r/weddingswap • u/Zealousideal_Mind718 • 18m ago
Got scammed on here :(
I wanted to post this to warn other people to be extra cautious when buying or selling on here. I recently posted looking for specific lace gloves/veils, and someone commented to message them. We discussed in detail over reddit, and then texted back and forth for a while. She sent me "photos" of her wedding day that did not look AI generated at all, the whole thing seemed completely normal, and for some reason I just trusted it. I ended up paying her over Zelle, and she kept me posted as she went to the post office, sent me tracking, etc.
It's been a couple of days and the tracking number is still not working, and her reddit account has now been banned. I know it was very silly of me and I am obviously kicking myself because I never fall for these things. I'm extra sad because the budget I had stowed away for my accessories is now gone. Hoping my bank will consider reimbursing me but that feels unlikely.
TLDR - I would NOT recommend directly buying something from someone on here unless you live local and can exchange in person. Have them post it on Still White or something similar so you're protected.
