SCAM ALERT Shipping company scam?

[peppystrings80]

Looking for a little advice. I ordered from a vendor for the first time, I was looking for MOTS C in a US warehouse and I connected with Rui Chen at Peptides/Anabolics worldwide. I had never ordered from them before, but the sales rep was really responsive and they had COAs for every product. Luckily I just ordered one thing, but the shipping company that the vendor selected is really trying to pull a fast one. They are telling me that I have to pay a 99 dollar deposit (using Bitcoin) or they won't deliver my package. I told them to shove it, I'm not giving them any Bitcoin and they can return my product to the sender. The vendor seems nice and apologetic and said earlier that he would reship my product using USPS, but this whole thing just feels like a scam. The shipping company has texted things like "your package is illegal in your state" (it's not) and "we would hate to see someone in law enforcement get it." I'm not falling for it, I won't give them any money. I'm just bummed because I didn't have much BTC anyway and now I have no product either. Here's the shipping company, complete with typo in the name of the company. I'm thinking I'm just going to have to write this one off as getting scammed, but what would your next steps be if you were in my shoes? Anything? Or just chalk it up to experience and move on?

 

[ZippityDooDah]

the sales rep was really responsive and they had COAs for every product.

Being "really responsive" is a key part of any scam.

the shipping company that the vendor selected is really trying to pull a fast one. They are telling me that I have to pay a 99 dollar deposit (using Bitcoin) or they won't deliver my package.

This is always a scam.

Rui Chen at Peptides/Anabolics worldwide.

Never heard of them. This is how people get scammed, "finding" dealers nobody has ever heard of, or worse, letting dealers find them.

 

[peppystrings80]

Being "really responsive" is a key part of any scam.


This is always a scam.


Never heard of them. This is how people get scammed, "finding" dealers nobody has ever heard of, or worse, letting dealers find them.

Thank you. I assumed as much. I appreciate the input. I won't make the same mistake again.

 

[peppystrings80]

Being "really responsive" is a key part of any scam.


This is always a scam.


Never heard of them. This is how people get scammed, "finding" dealers nobody has ever heard of, or worse, letting dealers find th

Being "really responsive" is a key part of any scam.


This is always a scam.


Never heard of them. This is how people get scammed, "finding" dealers nobody has ever heard of, or worse, letting dealers find them.

No, I reached out. Should have done better. It's ok, it wasn't much money and I didn't fall for the "shipping deposit" angle. I'll be much more cautious going forward. Is there anything else I should do to keep others from falling for it? Post about it someplace else? Thanks for the advice.

 

[ZippityDooDah]

You don't mention where you got the contact information, but regardless it reinforces the importance of where and how people obtain vendor contact information.

NEVER rely on contact information that anyone else has posted, linked, or shared!

NEVER rely on contact information from a vendor who has contacted YOU without you first contacting them!

Instead—ON YOUR OWN—find that specific vendor's posts/pages/groups/etc. where that vendor is directly sharing their contact information (and in multiple places and over the course of several weeks or months), and even then it's still important to check multiple venues to confirm that info. (Checking sites like Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources, and Echemi can sometimes help corroborate contact info, while at the same time understanding that you should NEVER rely on any of those sites as the source for contact information either!)

Even with the best "due diligence", because of the prevalence of imposter scams, no method can be 100% foolproof by any means. PeptidɘStore99 can easily look like PeptideStore99 to someone who is not paying attention.

The all-too-common afflictions of people being too lazy or in too much of a rush is how scammers are able to take advantage of them.

 

[peppystrings80]

Thank you. I appreciate your responses.

 

[enlamira]

You don't mention where you got the contact information, but regardless it reinforces the importance of where and how people obtain vendor contact information.

NEVER rely on contact information that anyone else has posted, linked, or shared!

NEVER rely on contact information from a vendor who has contacted YOU without you first contacting them!

Instead—ON YOUR OWN—find that specific vendor's posts/pages/groups/etc. where that vendor is directly sharing their contact information (and in multiple places and over the course of several weeks or months), and even then it's still important to check multiple venues to confirm that info. (Checking sites like Alibaba, Made-In-China, Global Sources, and Echemi can sometimes help corroborate contact info, while at the same time understanding that you should NEVER rely on any of those sites as the source for contact information either!)

Even with the best "due diligence", because of the prevalence of imposter scams, no method can be 100% foolproof by any means. PeptidɘStore99 can easily look like PeptideStore99 to someone who is not paying attention.

The all-too-common afflictions of people being too lazy or in too much of a rush is how scammers are able to take advantage of them.

curious finding posts/pages/groups/etc implies its shared, like the ones in the vendor section? I only ask because of the amount of posting/sales that are in there seems like baiting for the next victim.

 

[Airborne Daddy]

Being "really responsive" is a key part of any scam.


This is always a scam.


Never heard of them. This is how people get scammed, "finding" dealers nobody has ever heard of, or worse, letting dealers find them.

The deposit is an absolute NO GO.... no need to go outside of here. 4 or 5 vendors have been solid well over a year, 2 or 3 upcomers showing promise and 1 or 2 trying to make their way... constant feedback and updates right here daily .... everyone wants a stranger for some reason. Puzzling, cuz if a vendor goes south it's all printed and debated here. Risk reduction at no charge.

 

[Airborne Daddy]

No, I reached out. Should have done better. It's ok, it wasn't much money and I didn't fall for the "shipping deposit" angle. I'll be much more cautious going forward. Is there anything else I should do to keep others from falling for it? Post about it someplace else? Thanks for the advice.

Mostly, everyone knows. That's why we flock together, run testing and speak freely here... always plugged in and updated with the latest information. Some sites delete anything negative with sponsors to protect them but I feel here they stand on their own merits and get no protection or favor. Flourish or burn.

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

The deposit is an absolute NO GO.... no need to go outside of here. 4 or 5 vendors have been solid well over a year, 2 or 3 upcomers showing promise and 1 or 2 trying to make their way... constant feedback and updates right here daily .... everyone wants a stranger for some reason. Puzzling, cuz if a vendor goes south it's all printed and debated here. Risk reduction at no charge.

That is so true. Ive used hpt, wbs, erp and Amino Lair all found on this site, vetted as well as I could and have had zero issues so far. The rep from hpt was kinda short, Amino Lair was hella expensive, but all in all fanfuckingtastic experiences with all of them. And every one of them posts ads to this site constantly.

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Mostly, everyone knows. That's why we flock together, run testing and speak freely here... always plugged in and updated with the latest information. Some sites delete anything negative with sponsors to protect them but I feel here they stand on their own merits and get no protection or favor. Flourish or burn.

Burn motherfucking scammers burn!!!!!!!

 

[Airborne Daddy]

That is so true. Ive used hpt, wbs, erp and Amino Lair all found on this site, vetted as well as I could and have had zero issues so far. The rep from hpt was kinda short, Amino Lair was hella expensive, but all in all fanfuckingtastic experiences with all of them. And every one of them posts ads to this site constantly.

Yes sir and that's tribute to @ZippityDooDah for keeping things real and not over moderating even though he's forced to babysit on occasion. Sad part is, eventually we'll buy from a reputable/vetted vendor and 2 months later you'll see a test showing tirz in the reta, t30 with 1.78mg of tirz or glow that showed 99.7 mannitol....

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

Yes sir and that's tribute to @ZippityDooDah for keeping things real and not over moderating even though he's forced to babysit on occasion. Sad part is, eventually we'll buy from a reputable/vetted vendor and 2 months later you'll see a test showing tirz in the reta, t30 with 1.78mg of tirz or glow that showed 99.7 mannitol....

Been here about 2 months total including lurking for two weeks and have yet to see that happen with my own eyes. Actually I did catch that vendor that supposedly put a few people in the hospital, the blue cap R10 fiasco i think? Everyone had something to say about that mess. So yea, it happens. 🙁

 

[peppystrings80]

curious finding posts/pages/groups/etc implies its shared, like the ones in the vendor section? I only ask because of the amount of posting/sales that are in there seems like baiting for the next victim.

The scammer posted in Data Mining Site, I believe, but I went back and looked through all my history on various sites and couldn't find the original post. It's possible it was on telegram. I really didn't do any due diligence and let myself get taken in, if I had asked about it here I wouldn't have fallen for it. Lesson learned. I'm sure he/they will change the name of the "company" and try again someplace else, but I am going to be much, much more cautious going forward.

 

[enlamira]

The scammer posted in Data Mining Site, I believe, but I went back and looked through all my history on various sites and couldn't find the original post. It's possible it was on telegram. I really didn't do any due diligence and let myself get taken in, if I had asked about it here I wouldn't have fallen for it. Lesson learned. I'm sure he/they will change the name of the "company" and try again someplace else, but I am going to be much, much more cautious going forward.

thanks for clarifying!! on my search to wean out the legit sources!

 

[peppystrings80]

Absolutely! Whatever I can do to alert people not to do the dumb thing I did, lol. I'm quite sure I would have made a different choice if I had gone to the "Has anyone heard of....?" thread on this forum!!

 

[Gr33dyOctopus]

This just happened to me
dear client,after the verification of your documents and registration papers of yourpackage, we have found out that your package lacks the insurancepaperwork which puts your shipment at risk and making your packageunsafe to continue.your package will need to be insured before the shipping of this packagecan resume.all discreet packages must be insured before shipping.the insurance fee paid is 98% refundable upon the arrival of yourpackage. this is done to prevent the involvement of legal authorities,which cannot be done when shipping using the priority mail, first-classmail, retail ground or fedex mail.you are hereby required to pay a refundable insurance fee of $120 tocover the insurance of your package and to reactivate your shipment.your shipment status is currently on holdwe work with insurance companies that provide the best help to ourclients. they make sure funds gets back to our clients as soon as theirpackages are delivered and in the case of any unforeseenli circumstanceslike wrong delivery, theft, accidents and destruction, they will becharged and held responsible for compensation.
Ssy

No legit vendor ive ever seen would ever send a message that long 🤥

 

[Airborne Daddy]

No legit vendor ive ever seen would ever send a message that long 🤥

Funky stuff has happened with the freight forwarder/carrier but thats been tariff related. You would think if theres issues with paperwork it would go to the sender to remedy.... this smells like fish and kimchi.

 

[Chili777]

This just happened to me
dear client,after the verification of your documents and registration papers of yourpackage, we have found out that your package lacks the insurancepaperwork which puts your shipment at risk and making your packageunsafe to continue.your package will need to be insured before the shipping of this packagecan resume.all discreet packages must be insured before shipping.the insurance fee paid is 98% refundable upon the arrival of yourpackage. this is done to prevent the involvement of legal authorities,which cannot be done when shipping using the priority mail, first-classmail, retail ground or fedex mail.you are hereby required to pay a refundable insurance fee of $120 tocover the insurance of your package and to reactivate your shipment.your shipment status is currently on holdwe work with insurance companies that provide the best help to ourclients. they make sure funds gets back to our clients as soon as theirpackages are delivered and in the case of any unforeseenli circumstanceslike wrong delivery, theft, accidents and destruction, they will becharged and held responsible for compensation.
Ssy

This is a strong sign that you've been scammed. Any request for any additional money after the initial sale is a sign that both your money and the peps are gone. Don't throw good money after bad. Just chalk it up to a learning experience.

 

[ZippityDooDah]

Any request for any additional money after the initial sale is a sign that both your money and the peps are gone.

Every. Single. Time.

 

[peppystrings80]

This just happened to me
dear client,after the verification of your documents and registration papers of yourpackage, we have found out that your package lacks the insurancepaperwork which puts your shipment at risk and making your packageunsafe to continue.your package will need to be insured before the shipping of this packagecan resume.all discreet packages must be insured before shipping.the insurance fee paid is 98% refundable upon the arrival of yourpackage. this is done to prevent the involvement of legal authorities,which cannot be done when shipping using the priority mail, first-classmail, retail ground or fedex mail.you are hereby required to pay a refundable insurance fee of $120 tocover the insurance of your package and to reactivate your shipment.your shipment status is currently on holdwe work with insurance companies that provide the best help to ourclients. they make sure funds gets back to our clients as soon as theirpackages are delivered and in the case of any unforeseenli circumstanceslike wrong delivery, theft, accidents and destruction, they will becharged and held responsible for compensation.
Ssy

I'm sorry that happened to you, it's exactly what happened to me. Take screenshots and report the profile! At least they'll have to come up with a new name. Hopefully you didn't lose too much money.

 

[skaylife]

I also have a bad experience with a vendor from out there. Sometime ago, before I have found this place, saw an advertation for BGH, brain growth hormone on TikTok. I could see all the possibilities, if it was true? A shiny future was waiting out there for me. Immediately contacted supplier and placed an order. After waiting 2 weeks without any tracking updates, my package was unexpectedly delivered to my door without any customs issues or questions. Constituted with home made BAC water and injected within 5 minutes upon receiving. But unfortunately could not observe any changes after one week, two weeks, titrating to higher dosages during 3rd and 4th weeks. Then I have contacted her back and told that it doesn't work. This is a scam, I said. I will never buy again from you. No sir, she replied. You are wrong! It works. But only you don't realize it. 45 days ago, you have bought it without any questions. But now, the way you think has changed completely and you say that you will never buy it again. So, how can you claim that it doesn't work, while there is such a big progress? Your next order please? She had a point. But I think it still suspicious is, not? 🤔🤣🤣 Nothing is true and it is just a fictieve story to make you smile. Be alert and enjoy your weekend friends.

 

[desinr-gal]

Looking for a little advice. I ordered from a vendor for the first time, I was looking for MOTS C in a US warehouse and I connected with Rui Chen at Peptides/Anabolics worldwide. I had never ordered from them before, but the sales rep was really responsive and they had COAs for every product. Luckily I just ordered one thing, but the shipping company that the vendor selected is really trying to pull a fast one. They are telling me that I have to pay a 99 dollar deposit (using Bitcoin) or they won't deliver my package. I told them to shove it, I'm not giving them any Bitcoin and they can return my product to the sender. The vendor seems nice and apologetic and said earlier that he would reship my product using USPS, but this whole thing just feels like a scam. The shipping company has texted things like "your package is illegal in your state" (it's not) and "we would hate to see someone in law enforcement get it." I'm not falling for it, I won't give them any money. I'm just bummed because I didn't have much BTC anyway and now I have no product either. Here's the shipping company, complete with typo in the name of the company. I'm thinking I'm just going to have to write this one off as getting scammed, but what would your next steps be if you were in my shoes? Anything? Or just chalk it up to experience and move on?

I don't see the shipping co. name?