Scam Alert - Whitingja scammed me

[Puldo Bruce]

I stupidly sent Whitingja funds for a Garmin chronograph through PayPal F&F. His profile showed it was active since 2012 and he had recently made comments on a couple of different subs, so I didn’t think twice about it. It looks like his profile is now deleted.

The scammer’s name is Mike Kemani and his PayPal email is [email protected]

I know I’m out of the money, but does anyone have experience getting scammers banned from PayPal even if F&F was used?

 

[B Harrison]

Yup, sorry, I was talking to him, but he got weird.

I’m going to say you’re not the only one.

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[HairyScandinavian]

I know I’m out of the money, but does anyone have experience getting scammers banned from PayPal even if F&F was used?

It's fraud, you may be able to get your bank to reverse the charges.

 

[fngTony]

Banned a few days ago.

 

[Puldo Bruce]

Thanks! I have bought and sold so much stuff on Rokslide over the years that I thought I had a good feel for identifying scammers. That teaches me!

 

[feanor]

He tried to sell me a rokstok and when I wanted to FaceTime, he gave excuses. I reported him.

 

[grfox92]

Hotmail? What is this 1997?

Sorry you got burned man. Maybe your bank or credit card can reverse charges.

 

[Cynoscion]

Hey! Easy on the hotmail. I’ve had the same hotmail account since 1998

 

[onlybrowning]

He got me, too. Was able to get the money back using my bank. The name and email he gave me was different than the one listed above.

 

[541hunter]

Sorry to hear that. He quit talking to me when I said I would only do PayPal good and services.

 

[wyosteve]

That chronograph ad smelled of scam from the get go.

 

[elkliver]

With being a member since 2012, i am assuming someonemust have hacked his account and you aren't dealing with the original Whitingja

 

[Puldo Bruce]

With being a member since 2012, i am assuming someonemust have hacked his account and you aren't dealing with the original Whitingja

Yessir, that’s what I assume as well. The account hadn’t posted since 2021 before this scamming spree.

 

[ss9961]

Unless you’re friends or family, ALWAYS G&S.

 

[naked wombats]

Also, if they haven't posted in 5 years beware.

If they are actively engaging in conversation recently, still beware, but maybe be cautiously optimistic.