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Recovery Guide - What to Do if Youve Been Scammed

posted by rspam1125 1 year ago 868 views 5 comments
If you've been scammed, here's your action plan: **Immediate Actions (First 24 Hours):** 1. **Document Everything** - Screenshots of conversations - Payment receipts/confirmations - Promised delivery details - Website/profile information 2. **Contact Payment Provider** - Credit card: Dispute charges - Bitcoin: Unfortunately irreversible - PayPal: File dispute (if used) - Gift cards: Contact issuer (limited help) **Community Actions:** 3. **Report to Community** - Post warning with evidence - Share scammer contact details - Help others avoid same fate 4. **Recovery Attempts** - Try contacting through different methods - Give reasonable deadline (1 week) - Document non-response **Prevention for Future:** - Use only established vendors - Start small with new vendors - Use escrow services - Research thoroughly first **Scam Recovery Services:** Most are scams themselves - be very careful!
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ATV22 • • Edited 4 months ago

Yeah, getting scammed sucks — I've been there too. Biggest thing is don't panic and start begging, that just makes it worse. Document every conversation, address, and TXID right away, then post it in the Warnings section with proof. Even if you can't get your coins back, you can help the next person avoid the same dirtbag. Stay sharp out there.

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Ramses • • Edited 4 months ago

Yo, same here. Honestly, I dodged two scammers just by lurking and reading warning threads before ordering. For me, the best litmus test is asking for a custom verification photo with your username on a sticky note next to the ID. Real vendors will do it — scammers ghost every time. Saved my ass twice. Keep sharing the red flags, it's the only way we stay ahead.

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resetti • • Edited 4 months ago

Nice write-up. One thing I'll emphasize: honestly, that 60-day chargeback window is no joke – I've seen people miss it and they're just stuck. Credit cards only, never debit. And yeah, prevention beats recovery every time. If you do get burned, post the warning here fast so the next guy doesn't fall for the same scam, you know?

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boomersooner • • Edited 4 months ago

Ugh, I totally feel your pain, tbh. Getting scammed sucks — but I mean, you can't just grab one screenshot and call it done, right? You're gonna wanna build a full evidence package, pretty much. So, like, you know, transaction hash from the blockchain, full chat logs with timestamps, the vendor's profile, and payment details. Then throw it all in a timestamped folder and upload encrypted copies. That chain of custody thing? Yeah, it actually matters when you go to report it. And honestly? The quicker you get that stuff together and post a scam alert, the better your chances. Stay sharp out there.

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uptohere • • Edited 4 months ago

Damn, sorry you went through that. The red flags you mentioned are spot on—especially the price being way below market and them pushing you off-forum. Tbh, I got burned for $

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