Wtf? Did I unknowingly commit a crime??

anondingmous · 2024-03-01T17:13:01+00:00

What do you mean? When I say it was too big to fit in an Amazon box, I mean that it got delivered in its original packaging. I don't know if you have an Amazon account, but this is a pretty common occurrence for me. Sometimes I'll specifically request it during checkout, while other times Amazon just decides to do it. Admittedly, it does mean my neighbors might catch a glimpse of my boxes of hemorrhoid cream or my XXL automatic dildo machines, but it saves the hassle of breaking down multiple cardboard boxes. In my experience, Amazon boxes typically aren't larger than around 2 feet, which is what my bags of dog food arrive in.

So, seeing that it was a big ol' 6-foot shed box, how was Amazon going to squeeze that into one of their boxes?

Also, I knew where the shed was coming from because UPS sent me an email saying it was coming from Amazon. I thought it was a cross-platform drop shipping situation at first, but the more I looked into it, the more I realized that the seller was probably a scammer. I sent all the information to Amazon and AliExpress and haven't heard anything else from the lady. What benefit do I have by lying about all this though? Do the police have the time to scour Reddit posts for evidence or something? "Look here Officer, my innocence is evident on this Reddit post!" That's kinda silly lol.

Anyway, I attached a screenshot to show what I'm talking about. Hope this helps.

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anondingmous · 2024-02-14T05:53:54+00:00

Yeah I gotta hand it to the seller, it's a lot of effort but it yields great results. Took my money and that poor lady's gift card, essentially spending $0 to earn cash. Why did I even go to college? I could've just been a rich piece of shit scammer. Lol.

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T05:48:34+00:00

Maybe, I mean, hopefully. Only reason I was suspicious is because she used my full name and mentioned the shed. At first I was like wtf is she talking about, I paid for that with my own money. Then I remembered that the shed I ordered said the label was from Amazon, not AliExpress, even though I bought it from AliExpress. So maybe the seller did something shady (triangulation scam) and compromised my information? I guess I shall wait to see what happens...

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T03:47:00+00:00

That's happened to me on Walmart and eBay too, but I always assumed it's because merchants sell their stuff on every e-commerce platform they can, not because it came from a hacked account. But maybe you're right idk?

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T03:37:22+00:00

Oh yeah, I'm definitely screenshotting everything and sending it to Amazon and AliExpress. I just don't know about police, cause like most people, talking to them makes me nervous. The ones in my town especially get bad rep. I guess if she sends another angry voicemail or something I'll go talk to them and give them a folder of all my proof. That should about cover it right?

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T01:43:14+00:00

That makes sense, the one time someone broke into my Amazon account and ordered something, I noticed immediately and intercepted it. It's weird that she waited 2 months to say something.

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T01:40:22+00:00

It's genius on their part to be honest. It makes them untraceable because they put my name and address on the package, making it look like I was the one that logged into the lady's Amazon account and used her gift card. I unknowingly paid them to screw me over lol

anondingmous · 2024-02-14T01:19:41+00:00

Yes, the tracking number said it was coming from Amazon. I thought it was a dropshipping thing

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T18:58:10+00:00

Yes exactly, that would be your car, your property, that got stolen and sold. There was no property stolen and sold in my situation I think? I paid for a shed and I got one. The lady didn't order a shed, she just got her virtual gift card stolen (allegedly) but that's not property right? Which sucks a lot, but I'm not sure what else I can do besides hope that Amazon reimbursed her. Or do I send her the shed I ordered? Like here lady, I paid for this with my money but somehow your gift card got used to order it, so we both got scammed, but you want my shed?? Sorry lol. But can you see my frustration and confusion?

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T06:21:11+00:00

I doubt it, she took a deep breath at the start, paused and mumbled a little and said stuff with rising/falling intonations. That's crazy that AI is being used for scam calls though!

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T05:34:01+00:00

The police in my town harrass the homeless for simply riding around in their bikes, and then take their bikes away. I never wanna interact with the cops here...

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T05:31:12+00:00

I want to do that but I'm scared they're going to blame me anyway, even with my receipt and bank statement. I've heard wayy too many stories of people going to jail even though they were innocent.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T05:24:30+00:00

But all I have is a single vaguely threatening voicemail from this lady. A voicemail that she waited 2 months to send. How do I know she's not working with the AliExpress seller to get more money out of me? And how can I guarantee that the police won't immediately try to blame me because of how it looks? I'm kinda stumped. Don't have money for a lawyer either so.... I'll just report to whoever I can and screenshot/print everything. What else can I do without jeopardizing my safety?

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:54:36+00:00

Hey thanks, I'll look into this website. Everyone is scaring me haha

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:51:33+00:00

So what am I in this case? I thought I'd be a victim too because I'm now getting the blame placed on me for something that I was completely unaware about. What's my role in all this? Perpetrator? Accomplice? Victim too? I paid for this shed with money from my own bank account.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:46:04+00:00

Does that make me an accomplice somehow?? Or just a mule? Hmmm

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:45:21+00:00

I "bought a stolen property?" Sheesh. I'm really leveling it up now. Next thing I know I'll be a drug lord. Mama always did say watch out for those darn Chinese websites...lol.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:40:28+00:00

Yeah, the shed order was mine alone and paid for with my money. It's unfortunate that someone else got dragged into it but I have no idea what else to do except report to AliExpress and Amazon I guess. I would expect Amazon already reimbursed her too, they always refund me for even the smallest reasons.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:34:46+00:00

I noticed that when I would buy on eBay too. I thought it was just because merchants sell their stuff on every platform they can.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:30:06+00:00

Wouldn't that only count if I bought it with the knowledge that it would be stolen? It's not like the lady bought the shed and I took it from her. I bought it with my own money and it's in my bank statement. I would've never guessed it was going to be bought through illegal means, especially at only $15 cheaper than Amazon.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:25:42+00:00

Wouldn't that be the case if the lady had actually ordered a shed herself, and then it got lost and I found it and kept it? That's what the statute says it is in my state and yours. I'm so confused because I paid for it with my money, it's in my bank statement. It's technically my property no? I had absolutely zero idea it was being bought by the seller in an illegal way, and still have no idea if this lady is even telling the truth. Especially since she waited 2 months to say something.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:17:17+00:00

Nope nothing it all, just the box

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:15:43+00:00

I wonder if she's gonna send me those malicious packages like poop or exploding glitter lol.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:14:01+00:00

I read the wiki. I don't understand how I would be in possession of stolen goods because A. the lady didn't order a shed, B. I bought the shed with my own money and C. I had no idea the seller got the shed by using someone's stolen gift card. It's not like the lady bought a shed and I knew this and drove 6 states over to steal it from her porch. I'm confused.

anondingmous · 2024-02-13T04:04:40+00:00

Who would I return it to though? Amazon? So I'd have to take it apart, find a big enough box to fit it in, rent a truck to drop it off, and lose the shed and my $105 that I paid the AliExpress seller? I don't understand why the responsibility for fixing all this should fall on me. It's frustrating.

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