Potential Scammer Warning
An interesting if not confusing conversation I had with a resident earlier today left me a touch concerned. The following conversation was conducted in IM between myself and the potential scammer in question a couple of hours ago, I am not interested in the practise of naming and shaming people in public forums and have therefore decided to omit the residents actual name from the transcript below. I am prepared however to disclose this persons avatar name by means of private contact to designers that suspect this person has attempted contact them and / or would like to make a note of this name for future protection.
Feel free to contact me privately if this applies to you.
I would also like to point out at this point that during the course of the below transcripted conversation I was browsing through several windows and scanning my account transaction histories in-world, on Xstreet, Apez and metaKiosk and am confident that this person has never bought anything from TPDesigns.
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Logged into SL to discover a random friendship request from Wouldbe Scammer* with the text “can you help me?” attatched…
[2009/11/07 9:31] Tabatha Nostram: hi there – can I be of assistance in any way?
[2009/11/07 9:31] Wouldbe Scammer: well i bought a green dress from <Other Reputable SecondLife Designer*> and it had ur name and i dont like it
[2009/11/07 9:31] Tabatha Nostram: <Other Reputable SecondLife Designer>?
[2009/11/07 9:31] Wouldbe Scammer: can i get a refund please
[2009/11/07 9:31] Wouldbe Scammer: i look pregnant
[2009/11/07 9:31] Wouldbe Scammer: its a sstore
[2009/11/07 9:32] Wouldbe Scammer: with ur dress in it
[2009/11/07 9:32] Tabatha Nostram: what is it called?
[2009/11/07 9:32] Tabatha Nostram: the dress i mean
[2009/11/07 9:32] Wouldbe Scammer: im lookin in my inventory
[2009/11/07 9:32] Wouldbe Scammer: hold on
[2009/11/07 9:32] Tabatha Nostram: ok, no worries tyt
[2009/11/07 9:35] Wouldbe Scammer: oops..wrong one..but i did buy sumtin from you..thatz y i Added you
[2009/11/07 9:35] Tabatha Nostram: lol
[2009/11/07 9:35] Wouldbe Scammer: what do you do???
[2009/11/07 9:35] Tabatha Nostram: I am the owner of TPDesigns
[2009/11/07 9:35] Wouldbe Scammer: hold on
[2009/11/07 9:36] Tabatha Nostram: okidoki
[2009/11/07 9:40] Wouldbe Scammer: i bought the regency dress.i liked how it looked but jus not on me
[2009/11/07 9:40] Wouldbe Scammer: can i get a refund
[2009/11/07 9:40] Wouldbe Scammer: i paid 120
[2009/11/07 9:41] Tabatha Nostram: This is from the TPDesigns refunds and returns policy: Please include the full transaction details of the purchase inc date, time and the unique transaction number when requesting replacements and/or refunds
[2009/11/07 9:41] Tabatha Nostram: is it the modify and transfer version you purchased?
[2009/11/07 9:42] Wouldbe Scammer: thats to much..i jus want my money so i can be on my way
[2009/11/07 9:42] Tabatha Nostram: I’m sorry, I don’t understand, what is too much?
[2009/11/07 9:42] Wouldbe Scammer: i jus want my shyt so i cann go
[2009/11/07 9:42] Wouldbe Scammer: all dat copy paste shyt
[2009/11/07 9:43] Tabatha Nostram: My apologies but I will require the unique transaction ID of the sale – as stated in the TPDesigns refunds and returns policy
[2009/11/07 9:43] Tabatha Nostram: it’s like a recipt for SL transactions
[2009/11/07 9:43] Tabatha Nostram: in RL you would be expected to provide a recipt
[2009/11/07 9:43] Tabatha Nostram: it’s the same here
[2009/11/07 9:44] Tabatha Nostram: if the item is the mod and trans version a full refund will be provided upon return of every item in the package, complete
[2009/11/07 9:44] Tabatha Nostram: if it is the modify and copy version of the outfit no refund will be given but I am able to offer replacements if needed
[2009/11/07 9:44] Tabatha Nostram: this is all clearly started in the TDesignss refunds and returns policy
[2009/11/07 9:45] Tabatha Nostram: this is outlined in my profile pics and on the TPDesigns Blog
[2009/11/07 9:47] Tabatha Nostram: I’m sure you understand – of course if we didn’t sustain such a policy the anyone could simply claim that they had purchased something and attempt to scam us out of cash.
[2009/11/07 9:48] Tabatha Nostram: your silence speaks volumes
[2009/11/07 9:48] Tabatha Nostram: good day to you in that case
At this point I closed the Im box, removed Wouldbe Scammer from my friends list, finished my in-world business and logged off. After a brief period I logged in again to discover two additional friendship requests from Wouldbe Scammer accompanied by the text “wait wait”.
/me sighs
Ok, so even though at this point I had checked transaction histores for the last 3 months (the Regency dress not being on sale for that long), I thought perhaps there has been a mis-understanding. So I’ll give Wouldbe Scammer the benifit of the doubt…
[2009/11/07 10:29] Tabatha Nostram: hi again – was there something else?
[2009/11/07 10:30] Wouldbe Scammer: at <Other Reputable SecondLife Designer> i bought the <Other Reputable Designers Product>
[2009/11/07 10:30] Wouldbe Scammer: lol
[2009/11/07 10:30] Tabatha Nostram: I am not familier with the <Other Reputable SecondLife Designer> range
[2009/11/07 10:30] Wouldbe Scammer: well your outfit was in there
[2009/11/07 10:31] Tabatha Nostram: The Regency Dress was being sold in <Other Reputable SecondLife Designer>?
[2009/11/07 10:31] Wouldbe Scammer: no the <Other Reputable Designers Product>
[2009/11/07 10:32] Tabatha Nostram: I didn’t make that
[2009/11/07 10:32] Wouldbe Scammer: ur name was on it
[2009/11/07 10:33] Tabatha Nostram: if it is listing my name as the creator then perhaps they purchased a merchants prim componant pack from myself. Ultimately for instances of refund you should refer to the peron that recieved payment for the goods
[2009/11/07 10:33] Tabatha Nostram: may i ask, does this information in any way relate to the proposed refund your requested earlier or not?
[2009/11/07 10:39] Wouldbe Scammer: :0
[2009/11/07 10:39] Wouldbe Scammer: ty
[2009/11/07 10:39] Wouldbe Scammer: to where
[2009/11/07 10:39] Tabatha Nostram: sorry – I don’t understand
[2009/11/07 10:39] Wouldbe Scammer: wutever…fuckin con artist
[2009/11/07 10:41] Tabatha Nostram: If you are hoping to resolve this matter I would strongly suggest that you conduct yourself in a manner thats a little classier – then perhaps we can get to the bottoms of this.
[2009/11/07 10:46] Tabatha Nostram: In the interest of fairness – if you did indeed purchase the Regency Dress then and you can provide me with the transactions details and it was indeed the mod and trans version of the product then a refund will be given. If you wish to continue down this route then please indicate so immediately as if not I feel it necessary to add you to my mute list do to your continued harrasment. Thanks
[2009/11/07 10:47] Wouldbe Scammer: wuteva..im reportin ya ass
[2009/11/07 10:47] Tabatha Nostram: good day to you in that case
[2009/11/07 10:47] You have muted this resident. Sending a message will automatically unmute them.
I have, after careful consideration decided at this time not to report the person in question as I feel that a simple mute and ban should resolve the issue effectively. Lets hope my instincts are correct.
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If you are indeed a designer / store owner in SL please please have an established refunds and returns policy. I would like to take this opportunity to direct anyone that is interested to the TPDesigns Returns and Refunds Policy and would like to remind everyone to be vigilant for scammers who are trying to con money from you. Thanks
*Names changed at my descretion.
Here to Enhance your Shopping Experience at TPDesigns…
Lately we have significantly expanded the features and available facilities across the world wide web for TPDesigns. We sincerely hope that the additional extras we now offer enble you to browse through our products efficiantly and with ease. To clarify what we have on offer moreso I would like to take this opportunity to provide our customers with a comprehensive breakdown what we are now at liberty to offer our customers. So here goes…
TPDesigns Blog
https://tpdesigns.wordpress.com/
This is the hub of all our activity; information of latest news, products, services etc can be found here and the blog is updated several times a week. At the TPDesigns blog you will not only find comprehensive information regarding our latest products (including links to each items corrosponding Xstreet, metaKisok and apez listings where appropriate, and in-world SLUrls), but also tasty snippets of general SecondLife information (such as any relevant JIRAS available to be voted on), known issues, bugs and glitches and a vast wealth of interesting second life news.
The blog also includes a comprehensive blogroll crammed with secondlife related blogs created by our friends, customers, sponsers and more. If you are interested in seeing a link to your blog in this list please get in touch – we don’t charge LD for such things, we feel it’s good to spread the linky goodness (after, isn’t that kinda the point of the www? lol).
The top taskbar of the TPDesigns Blog features permalinks with information on contact, product support, our affiliate scheme, and a quick glance list of TPDesigns links for you to peruse.
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TPDesigns In-World Store in Diamond Land
If you prefer to do your shopping in-world you are free to spend some time exploring the main TPDesigns store in Diamond Land.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Diamond%20Land/44/6/24
The shop is laid out with easily recognisable departments with sub-sections included. Products Catories are as thus:
Womens Dept (Ground Floor):
- Fantasy
- Gothic
- Intimates
- Neko
- Ethnic
- Formal
- Costumes
- Sale Items
In this department you can also find:
- The Freebie Table
- The Lucky Board
- Xstreet SL Terminal
- Tabatha Nostram’s Postbox
- The TPDesigns Mail Listing Add Board
- Teleporter Pad to the TPDesigns Changing Rooms
- Seated Waiting Area
- Newest Products Stand
- Posing Stand
- Stairs Leading to First Floor
Men’s Department (Ground Floor):
- Men’s Casual Range
- Men’s Fantasy Range
- Men’s Gothic Range
- Final Fantasy Collection
- Star Wars Collection
- Costume Party Outfit Stand
- Latest Men’s Costumes Wall
Also in this Department:
- TPDesigns Notice Board; Featuring the TPDesigns metaVendor, Tabatha Nostram’s Online Status Indicator, TPDesigns Group Add Board and more…
- Small Additional Freebie Table and Suggestion Tray
- Star Wars Freebie Box
- Stairs Leading to First Floor
Decor Dept (First Floor):
Along the first floor balcony you can find a row of vending boards where the items on display are available for purchase. Many (but not all) items are on display in themed areas – feel free to explore the items and wares – many are touch activated and most of the vending board when touched will provide you with a comprehensive notecard outlining the features of any given product.
The Garden (Ground Floor):
Is currently being used to display the TPDesigns Stained Glass Meditation Chamber which is available for purchase using the vending board along side the demonstartion product.
The Changing Room:
Features, two private booths for you to unpack your items and try them on in peace. Touch the changing room signs to recieve a notecard with full details on what the changing rooms can offer you as a customer. You can teleport to the changing rooms from the teleporter hub on the red waiting area in teh woemsn department on the ground floor. Once in the changing rooms you may teleport back to the shop using the hub in the reception area of the changing rooms.
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The TPDesigns XStreet Listings:
https://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&MerchantID=188209&&sort=age&dir=asc
Anyone is at liberty to browse through the products listed on Xstreet SL, to make a purchase however you will need to be a registered SecondLife user and will need to credit your Xstreet account with linden dollars at a terminal (We have one in-world here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Diamond%20Land/44/6/24).
For additional information you can view tis video tutorial curtosy of Torley Linden: Xstreet: Depositing funds into an inworld terminal
An added bonus many of our customers apreciate is that when using Xstreet to purchase your TPDesigns products you are subjected to an additional product description and images that are unavailable when in-world shopping. Many customers use XStreet to view the full product descrption before making an in-world purchase for instances where they do not wish to use Xstreet or do not have the required linden dollars credited to their XStreet account.
Also, if it is an outfit of COPY and modifiy permissions you require rather than the standard mod/trans versions available in-world, you will find that this option IS avaiable when shopping from the TPDesigns listings at XStreet SL.
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Coming Soon (Watch this Space)
Infomations regarding:
- apez.biz
- metaKiosk
- Flicker
- Email Contact
- SLUniverse
- TPDesigns Group
- TPDesigns Mailing List
- Anything else I can think of…
<insert groovy picture of something interesting and inspiring here…>
Facebook …ed!
Yep, it’s true. I finally caved and thus the linkage above will now take you to our official facebook page! Check it!
TPDesigns Apez Vendor Product Collections
Earn 25% on TPDesigns products using the Apez Vending Program Today!
TPDesigns is proud to announce that we have been continuing to organise and update our Apez listings that are available for affiliate Apez vending, no matter where you are vending we believe we now have something for everyone and over the next few weeks we will be continually updating and adding to these ranges.
Here are the new collections now available:
The TPDesigns Birthstones Jewelry Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns BSDM Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Decor Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Star Wars
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Women’s Gothic Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Women’s Fantasy Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Women’s Formal Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Women’s Casual Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Women’s Intimate Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Wiccan Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Men’s Fantasy Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Men’s Casual Collection
Sales commission: 25%
The TPDesigns Final Fantasy Collection
Sales commission: 25%
(Click on the name of each collection for a direct link and start browsing now!)
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Please Note:
The commission on The TPDesigns Freebies Collection remains at the default 2.5% as of course everything in this collection is free.
The TPDesigns Art Collection and The TPDesigns Apez Collection are not yet ready for in-world vending due to vendor textures not yet being provided (these will be updated in due course).
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If you have any questions / queries or would just like to get in touch for more information feel free to contact: Tabatha Nostram in-world by dropping a note card into her profile drop box.
Thanks
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts Outfit Complete with Optional Scripted Hearts Generator
Celebrate the not-so-sweet side of the Classic Wonderland Fairytail with this immaculately garbed Queen of Hearts Costume. This Intricately Detailed Outfit comes complete with Corset / Bustier, Jacket / Bolero, Layered Skirt, Various Optional Attatchments and a Wimsical Scripted Hearts Generator features fun textures inspired by playing cards.
“The Queen of Hearts she made some tarts all on a summer’s day;
The Knave of Hearts he stole the tarts and took them clean away.
The King of Hearts called for the tarts and beat the Knave full sore
The Knave of Hearts brought back the tarts and vowed he’d steal no more.”
-Lewis Carroll
Outfit Breakdown:
~ Bustier / Corset Top in White, Gold and Black with Love Heart Detailing Across the Front of the Bodice and Laced at the Back in Red Ribbon (In Undershirt and Shirt Layers)
~ Beautifully Textured HIgh-Necked Collar Bolero Style Cropped Jacket in Deep Crimson, Charcoal Black and Trimmed in Royal Gold, Features Rffled Lace Details Around the Bust Cups. (In Shirt and Jacket Layers)
~ Matching Glith Pants to be Worn with the Skirt in both long and short options (Pants and Underpant Laters)
~ Dramatic Victorian Style Ballgown Skirt in 3 Seperate Textures, Underskirted in Embroidered Golden Harlequin Trimmed Black and White Diamond Fabric. Front Pannels in Ivory Silk Emblazoned with Golden Trimmed Love Hearts and Petticoated in a Beautiful Heart print Fabric in Several ues of Red.
~ Matching Upper Arm Puffs
~ Matching Lower Arm Ruffled Cuffs
~ Two Styles of Collar in Matching Textures: One with Golden Neck Piece and a Second with Shoulder Pads.
~ Scripted Hearts Generator: This Optional Attatchment when worn emits a subtle cascade of golden trimmed love hearts delicately Around you wherever you go (Full instructions provided).
Thank You for Your Interest in This Item…
Please Visit Our In-World Store:
TPDesigns in Diamond Land
or Visit:
~*~TPDesigns @ XStreet SL~*~
to View the Entire TPDesigns Range
See Also: The TPDesigns Blog for all the latest information on TPDesigns updates, new releases and special offers, and the TPDesigns Twitter Feed page.
Darkling
Darkling
Released by TPDesigns on 2nd November 2009
Outfit Includes:
Darkling ~ Ankle Boot (Left)
Darkling ~ Ankle Boot (Right)
Darkling ~ Arm Band (L)
Darkling ~ Arm Band (R)
Darkling ~ Arm Bands
Darkling ~ Belted Skirt
Darkling ~ Boot Base
Darkling ~ Scripted Hood
Darkling ~ Staff
Darkling ~ Straps Upper Arm (Left)
Darkling ~ Straps Upper Arm (Right)
Darkling ~ Top (Jacket Layer)
Darkling ~ Top (Shirt Layer)
Darkling ~ Top (Undershirt Layer)
Darkling ~ Underpants (Pants Layer)
Darkling ~ Underpants (Underpants Layer)
Other Items in the Box:
This Notecard
TPDesigns Posing Stand
TPDesigns Main Store Landmark
Cost:
$120LD
Permissions:
In-World – Modify and Transfer Only
XStreet SL – Both Modify and Transfer, and Copy Modify Versions Available
Special Features:
The following items in this pack are scripted:
Item Name:
Darkling ~ Scripted Hood
Features:
At your typed command the hood can be worn up or down.
Commands:
type the following into main chat…
/6hoodup (To wear the hood up)
/6hooddown (To wear the hood down)
Item Name:
Darkling ~ Staff
Features:
As well as rotating spheres, bling and particle effects this staff enables the wearer to cast a variety of magical spells with diffent effects such as; “Love Spell” and “Black Magic”
Commands:
To toggle the bling effects on/off simply type:
bling on
bling off
into main chat.
To activate the raining particle effects touch the large red sphere on the staff itself while you are wearing it – touch the sphere again to deactivate the particles (by “touch” we mean hover over the staff until your cursor turns into a little hand and then left click.
Magic Spell Commands:
(Type the following into main chat to activate each spell)
/11 black magic
/11 energy ball
/11 energy barrage
/11 fire barrage
/11 fire
/11 fog cloud
/11 ice ball
/11 ice barrage
/11 love
/11 true love
/11 toxic cloud
(To keep things fun, rather than telling you what each of these does (dispite the fact that most of self explanitory), we’ll leave it to you to experiment and find out for yourself.)
Please Note: Any effects that are produced as a result of this magical staff are temporary and should be used only when and where appropriate.
Additional Images:
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Thank You for Your Interest in This Item…
Please Visit Our In-World Store:
TPDesigns in Diamond Land
or Visit:
~*~TPDesigns @ XStreet SL~*~
to View the Entire TPDesigns Range
See Also: The TPDesigns Blog for all the latest information on TPDesigns updates, new releases and special offers, and the TPDesigns 
page.
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Any Questions/Queries Should be Directed to:
Tabatha Nostram
Either Via XStreet SL or In-World By Leaving a Notecard.
Thank You
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WoooHoooooo!!!
I am delighted to (finally) announce that I am now the proud owner of a brand spanking new PC complete with a Asus GTX260 GL+ 896MB DDR3 Dual DVI HDTV Out PCI-E Graphics Card and Windows 7!!!
Awesome!
Soooo…. This means we’re back in business…
I have a brand new outfit in the pipeline already and intend to have it ready tomorrow some time – now I have LOTS of customer queries to catch up on.
NB: It seems in my extended absence that even my notecards ended up capped. I have gone through my inventory with a fine tooth comb and believe I have organised everyone that requires a reply but I cannot be sure that I have indeed recieved everything that was intended for me. If I have not replied to you and still have not within 24 hours of this blog (2nd Nov 2009), pleae please contact (https://tpdesigns.wordpress.com/tpdesigns-product-support/) me again and I will get right on with helping you with whatever you may need. Thanks, Tabs
Cut down in the prime of life…
Aplogies for the lack of blogging action to date but my PC decided to officially die on me and I’m stuck with very limited use of a significantly crappy lappy. While I await the delivery of new components to build myself a new and more superior system things will be on hold – never fear howevere – the break is giving me the opportunity to formulate many wp
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