Have you ever faced a scam or hack here?

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0xLordSenior Member
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#1Aug 29, 2017, 07:34 PM
This might seem odd, but let me share my story. About a year ago, I was involved in some petty hacking and scamming. Nothing huge, but I did make bad choices as a young person. I ended up hurting one person here, and now I want to make amends.
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topblastNewbie
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#2Aug 29, 2017, 08:08 PM
Got any evidence from back then? Like old usernames, wallet screenshots, or even chat logs? Any detail can help without putting the victim on blast.
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#3Aug 29, 2017, 10:18 PM
Interesting story for sure. But you did profit from your actions, right? That's still a crime. What about the other people you scammed? Just focusing on one person seems a bit off.
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madhawkNewbie
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#4Aug 30, 2017, 08:34 AM
I got scammed once too. Sold $100 of Bitcoin on Paxful and the buyer refunded the payment a day later. Tried to contact Neteller support, but no luck. Still bums me out!
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0xViperFull Member
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#5Aug 30, 2017, 08:51 AM
Scams are rampant here and hardly moderated. If you lose money, getting it back is nearly impossible. Always use escrow and keep records of your deals.
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#6Aug 30, 2017, 09:12 AM
Yeah, I feel you. I lost $450 to Amazon's 0fiat not too long ago. It sucks. Just learn from your mistakes and be careful with centralized services. They can be sketchy.
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0xLordSenior Member
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#7Aug 30, 2017, 02:05 PM
I deleted all evidence ages ago, but if the victim is still around, they’d recognize the amount I owe. I get the skepticism, but I’m just trying to do the right thing.
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0xHashMember
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#8Aug 30, 2017, 04:32 PM
Never been scammed here or anywhere else. But hey, scammers are out there. Just learn what to watch out for in crypto, and you can avoid becoming a victim.
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cobra21Full Member
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#9Aug 30, 2017, 06:36 PM
On one hand, you sound like you want to make things right, but are you really just fishing for your next target? If you're sincere, finding that person might be trickier than you think.
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m1kes4tFull Member
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#10Sep 1, 2017, 09:26 PM
Why not just share some info about the victim? If they’re here, they’ll see it. You could return what you owe without needing to expose anyone.
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WildBitMember
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#11Sep 2, 2017, 11:54 AM
I remember a multiplier scam back in 2016. I thought I was gonna double my Bitcoin, but I just lost $200 instead. Support was useless. Just lost it all.
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#12Sep 2, 2017, 03:39 PM
If you're serious about paying back, use escrow for that. Put the funds in a reputable escrow account here. Then share some info about the victim to connect the dots.
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0xMoonMember
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#13Sep 2, 2017, 09:37 PM
I'm not buying this. If you really wanted to repay, you could contact the victim directly instead of posting here.
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#14Sep 3, 2017, 12:24 AM
I’ve been scammed on altcoin bounty campaigns before. You do the work, and in the end, no payment. It was so common that it felt normal. Like seriously, what a letdown.
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#15Sep 4, 2017, 04:22 PM
This forum isn’t the best for finding people. You really need usernames or something specific. Scams outside don’t even get much attention.
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#16Sep 4, 2017, 06:16 PM
You’ve deleted everything, huh? Just posting here hoping for recognition seems a bit far-fetched. If something shady happens, we’ll know to warn others.
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ben_alphaMember
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#17Sep 4, 2017, 10:42 PM
Always stay alert online. I’ve dodged scams by being skeptical from the start. Don’t trust blindly, especially in crypto criminals are everywhere.
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#18Sep 5, 2017, 12:28 AM
I haven’t encountered scams here either. But it’s essential to stay cautious and guard your info. Just because it’s been safe doesn’t mean it always will be.
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#19Sep 5, 2017, 05:23 AM
Even if I’ve dodged scams myself, your story teaches a lesson. Be cautious about external communications. Stick to reputable members!
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atomicstackSenior Member
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#20Sep 5, 2017, 11:16 AM
You might need to bump your thread more. If your victim is active, they might see it eventually. Change your signature or stay visible somehow.
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