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ToggleDeepMarket – TOR Scam Report (1)
Onion Link: http://deepm3ujzs3tjiencf5d74psc6xvhcsh27b6hn5bznzee2w7tult3jad.onion
Scam Report Date: 2024/03/20
Client Scam Report Breakdown
Original Report Summary:
A client, attempting to make a purchase through the DeepMarket platform, shared their experience in which they placed an order and never received the product. After contacting support through the marketplace’s escrow system, the client received two responses but was ultimately left without a refund or resolution. This scam report reflects the potential pitfalls of using marketplaces that advertise trust but may fail to fulfill their promises of secure transactions. The client’s key issue revolved around unfulfilled delivery and a breakdown in communication, leading to financial loss.
Original Scam Report Segment: The user stated: “I ordered from them to try, I never received anything so I opened a ticket, and the escrow replied to me twice, then he never gave me the money back.” In this statement, the scam report describes how the order was placed with a vendor, and no product was received. Upon realizing this, the user followed the recommended procedure and opened a support ticket within the platform’s escrow system. The use of an escrow system is meant to secure payments by holding funds until the buyer confirms the product or service has been delivered. However, in this case, the client’s funds remained trapped in escrow despite multiple attempts at resolving the issue. While they received two responses from the marketplace support, the process stalled, and no refund was issued.
Terminology and Analysis:
Multisig Escrow System: In DeepMarket’s case, the “multisig escrow” system refers to a multi-signature process used in cryptocurrency transactions to ensure that funds are not released until multiple parties approve the transaction. It typically involves the buyer, seller, and an escrow mediator. This system is intended to protect both buyers and sellers, but as seen in the scam report, it failed to do so effectively.
Ticketing System: When the buyer did not receive the product, they “opened a ticket,” meaning they initiated a formal support request within the platform. In most marketplaces, a ticket system is used to track customer issues or disputes to ensure transparency and quick responses. In this case, while the client received responses from the escrow, no concrete resolution occurred, leading to distrust.
Buyer Protection: DeepMarket advertises buyer protection, promising that purchases are “covered from click to delivery.” However, as this scam report suggests, the protection may be more a marketing tactic than a reliable safeguard. The failure to resolve the issue through the escrow demonstrates a significant vulnerability in this advertised security feature.
In conclusion, the report from this buyer reveals several key issues with DeepMarket’s operations, especially its inability to enforce true buyer protection despite the advertised use of a multisig escrow system. The case exemplifies how even when users follow marketplace protocols (such as opening tickets), they may still be left at risk of losing money with no recourse. The client’s dissatisfaction stems from the lack of a refund or proper follow-up, indicating possible negligence or exploitation within the system.