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Ugh. A marketplace scam I didnโt anticipate: Buyer collects, but then later claims some issue/ reason for a refund while they re-list and on-sell the item. They hope to cash in on getting the refund as well as selling the item.
Iโve reported them. But itโs still very concerning that they have made physical threats. Bloody lowlife.
threats?
They have done this many times before.
Yeah. They seemed very comfortable with stooping to threats to try to convince me to refund them. Thatโs kinda what made me search online if this was a scam.
If you're near springy you're welcome to borrow my large male privilege.
Inner north, so a bit far. Appreciate the offer though!
I'm in Brunswick at lot with the new relationship if that helps.
Thanks, it's nice knowing there's someone out there. I'm hoping the security cams and locked gate is enough of a deterrent.
I loathe scammers and bullies. Always happy to step up and help against them.