Have you ever been scammed out of money 💳🏦💰?

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How much was it How did it happen?

FunkyMonkee · Accepted Answer

$20 a couple times.
I joined a group called, Purple Turtle Productions who were supposed to teach people how to be DJ's, this was back in the late `70's. To join, you had for give them $20. I gave them the double sawbuck and took the first class and then, never heard from them, again.
A few years later, a new friend of mine needed a $20 for some very important reason so, I gave it to her, was promised she'd give it back and then, I never heard from her, again!
I was switching buses in town late one night with my future ex-fiance and a case of 8 root beer bottles (16 liters). Half way to the connecting bus, some guy comes up to me with this sob story about being a farmer that's never been in town before and his car broke down and all this other shit. Normally, I ignore these people. He wanted to give me him address so I could write him to get it back but, I just wasn't worried about that. Part of me says he's a scammer, part of my just didn't care that much about the money so, I gave him the 20. My fiance said, "He just scammed you and you gave him the money!" Partly, she was a bit shocked that I gave it up so easily, partly she was happy to see that I didn't put a lot of stock into money and it wasn't a big deal to me, as long as I've got plenty and a goodly source for getting more.
Another evening, I was standing in line at a local pizza shop waiting to place my order. I looked on the floor at my feet and found a 20 folded up on the floor. I knew it wasn't mind so, I asked the guy in front of me if it was his. He claimed it was so, I just gave it to him. There's at least a 50% chance it WASN'T his and I could've kept it but, I did my good deed for the day.
Otherwise, there's been several African or Russian chicks that have tried to scam me but, I saw through the ruse and they never got a penny out of me.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

Several years ago, I noticed $1.49 charge on my credit card statement that I didn't remember. I investigated online, and discovered it was a common scam. Looking back over previous statements, I found it had been going on for months. I called the credit card company and challenged it. They removed it from the latest statement but couldn't from the previous ones... I didn't complain in time. They also blocked it for the future.

I only lost a few dollars overall, but it taught me a lesson.

ALWAYS REVIEW YOUR CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS... and challenge any charge that isn't right!

And... Scams are not only for large sums. If the scammer can get a few dollars from thousands of people...

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yep... It was about $1000. Placed an order for some custom furniture, saw a lot of reviews (realistic ones at that), contacted them directly and made a deal. They sent me updates on the furniture (pics and videos), from the design process all the way to the delivery process. I waited for them on delivery day, I even got contacted by the supposed driver, they were a no show... I got blocked everywhere, decided to google the name on the bank account that I transferred the money to only to find that he's been scamming people since 2012... I felt so dumb.

Razp_Sorbet · Accepted Answer

I have never no. Though my sister recently had her steam account hacked and someone spent $200 through it. She changed he passwords on everything but forgot about eBay , they spent another $60 on there. She got all the money back through the bank though.

DarkLegacy · Answer

I have not, i have come across so many scammers, some claiming to be from the tax revenue threatening me with arrest, some offering me a load of cash but i need to send money first to release the cash. Women saying they are interested in me and then giving me a sob story and wanting gift cards or cash sent for various reasons, i have even had blackmailed tried before. These scams come form Ghana and Nigeria usually.

I don not understand how people fall for these scams they are so obvious. Such as women claiming to be in my country and then having an international number or saying good morning when it is night time.

Anonymous · Answer

Never me. But I’ve seen it happen to my great grandmother. See when her mind was right she wouldn’t have ever fallen for that and her responses to scammers, telemarketer's, prank callers, etc we’re pretty funny.

Until she got dementia and thought her grandson was in jail. Grandpa unfortunately fell for it too and wired money because he was not as tech savvy.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I paid a driving instructor $200 to teach me how to drive and than decided I wanted to cancel my sessions but he refused to refund my money, and just took off and left.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Unfortunately, yes. It was an email scam that arrived in my university's email system. I ended up losing over $2,000. I'm kind of embarrassed to admit it, honestly.

naartjie · Answer

Never in my life. The only person I’ve ever given money to that I’m not obligated to, has been a sibling.

ZackBan · Answer

If we count taxes then yes I'm constantly scammed out of money. But like being the victim of a con? Many tired, none succeeded so far

FreyaRed · Answer

The only scammer who has robbed me of is tax office

Nikki1989 · Answer

No, I have never been that foolish.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

Yes. Every time I'm forced to upgrade my operating system I feel like I'm being scammed!

Makeushiver · Answer

Yeah. In the center of Marrakesh a huge marketplace in center of town. Cost me $20. Part of experience of visiting Morocco though.

Sun_Kim-Ai · Answer

Yes. A woman who has been my broker has scammed me and others out of several thousands.

OddBeMe · Answer

Online “client” got me. Also, banks “credit” you a check’s amount before they actually transfer the $$. So I thought the check was good before it was even processed by Chase. Lesson learned.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Each time when I purchase an article that has parts ''made in China'' in it :D

Sasquach · Answer

I thought I bought few edm festival tickets for 13k one time. Turns out I didn't

Anonymous · Answer

$15 trying to buy a switchblade New York City for a souvenir ended up buying Clark bar

exitseven · Answer

Nope. I am very careful with money.

JacobJordan · Answer

Nope not dumb enough to fall for that

In_Trance · Answer

Yes. It's called taxes

Anonymous · Answer

I think everybody has at least once.

Anonymous · Answer

Escort scammed me

MrsVioletta · Answer

No im intelligent

jahaims · Answer

Nope

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