I got scammed | by Tom Topol

My website has been online for 12 years, and I get plenty of reader messages, including offers, each month. I had scam attempts in the past, but this is “only” the 2nd time someone could fool me in all the years.

An American guy named Richard Sutton (email: willsmitty219@gmail.com. PayPal: @ISoto536) from CA contacted me, offering a German J-stamped passport, including other documents. We agreed to pay 50% upfront and the rest by delivery. He said he would ship the next day. After three days – nothing. He then said he would do it tomorrow. Again nothing. Then he told me he had family issues and that shipping would be delayed. Now, after ten days, no further reply from him. SCAMMED! Yes, it still can happen, even if you are very careful by trying to verify a person’s identity, location, email, etc. Be careful!

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