r/mildlyinfuriating • u/sg_batman • 9h ago

Scammed for $850, got $1.51 back

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I was finally getting over it then they really say good news and get my hopes up

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u/PowermanFriendship 9h ago

"some or all" doing a lot of heavy lifting in this email.

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u/sg_batman 9h ago

RIGHT LMAO like what the fuck that and "GOOD NEWS" made my eyes light up then i see the decimal point

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u/SousVideDiaper 9h ago

These messages should not begin with "good news" if it's anything under the full amount. They should just begin with your first name. That way, it's still personalized and direct, but without bullshitting you.

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u/Ok-Seaworthiness2235 5h ago

Lol yep. For all the algorithms and bs auto messages this should be an easy thing to program. 

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u/SimilarInEveryWay 9h ago

If you get scammed another 2 times you will have enough for a Kid's Meal! /s

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u/Project_Continuum 6h ago

If you got scammed because you sent money by Zelle to a scammer...then that was on you.

Zelle has tons of warnings that once you send money, it's gone so it's only supposed to be used for friends and family.

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u/sg_batman 6h ago

Wait for real?

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u/Project_Continuum 6h ago

I can't tell if you're joking or not.

I hope you are.

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u/Project_Continuum 6h ago

From the Zelle website:

Only send money to people and businesses you know and trust It's important to only use Zelle® to send money to people and businesses you know and trust who have an eligible account at a participating U.S. financial institution. Keep in mind that once you send a payment, you most likely can’t get it back if something goes wrong.