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Old 06-05-2020, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tenorgirl View Post
When is a rip-off not a scan?
It's a fine line, but I would call it a scam if someone lies or misrepresents something to get money from you, or if they promise something but don't deliver it. A ripoff is when someone overcharges you or provides a product or service that it not worth what you paid for it. Usually, a scam is illegal, but a ripoff is not.