i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
has anyone ever received etsy giftcards as payment?
i want custom lingerie and pretty soaps and crystal necklaces. i know amazon giftcards are popular, but they would not get me that. hehe.
not sure if this would be an easy scam that a customer could just cancel out after getting what he wants. i'm terrified to use paypal or giftrocket... thoughts?
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
lilagrrl, I would say that I never heard of any scams involving etsy. However, it is possible for customers to cancel out the gift card. This is what I found on the etsy website talking about etsy giftcards and scams.
https://www.etsy.com/teams/7722/disc...cuss/13608396/
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
reading the f.a.q
Authorized Use of Card. If you authorize someone else to use the Card, you will be responsible for any transactions initiated by such person(s) with the Card even if you intended to limit that person’s use of the Card to a particular amount or particular time. You agree to safeguard the Card, and to report any suspected unauthorized use of the Card immediately by emailing [email protected].
Section 3. Email Address to be Notified in Event of a Lost or Stolen Card
If you believe that the Card has been lost or stolen: email [email protected]. Subject to acceptable proof of Card ownership, we will make reasonable efforts to lock a lost or stolen Card from further use. If you notify us promptly of a lost or stolen Card and we are able to lock it from further use, you will not be liable for any further transactions associated with the lost or stolen Card.
You may request a replacement Card for a lost or stolen Card at www.etsy.com/giftcards or by emailing [email protected]. A replacement Card will not be issued unless you present adequate proof of purchase, the Card number, and your full identification. Requests to replace a Card may be denied by us or Etsy, in either’s discretion, in the event we or Etsy suspect fraudulent or unlawful activity or improper Card use. If the replacement is approved, a new Card will be issued and activated in the amount remaining on the Card, if any, at the time of the replacement. Replacements may take up to 30 days to process.
so customer can report it stolen at anytime and have it "replaced" by a different code to use himself.
Amazon do not have this feature. Once a card is sent, you cannot cancel it or report stolen or get any kind of replacement.
another tip id like to add (one for the especially paranoid camgirls out there) about etsy is that, if u did get a card and use it, it's best to not show your customer what you bought, as the items are unique and therefore seller easily found and he/she might leave you visible feedback on the item, revealing your etsy username. also they could sneakily send a message to the seller pretending to be you and trying to recieve your address from them by making up some lies.
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
oh shit! thanks for pointing that out, i would have NEVER thought of that. i just started camming a couple days ago, i'm trying to avoid scams at all costs... so much so that i'm probably losing actual business, HAH!
i guess there's always redeeming giftrockets, sending to paypal, and buying things for myself on etsy. damn. what's the best way to get paid!? D:
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
The best way to get paid is through a legitimate cam site. There's a reason they're all still around. If you've only been camming a couple days then it's highly likely that guys are just targeting you for scams because you're new. If they're good spenders who've been seeing you a while that's one thing (though you should still approach with caution), but since that's not possible in your case you're right to be extra careful.
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
you're right. it's so hard to tell if what i'm experiencing right now (all the requests for skype shows and insisting they pay outside of the camsite) is normal or just "new girl" status stuff... and full of scammers!
i'll try my best to keep it to the site... and from what i've been reading, giftrocket is pretty ok?
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
Giftrocket is decent for clips or for VERY VERY trusted customers (as in, have spent thousands over at least a few months.) The thing with GR is that even if it appears to go through GR payments get kicked back a lot (yes, even if they don't cancel!) so you have no way of knowing if you're getting paid until it's in your hand. So for things like clips which will take at least a few days anyway it's not bad, for immediate things like cam shows it's very iffy.
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
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lilagrrrl
i guess there's always redeeming giftrockets, sending to paypal, and buying things for myself on etsy. damn. what's the best way to get paid!? D:
DO NOT do paypal. :/ That's the webcam girl form-of-payment golden rule. If they find out you are using their services in terms of adult work they can terminate your account and keep the money. Also, I think it's somewhat easy for people to get your real name through paypal. I know you are new, but if you just spend some time reading some threads here on SW, you'll learn so much basic yet incredibly valuable information.
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
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Originally Posted by
SpaceyLaceyButterfacey
DO NOT do paypal. :/ That's the webcam girl form-of-payment golden rule. If they find out you are using their services in terms of adult work they can terminate your account and keep the money. Also, I think it's somewhat easy for people to get your real name through paypal. I know you are new, but if you just spend some time reading some threads here on SW, you'll learn so much basic yet incredibly valuable information.
I think they mean redeeming GiftRockets through PayPal, not directly using PayPal. Is it still possible to find personal info or risk suspension that way?
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
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Originally Posted by
SpaceyLaceyButterfacey
DO NOT do paypal. :/ That's the webcam girl form-of-payment golden rule. If they find out you are using their services in terms of adult work they can terminate your account and keep the money. Also, I think it's somewhat easy for people to get your real name through paypal. I know you are new, but if you just spend some time reading some threads here on SW, you'll learn so much basic yet incredibly valuable information.
It's not somewhat easy, your name is always released instantly when you receive a payment through paypal. One of the reasons I opened a business account with them but that was a mistake...just drew more attention from them. I wish I read the SW forum before using paypal for adult years ago!
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
oh, I have no idea, I dont deal with GR. I just read that wrong, as if she meant "sending to paypal" was a general option.
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RedAlice
I think they mean redeeming GiftRockets through PayPal, not directly using PayPal. Is it still possible to find personal info or risk suspension that way?
Re: i want etsy giftcards. am i a dweeb? scams possible with this?
the reason theyre all asking for skype and paypal is because they want to scam u or pay much less. you might think that he sounds like a really nice guy and hes very genuine but its all an act. they dont care about ur bills. theyre cock is hard and they want a release, when the cum is out the brain switches back to normal mode and he gets his money back. also they want to add u 2 skype because they want to chat to u all day every day. its super annoying. some ive added for a show and then the next day u log-in and after 10 seconds the guy is calling me. ACTUALLY CALLING, not just typing text but calling me expecting me 2 open my cam or mic. some of those guys are delusional. most have no intention of ever paying you. if u dont believe me, go and make a customer account and see how many girls u can con urself, and then look at the types of girls who fall for it, it's teh newbie's and the clueless.