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Couldn't say it any better. But I will later.
Here's the bottom line that we all need to learn from this encounter (plus a couple of other lessons that need to be shared).+1
1. If a provider asks for a deposit, automatically assume it's a scam, even though they might have an impeccable review history. Move on to the next provider.
2. If a provider asks for personal info for screening (personal info is anything you are not comfortable giving out), move on. A big part of this hobby is confidentiality / anonymity. They aren't giving you their personal info, you don't need to provide yours. Too often personal info and real world identity has been leaked.
I'm sure there is lots more, but these will be the first two commandments. Originally Posted by arealone
I'm confused about the personal assistant angle. No mention of it in this transaction Originally Posted by BaconmanSorry for the confusion. There was no mention at all about a voice conversation, only texting so who knows who anyone was talking to. Probably a good idea to also talk on the phone just to make sure you are dealing with a real person. Maybe that could be added to the tablets when Area comes down from Mount Sinai. Another one to add and this burned me personally, so those of you that told me so, I know, I know.
No matter how friendly you become and how much you think you know someone, you don't truly know them. In a matter of two weeks, I saw someone make a 180 on what I thought they were. It really hurt and got me depressed for a month, but I am wiser and much more cautious now. And if you live in Arkansas, it ain't you!As far as this thread, I probably came off as defending the person who is accused of misappropriating another person's funds. Well I didn't mean to. I do believe in everyone getting a fair share to dispute an accusation, but I think time is running out on this one.