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It's just a way to derail any kind of action. It's very silly. Seriously, it doesn't make any sense. I know I wasn't the one scammed but I just think in order to continue on with action these confusing sidetracks of "Maybe it's not her real name" or "Maybe it was her sister" or "Maybe someone broke into her house and used her computer to do scams" are all things that will do nothing but help the scammer.
This just came up in the thread for help on those who were scammed by Ponyadore, but I thought it was important enough to post here too. I can't believe we've forgotten about the IC3! Go to ic3.gov and file a complaint. IC3 is the Internet Crimes Complaint Center, a branch of the FBI. They take these reports seriously and do go after the scammer. Even if you get your money back from PayPal, you should file a report with them. A crime was committed, and she will continue to scam the community unless serious action is taken. I was scammed on eBay once, filed a complaint, and they caught the guy and sent him to jail 6 years later! I also had the opportunity to attend the court hearings AND file a claim for the amount of money he took from me. The IC3 kept me updated on everything; they even let me know the sentance- 4 years in jail. And all of this was over a $60 text book.
Quote from: saply on April 21, 2012, 10:39:58 AMI feel bad if it really was her sister But I definitely feel worse for everyone who was scammed out of money or ponies. Hope this whole big mess gets sorted out!No offense but I really think everyone needs to stop even considering that it's "her sister". It's just a way to derail any kind of action. It's very silly. Seriously, it doesn't make any sense. I know I wasn't the one scammed but I just think in order to continue on with action these confusing sidetracks of "Maybe it's not her real name" or "Maybe it was her sister" or "Maybe someone broke into her house and used her computer to do scams" are all things that will do nothing but help the scammer. Please, she's not even trying very hard. She made up a random plan to make it look like it wasn't her by posting that bizarre post with all caps and it backfired. There's no conspiracy, there's no "other person" and the only victims are the people who are in this thread. Oh and the only criminal is ponyadore. No one else. Eskara - That's a great story and excellent advice. I think the victims should take a good look at what you posted.
I feel bad if it really was her sister But I definitely feel worse for everyone who was scammed out of money or ponies. Hope this whole big mess gets sorted out!
Ponyadore also argued that her "sister" hacked into her computer to do this scams, right? But then... did her sister also has access to her whole accounts (email, paypal, etc.), that's fishy. Also... I don't know how many let all accounts open and free access to anyone accessing the computer, and as far as I remember, you receive an e-mail to your e-mail account when you have a PM (or that's only an option preference? Can't remember and lazy to check =X).
In fact, ponyadore had less than 20 posts here, so technically almost of them would have been the "sister" since they were primarily related to the auction scam and so would the registration, which means that ponyadore never even posted here herself??? But then as soon as she was banned, within an hour she was aware of everything and emailing tinrobo about how it wasn't her, it was her "sister" for the past four days... Yeah, not buying it. Her story is so full of holes it should be a crocheted cardigan.
PayPal just awarded me my claim: I HAVE MY MONEY BACK! Finally!