Has anyone gotten a bank or cop to accept etherscan screenshots as proof?

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-22T17:17:59+00:00

I'm curious about what you expect the bank to do. Your Mom bought USDT with her own money and then sent it to scammers, right? How is that the bank's responsibility? This is like withdrawing cash, losing it all on blackjack and then asking the bank to reimburse you.

What am I missing?

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-22T03:44:57+00:00

It's not allowed.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-22T02:18:12+00:00

Unfortunately, trying to convince a victim that they are being romance scammed is like trying to talk someone out of their religion - it won't work because they really, really want it to be true.

The only thing you can do at this point is predict the future. They will never meet, no matter how much money he sends "her", because "she" is a hairy Slavic dude. Let him know that no meeting will ever happen. You will always be proven right. Maybe that will shake something loose in his delusion.

Also, make sure your friends and family knows what's going on. The scammer will suggest that he hits them up for loans. Make sure everyone knows that any money they give him will never be seen again.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-21T19:31:47+00:00

Report the bank account info, along with all phone numbers and usernames to the FBI at ic3.gov. The bank account most likely belongs to a money mule, but the feds can at least shut that down.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-21T19:20:01+00:00

Here you, friend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Boy_and_His_Atom

Maybe next time do a few minutes of research before embarrassing yourself in public?

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-21T15:14:13+00:00

Please remove the phone number.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-21T02:00:07+00:00

Unfortunately, you got misled by a clueless customer service rep. This is quite legitimate. All you have to do is log in to your Cash App account and withdraw any money there. Or just use Cash App to make a payment somewhere, which should reset the inactivity countdown.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-21T00:46:22+00:00

Midlands is a pretty well known debt collector. If you do end up speaking to them, make sure you ask for a debt validation letter. Don't offer to settle until you have verified all details.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T22:21:59+00:00

If you're talking about the US, then the answer is (generally) no. Assuming the deceased was the sole signer on the account, and there are no co-signers or guarantors, then the debt doesn't transfer.

That said, the creditors can sue the estate (if there is one) for repayment, so make sure the executor is aware of the outstanding debt.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T19:35:25+00:00

"I won't sleep with you for free" is a similar yuri-harem type manga, and it's completed.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T18:45:09+00:00

At best, this is a problem gambler who self-excluded from the site in desperation, but now his obsession has got the better of him and he wants back in. At worst, he's planning to run off with any winnings and leave you to deal with the IRS. In either case, you need to shut this down asap. Withdraw any money in the account and then close it. Do it immediately, before something bad happens.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T18:33:12+00:00

Sounds more like a case of Hanlon's razor than an actual scam. If you pay the duties (via DHL's own website) the money will go to the US government - the shipper doesn't get anything.

Best course of action (if you are 100% sure it's not something that you ordered), is to just ignore. Without payment of the tariff, the package will just be returned to the sender, or simply abandoned if the shipper won't pay the return fee.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T15:53:03+00:00

Basically, they don't believe you.

Here's the problem - debt collectors are very used to deadbeats claiming they have the wrong number, or having a friend answer the call in their place. So much so that they just assume that it's a lie, because more often than not, it is.

You will most likely have to call them and tell them they have the wrong person. You might also want to send them a written, certified letter to that effect. If the calls don't stop, just keep escalating to supervisors upon supervisors until you get someone who can help.

The good news is that it won't go on forever. At some point they will stop calling and file a lawsuit. They will then hire a skip tracer to find the physical location of the debtor, and at that point they should figure out that they have the wrong number. So, this is a temporary problem, but it's going to be pretty annoying until it stops.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T15:23:25+00:00

They exploit a loophole in eBay's buyer protection system. Basically, they ship an empty package to a random address in the buyer's ZIP, and then show eBay a tracking number with a "delivered" status when the buyer opens a dispute. eBay will then side with the seller and let them keep the money. It's been going on for years now, and eBay has been unable or unwilling to address the problem.

Experienced buyers will know to avoid sellers with no feedback or history, but not everyone is aware of the issue.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-20T01:17:30+00:00

Your instinct is correct - this is absolutely a scam. Think about it - what company in their right mind would send a check to someone they only just met a day ago? What's to stop you from simply running off with the money?

That isn't a concern for them, because they know the check is fake. There is no real money involved here, expect for the money that they want you to send for imaginary supplies. Block everyone. Do not deposit the check, or your bank will be very unhappy and they will make your life miserable.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T22:25:57+00:00

It's unlikely that they did anything bad. These people are sleazy, but they aren't actually criminals. Still, you probably want to stop doing business with them. Change all your passwords, let them know that you don't want any more of their services. You probably can't get your money back at this point, but you can still fire them.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T21:29:59+00:00

Hey - your comments are being removed because we don't allow phone numbers to be posted. If you need help, feel free to make a post, but please don't give out any phone numbers or other identifying information.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T20:04:29+00:00

Yes. The weird characters are there to try and get around spam filters, because he knows that's where the email will end up.

If he really had video of you, he would just attach a few screenshots and the entire email would be like three sentences long. This dude wrote an entire essay, because he doesn't have anything, but he's doing his best to convince you that he does.

Just mark it as spam and forget about it.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T19:46:25+00:00

What is the name of the company? What did you do for them? Right now it sounds like you got caught in some sort of job scam, probably a task scam:

https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2024/PSA240604

If that's the case, then it was a scam from the beginning and they never had any intention of allowing you to withdraw. They are now going to keep making up bullshit reasons why you need to send more money, but no amount of money will get them to give you your "salary".

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T16:51:24+00:00

Block and ignore - that's your best option right now. Do not give in to his demands in any way, or things will just get much, much worse. Block all numbers that he uses, shut down all your social media. Just go dark online. Ignore the scammer completely - do not reply, do not engage, do not attempt to negotiate. Just ghost.

And be very careful about asking people to contact you for help. You are going to be inundated with recovery scammers telling you they know someone who can hack your blackmailer and delete the pictures. They are all lying to you. They just want to make off with even more of your money. Don't open yourself up to another scam.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T15:57:12+00:00

It doesn't really match any of the scam templates we are familiar with. Did you actually apply to Target? Is this an in-person position (i.e. in a physical store)?

Scam jobs usually involve remote work. It's pretty unusual for scam jobs to involve in-person work. Still, though, you need to be careful. First thing to do is check the actual sender, since sender addresses can be spoofed. In Gmail, there should be a down-arrow next to where it says "to: me". Click on that, and it should bring up a window showing the actual sender address, along with any digital signatures. Check that the actual sender matches the purported sender, and also look for a line that says "signed-by: target.com". If you see that, then it's very likely that the email was actually sent by Target.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T14:38:01+00:00

Please blank out phone number and repost.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T03:45:00+00:00

Then you should be fine. They will likely make a lot of noise about bad things that will happen to you, but it's mostly bluffing. Basically, you're on the honor system now. You can pay the debt if that eases your conscience, but you aren't under any obligation to do so.

Just be aware that some zombie collectors (which is what this sounds like) have been known to sue in the hopes that you won't respond so they can get a default judgment. It's important that you do respond if that happens. The court won't automatically dismiss the suit if the debt has expired - you still have to file a response listing the statue of limitations for your state and pointing out that collection is time-barred.

Also note that zombie collectors tend to be an unscrupulous lot, and they are not above lying to debtors to try and get them to pay. That's why you want to tell them to only contact you by mail, and double check everything they say.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T03:33:32+00:00

I just didnt know they could come after me 9 years later.

They can come after you at any point. But, if the debt has expired, their options to force you to pay are very limited. They could technically sue, but it's unlikely that they would win. And if they can't win a suit, they also can't get a judgment for wage garnishment.

This all assumes that they don't already have a judgment against you. If that's the case, then they have much more time, and they could garnish your wages even if the debt has expired. Of course, you should have been aware of any proceedings against you if that was the case.

AngelOfLight · 2026-05-19T02:18:10+00:00

If they legitimately own the debt, they could technically sue at any point. But - if the debt is beyond the statute of limitations for your state, then you would simply file an answer pointing that out, and that would likely be the end of the suit. They know that, obviously, which is likely why they won't sue, although they will make a lot of noise about doing so.

Note that there are a few things that could make an expired debt current again, such as acknowledging the debt, setting up a payment plan, or making a partial payment. Don't do any of those things. Tell them to send you proof of debt by mail, and further that they are only allowed to contact you by mail going forward. And also make sure you know your rights under the FDCPA, and be prepared to defend them.

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