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Delgato Svartekatte
Caldari Phaze-9
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Posted - 2008.12.28 07:55:00 -
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I advertised in the recruitment channel that I was looking for a corporation, listed my skills, and what ships I was able to fly, as well as how old my character was.
Tyrrhena Maxus of Igneus Auctorita contacted me and went over what his corp was about, the benefits, etc. Everything sounded good, 200+ members, corp is a member of the GoonSwarm. Figured it would be a good place to be.
I told him I was interested and he said everyone who joins pays 100 million isk, it helps to cover the costs of replacment ships, one of the benefits he had mentioned earlier, I thought nothing of it, sent it to the corp and put in my application.
I logged in today, I got an e-mail saying he rejected me and he had also blocked me so that I could not eve mail or convo him. I logged my alt and started a convo, this is a transcript.
Tyrrhena Maxus > hey there Xevur > I'm just curious if this is something your corp and alliance do on a regular basis. Scam someone for 100m then turn around and block them so that you won't have to face them. I realise you will probably just block this char like a coward as well, but I Xevur > figure the least I can do is inform the general public on the forums of your corporations 'habits' as well as anyone else I can think of Tyrrhena Maxus > knock yourself out Tyrrhena Maxus > :) Xevur > So this is a common process for your corp? Tyrrhena Maxus > no only for the dudes who we don't want in Xevur > Then why would you have contacted me in the first place other than to scam me, I didn't come to you, you came to me Tyrrhena Maxus > please link me to thee thread when you make it
Sure sounds like a scam to me, He contacted me, he knew everything about the character when he did, no reason to to contact me if I wasn't what he was looking for, other than to make 100 million isk.
Just wanted to warn everyone looking for a corp to avoid this char/corp.
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Dirk Magnum
Royal Hiigaran Navy
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Posted - 2008.12.28 08:02:00 -
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Edited by: Dirk Magnum on 28/12/2008 08:05:15
At least he only took you for 100 mil. People have been taken for much more. 500 mil isn't unknown IIRC, and one guy jumped his carrier out to a Goon cyno put up specifically for him, thinking that once he got to that system he'd be allowed to put in his application and be accepted (as was "agreed" upon beforehand) into the alliance... but of course he got ganked at the cyno point. I believe this is on YouTube.
Sadly (for you) this ISK-for-acceptance scam is something that the Goons are encouraged by their leadership to engage in.
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Gojyu
Ever Flow Axiom Empire
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Posted - 2008.12.28 08:07:00 -
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5 minutes of research into goonswarm would have told you about this scam. Goonswarm even goes out of its way to inform people that they approve of this scamming method, I think they look at it as weeding out those who couldn't be bothered researching the group they're joining
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Vaal Erit
Science and Trade Institute
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Posted - 2008.12.28 08:28:00 -
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Originally by: Delgato Svartekatte Everything sounded good, 200+ members, corp is a member of the GoonSwarm. Figured it would be a good place to be.
See, this was your first mistake. Second mistake was posting here, because Goonswarm loves to scam newbies and they get antsy in their space pantsy whenever someone posts about it.
<3 Goons though. --
http://desusig.crumplecorn.com/sigs.html
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XxHey BabyxX
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2008.12.28 09:39:00 -
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100 million isk from every new member to replace ship loses?
wow you're kind of stupid and deserve to get scammed.
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Jovoich
Infestation.
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Posted - 2008.12.28 10:51:00 -
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Guys, come on now.. don't be too hard on him. Some people are just stupid and don't do any research. Look on the bright side, atleast we get to laugh about it.
I call 'Bull****' CCP. Isn't it great that the alchemy process was introduced & can 'take up the slack?' |
Higgs Foton
Scoopex Zenith Affinity
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Posted - 2008.12.28 12:38:00 -
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Heheheheh, love these goonswarm pranksters. :) |
Tellenta
Gallente Invicta. Cry Havoc.
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Posted - 2008.12.28 18:09:00 -
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hahahahahahha, HA.
Despite this 'scam' happening for years some idiot manages to fall for it. Thanks for warning us though good looking out.
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Lochmar Fiendhiem
Caldari Quicksilver Industries and Painful Effects Inc.
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Posted - 2008.12.28 19:17:00 -
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I only read the first line then I lol'ed again and again.
Originally by: Halkin bob is dead, goons are great, cheese is cheesy, there we go no need for any more threads
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Dun Bynar
Caldari
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Posted - 2008.12.28 20:44:00 -
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The number of reasons you deserved the 100 mill loss are to great to list.....have a laugh, learn from your mistakes(indeed there are quite a few here to learn from)and move forward in hi sec. A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion, a thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true. |
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Kirra Liu
Gemini Industries Inc Sylph Alliance
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Posted - 2008.12.29 00:21:00 -
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I lol'd. You gave isk to a stranger without checking him and his alliance out first. TThis happens on a regular basis so youre not alone. Posting here though is just the icing n the cake, you have just gave alot of folks a laugh at your own expense.
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Sunsh1ne Ac1d
Brutor tribe
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Posted - 2008.12.29 05:41:00 -
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Hahahahaha
oh, and in before Goons
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Tyranthin
Incurable Insanity
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Posted - 2008.12.29 06:54:00 -
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You gave Goons money, and in turn received exactly what you deserved.
Then (and this is my favorite part) you come to C&P and post about it.
Well played, good sir, well played.
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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Minmatar Ninjas N Pirates
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Posted - 2008.12.29 07:15:00 -
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You'd think all eve would know better by now
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Jasharin
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:19:00 -
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for shame tyrrhena, for shame. never would i have thought that noble igne could sink this low
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Tyrrhena Maxus
Igneus Auctorita GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:19:00 -
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Edited by: Tyrrhena Maxus on 29/12/2008 11:23:08
I am shocked and disgusted by these false allegations. I will fight your shameless smear campaign with all the energy I can muster. This attack on my honour will not be tolerated.
p.s MMM TEARS om nom nom
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Kazacy
Caldari Invicta. Cry Havoc.
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:24:00 -
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I cannot understand why anyone wanna join goonswarm.
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z0de
Gallente The Bastards The Bastards.
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:24:00 -
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oh lol
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Izo Alabaster
Friendly Neighbourhood Extortion Company
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:32:00 -
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Originally by: Delgato Svartekatte
Xevur > So this is a common process for your corp? Tyrrhena Maxus > no only for the dudes who we don't want in
This made me laugh pretty hard. Thank you for that.
The EVE community at large is well aware that Goonswarm would rather scam people than recruit them. You weren't. You failed.
You're lucky it was only 100 million you lost. I've heard of people losing carriers carrying everything they own.
One thing is for certain, the scammer must've liked you to only scam you for 100 million. Maybe you should apply again? I'm sure your application would get accepted this time!
Originally by: CCP Nozh Are BS useless in solo combat? The larger ship still has many benefits: * Can fit smaller weapons to fend off smaller targets * More slots allow EW counter measures
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Tyrrhena Maxus
Igneus Auctorita GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:43:00 -
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Originally by: Kazacy I cannot understand why anyone wanna join goonswarm.
We hold excellent English classes for one..
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Kazacy
Caldari Invicta. Cry Havoc.
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:48:00 -
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I agree english its not my primary language. Shoot me if you don't like my english.
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Tyrrhena Maxus
Igneus Auctorita GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2008.12.29 11:56:00 -
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You should join then, only 100 mil!
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Kazacy
Caldari Invicta. Cry Havoc.
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Posted - 2008.12.29 12:03:00 -
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Tbh it is a bargain compared to another goons wannabes loses
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Captain Harwkins
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Posted - 2008.12.29 12:04:00 -
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Go Goons go!!!
Ahh, gotta love them, it's hard to imagine how the EVE universe would be without them... pretty dull right?
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Ehranavaar
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Posted - 2008.12.29 18:44:00 -
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Originally by: Captain Harwkins
Ahh, gotta love them, it's hard to imagine how the EVE universe would be without them... pretty dull right?
gee now how could a game possibly be improved by eliminating people dedicated to screwing the game up for everyone else.
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Mynxee
Hellcats The Bastards.
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Posted - 2008.12.29 20:00:00 -
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Even though a Goon mercilessly podded me while I was larking in 0.0 yesterday, I still LOL at Goon pranks like this one. Goons are nothing if not entertaining!
Life in Low Sec | Hellcats |
Zaphod Jones
Minmatar Celtic Anarchy
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Posted - 2008.12.30 01:26:00 -
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as much as I dislike goons (and thats quite a bit)
LMFAO
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MIRKINZ
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Posted - 2008.12.30 02:53:00 -
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I almost fell for the exact same scam from Jack Gates of the goons. Except his was exceptionally crafted application process that took near an hour and seemed to draw away from any suspicions I had. Infact I even got to pick the place I wanted to live and my top three training programs.
Next came the part were I was to pay 500mil isk and take 45 jumps to my new "home" inorder to put in an app. That when flags came up and I hesitated, that when he claimed i was "messing with a goon".
For all you vets out there, sure this may seem completely idiotic and nanve But to guys like me and Delgado we just want to be a part of all that eve offers, especially those coveted big alliances with major wars at hand. And i for one cant believe you guys are trashing him because this game allows such non-sense which really puts players like us down. If you dont want us in the corp dont actively spam in the recruit channel asking if you want "something more". I think these scammers should be banned and I in no way can think of a situation where this would be accepted. Just another one of the reasons Eve can be so hard to get into...
Big shot out to CCP, I mean someone has to enable these guys. after all its only them that looses paying customers in the long haul.
And thank you for posting this, I for one found it rather helpful... oh and a BIG ..|.. to the rest of ya! You guys are actually blamming him..
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My'kel An'jelo
Amarr Synthetic Frontiers
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Posted - 2008.12.30 02:56:00 -
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if you want to be part of something 'big in EVE' then just join one of the **** pet alliances on either side and work your way up
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Pricechecker2
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Posted - 2008.12.30 03:15:00 -
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Only a 100 million? you got off light then Meet Asaerje the gift that keeps on giving:
3.5 billion + phoenix then 100 million isk then another 50 million
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