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Scammed by $35 Splendid UID: 43212465 - Astro Boy - Nov 7, 2014

His original marketplace sales thread (now closed) : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4523320

Scammed by a seller "Splendid" who was making offers which were too good to be true about an eBook, BUT provides a "money back guarantee, no questions asked" policy on the method. He didn't refund me. I asked forcefully and he only refunded half.

His guide would technically work, but it's absolute bullshit quality, and you won't be benefiting from it until you put significant effort and retarded amount of actual work which constitutes a form of "scamming" which is what he's actually promoting. I won't go into details, but might have to if Splendid does not refund fully.

I'm sorry this couldn't work out as planned Splendid, but please refund me as you should. I just want my money back, but he's claiming that I'm blackmailing him...?

TL;DR: "he's selling ebooks on selling ebooks", against the marketplace rules and is a total scam

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He would only refund half, owes me $23, and only after threatening him

Check out the guy's rep, lots of eBook scams

OUR CONVERSATION:
Spoiler (Click to View)

Here's his shitty "guide" he sold me for $35, while the method is plausible to make money from, it's certainly not original or worthwhile (password is: splendidthankyou):
edit: out of respect that the author of it actually may have put together some time into making the document, I've removed the download link


* - Nigga From Africa - Nov 7, 2014

Doesnt this count as a ponzi scheme?
"Buy this ebook on how to sell ebooks"


* - Sacred Symmetry - Nov 7, 2014

Yeah, im on astroboy's side of the fight.
Hope this is resolved


* - Kids - Nov 7, 2014

Okay.

I've read it all, and I'm on your side aswell.

I hope you get your money back.


* - Astro Boy - Nov 7, 2014

(Nov 7, 2014 03:56 AM)DotTXT Wrote:  Doesnt this count as a ponzi scheme?
"Buy this ebook on how to sell ebooks"

That's the word I'm looking for!

His get rich by selling "intelligence property" is a direct translation to "sell scammy ebooks".


Look at this scam as well: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4444269
I suspiciously believe that zSerity is either the same user as Splendid (multiple accounts), or he's using the same method to scam people. Check out the similarities between his ebook and the one I was sold on:

Same scamming TOS:Spoiler (Click to View)
Same 2 option plan:Spoiler (Click to View)
Canadian money:Spoiler (Click to View)


* - Autocorrect - Nov 7, 2014

(Nov 7, 2014 03:56 AM)DotTXT Wrote:  Doesnt this count as a ponzi scheme?
"Buy this ebook on how to sell ebooks"

Yes, that would classify as a Ponzi scheme.
So I guess I'm on this guy's side.


Ah, the refunds are bullshit man. I can't believe that they rip you off, good to see that you value your money!
I made a little GIF for you bro, hope you enjoy. 😊

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* - Astro Boy - Nov 7, 2014

(Nov 7, 2014 12:57 PM)Autocorrect Wrote:  Yes, that would classify as a Ponzi scheme.
So I guess I'm on this guy's side.


Ah, the refunds are bullshit man. I can't believe that they rip you off, good to see that you value your money!
I made a little GIF for you bro, hope you enjoy. 😊

[Image: nAZfDc6.gif]

Thanks. That's exactly how I feel. I'm tired of HF and wish people out there not to part ways with their money easily. Take everything with a grain of salt. There is no such thing as a free lunch.


* - NotArbiter - Nov 7, 2014

when are people gonna learn that almost all e-books are complete scams?