...from the DC board on this topic.  But there are clearly some lessons you've learned in the story you've recounted.  Seems like you've embraced those lessons; hopefully so.  We all do stupid stuff so ignore the judgmental crap from the board.  I can guarantee that everyone who's slamming you here has fucked up in life somewhere as badly or even worse.  Take a step back, deep breath, and move ahead with your new lessons and ISO more reliable spice!  TER reviews rule.  Best of luck!

Perhaps the folks were a little harsh in their response but in all honesty they are not wrong!

NEVER, EVER under ANY circumstance should you provide your CC for Hobby related pursuits! The fact that you fell for this scam suggests you are either new to this or perhaps just were not thinking... Either way I hope you take this as a VERY important lesson to be learned that people will always take advantage of those who allow it to happen!

Nuff said!

Fog

Yeah , you really screwed up.  but we all make dumb mistakes now and then. Thanks for at least having the courage to post .  You might be saving someone else from making the same mistake.

Chubby girl in pic makes it look more realistic.

Wow I wouldn't give a girl I "trust" my cc#, let a lone some one I don't know.

...i know, i know....imma dumbass!

to all who have called me a chump....you are all 100% correct. I was clearly thinking with my little head, and not the one on my neck.

1) I posted cause I was a dumb ass, wanted and to 'help' others and basically 'out' the scammer (as if that would happen?)
2) I'm kinda of new, yes (less than 5 yrs).  I'm also not American, I live in Bangkok where fishing is easy, and hobby around the world where the playing field is always changing (asia, diff from central asia, diff from europe, diff from africa). While hobbying this side, I've never had this happen before.  obviously, I should have known it was a scam....just my dumb luck, frustration and not thinking.

which brings me to....
3) you know, it's really hard to get 'street cred' with respectable talent when you don't live here in USA? when I post on boards I don't have lots of comments and it's not often I post, so I'm accused of being LE.......or when I contact providers, they have a hard time verifying me.....anyway, it was that exp that had me doing dumb things.  I had a few providers bail out on the last minute and was horny and desperate (bad combination)

Shame, coz I'm a $500 budget kinda guy.

Lessons learned.....and don't worry. I take no offense for my stupid shit mistake!

as for my taste in women.....well, they come in all shapes and sizes right? and since I get Thai spinners as a regular diet, sometimes I like the buffet  

Happy hunting to all and again, let's have fun....(I'm still having it!)