At the very least even if all of this is some grand false alarm I think the way we tend to do business online leaves us rather exposed, and should be reevaluated.

No-one likes to admit that they have been duped, but when others are at risk I am gonna do all I can to raise awareness. I too thought that this was a close knit group that wouldn't be out to rip anyone off. I too looked for all the legit signs.

Alas I too am out $750 at this point.

Obviously the entire forum is not like this, but there are wolves in our midst it is safe to say.
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