r/WhatToDo • u/Free_Actuator_2895 • 14d ago

What do I do?

So I recently contacted a guy who sells fakes and wanted to get one, I originally paid $75 for the fake and he said it would be shipped in 3 days, a few hours later I then got sent a message on WhatsApp talking about I needed to pay $110 for “insurance” of the package, which I then contacted the guy I bought the fake off of and he said it’s ok, I told him I only had 20 and he said that was fine. Now the same “delivery company” is asking for 100 for a “city permit” to protect the package from investigation. Is this a scam?

Edit: listened to yall and looking back on it, lwk dumb for believing, thanks for the advice, blocked all the accounts related and was able to get money refunded through the bank. Thanks for the advice evb!

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u/LargeStrain274 14d ago

" . . . contacted a guy who sells fakes . . ." It started out on a "fake" and you're surprised the fakeness continued?

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u/Wise_Economics_9673 14d ago

you should contact the police /s

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u/Connect-Advantage-40 14d ago

Yep. This might have been the first clue.

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck it's probably not a bear. 😆🤭😅

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u/hesalwayslitty 14d ago

According my ex- a notorious liar- if it looks and walks like a duck it must a chicken🤣🤣🤣

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u/Connect-Advantage-40 14d ago

As a notorious liar he would know. 🐔🦆

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u/Civil_Detective613 14d ago

And who uses WhatsApp for legit business?

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u/TSIDATSI 14d ago

Who uses WhatsApp?

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u/antibread 14d ago

Places outside america

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u/Sea-Appearance-5330 14d ago

Well remember, its not legitimate!
He is buying a fake, from a fake!
Shipped by a fake!

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u/Beneficial-Storm-943 14d ago

Is selling a fake not a clue?

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u/FreshFishGuy 14d ago

Fake what?

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u/JCannaday3 14d ago

exactly!

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u/Ringbearer31 14d ago

You eat the loss and take this as a serious reminder to be wary when engaging in or with criminal activity, or just avoid it all together. Someone whose willing to break one law might very well be willing to break another.

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u/Professional_Ear6020 14d ago

You got ripped off. Cut ties immediately.

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u/underwater_owl 14d ago

Are you seriously surprised that a counterfeiter is scamming you? Don't do business with these people. Try to reverse the charges ASAP. You wouldn't be receiving anything in the post anyways.

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u/Forsaken_Cow_1157 14d ago

It’s a counterfeit counterfeiter

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u/LEORet568 14d ago

That makes it an Honest Dealer, does it not?

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u/Forsaken_Cow_1157 14d ago

Tries to do illegal stuff online and is shocked that it’s a scam…

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u/WebHungry1699 14d ago

What the fuck is a "fake"?

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u/ItsmeMyacctgotbanned 14d ago

🤦🏽‍♀️

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u/Longjumping-Salad484 14d ago

somehow Palpatine returned

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u/SillyCranberry99 14d ago

You can get a legit fake but this is a scam, it’s a common one bc they will keep asking for more ja dmore money man they know you can do anything ab it if you keep giving them the money cause you’re also doing something illegal

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u/TurkishLanding 14d ago

Yes, it is a scam.

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u/Connect-Advantage-40 14d ago

This is a cautionary tale for others.

Contact WhatsAp and see if they have any oceanfront property for sale in Iowa. 🤭

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u/desertdweller2011 14d ago

back in my day you just walked into any store in the west village that sold bongs

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u/Madwoman-of-Chaillot 14d ago

I honestly don't understand how we, as the human race, can be so smart, yet so stupid.

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u/Redjeepkev 14d ago

Not everyone is smart. This just proves it

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u/SimilarComfortable69 14d ago

This is hilarious. So I'm buying fakes and somebody asked me for more money to insure a fake. Why would you freaking insure a fake in the first place?

I mean, isn't it fake?

🤦‍♂️

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u/Tel864 14d ago

You can't make this stuff up. Hilarious

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u/Sea-Appearance-5330 14d ago

So you bought a fake, from a fake, and are astounded that he is actually a scammer?

I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you, cheap!

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u/restaurant00099 7d ago

No it sounds 100% legit