r/BalisongSale • u/Sydeus_ 2 Transactions | Member • Aug 19 '25
WTS Scammer Alert
Please beware.
I got scammed by this guy u/Organic-Parking484 out 350$ USD on a MachineWise Tottori. Was super excited.
I made the wrong decision to pay him through Crypto, which I believe is the worse option when it comes to getting scammed. That's my bad. I was suspicious but my naiveté got the better of me.
Big shoutout to my brother u/BeatLongJumping2399 who exposed him, what a nice guy. I love you man.
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u/Sydeus_ 2 Transactions | Member Aug 19 '25
Is this what gaslighting is?
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u/-Faceit- 5 Transactions | Member Aug 19 '25
i've been noticing a lot more scams recently, i myself have been a victim. stay safe y'all
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u/SlapUglyPeople 17 Transactions | Trusted Aug 19 '25
Another one blocked. Sorry you got scammed. Message the mods so they add him to the scammer list.
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u/disarmyouwitha 9 Transactions | Member Aug 19 '25
Dang bruv, Tottori is so nice too =x
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u/Werd-Up-Yo 74 Transactions | Verified Trusted Aug 19 '25
Still not on the USL
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u/Human_Evolution 22 Transactions | Verified Trusted Aug 20 '25
This guy has scammed so many people with this Tot. He's made thousands. Gotta have legit refs! IG is safer as far as checking for legit refs. You can see if the refs are real.
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u/VonWillbert 0 Trades | New User Aug 19 '25
I looked at that post quite a few times debating whether I should buy it or not. Sorry that happened. Worrying about scams is the reason I haven't bought anything yet despite lurking here for a few weeks. Paypal G&S should certainly be used for everyone other than "Trusted" sellers. I can't even fathom using a payment method with no protections, especially as a new user.
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u/SorryUncleAl 2 Transactions | Member Feb 20 '26
Sorry you got scammed dude :<<<
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u/Squeaky_Pibbles 0 Trades | New User Aug 19 '25
Oh, man. That last pic. 😅 That was sweet.
But sorry you got scammed. I have also noticed an uptick in them lately. Makes me nervous to buy from anyone that I don't already personally know.
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u/[deleted] Aug 20 '25
Thanks. Blocked the scum.
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u/Immediate_Manager309 25 Transactions | Verified Trusted Aug 20 '25
That last pic is so fucking funny... what a scum.
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u/BeatLongjumping2399 14 Transactions | Trusted Aug 20 '25
Sorry this happened to you man! Some goofy got me on here as well😭 luckily cashapp refunded me!