I was scammed!!!!!!

[SpaceDog]

Caveat Emptor.
You have no recourse. You made a bad decision, and now you have to live with the consequence.

[JJ]

They tried this on me two weeks ago when I was walking out of a Wal-Mart.

Guy ACTUALLY in a white van (you think they'd try to break the stereotype) comes up to me and goes, you want a speaker system?

"For my house or my car?"

"Your house."

"Tough break, because what I have is worth about as much as that van and everything and everyone in it."

"...Want a cookie?"

"Two chocolate chips."

::drives off::

[Phibes]

From Wiki: The marks (victims) are usually affluent young men, college students, or others thought to have large amounts of disposable income.

I was approached by these guys in the Wal-mart parking lot - white CRV if memory serves. I didn't fall for it, but now maybe I should've tipped them for thinking I was an "affluent young man with large amounts of disposable income." I'm flattered. They obviously didn't see the POS car I pulled up in.... .

[Hammie]

I just pretend I'm reaching for my wallet and show a badge.

[dolphinc]

When I lived in Mass I had the White Van approach at a gas station offering me a "Super Discount" on a pair of speakers. I was 18 driving my bosses Mercedes so they must of thought I was the perfect target. I asked them if I could call me brother who works for the State Police to verify their receipt before buying, I never saw a Ford van accelerate so fast in my life.

I knew then it was a scam, oh and I do not have a brother.

This is one of the oldest scams around; I think Jesus was approached by 2 guys on camels offering him the best deal on a top of the line sun dial.

If the OP is sincere in this story then you got what you deserved by thinking you could make a fast buck on stolen property.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

He was rushing it and talking fast and that was how I was deceived. I actually thought it was "hot (stolen)" and the product was worth $1999.99. All afternoon , I was thinking about selling it and making a profit but i guess not. LESSON LEARNED.

Let me get this straight. You would actually be willing to buy stuff you knew was stolen - and then resell it for a profit?

[JJ]

Originally Posted by dolphinc

This is one of the oldest scams around; I think Jesus was approached by 2 guys on camels offering him the best deal on a top of the line sun dial.

[gtmorgan23]

pic request for junk audio bought out of said van

[gates70]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Today at work, this nice looking SUV pulled up and some dude convinced me to buy their product. Of course, I looked at it and it appeared very nice. He even showed me some invoice and told me some story about he got more than what he asked for and offered me a deep discount of $350 for a so-called product worth $1999.99. I was stupid enough and bought his advice along with the surround system. Him and his partner-in-crime even followed me to the nearest ATM. I took the money out and ACTUALLY paid those scammers. They scammed me at the right time because I was in the market for a surround system. Well, I got it! Its a cheap ass system worth $50 or so.

What should I do with it? I haven't opened it yet and I definitely want my money back. Why wasn't I aware of this scam?

That was me, thanks for the dough bro

[Adam.C]

Just saw this thread. Who falls for that lmao.

i the idiot april foolz

[HDPlasma]

Originally Posted by sham

you have over 4,000 posts, how can you be an amateur? here's where you went wrong:
1) you bought something out of the back of a van
2) you bought something out of the back of a van because you thought it was "hot", and thus a great deal.
3) you paid with cash instead of a personal check or cashier's check.
4) apparently you did no research on what you were buying?

dude, april fools day is tomorrow.

?

[Crimson King]

Last week, I had a white van going around my neighborhood trying to sell meat and shrimp, the guy came to my door and tryed to peddle his products, I just said "no thanks". I also has two Mormons (on their bicyles) come to my door the very same day!

[Steve]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Let me get this straight. You would actually be willing to buy stuff you knew was stolen - and then resell it for a profit?

This is what jumped out at me as well.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I read all the posts in this thread. I know, I'm a greedy bastard who's also trying to make money. I admit I was stupid enough to fall for it. I've never been offered anything from any white van in my entire life. The scammer was driving a dark red SUV; not a white van. I just want my money back, thats all.

I should be put in the Blu-ray.com Hall of Shame.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Ok so, I should just forgive them for what they've done and move forward? Hiring a lawyer seems too much trouble.

Forgive them for what? The sold you and item for $350 that they purchased for $50. They gave you a sales pitch that you bought. Sounds like capitalism.

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I read all the posts in this thread. I know, I'm a greedy bastard who's also trying to make money. I admit I was stupid enough to fall for it. I've never been offered anything from any white van in my entire life. The scammer was driving a dark red SUV; not a white van. I just want my money back, thats all.

I should be put in the Blu-ray.com Hall of Shame.

How about Blu-ray.com CONE of Shame!

Don't worry about it. It's life. Everyone makes mistakes. At least you didn't lose $1,000 but just a few hundred. You'll learn from it.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Sorry to hear about this, but I cannot believe people fall for this.

I hope you see them again (not likely) and take down all their information so you can take it to the police.

I was approached at a gas station by two guys(Home Theater Techs) in a van who said they had an install job cancelled and were told to sell the equipment. They told me it was worth $2500 retail, but they needed to "get rid of it" so they could go home. I feigned interest and they said they would give it to me for $200. I asked to see it, and as I walked around their van I snapped a picture of their licence plate(making sure they saw me) with my cellphone. Then quickly got a face shot of the guy doing the talking and informed him I would be flagging down a cop shortly. They quickly departed the parking lot. Later a cop told me as long as they are selling actual working equipment, they aren't breaking the law.

[OrlandoEastwood]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

How about Blu-ray.com CONE of Shame!

I think you're going to be in the cone of shame until your other lets you out of it.

[Mordir]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I actually thought it was "hot (stolen)" and the product was worth $1999.99. All afternoon , I was thinking about selling it and making a profit but i guess not. LESSON LEARNED.

The OP is either a joke or he got what he deserved. Buying stolen products is illegal for a reason.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Mordir

The OP is either a joke or he got what he deserved. Buying stolen products is illegal for a reason.

I let my sins take advantage of me. I got what I deserved.