Crabsticks Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) *UPDATE* 21/10/2022 Looks like the guy has returned funds. So he's not a thief, just a douchebag. I may have just been taken for $200 from a guy on Gumtree. He's selling 3x Isotek Evo3 Intium mains cables for $180. $20 postage so I just transferred $200. He immediately came back with a screenshot of my transfer which he just received. Then after about came back and said the payment is pending, which sounds like nonsense if he can see it in his account. He then came back 30min later and said; "Hi sorry for stuff around I requested a refund through my bank back you my partner has sold cables without telling me so sorry." Bank can't do anything as it was Osko. I'll inform Gumtree but unlikely I'll see this money again. Screenshot attached. Edited October 21, 2022 by Crabsticks Updating with information
Kaynin Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 I may have the time line out because dates aren’t shown on every screenshot. If this was from 12:20 today then I’d give it a bit more time before reporting as potential fraud or scam.
audiofeline Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 I hope that you can get a good outcome. Thanks for the warning, he does seem suspicious despite his "high ratings". 1
Crabsticks Posted October 20, 2022 Author Posted October 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Kaynin said: I may have the time line out because dates aren’t shown on every screenshot. If this was from 12:20 today then I’d give it a bit more time before reporting as potential fraud or scam. Well I've flagged it anyway as completely inappropriate trading. The idea that the wife has sold the Evo3 Intium mains cables behind your back seems a little far fetched. Even if I see the money the guy shouldn't be carrying on like that. 1
audiofeline Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 It is possible that the cables had an extremely low WAF quotient. 1
Kaynin Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, audiofeline said: It is possible that the cables had an extremely low WAF quotient. Wife selling your gear behind your back? Grounds for divorce…
LogicprObe Posted October 20, 2022 Posted October 20, 2022 He can just send the money back using Osko, can't he?
t_mike Posted October 21, 2022 Posted October 21, 2022 If it's the first time you've paid him, Osko hold the funds for 24 hours in case of scam. Inform your bank immediately.
Crabsticks Posted October 21, 2022 Author Posted October 21, 2022 10 hours ago, t_mike said: If it's the first time you've paid him, Osko hold the funds for 24 hours in case of scam. Inform your bank immediately. I did immediately, quite interesting because they said there's nothing they can do. However, I have no faith in anybody knowing anything so I wouldn't be surprised if what you say is correct.
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