This case is a direct repeat of a previously resolved dispute on this forum. If you take a look at this thread, you'll understand how the scammer operates: https://patched.to/Thread-buggrack-scammer-for-23
In that case, the same relay impersonation method was used. A third-party scammer simultaneously impersonated both sides of a transaction on Telegram, then manipulated the real accounts into sending each other forum PMs to create false trust. Neither party was found at fault. The same tunisian guy is behind this case. The scammer used different Telegram accounts this time, but the method is identical. The 5-minute PM timing Gildan89 found suspicious is consistent with an attacker actively relaying both conversations in real time.
I personally blocked the telegram account used here on because of a previous attempt. In other words, I know it belongs to the same person from Tunisia. Since scammers like this are tracked and banned as soon as they create an account on the forum, they’ve started using methods like this. The only way to verify this in advance is to send screenshots of the Telegram conversations directly, rather than just text via forum PM. Alternatively, you can verify it by checking the Telegram links in the seller’s previous posts or signature.
BTC is not the scammer. His forum PM was sent under false pretenses engineered by a third party. Gildan89 is a victim of impersonation fraud. No financial liability is assigned to BTC.
Case closed.
In that case, the same relay impersonation method was used. A third-party scammer simultaneously impersonated both sides of a transaction on Telegram, then manipulated the real accounts into sending each other forum PMs to create false trust. Neither party was found at fault. The same tunisian guy is behind this case. The scammer used different Telegram accounts this time, but the method is identical. The 5-minute PM timing Gildan89 found suspicious is consistent with an attacker actively relaying both conversations in real time.
I personally blocked the telegram account used here on because of a previous attempt. In other words, I know it belongs to the same person from Tunisia. Since scammers like this are tracked and banned as soon as they create an account on the forum, they’ve started using methods like this. The only way to verify this in advance is to send screenshots of the Telegram conversations directly, rather than just text via forum PM. Alternatively, you can verify it by checking the Telegram links in the seller’s previous posts or signature.
BTC is not the scammer. His forum PM was sent under false pretenses engineered by a third party. Gildan89 is a victim of impersonation fraud. No financial liability is assigned to BTC.
Case closed.
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Scam Warning: I will never DM you first. If someone claims to be me — report & ignore.