Hi
I would like to share my experience about how I got scammed here in TF by @MAXXCARD.
I joined TF in November 2023 and have been frequenting here since then. I've learnt a lot and maximised my rewards after joining TF. I also got introduced to the world of American Express and got my first 2 cards in MRCC and Gold in January.
Ever since Amex increased the referral benefits to 12k MR points, I've been on the lookout to exchange my referral with someone, where I'll get a Platinum travel card in exchange for someone using my referral for their 2nd or 3rd card. I thought I was being smart, but have been proved wrong.
I thought I finally found the right person when I saw @MAXXCARD posting his referral link in various threads. Seeing that he's been on this forum since 2022, I wasn't very sceptical as I've largely had a very positive experience here in TF, more so with long term users.
I DM'ed @MAXXCARD about the offer and he seemed enthusiastic towards the exchange. We exchanged referral links and he was promptly replying for the 2-3 days we (I?) took to apply and complete vKYC.
But the day I mentioned that my card has been approved, he stopped responding to DMs even though he's visiting the site daily according to the last seen function.
I was disappointed, but held hope that he was just being busy. But as days went by, the feeling that I've got scammed got stronger and stronger.
I understand that I made myself vulnerable with the offer. I also remember a post by Amex legend @coolguy1 asking a different user about what will happen if one person's application was not approved during an exchange. I thought that an existing user had high chances of getting approved for a 2nd card. And to be honest, if his application wasn't approved, I wouldn't be this disappointed.
Because right now, I've no idea if he even applied as he's ghosted me since and ignored all my messages. Let my story be a warning to all users that such scammers do exist even here in TF. But just like everything else on TF, this has also taught me something and will be careful from here on.
And if you, @MAXXCARD finally reply to my message and I'm mistaken (even though it looks unlikely with you not responding to DMs), I'll take down this post. But if you have tried to scam me, i wish you'll grow a conscience and really apply for a card with my referral link or provide me with 4K Apay vocuher (equivalent to 12k MR points).
Sorry for the long post. Be careful everyone. Attaching screenshots of the DM and last seen as on 11.30 AM, July 7
I would like to share my experience about how I got scammed here in TF by @MAXXCARD.
I joined TF in November 2023 and have been frequenting here since then. I've learnt a lot and maximised my rewards after joining TF. I also got introduced to the world of American Express and got my first 2 cards in MRCC and Gold in January.
Ever since Amex increased the referral benefits to 12k MR points, I've been on the lookout to exchange my referral with someone, where I'll get a Platinum travel card in exchange for someone using my referral for their 2nd or 3rd card. I thought I was being smart, but have been proved wrong.
I thought I finally found the right person when I saw @MAXXCARD posting his referral link in various threads. Seeing that he's been on this forum since 2022, I wasn't very sceptical as I've largely had a very positive experience here in TF, more so with long term users.
I DM'ed @MAXXCARD about the offer and he seemed enthusiastic towards the exchange. We exchanged referral links and he was promptly replying for the 2-3 days we (I?) took to apply and complete vKYC.
But the day I mentioned that my card has been approved, he stopped responding to DMs even though he's visiting the site daily according to the last seen function.
I was disappointed, but held hope that he was just being busy. But as days went by, the feeling that I've got scammed got stronger and stronger.
I understand that I made myself vulnerable with the offer. I also remember a post by Amex legend @coolguy1 asking a different user about what will happen if one person's application was not approved during an exchange. I thought that an existing user had high chances of getting approved for a 2nd card. And to be honest, if his application wasn't approved, I wouldn't be this disappointed.
Because right now, I've no idea if he even applied as he's ghosted me since and ignored all my messages. Let my story be a warning to all users that such scammers do exist even here in TF. But just like everything else on TF, this has also taught me something and will be careful from here on.
And if you, @MAXXCARD finally reply to my message and I'm mistaken (even though it looks unlikely with you not responding to DMs), I'll take down this post. But if you have tried to scam me, i wish you'll grow a conscience and really apply for a card with my referral link or provide me with 4K Apay vocuher (equivalent to 12k MR points).
Sorry for the long post. Be careful everyone. Attaching screenshots of the DM and last seen as on 11.30 AM, July 7
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