammed with a puppy scam . I feel like a fool. What can I do about it

@bernardalexander8487

Ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that. I was scammed also but I was lucky to get my money back. Do you still have the information?

I always say face to face no transfers cash on collection nothing else no way

I lost $50 but I don’t mind I can make $50 in an hour but the fact that scum bag ppl have intentions to scam people they just bums imagine being so down bad to scam ppl

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

His name is spelt as codacyethics

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

On instagram

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

He has 13k followers

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

When reaching out, make sure to contact the main page with 13k plus Be cautious of impersonating pages with similar names. The correct spelling of his handle is *codacyethics* so double-check before sending a message.

I Got Ripped of Selling a Gaming PC I Wanted 700 but they got it for 480 I Lost 280

Did you ever get your money back

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

His name is spelt as codacyethics

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

On instagram

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

He has over 10k plus followers

@DaveScott15

26 күн бұрын

When reaching out, make sure to contact the main page with 10k plus Be cautious of impersonating pages with similar names. The correct spelling of his handle is *codacyethics* so double-check before sending a message.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

19 күн бұрын

No I didn’t

Your first mistake was fb marketplace. The 2nd mistake was buying stuff from that geographical area. Lots of trash lives in that area I avoid it like the plague. You prob got off lucky. Cash apps are also not a good idea cash is king. I bet that dude and his gf are on ebt and you and me are paying for their meals.

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, live and learn I guess! I also bought a jeep, so I am getting good at just throwing away money!

@jacobpoucher

Жыл бұрын

@Spiguyver Backpacking damn I wish I thought to say the jeep part! Haha good one dude!

Sry, dude...I tried to buy a tent and things went wrong before I sent money, thankfully

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Glad you got out of it before you lost the money!

I just got scammed $1700 myself....

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

I recommend *codacyethics* to anyone who needs help. I'm sure he will help you a lot 😎

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

His name is spelt as codacyethics

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

On instagram.

@DaveScott15

9 күн бұрын

When reaching out, make sure to contact the main page with 13k plus Be cautious of impersonating pages with similar names. The correct spelling of his handle is *codacyethics* so double-check before sending a message.

dont send money over the internet you have no idea who is actually getting the money

Yeah, me too but guess what? Facebook didn’t do a goddamn thing about it after I complaint, they still didn’t do a goddamn thing about it, so fuck Facebook marketplace

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

7 ай бұрын

No help on this one, my biggest suggestion is to avoid marketplace unless meeting face to face.

SCAM ALERT Exceptional works #milesflashbckrecovery-l'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from 😮these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe brother.😊

SCAM ALERT Exceptional works #milesflashbckrecovery-l'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from 😮these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe brother.

Did you get your money back?

@SpiguyverBackpacking1

Жыл бұрын

Nope

@danielsoutdoors

11 ай бұрын

Just happened to me. Very similar but with Zelle. $1600. They are out there scamming people everyday. I’ve found the best way to identify if it’s a scam. 1st - that ask you where your located. 2nd - they won’t let you buy it in person.

SCAM ALERT Exceptional works #milesflashbckrecovery-l'm glad you're battling these jerks out there. We must take every precaution to safeguard the elderly and the general public from 😮these disgusting scam artists! You've earned it!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping us safe brother.