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I used to think I didn't have any hobbies, but I did enjoy spending my free time. I spent quite a bit of money on various things, and I also sold a lot of quality digital products. I assumed online shopping would always be smooth sailing, but I recently encountered a scammer who almost got the better of me.
I want to share my experience here in hopes that others will be more cautious about the risks involved in deals that seem too good to be true.
Recently, my home router has been giving me poor signals, so I had been eyeing the Xiaomi Pro router for some time. At 499 yuan, it's not exactly cheap, especially since there are cheaper alternatives like TP-Link routers for around a hundred yuan. However, the Xiaomi router is known for its reliability.
On Free Fish, I eventually found a second-hand Xiaomi Pro router listed for 300 yuan. The seller claimed it was brand new, with the original box, instructions, and invoices. They even sent me photos showing the item in pristine condition.
In theory, one of the first things to watch out for when avoiding scams is to avoid being lured by extremely low prices, which often indicate trouble. A new Xiaomi Pro router costs 499 yuan, so a second-hand one at 300 yuan seemed reasonable. I didn’t suspect anything suspicious at first.
I placed the order on July 11, and the seller shipped it the same day. The package arrived on July 13, and the courier called me to come downstairs to pick it up. Our complex doesn’t allow couriers inside. When I saw the small package, I immediately felt something was off. Xiaomi Pro routers are quite large and come in a substantial box. This tiny parcel couldn’t possibly contain one.
Curious, I opened the package right in front of the courier. Inside, instead of the sleek router I expected, I found an old, broken watch. It smelled musty, and the hands were frozen. The gold plating was chipped, clearly a counterfeit or a very low-quality imitation worth only a few dozen dollars. I was shocked and exclaimed, "Free Fish scams run deep. My friend, I'm heading back to the countryside!"
Thankfully, I had taken precautions. I took photos of the entire unpacking process, including pictures of the item and the courier’s presence, along with the tracking number. I immediately contacted the courier and decided not to accept the package. I then filed a refund request on Free Fish and submitted all the evidence.
To my surprise, the scammer became hostile once I applied for a refund. They tried to intimidate me, but I stood firm. It turns out the scammer was from Jingzhou, Hubei, not Anhui as they initially claimed. After reporting the incident, I ensured the refund process was completed smoothly.
I later discovered that this scammer was still active, posting listings for Xiaomi phones at absurdly low prices, such as 6 millet (referring to Chinese currency units) or suddenly jacking up the price to 1777 or 1780 yuan. Their IP address even switched to "Hangzhou," but it’s clear they’re still up to no good.
I’m unsure why the scammer deleted all comments under their Xiaomi product listings. Was it due to exposure by others? Did they bulk-delete them? Regardless, I’ve reported this individual to the authorities to help clean up the second-hand transaction space.
Through this experience, I urge anyone buying second-hand products online to be vigilant. Free Fish is just a platform, and while not everyone is a scammer, greed and deception can still exist. It’s essential to take preventive measures and follow the proper self-protection steps in advance.
Lastly, with many couriers now delivering packages to community lockers, it’s become challenging to handle such situations. I’d love to hear from fellow netizens about how they manage these scenarios.