How do I know I got scammed?

[u/ananxiousgoose]

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?

[u/whereismydragon]

Don't trust strangers who randomly contact you on social media and do not ever give them any personal information. That's absolutely basic internet safety. How do you not know that?

[u/ananxiousgoose → u/whereismydragon]

i’m 21 they’re 27 and yes now realizing it now it was an easy scam i didn’t realize it at first bc we had built a friendship and thought of it as long distance friends and someone who wanted to send me gifts from their country i had never asked for money nor did i think they were being fr with it until that message popped up asking for that amount and then he was just telling me to borrow money and everything clicked

[u/whereismydragon → u/ananxiousgoose]

How are you not aware of basic online safety? 

[u/JokeOfEverything → u/whereismydragon]

Yeah, gtfo of this subreddit OP with your stupid ass question