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Suspicious on ePvP User LWIAY
Hi guys, here is a guy that claims to be selling high profile equipment on Totemia.
Indicators of Potential Scam
Avoids Middleman
Despite the high value (500–600€), he insists on direct transactions and explicitly states he has “never done middleman before.” This is a classic way to bypass safety mechanisms.
Emotional Manipulation
Mentions quitting due to a wedding next month, invoking trust via personal narrative and religious appeal (“trust me in ***’s name”) — a tactic commonly used in scams.
“Wedding Exit”
This is a known scam pattern referred to in the conversation as the “Pinoy wedding scam” — used to justify quick sales and push urgency.
Inconsistent Proof of Legitimacy Provides a screenshot of PayPal transactions, but names and transactions are easily faked. No verification or identity provided.
Large Discounts Offered Quickly
Offers an additional 1b Penya “for free” and drops rate without negotiation — abnormal for legitimate sellers.
Pushes for Direct Payment
Refuses more secure payment options like F&F with middleman, insisting on “direct transactions” even when warned.
Pressures Buyer to Split Deal
Tries to segment the transaction to bypass lump-sum scrutiny (“buy one by one” tactic), which is often used to bait initial trust then ghost.
All screenshots including Discord chat and elitepvpers forum message are included in a ZIP archive, I can provide.
The Wedding-Scam is highly distributed in the scam industry and I have been confronted with "Wedding" scams over the past 3 years frequently. Be careful when trading.
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