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[Lookin] [UID=3308493] Fake Contest / Running away with group members' donations - DenizZ - Jul 9, 2017
Link to members profile: https://hackforums.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=3308493
Username: Lookin
UID: 3308493
Awhile ago we decided in the Consensus subforum to host weekly/monthly giveaways which would be supported with the donations of the group members. I and some other members have sent a total of ~$150 (maybe more?). I have personally sent him $15.
Proof of payment & Lookin admitting he received the donation:
Spoiler (Click to View)
![[Image: jjhGQHE.png]](https://i.imgur.com/jjhGQHE.png)
UPDATE I've asked around the Consensus members and here a few of the donations that have been made (it's not complete yet):
- 'Fox: $50 (ETH)
- Minimalist: $50
- MoneyManeFlare: $40 (ETH)
- NurSpec: $20
- Fade $20
- DenizZ: $15
- NakedTurtle $6,11 (ETH)
- Danny Khalifa: $2 Total of $203,11
There was a Bitcoin & Ethereum address which we could send money to:
BTC Address:: https://blockchain.info/address/1PMg8Dpbqs7Cx3qbMUdt23xqEkTr5PzMj8
ETH Adress: https://etherscan.io/address/0x7E70d3ad284a46389a7e448B9f28016f1eEc07e7
He made a thread asking for donations but sadly it seems to be junked (he was the group leader, probably still had the junk feature in SF). Anyway it's just gone. (look at update)
This was the contest that he branded in Consensus' name: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5652519 (A total of $85 & 3 group spot prizes)
Now that he is no longer a member he ended the contest and did not grant the prizes:
Spoiler (Click to View)
![[Image: Xxequll.png]](https://i.imgur.com/Xxequll.png)
Link to that post: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5652519&pid=55298119#pid55298119
Wouldn't this be considered as a fake contest? It's the money of the members of Consensus and he should refund us so that we can contininue running it.
Yesterday I sent him a PM regarding a refund, which he has read (tracked it) but didn't response to. He took a vacation ban for 1 month afterwards and none of us have gotten a refund from Lookin.
I didn't want to open this as I thought that Lookin was a really good member. I'm not doing this for my $15. It's about the morals and the general way he gone about it.
***UPDATE**
We have got the thread back that was junked in which he asked us for donations: https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5650423 (only staff/consensus members can open the link since it is in the consenses SF)
This is how it looks like: Spoiler (Click to View)
![[Image: hW2c6Ar.png]](https://i.imgur.com/hW2c6Ar.png)
* - Ninetales. - Jul 9, 2017
Something that doesn't just add up is that he had all that money... what happened to it... why is he asking for charity funds...
* - Sacred Symmetry - Jul 9, 2017
Ironically took a Self Ban today..
* - DenizZ - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:13 AM)Ninetales. Wrote: Something that doesn't just add up is that he had all that money... what happened to it... why is he asking for charity funds...
It was supposed to be used for Consensus' weekly giveaways so he created a thread requesting donations. Some of us send a little bit (between $5 and $25 and maybe more) to the BTC/ETH addresses he provided. Basically the money is on his wallet. We didn't know this would happen of course.
* - Conor McGregor - Jul 9, 2017
OP, were the winners already announced?
Btw pming you for a partial refund, fuck scammers and getting scammed
* - Infinitum - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:18 AM)DenizZ Wrote: It was supposed to be used for Consensus' weekly giveaways so he created a thread requesting donations. Some of us send a little bit (between $5 and $25 and maybe more) to the BTC/ETH addresses he provided. Basically the money is on his wallet. We didn't know this would happen of course.
He probably tried making the most money he could make and run away.
This is just a supposition, don't kill me for it.
(Jul 9, 2017 06:20 AM)Conor Mcgregor Wrote: OP, were the winners already announced?
Btw pming you for a partial refund, fuck scammers and getting scammed
probably not, judging as he closed the giveaway as soon as he was out of consensus.
* - TheChiеf - Jul 9, 2017
Fake contests are punishable by account closures, as per what I recall.
* - Riyu - Jul 9, 2017
Well to be fair doesn't his contest end the 31st?
* - Aerith - Jul 9, 2017
This user clearly knew you'd be making a thread today as he posted that thread regarding discounting the crypto news at like 01:00 (AM) and so he took this opportunity to ban himself and not have to face the publicity. I'm sorry for what has occurred and maybe someone can contact him through discord or skype so he can refund the lot of you.
* - Infinitum - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:22 AM)TheChiеf Wrote: Fake contests are punishable by account closures, as per what I recall.
You might indeed be right. At least, that would be the right thing.
(Jul 9, 2017 06:22 AM)Riyu Wrote: Well to be fair doesn't his contest end the 31st?
to be fair, he closed it.
* - TheChiеf - Jul 9, 2017
2. Any fake contests will result in a closed account.
From: Member Contests
* - DenizZ - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:22 AM)Riyu Wrote: Well to be fair doesn't his contest end the 31st?
He said '' I am no longer apart of Consensus, therefore, this competition is hereby over. Thank you for your participation.''
Basically the contest has ended.
* - Riyu - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:25 AM)DenizZ Wrote: He said '' I am no longer apart of Consensus, therefore, this competition is hereby over. Thank you for your participation.''
Basically the contest has ended.
I spent hours on that site trying to win 😑
* - James Burnham - Jul 9, 2017
The new leader should contact him to get the funds and do the contest as planned. If he would not respond to him, it would be reasonable to open a CA.
* - DenizZ - Jul 9, 2017
(Jul 9, 2017 06:26 AM)Riyu Wrote: I spent hours on that site trying to win 😑
When Kill Joy has everything in order (he just took the leadership over) we'll try to fix this of course.