#scamming

[lovlyrealities]

does anyone know if i can get my account back if i've been scammed out of it ?? i love my account 🧍‍♀️💔

[craigslisthorses]

This horse being advertised as a true black roan. I pointed out that he is Grey they said no, he's a unique true black roan. Brother in Christ HIS DAM IS GREY FOR GODS SAKE

[thedarknesslord]

I GOT HACKED. STAY AWARE.

What you see up there is a scammer who manipulated and convinced me into changing my password to use my account and spread his malicious intentions everywhere else. Luckily Tumblr staff was able to get me my account back, but still beware. If you get sent a message that says that they falsely reported you for something meant for another account and ask you to contact the person who scammed me on Discord; DO NOT ANSWER AND BLOCK THEM IMMEDIATELY.

If you see my account doing the same thing (Sending you a DM about reporting you by mistake or asking you to contact the Discord scammer), IT WAS NOT ME. IT WAS THE HACKER/SCAMMER.

@cheschesterpossum @lovelybrooke @aventurineswife @viagemtemporal @sweettooth-87 @gingko96 @crystalkat6747 @ygoandchill @jjjjjandroi @monochromepen @emilyclark90 @satellitegibdaughter @young-basic-and-gay @that-genshin-sure-can-impact @magnimoon @ibarramaria @trashlanternfish360 @yandere-daze @just-a-roleplayer @nikkithecat32 @water-to-drink @dethblunt @starxvs @star-going-supernova @izanasimpowo @neopolitan-torchwick @astridraider @superpenguinengineer @obliviousariies2007 @alexandershadowpuppet @treehouse-void @giugirl743 @molaning @yurnu @supgnomie @coyotevvitch @imx-doomer @yanchive @fallen-angel2470 @velvetterabby @harmonysanreads @tedearaminta @dadsbongos @majunju @whatever-i-dontknow @labon27 @dollivication @fatuismooches @star-going-supernova

This is to ALL of you, because I love your content so much and it helped me through rough times.

I DID NOT SEND THOSE MESSAGES. I GOT HACKED.

[seoulmama]

The Federal Trade Commission

[Online shopping: Advertising, Preorders, Delays, and the Law]

The Federal Trade Commisson (FTC) (here)

I’ve brought up the legal aspect before, but mostly in comment sections, so I understand why some people might have missed it. That likely plays a role in why Milo is still getting the benefit of the doubt or well wishes. I don’t wish him any harm, but considering how often he’s lied about nearly everything and everyone, it’s worth thinking about what that return would actually mean.

The FTC an United States agency that enforces consumer protection laws. These laws are applicable to foreign businesses operating in the U.S., as well.

Truth In Advertising Rule:

Contrary to popular belief, Milo's lying isn't considered harmless once it started to involve money. When you LIE to sell your product, it's called deceptive business practices according to the FTC, (here).

Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule:

TLDR?:

Items must be shipped within 30 days if not stated clearly.

If seller delays, they must inform every single customer by obtaining their written consent.

Cosumers have the right to cancel if they do not consent to delays.

If no response was received from the customer, the seller can assume consent was given but ONLY ONCE.

This is for only a definite amount of time. The seller can not give the consumer an indefinite shipping time frame.

If any subsequent delays that occur, the seller must contact every single customer (phone, fax, email) to receive their expressed consent.

If no response is received from the customer in subsequent delay notices, the seller MUST refund.

If the seller cancels, they must provide a prompt refund.

Edited to add: Although Milo was allowed one delay without receiving a response from the customers. He still failed to contact customers via fax, call, or email. He also did not tell them they had a right to refund. Those two things are not negotiable according to the law.

Backorders/Preorders:

TLDR?:

Seller can not substitute a materially different item for another, without the expressed consent of the customer.

If the seller can not provide the exact item, they must promply refund.

These federal rules are not optional. The seller can receive fines and/or jail time for breaking these laws.

Milo, by LAW, was not even allowed to make the second edition. Because its materially different in the fact it wouldn't be the book that the customers had agreed to buy in the first place.

Why?

For one, the book was being completely rewritten and two, customers who wanted physical books were only given the option to receive e-books unless they paid extra for it.

It is also illegal to charge consumers MORE for an item they have already paid for.

Recap: What exactly did he do wrong according to the law?

Lied about the quality and state of his book.

Did not receive the expressed consent of every single customer after the first delay.

Did not inform customers that they had the right to cancel.

Posted important delay information on his social media platforms only. When he actually needed to either call, fax, or email every single customer to receive their consent.

Tried to charge more for a book customers had already paid for.

Tried to give people an ebook when they had paid for a physical book.

Did not call, fax, or email every single customer after the cancelation.

Failed to AUTO REFUND.

Refunds should be prompt after the seller cancels. The customers have nothing to do with his personal financial situation. They have a right to their money, no matter what.

People have been asking for refunds since August! I only added 14, because that was the max for my phone's collage maker. I have over 20 complaints along with replies from Sauli, Elrose, and Milo saved about delays/refunds. They knew people were asking for refunds and simply chose to ignore them.

[batwynn]

Scam update alert:

They’re now hacking old, abandoned accounts to run the scam so it looks like someone you’ve seen around for years is genuinely having an issue.

[redcrowley]

This is absolutely disgusting.

I get it that people in gaza needs help and are starving from famine and war. But there are fucking tumblr bots jumping in and fucking ask you for money just for their own personal gain.

Someone out there thinks "this" is real, If you send a cent at these bots you did not help the people in gaza. You just sent your money to these disgusting people that deserves to burn in hell. Like those Indian men "dressing up" as Pro-Israelians on Twitter/X.

The comments of that specific post? It's multiple bots trying to get attention. Tagging everyone from A to Z.

These people who are organizing these fake fundraisers deserves to be tortured by Satan himself and sent down to the darkest pit down to the boiler room of hell itself. Using millions of people suffering for their own personal monetary gain.

Please actually use your money on Legit Fundraisers and Charity Organizations, That is where you can actually help the people of Palestine.

Think about it. If you "Donate" to the actual victim personally, what are they gonna do with the money in actual times of war? Nothing! Money can't be used in the warzone, You can't buy if there are no stores open. Instead Donate to Legit Fundraisers and Charities where they can use it to fund supplies and actually given to the victims of war.

[fyeah-blorbopolls]

Would your blorbo ever scam people?

Yes, they did in canon

Yes, on purpose

Yes, on accident

Yes, but they were/are/would have to be forced to

No, they could never (moral reason)

No, they could never (practical/ability reason)

Other/nuance

Bonus: they’re more likely to be scammed

Voting ended onMay 5

[please submit questions, the queue is running very low ^_^’]