DeDope German Weed Shop – TOR Scam Report (1)
Onion Link: http://sga5n7zx6qjty7uwvkxpwstyoh73shst6mx3okouv53uks7ks47msayd.onion
Scam Report Date: 2024/08/30
Client Scam Report Breakdown
Original Report Summary:
The user “jetdeath” reported a major issue with their purchase on the DeDope Marketplace, a dark web marketplace. According to the complaint, the client ordered 100g of Marocc Hash on July 26, 2024, with a total payment of 0.00564 ฿ (Bitcoin). The report details the frustration over the lack of communication from DeDope’s operators, mentioning that they have made numerous attempts to locate contact information on various online platforms like Bitcoin Wiki and Bitcointalk, but to no avail. They even reached out to the Hidden Wiki to understand why it would promote such a marketplace with numerous scam complaints against it. Ultimately, the user asks for assistance in either reaching DeDope or, as an alternative, for help with seeking “revenge,” which they likely refer to as an attempt to either warn others about DeDope or to disrupt the marketplace in some way to prevent further scams.
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Transaction Details and Status
The complaint provides a timeline and detailed breakdown of the transaction, which took place on July 26, 2024. The user ordered 100g of Marocc Hash and transferred 0.00616 ฿ to a Bitcoin address associated with DeDope. Despite receiving confirmation of payment via a transaction ID (TXID: 1bbf97ecee88377ac9055ac4e4a04de884bbb48e2dc5b7160c9d8ef8d41c7567) at 09:07:10 UTC, the order was marked “In Progress” as of the time of reporting, with no further updates or shipping confirmations. The client also included an email contact, [email protected], emphasizing its security as it uses ProtonMail encryption, which is favored on the dark web for its privacy features. However, it remains unclear if this email belongs to DeDope or if it is an attempt by the user to suggest a secure contact method for themselves or investigators.
Issues with DeDope’s Service and Marketplace Presence
This complaint sheds light on a common issue across many dark web marketplaces: the difficulty of obtaining customer service and accountability. DeDope’s unresponsive nature, paired with no publicly available contact information on trusted dark web sources like Bitcoin Wiki or Bitcointalk, left the user without options to resolve their transaction issue. Additionally, DeDope’s presence on the Hidden Wiki—a directory that lists a range of dark web services and marketplaces—further complicated the user’s frustration. By highlighting the marketplace on such directories, the user implies that the Hidden Wiki could be indirectly responsible for validating the trustworthiness of DeDope, which may contribute to other users being misled. This report highlights both a lack of regulation on these platforms and the limitations of relying on anonymous marketplaces for reliable customer service.
