Money: Today, I received a package from a local guy on Craigslist. Instead...

By Anonymous - 23/12/2012 17:52 - United States - Bel Air

Today, I received a package from a local guy on Craigslist. Instead of the iPhone I paid $350 for, the box only contained a photo of an iPhone. The guy had been dumb enough to attach a return address, so my husband went over and beat the shit out of him. I now have to bail him out of jail. FML

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By fleetingmemories - 29/11/2013 23:55 - United States - Falls Church

Today, I had to bail my husband out of jail. It turns out that in the Black Friday rush, he beat a guy up just so he could get his hands on the last of a heavily-discounted item. The item in question: a toaster. FML

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Pay up

By ShouldHaveLetHimTakeTheTV - 07/11/2009 17:01 - United States

Today, I got a letter in the mail saying I'm being sued by the guy that broke into my house last week. When I walked in and saw him, I tackled him, punched him in the face a time or two, and restrained him with zip ties. I now have to pay for his broken nose and face charges of assault. FML

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He's a good man

By no booze, no boyfriend - 04/06/2013 20:31 - United States

Today, my now ex-boyfriend called me from jail, expecting me to bail him out. He'd tried to buy a load of booze at the liquor store and came up short by ten cents. The cashier refused to be short-changed, and he figured the only reasonable reaction was to punch her in the face. FML

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By Byebye - 24/05/2012 19:30 - Netherlands - Sappemeer

Today, the mailman delivered my new phone to my neighbour's house. This was okay, because he left a note in my mailbox informing me so. Now my crazy neighbour won't give me the package because, "*I* signed for it!" FML

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By kat - 28/11/2018 15:30

Today, I posted my phone for sale on Facebook. Someone hit me up to buy it and wanted me to meet them. I didn't really want to drive to them, but I'm a mom of two and I needed food and some extra cash, so I did it. The guy asked to look at the phone… and ran off with it. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/09/2015 03:53 - United States - San Francisco

Today, a phone I bought online turned up while I was at work. The delivery guy left a note saying he'd left the package with my neighbor at #10. When I went and knocked on the door and asked for the package, my neighbor said "Nope, nothing delivered here." and quickly shut the door in my face. FML

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By Emily S - 09/10/2011 05:17 - Australia

Today, I let a guy I like look at my phone. A second later I remembered I had a secret copy of his Facebook profile picture on there to show a friend what he looked like. I was forced to tackle him to get my phone back. FML

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Stunlocked

By RoyBoy - 26/07/2021 18:01

Today, a stranger asked to borrow my phone since his had died. As he was using it, he kept walking away and I had to chase him because he was walking too far. He turned around, yelled, "Stop following me, asshole!" and punched me, knocking me out cold. When I came to, I realized the fucker stole my phone. FML

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By Isoneedtomove - 09/11/2018 16:00 - United States

Today, I received an email from a shipping company telling me they had dropped off a package of expensive electronics at the front door. Too bad someone stole it before I made it to the door. FML

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Explain yourself!

By Alex - 21/11/2018 03:00 - United States - Monterey Park

Today, my wife, being very considerate, bought me a new phone for my birthday. That would be fine and dandy if cops didn't then enter my house and say I stole it. Turns out my wife paid $900 from MY credit card to the person who stole the phone. FML

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holyshitbatman 20

Monday 24 December 2012 2:45

you DO realize when shit like that happens you contact the local police and your money will be refunded AND with such a large amount the seller risks jail time

KVKdragon 26

Monday 24 December 2012 2:46

This is why calling the police to solve your problem is better than pointless payback via violence. That's for after you get a refund ;)

Comments

Ishq786 12

Monday 24 December 2012 7:31

If he was a local, then why would you even use PayPal/electronic method to pay? It was ur fault to begin with. P.S - 98 said what I wanted to!

FaraPjJammaz 13

Monday 24 December 2012 7:35

I can't decide. FYL cause I doubt you saw it coming but major YDI for buying from a more or less reliable site with strangers. If you want something that expensive go to a professional store where you can buy the item, be insured that you can get a refund and if needed, a warranty. Don't be stupid.

Eorlas 31

Monday 24 December 2012 7:49

This is why craigslist deals should only be completed in person, in a public place, and cash transactions only. My only exception was a computer I sold and had them come to my house. I had someone present with me at the time just in case.

leahmae88 7

Monday 24 December 2012 7:55

You bought something over Craigslist...what did you really expect?

kidclarke 15

Monday 24 December 2012 8:14

I can't believe there are people dumb enough to fall for those scams.

blackvyper 8

Monday 24 December 2012 9:57

Apple will be selling pictures of iphones soon enough. Right after they sue Polaroid and Kodak for copyright infringement.

Markg1994 0

Monday 24 December 2012 10:04

He should not have been put in jail. The prick deserved to have the shit beaten out of him. What the ****'s wrong with our law enforcement?! Seriously.

UndreamtKarma 6

Monday 24 December 2012 10:15

He did the right thing. I mean, $350 for a photo seems a little too much.

yourmofo 6

Monday 24 December 2012 10:24

You probably could of got your money back in small claims court, but that would mean time off work. I think beating that guy's ass is a better deal. Will he do it again? Probably not. Some people have a need to get their ass stomped.