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So I've just been scammed

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Krank Jordon
Kranks Tax haven
#1 - 2013-01-12 23:05:24 UTC
out of 2.4 billion in assets by the corp Gangnam style, I applied to the corp, wass accepted and my recruiter said he'd ship my things down to null sec for me , since I had an orca, hulk and a BPO among several fittings, thinking I could trust my new corpmate I courier contracted the assets to him, worth around 2.4 billion, and the next morning I was kicked from the corp, so in short I'm left with 5 mil isk roughly, what should I do now to get back on track after losing 8 months of progress?
Bane Necran
Appono Astos
#2 - 2013-01-12 23:10:33 UTC
What were you progressing towards?

"In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness." ~Miyamoto Musashi
Kai Sheia
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#3 - 2013-01-12 23:11:50 UTC
Krank Jordon wrote:
out of 2.4 billion in assets by the corp Gangnam style, I applied to the corp, wass accepted and my recruiter said he'd ship my things down to null sec for me , since I had an orca, hulk and a BPO among several fittings, thinking I could trust my new corpmate I courier contracted the assets to him, worth around 2.4 billion, and the next morning I was kicked from the corp, so in short I'm left with 5 mil isk roughly, what should I do now to get back on track after losing 8 months of progress?


maybe start with a procurer?

how do people who can have such ships and money, fall for such obvious scams?
Krank Jordon
Kranks Tax haven
#4 - 2013-01-12 23:12:12 UTC
Bane Necran wrote:
What were you progressing towards?



Hopefully joining a indy corp and then getting into capital construction with some guidance, im kinda nooby, only been here a year
Rengerel en Distel
#5 - 2013-01-12 23:12:39 UTC
You should have said "ha ha, you got me, but i still want to join the corp" then work your way slowly up the ranks, then clean them out in a year.

With the increase in shiptoasting, the Report timer needs to be shortened.
Krank Jordon
Kranks Tax haven
#6 - 2013-01-12 23:12:51 UTC
Kai Sheia wrote:
Krank Jordon wrote:
out of 2.4 billion in assets by the corp Gangnam style, I applied to the corp, wass accepted and my recruiter said he'd ship my things down to null sec for me , since I had an orca, hulk and a BPO among several fittings, thinking I could trust my new corpmate I courier contracted the assets to him, worth around 2.4 billion, and the next morning I was kicked from the corp, so in short I'm left with 5 mil isk roughly, what should I do now to get back on track after losing 8 months of progress?


maybe start with a procurer?

how do people who can have such ships and money, fall for such obvious scams?



Maybe, yeah, an I'm an idiot, I shouldnt have trusted him
Two Pump Chump
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2013-01-12 23:13:24 UTC
This is probably more of a Crime and Punishment thread... I'm sorry this happened to you, its an expensive lesson. Sounds like you have enough for a Venture to start mining again.
Krank Jordon
Kranks Tax haven
#8 - 2013-01-12 23:14:41 UTC
Rengerel en Distel wrote:
You should have said "ha ha, you got me, but i still want to join the corp" then work your way slowly up the ranks, then clean them out in a year.



Except they want a 'security' deposit, as well as 2.6 bil in assets
ISD Praetoxx
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#9 - 2013-01-12 23:16:33 UTC  |  Edited by: ISD Praetoxx
I have one thing to add to this thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGplrpWvz0I
The fate of an empire rests with you.

- ISD Praetoxx

ISD Praetoxx Lieutenant Community Communication Liasons (CCLs) Interstellar Service Department
Wacktopia
Fleet-Up.com
Keep It Simple Software Group
#10 - 2013-01-12 23:20:54 UTC
Krank Jordon wrote:
Rengerel en Distel wrote:
You should have said "ha ha, you got me, but i still want to join the corp" then work your way slowly up the ranks, then clean them out in a year.



Except they want a 'security' deposit, as well as 2.6 bil in assets


Anyone asking for any kind of deposit like that is usually a scam.

If you ever need to give anything to anyone ask yourself this: Would I care if I didn't get it back?

If the answer to the above is 'yes' then just don't give it to them in the first place and find something else to do in EVE.

Kitchen sink? Seriousy, get your ship together -  Fleet-Up.com
Krank Jordon
Kranks Tax haven
#11 - 2013-01-12 23:22:27 UTC
Wacktopia wrote:
Krank Jordon wrote:
Rengerel en Distel wrote:
You should have said "ha ha, you got me, but i still want to join the corp" then work your way slowly up the ranks, then clean them out in a year.



Except they want a 'security' deposit, as well as 2.6 bil in assets


Anyone asking for any kind of deposit like that is usually a scam.

If you ever need to give anything to anyone ask yourself this: Would I care if I didn't get it back?

If the answer to the above is 'yes' then just don't give it to them in the first place and find something else to do in EVE.



thanks, lesson learnt
Varius Xeral
Doomheim
#12 - 2013-01-12 23:24:18 UTC
No shadow begging allowed on the forums.

Official Representative of The Nullsec Zealot Cabal
Bane Necran
Appono Astos
#13 - 2013-01-12 23:25:06 UTC  |  Edited by: Bane Necran
Krank Jordon wrote:
Hopefully joining a indy corp and then getting into capital construction with some guidance, im kinda nooby, only been here a year


Well you don't need isk for that.

You could recover your losses from this in a fraction of the time if you find a trustworthy 0.0 industry corp which is recruiting. They're rare, like the elusive yeti, but do exist. Just keep looking.

"In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness." ~Miyamoto Musashi
Simetraz
State War Academy
Caldari State
#14 - 2013-01-12 23:25:13 UTC
IT has been said more times on these forums then I care to count.

And it will be said once again.

Never fly what you can't afford to lose.
Never bring all your assets to Null.

EVERYBODY KNOWS
Grimpak
Aliastra
Gallente Federation
#15 - 2013-01-12 23:32:18 UTC
Krank Jordon wrote:
Rengerel en Distel wrote:
You should have said "ha ha, you got me, but i still want to join the corp" then work your way slowly up the ranks, then clean them out in a year.



Except they want a 'security' deposit, as well as 2.6 bil in assets

you got fooled right there.



any corp truly looking for members doesn't want any "security deposits".



think of this as a lesson for your life on EVE. altho a 2.4bil lesson might be a wee bit expensive...

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mechtech
Ice Liberation Army
#16 - 2013-01-12 23:37:38 UTC
Just pick up the pieces and start again, it happens. (I've been there)

The knowledge you have gained about the game is far more valuable than the 2.6 bil you lost, it won't take you anywhere near 8 months to regain that.
Arronicus
State War Academy
Caldari State
#17 - 2013-01-12 23:42:27 UTC
If the person isn't highly reputable, require a collateral in the contract.

What do you do from here?
Learn your lesson. Don't trust people with all your stuff, that you can't visit in RL and break their legs. Or have known for a long time, preferably before you started playing eve.

Work up from the ground. It will be a lot easier this time, since you have some skills trained at least. My reccomendation? Salvage for people. make enough to buy a ratting ship, then mission, or join a 0.0 alliance and run anoms solo or with someone else. You'll make the money back in full fairly quickly.
Skorpynekomimi
#18 - 2013-01-12 23:47:39 UTC
The first rule of nullsec is that anything you take there is already lost.

Still, you have 5mil ISK. Play market games, or buy a Venture, some cheap lasers, and go mine for a while. Or a frigate and run missions. Or a cheap BPO, some minerals, and make ammo.

Economic PVP
Malcanis
Vanishing Point.
The Initiative.
#19 - 2013-01-12 23:58:57 UTC
Krank Jordon wrote:
Kai Sheia wrote:
Krank Jordon wrote:
out of 2.4 billion in assets by the corp Gangnam style, I applied to the corp, wass accepted and my recruiter said he'd ship my things down to null sec for me , since I had an orca, hulk and a BPO among several fittings, thinking I could trust my new corpmate I courier contracted the assets to him, worth around 2.4 billion, and the next morning I was kicked from the corp, so in short I'm left with 5 mil isk roughly, what should I do now to get back on track after losing 8 months of progress?


maybe start with a procurer?

how do people who can have such ships and money, fall for such obvious scams?



Maybe, yeah, an I'm an idiot, I shouldnt have trusted him


Well there's your progression

"Just remember later that I warned against any change to jump ranges or fatigue. You earned whats coming."

Grath Telkin, 11.10.2016
Dheeradj Nurgle
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#20 - 2013-01-13 00:13:08 UTC
Gangnam Style out of all corps :p
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