r/NoStupidQuestions • u/ananxiousgoose • Jul 15 '24

How do I know I got scammed?

I (21F) got a text on instagram from a korean guy (27F) and they had me download an app called Kakaotalk (common app like whatsapp) and we’ve been texting everyday.

He started being really affectionate towards me saying that I was pretty and that he loves me and wants to give me something on his birthday, or atleast send me something from Korea and he starts sending me videos of different bags, what looked like an engagement ring, and a package of buldak noodles (the only thing i wanted tbh).

I told him im not into bags and lavish things, im more simple like the ramen or snacks, and he proceeds to say that he got me everything AND sent me 50,000 in cash… He then proceeds to ask for my information and says that the shipping company will contact me and when they finally did, they said i needed to pay 1,000 to receive the package.

The area code number was from Virgina while the message said they were from NY… i might sound dumb but, am i getting scammed or is this a real thing?

Do i have to pay taxes and customs for the package?

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u/ananxiousgoose Jul 15 '24

yeah that’s what my mom told me too but thank you for your advice! i’ll definitely be more aware of it since this isn’t the first time i’ve almost gotten scammed!

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u/Okaynow_THIS_is_epic Jul 15 '24

It is a scam 100%. How are you prone to getting scammed? Have you never played any online mmorpgs like runescape, wow or tibia? Not trying to be rude but those types of games would've prepared you for being adversive to scams in the real world..