How to pull an exit scam without requiring FE

edit: Feeling kind of shitty for implying that an exit scam is for sure being pulled. I'd like to say that all of this together seems suspicious, but that these should be warning signs in the future if it turns out this is an exit scam. Otherwise, I'm just a shitty person tarnishing peoples reputations without anything but circumstantial proof.

edit 2: Definitely a scam, updated guide to reflect: https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkNetMarkets/comments/35x3lm/complaintwarning_received_controlled_delivery/

Not gonna mention the vendor likely pulling a huge exit scam right now, but here's an explanation of his methods so it may be avoided in the future.

It's actually really impressive how many people that have been tricked into FEing for the vendor.


Comments


[16 Points] Battyhole:

Hahaha, subtle


[7 Points] krokodiltear:

I'm sick and tired of all these new vendors and admins thinking they're hot shit for pulling off massive exit scams. None of them would even be here today if it wasn't for legends like Tony76 and Lucydrop paving the way.

Back in my day, vendors had class; they had charisma; they had an air of gravitas that commanded respect. Sure, they might have ultimately scammed you out of a few hundred dollars of acid, but they did it while retaining your dignity. This new generation of vendors still has a lot to learn before they get to that level.


[3 Points] RosyPalm:

I'd say that's a good list, but the headline is a bit misleading. The FE component is required to set up the big payday. Think you mean having escrow listings up while exiting is part of the plan to keep the scam rolling... That's definitely true.

• Eventually some of your FE customers will complain publicly that nothing has arrived. These customers will be taken care of by the skeptical in the community claiming FUD.

You left out that some of those will actually get product sent to them so they can come back and say, "got my order after all, guess they're just jammed up."

It's actually really impressive how many people that have been tricked into FEing for the vendor.

I'm just surprised so many people didn't realize it was Thurgood since he really made zero effort to change up his MO.


[6 Points] PurpleBeamz:

That explains the down votes on my comment lol

http://www.reddit.com/r/DarkNetMarkets/comments/35b4vf/review_colorado_14g_granddaddy_purple_review_with/cr2zq3f


[3 Points] suckyamum:

Another way is to have lined up some smurf feedback in advance. Buy 20 x things (BULK FE) from yourself @ 0.000001BTC Then, when SHTF, simply dilute the bad feeling with good feeling.

Feedback should REALLY be linked to spend..


[4 Points] Drugaddicatedanimal:

mention the fucking vendor damnit. I hate scammers, good eye.


[3 Points] helllokitty14:

https://www.reddit.com/r/DarkNetMarkets/comments/35uz4x/complaintwarning_colorado_is_exit_scamming/


[2 Points] simplemindedslut:

Thanks for the "how to". Stay tuned guys, I'll be introducing a new vendor acct later. If u preorder I'll give u a killer deal, and maybe a bonus :).


[2 Points] throwaway_203477:

It's actually really impressive how many people that have been tricked into FEing for the vendor.

And how many people KEEP FEing for him too.

Once 4/20 is over extend the sale and stop delivering on FE orders

Although he never sent my package, even though I didn't FE. Hopefully I get my money back.


[2 Points] simplemindedslut:

Love the name. I agree that the top level guys are probably a 1and done. Le is gonna be coming after them, but there are 1000s of middle man type vendors out there that think there opsec is tight. Thank God there are people that pay attention and report on the guys that slip up.


[1 Points] simplemindedslut:

Edit: also shit talk all of your competition so that the flow of customers come your way


[1 Points] radium_fire:

There have been several successful scams done with variations of this plan. I like how you analyzed it step by step. It's diabolical.


[1 Points] miketdvick:

smoke weed


[1 Points] throwdfkdfksdjf:

Or they are compromised which explains why orders were going so slow for a while and then a disappearance.


[1 Points] simplemindedslut:

Send me some btc today and I'll gladly pay u back Tuesday. I promise


[1 Points] MontfortRCs:

You shouldn't be giving out tips on how to exit scam because everytime a vendor does an exit scam, a kitten dies. :(


[1 Points] nesticle8bit:

Have a little question what "LE" and "FE" means?


[1 Points] TotesMessenger:

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[1 Points] Decyde:

If I was pulling an exit scam, I would send them a notice email that their ID is on back order and will arrive <insert years to when they are 21>.


[1 Points] FluffyDuckzz:

Will test soon, thanks for guide.


[0 Points] sld87:

What does FE stand for? Forgive being a noob.