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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: kobebryant0824 on January 07, 2013, 04:57 am

Title: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: kobebryant0824 on January 07, 2013, 04:57 am
So this guy 5hunna500 listing all just dissapeared

His main profile is now non exsistance

Earlier in the day he had a few good feedbacks recently

I noticed he had a total of about 65 transaction with 100% feedback

Today when I try to click on his name, I would only allow to send him a message. When I try to view his main page it would only allow me to send him a message. When I click my orders and click on the listing I ordered, it says item no longer listed.

I tried to exchange $125 mp to bitcoins with him and when I went to check my MP it told me the balance is $0...

WHAT HAPPENED??  :( :( :(
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: kobebryant0824 on January 07, 2013, 05:10 am
Someone told me he may be in stealth mode?

I really hope he is because he was a nice dude to communicate with I hope it is all solved when I wake up tomorrow

Will keep this forum updated
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: grahamgreene on January 07, 2013, 10:39 am
So this guy 5hunna500 listing all just dissapeared

His main profile is now non exsistance

Earlier in the day he had a few good feedbacks recently

I noticed he had a total of about 65 transaction with 100% feedback

Today when I try to click on his name, I would only allow to send him a message. When I try to view his main page it would only allow me to send him a message. When I click my orders and click on the listing I ordered, it says item no longer listed.

I tried to exchange $125 mp to bitcoins with him and when I went to check my MP it told me the balance is $0...

WHAT HAPPENED??  :( :( :(

Someone told me he may be in stealth mode?

I really hope he is because he was a nice dude to communicate with I hope it is all solved when I wake up tomorrow

Will keep this forum updated

Hi kobebryant0824,

If all you're seeing when you try to view thevendor's main page is the message form then their vending privileges have been removed; this happens when a Silk Road administrator opens an investigation into the vendor due to reports of buyers being scammed.
When a vendor is in stealth mode and you have their URL, their page will come up with "This vendor is in stealth mode" written on it.

Unfortunately it looks like you've been scammed. I would suggest finding a different way to buy Bitcoin in the future, or else use a reputable Bitcoin seller on Silk Road such as SugarMama, RxKing, Chronic Crew, or Blue Sky Traders (as mentioned by CaptainMal).

- grahamgreene
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: grahamgreene on January 07, 2013, 11:02 am
I'm no longer selling bitcoins, but Sugar Mama, RxKing, Chronic Crew, and Blue Sky Traders are all vendors I've had experience with.

Duly noted, and previous post edited. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

- grahamgreene
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: kobebryant0824 on January 07, 2013, 11:08 am
Ahhh that was my last $125 and I really think he was just about to process it too

Wow just my luck, is there anyway I can get this back in bitcoins???
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: grahamgreene on January 07, 2013, 11:19 am
Thanks!  More time now to be active in the forums!  :)

Indeed.  :)

Ahhh that was my last $125 and I really think he was just about to process it too

Wow just my luck, is there anyway I can get this back in bitcoins???

I'm afraid there's no way for you to get either your MoneyPak or your Bitcoin back; by providing the MoneyPak code you essentially 'Finalized Early' so your money is unfortunately in the pocket of the former vendor you sent your code to.

Always check the forums for information about a vendor before doing business with them on Silk Road.

- grahamgreene
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: kobebryant0824 on January 07, 2013, 12:51 pm
I'm afraid there's no way for you to get either your MoneyPak or your Bitcoin back; by providing the MoneyPak code you essentially 'Finalized Early' so your money is unfortunately in the pocket of the former vendor you sent your code to.

Always check the forums for information about a vendor before doing business with them on Silk Road.

- grahamgreene

 :( :( :(
I Really believe he was about to process mine then he got locked out, he did get some good feedbacks in the day.
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: grahamgreene on January 07, 2013, 04:05 pm
I'm afraid there's no way for you to get either your MoneyPak or your Bitcoin back; by providing the MoneyPak code you essentially 'Finalized Early' so your money is unfortunately in the pocket of the former vendor you sent your code to.

Always check the forums for information about a vendor before doing business with them on Silk Road.

- grahamgreene

 :( :( :(
I Really believe he was about to process mine then he got locked out, he did get some good feedbacks in the day.

If he made you believe he was about to process yours then that simply means he ran a good con; that is the epitome of a good con, when your victims have the utmost faith in you, even after you've conned them.

Don't let this experience put you off purchasing goods on Silk Road though; there are many, many reputable vendors here who deliver excellent product, and many reputable exchangers who won't rip you off. Do be aware though that any vendor can turn rogue at any time, so never risk more money than you can afford to lose, and never FE.

- grahamgreene
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: warmkitty on January 07, 2013, 05:16 pm
In the real world a good conman will make you beleive he is your best freind , a woman will make you beleive that she loves you. After the con you will imagine every possible legitimate explanation rather than accept the painfull truth that you got conned.
Same on SR.
Trust nobody.
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: 420SLINGER on January 07, 2013, 09:46 pm
In the real world a good conman will make you beleive he is your best freind , a woman will make you beleive that she loves you. After the con you will imagine every possible legitimate explanation rather than accept the painfull truth that you got conned.
Same on SR.
Trust nobody.

ain't that the damn truth
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: Lubriderm on January 07, 2013, 11:47 pm
In the real world a good conman will make you beleive he is your best freind , a woman will make you beleive that she loves you. After the con you will imagine every possible legitimate explanation rather than accept the painfull truth that you got conned.
Same on SR.
Trust nobody.

ain't that the damn truth

Preach On!
Title: Re: Did I just get scammed? if so how do I get it back??
Post by: 420SLINGER on January 08, 2013, 01:26 am
In the real world a good conman will make you beleive he is your best freind , a woman will make you beleive that she loves you. After the con you will imagine every possible legitimate explanation rather than accept the painfull truth that you got conned.
Same on SR.
Trust nobody.

ain't that the damn truth

Preach On!

all day