Scammed by a DDF'er on the DD forums!

[Medic97]

I had a ddf'r scam me, but since I didn't lose anything I didn't make a big deal out of it. Just got publicly embarrassed as result but that I could handle.

[sky121]

I had a ddf'r scam me, but since I didn't lose anything I didn't make a big deal out of it. Just got publicly embarrassed as result but that I could handle.

No warning for the rest of us?

[Freddie]

I had a ddf'r scam me, but since I didn't lose anything I didn't make a big deal out of it. Just got publicly embarrassed as result but that I could handle.

He invited you to a costume party and when you showed up you were the only one in costume?

[Achas Veachas]

He invited you to a costume party and when you showed up you were the only one in costume?

Worse. A pajama party...

[Sammy82]

He invited you to a costume party and when you showed up you were the only one in costume?

Lol!!

[Emkay]

I had a ddf'r scam me, but since I didn't lose anything I didn't make a big deal out of it. Just got publicly embarrassed as result but that I could handle.

Noob or long time member?

[mileagejunkie]

Why not write SNs of members with whom big transactions have been made as references in our signature?

[Achas Veachas]

Why not write SNs of members with whom big transactions have been made as references in our signature?

Why would I post something so useful in my signature?

[mileagejunkie]

Why would I post something so useful in my signature?

Yea, it can be quite annoying for very active members. I guess people can keep a handy list of references they can send each others before making a transaction.

[noturbizniss]

Also the signature length is kinda small

[steeeveknowsbest]

i was scammed by a newbie named uniq0 back 2 and a half years ago, he sold me a southwest gift card worth $500 for a $300 amazon Gift card, it seemed fishy so i only agreed to pay him after using the giftcard to book tickets.
I thought i was in the clear, but two days before the flight i get an email from SW saying that my payment was invalid. Seeing as per the T&C's you can't buy or sell GC's they were unwilling to help me, the best they offered me was the original price on the current tickets even though they had gone up drastically.
 
I still have no idea how the guy managed to get a code to work on the verification system and work on site to book tickets but later not work. Dan told me he was from china or something, and was blocked right away.
I learnt my lesson.

Any ideas as to how he pulled it off?

[ChaimMoskowitz]

If I told you I wouldn't be able to do it again.

[avromie7]

i was scammed by a newbie named uniq0 back 2 and a half years ago, he sold me a southwest gift card worth $500 for a $300 amazon Gift card, it seemed fishy so i only agreed to pay him after using the giftcard to book tickets.
I thought i was in the clear, but two days before the flight i get an email from SW saying that my payment was invalid. Seeing as per the T&C's you can't buy or sell GC's they were unwilling to help me, the best they offered me was the original price on the current tickets even though they had gone up drastically.
 
I still have no idea how the guy managed to get a code to work on the verification system and work on site to book tickets but later not work. Dan told me he was from china or something, and was blocked right away.
I learnt my lesson.

Any ideas as to how he pulled it off?

although it's not legally binding

[Drago]

Stupid idea. It will just get cluttered and full of slander. I think the old fashioned way is fine. Out of 1 million posts we have only had a few bad experiences. Everyone you make a deal with, regardless of have much rep they have on DDF, should give references.

Agreed.
(That's my version of saying +1, but it sounds more elegant.)

But jeez, I went into this thread expecting a juicy read, and am sorely disappointed.

[Emkay]

Stupid idea. It will just get cluttered and full of slander. I think the old fashioned way is fine. Out of 1 million posts we have only had a few bad experiences. Everyone you make a deal with, regardless of have much rep they have on DDF, should give references.

Says the one that's based in China

[EMCC]

Says the one that's based in China

[CS1]

Why not write SNs of members with whom big transactions have been made as references in our signature?

or, even better just have it written out one time in this wiki: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=49576.0

[YitzyS]

+1

Right. "Hi, Amex. I paid $13 for DDSCLE and I enjoyed the refreshments, learned ways to earn $5K each year, and ways to save an additional $20K on vacations.
However, I only met AussieBochur and one of Dan's brothers so I'm not satisfied with DDSCLE and need to do a charge back."   

You veteran DDFers take it for granted, but the simple story was, "Hi Amex. Who in the world is DDSCLE? I deny the charge." (Maybe the abbreviation thread should be handed out by the seminar  )

[real-brisker]

Any ideas as to how he pulled it off?

Yes.
-He paid with a stolen CC
-The owner disputed charge.
-Southwest canceled the gift card.

[steeeveknowsbest]

that puts that mystery to rest!
thanks