Scammers - Big Big Forums

Freebeemom · 06-20-2008, 08:53 PM

Why is it that people have to scam. Sometimes, it is easier to ask for money than just lie and scam. RRRRRR....I do give. I do help others. WHy can't people just be honest!?

gmyers · 06-20-2008, 08:57 PM

I think its a game to some people. To see how much they can get from people. I've seen on talk shows when they talk to con artists thats what they said they like about it. Which I think is sad because they get people to harden their hearts when someone is really in need.

Freebeemom · 06-20-2008, 09:29 PM

I went to purchase something from someone on this board....waiting waiting waiting for the item to arrive. If the would have asked, I would have contributed....just freekin ask for the money! Then I won't be waiting for the mailman to arrive!

mosdata1 · 06-20-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Freebeemom

I went to purchase something from someone on this board....waiting waiting waiting for the item to arrive. If the would have asked, I would have contributed....just freekin ask for the money! Then I won't be waiting for the mailman to arrive!

I don't trade online, but I hope you report this person.

ladybugva · 06-21-2008, 12:02 AM

if it doesn't come through and is a bad trade def. report then to the bad trader list.

for some I guess it's the same reason they steal. They may not need to but they want to for the thrill of it, need to so they feel better about them selves (btw this is a generic comment b/c if you are talking about some one specific, I don't know who it is)

tnfuhs · 06-21-2008, 12:05 AM

I think some people can't be honest, because they believe their own lies. It's sad, but it does happen, and it won't change because that's how they live. I have an ex-husband to prove it!! LOL

msmom79 · 06-21-2008, 02:49 AM

actually alot of people scam -it comes natural to them-and i have dealt with a few-alls you can do is basically learn from your mistakes-learn who you can and cant trust-if at all possible buy ins,this will protect you.and if you never get your item you pay for be sure to let people know that you were scammed,so they will not deal with that person or store,or whomever it is. and yes in my experiences some people do start believing their own lies. so they dont think they are doing anything wrong.just be careful,ask people if you are not sure about a seller-check their feedbacks-do whatever it takes to feel good about the trade.

***ahippiechic*** · 06-21-2008, 09:06 AM

She hasn't been on since 06-15-2008 06:17 AM.

Freebeemom · 06-21-2008, 10:23 AM

I have been trading here for a long time, as well as on ebay. Seemed legit. One bad apple isn't going to ruin my bunch...but in general....it stinks. Hence, the vent and wine.
She will be reported. And you will be aware of who it is. Believe me!

Man, mean people suck.

atprm · 06-21-2008, 09:03 PM

if it's from this board, then I know that the reason why they don't just ask for money outright is because you aren't allowed to do that here...

at least, someone else had asked for donations for something (but it was monetary) and hippie deleted the posts saying that it wasn't allowed.

***ahippiechic*** · 07-03-2008, 10:52 PM

Freebeemom - did you ever get your items from gahottie?

I still haven't and she hasn't been on since 06/15 (that was when she logged in to say she mailed.) She hasn't responded to the PP inquiries either. Damn it! This is the 1st time I've been ripped off on here in years.