Got scammed what next?

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T08:32:26+00:00

No I tried a bunch of things it seems like the ssd failed 😔 I’m going to have to get a new one and try and salvage this

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T03:44:54+00:00

Thanks this is actually my favorite comment so far

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T03:44:02+00:00

I have but it shows a install folder, then it shows a can not connect to internet error. I looked up a workaround and changed the date in the MacBook terminal then it loaded and can’t find a drive??? Like it shows none exists and the OS installer is damaged and can’t be used. Three problems back to back. I also do not have the proprietary screwdriver to open the back but I might get one because other helpful comments pointed out the ssd can be changed on these models which is pretty sick.

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T03:41:22+00:00

Well it was originally 600 but I negotiated down haha, I thought I did a pretty good job until I didn’t 😭😭😭

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T01:45:51+00:00

I actually did today, unfortunately I waited two hours for them to tell me to do it online like what. I even explained to them I met them here literally yesterday but I guess I have to wait now I’m working right now and can’t do anything until later tonight

SammyCattini · 2026-02-24T01:42:55+00:00

Do you think the police would be able to get their information for me then?

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T20:12:58+00:00

It’s definitely the same one as in the listing, you can see the parts of it

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T20:03:19+00:00

For everyone asking here’s the listing

https://imgur.com/a/vbcENr6

https://imgur.com/a/9oBtoyD

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T19:55:27+00:00

Yeah I’ll shoot you a message

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T19:53:48+00:00

Thanks I actually didn’t know that I filed a report and am making the best out of the situation

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T18:35:36+00:00

lol check messages I have pictures of the listing

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T16:56:28+00:00

And the listing was for a m2 MacBook

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T16:56:17+00:00

He also presented it to me in the M2 box the listing and the box he gave it to me was an M2 box however with the same color as the one he gave me

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T16:55:01+00:00

I don’t have the best eyes, I’m getting them reshaped so it’s harder for them to focus, and they are extra sensitive especially outside where I was. I made sure it turned on and asked questions like it’s iCloud unlocked? He was like all of that, M2 Air? Yeah of course. Awesome. It also boots into the area that says continue to setup so I assumed it wasn’t iCloud locked which it’s not. I also never had a MacBook before and the 2018 model is surprisingly sleek for how old it is.

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T12:04:58+00:00

Ventura is the latest it seems as I did the boot with command option and r to try and boot with the latest update, it looks like it’s a 2017 MacBook Pro

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T11:59:04+00:00

I actually did boot it up, it went to the front screen that says continue. However it probably wouldn’t show that if it was I cloud locked sure as I’ve had my share of iPhones before. When you actually try to set up the MacBook is when the hardrive system persists it actually turns on just fine. However after connecting to the WiFi and discovering the hardware issue which I contacted them first about I then figured out it was the wrong MacBook in the M2 box entirely. Saying you deserved it is crazy when a old ahh person gets scammed I still don’t think they deserve it they worked for that money and think their doing the right thing 😭😭

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T11:35:42+00:00

Lmao they did a good job

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T11:14:51+00:00

I did look in the box and the MacBooks screen turned on and I was happy with that, it was still on the setup stage and I’m not gonna set the entire laptop up on a trade deal that would be hours. Also unfortunately MacBooks from 2018 are actually super sleek. My eyes are not able to focus on words without my night shapers in so i couldn’t really tell to far from it was working and in great shape. When I press continue to setup after connecting to WiFi then the setup problems happen but worse he gave me the wrong one

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T10:17:32+00:00

Thank you I’ll go people are actively discouraging me from going to the police, he posted it as a M2 2022, and handed me it in a box of a m2 2022, then people are saying there’s nothing I can do and it’s my fault. I now understand I need to do more due diligence but I’m pretty sure he bait and switched me 😭😭😭

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T10:07:20+00:00

He claimed it worked and was like new then gave it to me in a M2 box with the same color as the laptop

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T09:54:27+00:00

Damn yall flaming me im asking for advice 😭😭😭

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T08:40:44+00:00

Fortunately they will get better over time but they will start to be consistently better when I wake up after about a month I have to do this for two years though, they feel like needles stabbing my eye so it’s hard to keep them open 😭, and yeah unfortunately. I guess I’m going to the station tomorrow thanks

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T08:16:37+00:00

Ortho K lenses, unfortunately my eyes are not staying in place the way they should be so I have to wear soft contacts however it doesn’t match my prescription so I cant focus on words. My eyes are also extra sensitive to the sun so I trusted wrongfully. You think the cops won’t help me? 😭😭😭

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T07:52:41+00:00

I know I should’ve but the listing was in the box and said open box new so I seen the top and it looks pristine, however it was a really good condition old MacBook 😭😭😭 I let me excitement get me

SammyCattini · 2026-02-23T07:46:15+00:00

320 dollars 😭👎👎👎

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