I didn't take him up on it. I had already paid. There was no chance to stop and think since he already had my payment.Yup that "25% off for trying to reduce stock" should've been a moment where you stopped and thought about it.
I asked for my order to be sent as already paid for. I had already ordered and paid.
The 25% discount offer along with the immediate disappearance of the chat when I refused was the red flag.
Flame the scammed, congrats to the scammer I take it

