STOLEN COMIC BOOKS! Instagram SCAM for Over $5000

STOLEN COMIC BOOKS! Instagram SCAM for Over $5000 - Need Your Help

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@DONTSLEEEEP Жыл бұрын

get in touch with United States Post Office of the Inspector General. You will need appraisals of lost items. Over 5k could qualify. Mail fraud is a federal offense.

@holyharlot5222 Жыл бұрын

absolutely right

@Jmillz181 Жыл бұрын

Yes file that mail fraud report. Its online and quick. I did one when I got scammed as well. They dont mess around they will investigate.

@comicfanagain8405 Жыл бұрын

Yes completely agree

@chopin171717 Жыл бұрын

Swag, file your fraud claim with the postal office and call the local Chicago PD in his area (since you have his home address). Explain to them what happened and ask if it's possible to get a police escort to accompany you to get your books back. You'd be surprised how helpful they can be and how quickly he'd return your personal property or face criminal or even civil charges when you have a patrol car outside his house. Might be worth the roundtrip flight, my friend.

@pulsarstargrave256 Жыл бұрын

This stinks, there are scammers in every industry and I hope you get either your books back or justice, maybe both. Peace to you.

@chriskuneman3310 Жыл бұрын

Swag don't play nice... people like this never do the right thing. Put the name out there. You have close to 15k Followers. Someone's bound to know about this guy. They just need more information.

@marshall_warpath8695 Жыл бұрын

YES, PUT THEIR NAME OUT THERE!

@MrFernando1820 Жыл бұрын

@@marshall_warpath8695 Agree

@henrygossage3048 Жыл бұрын

@@MrFernando1820 Agree 100%

@seamuscostello9513 Жыл бұрын

Agreed put the name out there!

@mikekilkelly2138 Жыл бұрын

yea hes way to nice, he's even trying to protect the guy who ripped him offs privacy by not using his name, name and shame them with as much info as you can

@xmen1bishopdavis67 Жыл бұрын

You need to put this person's name out there so it doesn't happen to anyone else.

@RAG718 Жыл бұрын

Or hire someone to visit the house to say hello ,, provided its a legit address 🏡

@FilmBritt Жыл бұрын

Yes, I don´t know why his name should be a secret. Why protect him?

@robertt9342 Жыл бұрын

@@FilmBritt . Because the internet is a scary place, and he’s likely hoping things will still work out.

@FrostlikeReign Жыл бұрын

Well, it could be a fake name too, and ppl target the wrong person.

@MrRefrain Жыл бұрын

And he has his address, he needs to drop that too

@jsuperflyc Жыл бұрын

The scariest thing for me is the online seller who doesn't have a brick and mortar store. All it takes is one bad day, and a relatively anonymous person can close up his social media profiles, and walk away with someone's money.

@FantasticComics83 Жыл бұрын

Swag, I’m so sorry this happened to you! It makes me sick that there are people out there that would lie, cheat, and steal, especially in a community were we try to build trust, loyalty, and friendships. I hope and pray to God you get this resolved and you get your books back somehow, someway. Keep us all updated on this, and thank for sharing your story. I truly hate this for you, you don’t deserve it. So sorry 😞

@Jmillz181 Жыл бұрын

File a police report and take him to small claims court for sure. You have his name and address. You seem like a nice guy and dont deserve this. I was very happy buying from you. Spread his instagram name all over asap so everyone knows who not to deal with. I got scammed on ebay but luckily they had my back. If they didnt I would have went to court. Good luck swag.

@RoodStreetCollectibles Жыл бұрын

This seems like the correct answer. Then take this loser to small claims court if he refuses to make this right.

@SequentialGeek Жыл бұрын

@@RoodStreetCollectibles Doesnt sound like there is enuf ID made for that

@davecironelibrarykid Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for being vulnerable and honest and sharing your story with us. This happens more often than we think, but making this stuff public helps everyone learn.

@JohnCrippenPhotos 3 ай бұрын

I love your avatar! I used to have that book but sold it like a dummy.

@holyharlot5222 Жыл бұрын

I can't help you but I feel for you. A few scammers can wreck the scene for a lot of honest people, so we all end up damaged. The western suburbs of Chicago are dominated by Graham Crackers Comics, who are honorable people (in business for 40 years) and will probably be open to hearing your story.

@capncrunch2573 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear this happened to you, Swag! I salute you for not being too embarrassed to share your horrible experience, so others can avoid the same mistakes. I'd reveal the scammer's account, so that he can't pull the same scam on anyone else... at least make it very difficult for them. Good luck, and hopefully the comic community identity the books eventually, if and when they surface.

@MrMoccia24 Жыл бұрын

So sorry man. You seem like such a nice guy and it’s horrible this happened. Good luck and I hope you get the books or money back. Hopefully the community will mobilize and get this dealt with !

@jthomascruz4890 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting this out to the community. We really need to root out these types of people because as you said this hobby is built on trust as well as reputation and this individual should be put on blast so that everyone else knows not to do any type of business with him.

@Leatherhead4Hire Жыл бұрын

Exactly why Ive kept my online purchasing from private sellers to an extreme minimum. Sorry to hear this! I hear of it happening so sooo much. O. So many levels. Im in Southern Wisconsin so I will gladly keep my eyes and ears alert for your books and/or shady occurrences. Hopefully you resolve the matter in the meantime! Good luck dude!!!

@jamesrobbins1243 Жыл бұрын

I saw this on Instagram, the Comic community has your back! Fortunately you have the platform and the badass editing skills to really get the point across. And goddammit I love Liam Neeson!

@cjhd299 Жыл бұрын

That sucks Swag. I think I would've felt fairly safe after speaking with them on the phone as well. Hopefully this video has a Part 2 update with a happy ending!

@spaceferretcollectibles Жыл бұрын

What a nightmare! So sorry this happened and that there are people in this community that still do stuff like this!

@CobraFPSGaming Жыл бұрын

This is ridiculous this happened to you. I hope you get everything resolved asap

@joshm8158 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about this Swag. Thank you for sharing your story. I will keep an eye out for you.

@offwhitetim8696 Жыл бұрын

Man, worst feeling in the hobby. I've been scammed upwards of $2,500 cash on a book I considered a grail, happens to the best of us man. Really feel sorry for you and everyone else who has/will get scammed. Really sucks!!

@qaching 9 ай бұрын

You trolling ?

@miguelh4750 Жыл бұрын

Man you are calm and collected. Sorry to hear about this happening to you a genuinely nice person.

@fredp5781 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Swag. I hope through the community and your contact we can at the very least, get you some restitution. There’s a lot of nasty bad people out there waiting to take advantage of trusting people. I just hope they get their just rewards in the end when it’s time to meet your maker. Take care man and sorry this happened to you!

@oharris147 Жыл бұрын

Oh man!!!! I’m so sorry to hear all of this. I’ve been scammed for $1000 and it still really bothers me. Huge respect for opening up about all of this. You probably should name and shame so this criminal can’t victimize anyone else.

@pedrorabeje4019 Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right. As collectors who mostly get our stuff online, a lot of what we do in our community is built on trust and good faith. And as someone who follows your channel, I am now invested in this story. Please keep us posted and hope you get the bastard.

@locutus99 Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry this happens to you. Also kudos to you for sharing this story, it takes courage to air this type of story. I'm hoping it will work out in the end. It's funny, I'm in the midst of buying a major grail, and ultimately will be doing the deal in person to raise my comfort level.

@catlitterbox1 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to see... i wish you the BEST of LUCK 🍀 Thanks for sharing, even during tough shitty times

@christianb.4517 Жыл бұрын

Swag Ive been a follower of your youtube channel for couple of years now. Man I feel bad for what happened to you! As you were speaking I got anxious, nervous and upset almost as if it was happening to me. You are an awesome dude! I hope you see justice my friend..

@rwc3500 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, you are definitely one of the most legit influencers out there

@loco4comics Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry this happened to you and hope we can help get your books back so we can have you back doing your awesomely positive comic collecting vids! Glad you posted the Cert #s; as I buy a lot of FF books, I’m definitely going to keep my eye out for your 49 & 52. 🙏

@vancouvercomicjunkie4508 Жыл бұрын

Out of anyone I know you are the last person to deserve this my friend. You are a pillar in this hobby.

@thespiderslair Жыл бұрын

Wow we're sorry to hear that.We hope you get you books back and we will be on the lookout for them

@FlipNPageZ Жыл бұрын

Swag, My heart sank when I red the headline. I’m so sorry to hear of this. You’ve got the community behind you. This will get flushed out in the end. It’s Sad to know this type of thing is going on. Rock on my friend!

@spinetickspressing Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry this happened to you Swagglehaus! This type of scam is truly appalling. Thank you for sharing and helping us, the community avoid these types of situations.

@corket31 Жыл бұрын

So sorry that this happened to you but you are always so positive. I hope someone is able to help.

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@seesfractals2462 Жыл бұрын

You are a kind human being and I am so sorry to see this happen to you. I would contact police to begin an official record/report of the event as soon as possible if you haven't already . I am hoping for the best possible outcome for you.

@joeyalday828 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about this. Disgusted and wish I could do something to help. Thanks for being brave enough to share with the community to raise awareness about such scammers.

@lylehopson9573 Жыл бұрын

Omg swag, I'm very sorry to hear about this nightmare you're going through. I'll keep my eyes open for you, I have family in the Chicago area, I'll pass your vid on. Thank you for letting all of us know. Keep us updated. Take care my friend

@ramseyVScomics Жыл бұрын

Damn, that sucks Swag. Hope you get your books back. Keep us updated!

@ryanj.3102 4 күн бұрын

I sympathize with you. I got scammed out of a couple of hundred dollars for an asm50. The price was too good to be true and because I was too excited about it, all my check points for a sale on fb marketplace went out the door. Swag, I hope you get this guy and retrieve your stolen merchandise. Way too many scammers out there!

@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about this situation Swagglehaus. Good luck getting your books or money back.

@coffeeandacomic Жыл бұрын

So sorry this has happened to you! So many great comments about what you should and can do. To anyone reading this, make sure before you go into a transaction with someone on social media, one rule is to see if they have ever posted a video of them talking about their items. My store is in Orange County California, but I will still keep an eye out in the future for any of these books just incase he cracks them and send then to someone in this area.

@Lickingodliness Жыл бұрын

I love all of the facebook groups that buy sell and trade, but I just window shop on them. If I by something online, it's through a site that backs my purchase, like ebay. It's just too risky. I hope you get your money back brother.

@fightthegoodfight52 Жыл бұрын

Bro this sucks! I hope it works out for the best for you. Gash, I've received comics purchased from all over the place with no issues--including from our friends to the North, the South and even from across the pond. With that said, scammer exist everywhere! As much as we can, we have to be as vigilant as we can to protect ourselves.

@gctdesigner2987 Жыл бұрын

This sounds demoralizing, exhausting, and infuriating. Makes me never want to buy online again. However, your subsequent post was amazing. You handled this perfectly. Happy for you, and proud of the comic community.

@hangkwonglim1803 Жыл бұрын

sorry to hear this Swag and thanks for sharing your story. hope you'll be able to recover your books!

@McKringleberry777 Жыл бұрын

I got scammed for $1500 USD last year with other collectibles, not comics. It was through PayPal even. People can be assholes. It happens, bro. Feel for you, Swaggle. Bummer 👎

@LimitedInfinity9 Жыл бұрын

For everyone saying or thinking "go to the address!" There is a good chance that the address wasn't theirs. Pick a random house, say that is your address for the trade, get a tracking number, hang out near the address when the package is suppose to arrive, accept the package from the carrier when they show up, go home and profit.

@bestcore1214 Жыл бұрын

Sorry this happened. If you find any recourse it would be good for the community to know what can be done. Best of luck man!

@gregmarshall2513 Жыл бұрын

You definitely need to expose this conman ! He definitely went to some length to gain your trust ( feel bad for you 🤬)

@nowherebound2908 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe some people. Thanks for sharing your story - you are not alone. A good friend and mentor who has been selling and buying for many years just got scammed for the first time in a while. The books he received were much lower grade than in the photos, and they were crammed into slabs with bad counterfeit labels. Anyway, I hope you get your books back, and that this guy gets what he deserves.

@ronaldann8729 Жыл бұрын

Sorry this happened. Hope you get your books back safely!

@aaliyahjoyner361 10 ай бұрын

Impressive your so calm... and thanks for sharing lessons learned ❤

@nickvalueguycomics3984 Жыл бұрын

That sucks, thx for sharing and hope others learn from this!

@MikeyMcBryan Жыл бұрын

Dang! Hopefully justice will be served quickly

@siriactuallysara Жыл бұрын

When I was young. I bought a ASM 50 as a birthday girly when I was 13 (early 90s) My parents let some classmates come to my house when I wasn’t home after school one day and they stole my comics. The next day I see my ASM 50 at the LCS. (Action comics) I asked them about it, but they would not help me in any manner. I knew it was my copy because it had a manufacturing defect of the staples being on top of the book instead of on the side of the book. This made it instantly recognizable. I didn’t get my book back. Years later the same LCS was robbed and they lost all there keys including FF1 and x-men 1. Karma is a bitch.

@speccollector9740 Жыл бұрын

Karma loves to pay visits 👍

@seanmalloy0528 4 ай бұрын

Place still in around?

@J_Eusebio 3 ай бұрын

Did…did you rob it

@siriactuallysara 3 ай бұрын

The comic store went out of business. And the comics were stolen from me.

@J_Eusebio 3 ай бұрын

@@siriactuallysara yea i know i was just joking, that sucks, did you ever replace the book?

@3443bh Жыл бұрын

I am very sorry to hear of this situation. I'm hoping and praying the community will rally to help you get your books back and prosecute this jerk. Keep us updated.

@Nishijin1975 Жыл бұрын

REALY SORRY that this happened Swag. I hope you can get them back my brother. I, we ALL feel for you.

@unique.collective Жыл бұрын

Possibly the most frustrating situation ever. I feel for you dude! I hope things get sorted out for you

@nerdsworld4762 Жыл бұрын

Sucks this happened to you, appreciate you sharing your story and educating the community about scammers.

@marvelvsdc6611 Жыл бұрын

Damn Swag, sorry this happened to you. That’s so disheartening whenever I hear these horror stories…it’s so disappointing and shameful that there are people out there who choose to behave like this to take advantage of others! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 I hope you are able to get your books back in tact. 🤞🏼If it’s any consolation, I believe karma exists and that person will get theirs!

@RAG718 Жыл бұрын

Def feeling the new goatee ,, connects well!! Looks good

@mpgamesandcomics Жыл бұрын

Hey Swag, bummer about the scam bro, I'll keep an eye out in my travels, look forward to hearing an update on the situation and maybe even you finding all or some of your books, or just getting XMEN#1 in the end and moving on. Tuff man.

@davidkoiro4629 Жыл бұрын

Ive dealt with the lower tier of people like this. As a victim. You have his name and address. Thats gold as long as it was a real name and they live there. Police stopping by and giving a friendly or unfriendly reminder of the potential crime commited can get things rolling. Ive had to hire a private investigator. They will do a “skip trace”. That works well. Maybe talk to an officer in the community where you live for advice then officer in their community. Work fast. These types of people like to move

@gerardranches4647 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, but I admire your calm demeanor about it all. You have a subscriber for life.

@dandelatorre1870 Жыл бұрын

I know this won’t make you feel better but many years ago I had an All-Winners 19 stolen from me. It was a RARE Golden Age book that in its condition worth at least today over $6000. Still hurts to this day.

@dandelatorre1870 Жыл бұрын

One suggestion, when you feel the time is right, expose what you know about him.

@pauld_77 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about this, here’s hoping this can be sorted with the help of the 99% of comic collectors out there who are honest !!! Sending very best wishes from the UK 👍 Paul

@seanashby65 Жыл бұрын

sorry this happened /what huge drag //appreciate your videos and help you off the community

@SplatterWebs Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, Swag. That REALLY sucks. An option to verify his address could be to look up on the Cook (Chicago) County Property Appraiser's website to verify if the name matches the address. Of course, this would only work if they own the house and it's not a rental or apartment. Good luck, man!

@DanSchawbel Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear.

@philcamacho127 Жыл бұрын

Mickey so sorry to see you (or anyone in our community) getting scammed. It sounds like you did everything correctly to make this trade work. I don't think I'd do anything differently, and if so I'd be scammed too! This is very upsetting to hear and I do appreciate you sharing this terrible experience with your subs. Good luck in getting your books back and shutting this A-hole down. 👍👊

@zekamehmet2788 Жыл бұрын

So sorry mate. Thank you so much for sharing this terrible experience and your daily informative videos. Best wishes to you from the UK.

@curtiscamron Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear. Should post the info to the cgc and cbcs forums with pics.

@MadBirdSports Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear man, will be on the look out

@superultraboy Жыл бұрын

Real sorry to hear man. Very painful. But I’m looking forward to part 2 of this video with some resolution in your favor.

@luismendoza4514 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss swag hope everything works out and some how get your books back 🙏🏾

@bob9710 Жыл бұрын

Very sorry this happened to you and thank you for sharing. Scamming will be on the rise as collectibles markets crash this winter and flippers get more and more desperate. Only gonna get worse.

@leeniren3706 Жыл бұрын

So sorry that you went through this I so hope that you get a positive conclusion

@masonshih7858 Жыл бұрын

Sorry this happened to you Swag. I would be furious too. Recommend you speak with a lawyer. This is mail fraud and wire fraud. This is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $250k fine.

@nighttigercomics7323 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear, brother. I've always been apprehensive about buying from Instagram.

@marktinant4514 Жыл бұрын

That totally sucks! Don’t give up. This hopefully gets resolved.

@SleepynComics Жыл бұрын

Swaggle- I’m sorry to hear this. I’ve been scammed before too. It f’ing sucks. Let me know if I can do anything. Terrible

@kadett_6889 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that happen to you...Will keep you in my prayers.

@KW-ov2dv Жыл бұрын

BUMMER, so sorry to hear of this.

@ericq9579 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that I hope the best for and that you can overcome this

@lordlost08 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear this. Hope you get justice. I'm in the UK but will keep a look out for these books....

@GemMintCollectibles Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this happened to you. Hopefully you get some resolution.

@steppingrazor9685 Жыл бұрын

I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope you get your books back somehow.

@morrispalter6079 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this! DAMN! Let's find those comics!

@dalemoyers8881 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you. I also have been scammed not once but twice from the Facebook marketplace community. I to tend to trust people too much and have payed the price. I hope and pray that you are able to get your comics or money back from this situation. Keep your head up and stay strong. 😎.

@kanescomics Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear this man

@jcali2121 Жыл бұрын

Thats such a bummer...you should post his IG so we can all be aware of him. I hope we all can keep an eye out and track him or your books down!

@pop-comics Жыл бұрын

Oh man sorry to hear about the scam, that is the worst

@themutantagenda4737 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is why I will never do business through Instagram. I’ve heard at least 8 people that I personally know say that they’ve been scammed like this. That’s far too common for me to trust it.

@kryptoniterocks8245 Жыл бұрын

This is pure horrible news to hear. Never and I mean NEVER!!!!!! Do trades with anyone you don’t know!!!!!!!! Make sure they are reputable dealers or a friend you know, never a stranger! Huge red flag.. This happened to me 20yrs ago on eBay and was taken for 1500.00.. Huge huge lesson. Again so sorry Mickey this happened to a good guy like you.. You didnt deserve this.. Good honest people like you don’t deserve this..

@blucomicguy8705 Жыл бұрын

I agree with Cris Kuneman. Time for nice is done. As a comic shop owner I would not hesitate to put this persons name out so more won't get scammed. Always good to take the "high road" until someone leaves you no choice.

@michaelgillis8445 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear. Hope you will be able to recover your lost.

@ernestsmith5771 Жыл бұрын

That totally sucks I hate when people do that, collecting and finding books is tough enough. This in anyway doesn't help I hope you get them back and thanks for sharing.

@eliecopter7023 Жыл бұрын

Man that sucks 😡😡 Big hug, big support to you ❤️❤️

@patriotcomics Жыл бұрын

I’m very sorry to hear this. I’d personally book the plane ticket and head right to his front door. I really hope this gets resolved in some way. Best of luck my friend.