(01-16-2017, 11:53 PM)miked739 Wrote: I'm somewhat surprised how many people have been scammed / ripped off. In contrast what did you do to fix it?
I don't post but I've been doing this WAY too long (tolerance sucks).
It shocks me how many people get scammed (In more recent times def get it but years ago wasn't nearly as tight). I guess I'm an OCD "googler" but in............... longer than I'd like to say.............. I've only lost one order and had 2 pkgs sent.... Not saying this to brag (dumb luck is always involved with mail) but want to understand how people are getting lured and ripped off and what you can be done to stop it.
How many times have you personally been ripped off? | What's the most useful thing you've learned to stop it and find legit sources?
Things that may help (please share any tips you've learned)
#1 - NEVER use Google directly to find med stores - always, always use a third party review site to get a list of sources
#2 - That said, NEVER trust just _____ random review site -- a ton are run by nicely compensated affiliates or more likely the seller(s) themselves.
#3 - Like phishing emails learn to read reviews for tone. Missing verbs, lack of capitalization and punctuation with a formal tone, broken English etc.. etc.. I've yet to be let down by reviews that sound like it's an email your writing to your friend or if there's details of was scammed by X and Y company delivered in 10 days was amazing........
In my book nothing trumps broken English trying to sound formal - I lose all trust.
I could write hours but I'm done for now...
No idea if any of that is helpful but figured I share some easy ways to sort through the junk offers out there.
Charon is right, as usual. This forum is not like any other out there and Charon and our mods work very hard to give us only the best. The vendors here are some of the best and have come thru time after time. They don't do right by any of our members, they don't stay around here for long.
Not saying that things always go perfect all the time, but if they try to scam anyone here they are quickly taken out.
I have been a member of many forums, but this is the safest and friendliest one goin'. We're a family that takes care of our own. Please don't disrespect Charon or the mods who work tirelessly to keep us updated and safe because they care, not doin' this hard job for money or favors. They are our angels watching over us and deserve more thanks than we could ever express.
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