My first experience being played (My poor 15yr self)
It all started when I was about 15 years old, it started in the internet, Facebook precisely, I got involved with a catch-up game and I didn't know I was being played. I was told to be the winner, unknowingly to me, that was what they told the other contestants as well. After answering some questions, and being excited that I won the big price, I was so excited and couldn't wait to get my prices already but then I was told to send some funds for delivery fee which I begged my mom to support me. firstly my mom didn't like the idea but seeing me looking so miserable if she doesn't give me makes her give up on her valuable point and gave me the money.
After I made the payment, I was calling, trying to reach out to them but they keep telling me the delivery guy is on his way, then I got a call from the delivery Guy, I told him my location and he said he was coming, I waited from morning to evening I didn't see anyone, the next thing was him telling me he had to Lodge hotel and he will proceed the journey the next day, I couldn't sleep that night being happy how I will get a laptop, a brand new phone and some money as well, funny enough at that time I already had a system (HP) I think this was a lesson to me, because I felt I wasn't satisfied with the one I had or I was looking for something so big so early. it's sad.
So the next day I guess the first call he received was from me, and when I tried asking him if he was already on its way, He said yes and few minutes later I got a call from me surprisingly, because he had never called me since he started the imaginary delivery journey, he said he got caught up with the police, and that the items where taken away from him by the police for not having a receipt with him, but I will have to send some funds to him so he can settle with the police men, so they can allow him with the procedure of delivering the items to me. at this point I was in a hurry to go meet my mum so she can provide the money for me, but No she saw the red flag.
Before I could realise I've been played ;)
She said this is not real, how can something that has to do with a brand new laptop and a brand new phone does not have a receipt? it was at that point I thought of it too, and I started crying. I didn't know how to tell her I was so sorry I got myself involved in this mess. few minutes later I called and I don't even know what to tell him, because I know he wasn't on his way coming, he was just in his comfort zone messing around with my feelings and emotions. I have never feel so sad like that in my life as that was actually my first time being involved in such scenario.
I could barely sleep at night thinking of the incident, each time I think of it my heart skips faster as I regret every bit of step I've taken concerning that, and before I could realise I got blocked and there was no way I could reach out to the line, and even if there was a way I was very little and wasn't exposed to a lot of stuff so there was nothing I could have done about it anyways. and that is how it happened. and ever since then a whole lot of other stuffs similar to being fooled but not this exact scenario has happened which I will definitely share here so you don't fall a victim.
All pictures are originally mine
