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I was slurping my mocha frappe while waiting for the bus to arrive. I was enjoying the peace till my phone decided to destroy it by making a horrible and outrageous sound. That sound indicated that I received and notification. I decided to ignore it and continue devouring my heavenly drink. However, the sound kept on dinging for five whole minutes. When I finally decided to open it to stop that peace disturbing sound, I was astonished by what I saw. It was the most gorgeous thing on earth. It was a beautiful Gucci black leather bag which i wanted for a very long time. It was being sold for $50. I knew it was too good to be true but I decided to buy it anyways. Weeks passed by, I was anticipating for that parcel eagerly.

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I was slurping my mocha frappe while waiting for mh

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"Are you done yet?" My aunt screamed into the phone, shattering my eardrums without a second thought. "Not yet... not yet...I will get back to you soon." The line went flat.
I suspected that it was a fluke. This car dealer is just a scam. After contamplating the pros and cons, I decided to tell my Innocent aunt. Without any eye contact, I muttered "It's so obvious. It's a fake." "WHAT?" My aunt snapped." "The car dealer. He.....he..is not speaking the truth. He may even be a scam....." I muttered. My scary aunt is no joke.
Upon hearing the works from my mouth she broke down in tears. From that moment, I knew she was hoping that I wouldn't say such a thing as it would break her internally. But I went through with it and shattered whatever that's left in her. Well, I hoped that at least, she learnt her lesson from hastily picking such a weird but cheap car dealer.

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Just thinking about it made us thrilled, we had just bought the V.I.P ticket for a convention that costed two hundred over dollars. On the day it self, we hurriedly slurped our ramen noodles and made for a dash to the convention center. When we got there, there were many dazzling decorations put up all over the event area that many people were gazing around with astonished looks while taking photos with the decorations. There were also much chattering going around about people’s expectation for the event. By the time the event started and the doors were open, everyone rushed in to be the first and when my Friend and I went in, we were met with a musty stench like a old storage room and glanced around to see thin walls separating the room from the one we were in from the other. We felt forlorn seeing the event that we paid so much for be in such downcast state and watched the money we used to pay for the tickets plunge into a black hole never to be seen again.

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I took a second glance and nearly choked on my bread as I was munching on it, I could not believe that the musical I favoured most was coming to Singapore. I instantly jumped out of my seat and squealed in anticipation, oblivious to the fact that I was making a scene. I gazed at my screen for what seemed like eternity, pondering whether or not I should I click on the ‘confirm’ button. After a few minutes, I had finally made up my mind. My thumbs were trembling from my elation earlier on as I discreetly clicked on the button. My heart hammering against my chest, eyes fixed open, not staring at much.

I paced around the train station platform, waiting for my golden ticket with sweaty palms and beads of sweat coming from my forehead profusely. I grinned from ear to ear like a five year old on Christmas morning feeling nostalgic. Time dashed past me unknowingly that I was waiting for something non-existent at the station. From that moment on, I knew my precious gem that I had desired so desperately were never going to make it to me. It felt like one of those anti-climax scenes in a disappointing film. My heart sank into my abdomen as I dragged my feet back home, regretting my moronic decision.

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“Are you sure? What if it is a fake account made by a police officer? You will get caught!” My friend warned me. I did not heed her warning, my finger hovered over the checkout button, hesitant, but I steeled myself and clicked.

My heart started to palpitate wildly in my chest. Had I made the right decision? It was very expensive, not to mention, illegal. I wrung my hands into the pocket of my jacket, my friend noticed and questioned if I was alright, I nodded quickly and gave her a small unassuring smile.

The following day, I lazed in my room awaiting for the arrival for my package. I heard a knock on the door and sprung up, expecting my package. My father padded out of his room and answered the door, pulling it open. Instead, I peered out from inside my room, expecting to see the delivery man. However I was shocked to find two police officers instead, gesturing at my father and I could vaguely tell that they were questioning him.

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I was browsing the internet to buy my new iPhone online. As I was browsing for a good phone something caught my eyes, I stopped and admired the iPhone on the screen. I quickly press the buy button ,I felt overjoyed yet bewildered that I am going to get my dazzling and magnificent iPhone phone.

Few weeks later, I felt a sense of delight knowing that my new phone is delivered soon. Just as I was thinking about my iPhone my door bell ring. My eyes were wide open, crossing my finger hoping and wishing that it is my parcel.

As I open the door, " Goodmorning Ma'am your parcel form an online purchase , please sign here." Stammered the delivery ma'am.
I jumped with delight when I heard that. I quickly signed the letter with joy and went inside my house. I felt elated after receiving the parcel.

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Slurping my Tom Yum instant noodles, while scanning through my favourite shopping app, Lazada. While scrolling through, I caught a glimpse of my favourite Daniel Wellington watch that I had been wishing  for since Christmas. But my parents wouldn’t buy for me as it was too expensive. Feeling jubilant and delighted,  I mindlessly clicked on buy.

One week passed, and my white mail box had arrived. It was lying on my bed waiting to be opened by me. My eyes widened with anticipation and astonishment  as I hurriedly open the box, tearing through the mail roughly.

I could feel anger enrailing inside of me, that is ready to burst like a water balloon. My face turned red and I was flustered. My heart palpitated and it was beating as hard as it could. I was embarrassed at how it turned out and felt hopeless.

I wish I could turn back time and undo that purchase. However I have learnt my lesson the harsh way and would never make this mistake again.

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I stared at the picture of the watch on the website and dropped my phone in jubilant. The watch attracted my attention as I had recognised the watch and seen it at the shopping mall before. The price of it at the shopping mall was $300, but on that website it stated that it was $50. I was overjoyed as the price difference was so big. I was in disbelieve as the price was unbelievable and I muttered to myself if I should get the watch online at a cheaper price instead of getting it at the shopping mall. I decided to click on the purchase button. I decided to purchase the watch online. Many months passed, but the watch did not come. I felt cheated and I started to regret my decision. But i knew that complaining would not make any difference, and demanding for a refund was impossible.

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I stared at the Apple website for a long time and contemplated whether I should get the newest Apple Watch that caught my attention for the longest time. I had wished for it but it was too expensive that I can afford it. I continue scrolling the internet, I then realised that there is a website that sells Apple watches at a really cheap price. I hastily tap into the link and and immediately purchased it. One week later I received my Apple Watch, I opened the package. Stunned, it was not what I was expecting at all, inside was just filled with layers and layers of wrapping paper. Where is the Apple Watch that I bought? I thought to myself. I was at the brink of crying but I told myself that what has happened has happened already. Nothing could change the fact that I was cheated.

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i started at the “check out” button, contemplating my decision as my finger hesitantly moved towards the check out button. “Wait!” my friend beside me snapped, her loud voice that rang in my ears shocked me which caused me to accidentally click onto the check out button. An ominous feeling echoed throughout my entire being. My friend stared at me in disappointment.

“I’m sorry! i couldn’t be that bad a decision!”I started filling my mind with more optimistic thoughts as i anticipated the arrival of the parcel.

When the parcel arrived a week later, I ecstatically rushed towards the door, avoiding all obstacles at all costs. I opened the door with dazzling eyes as i thanked the postman who passed me my parcel. I

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I was thrilled to get the concert tickets of my favourite band but to no avail the tickets was sold out within the span of a minute. I felt dismayed even though I had just seen them a year ago, but I knew I could not get the best of both worlds. I decided that it was a good opportunity to save money for rainy days but I caught a glimpse of a seller that was selling the tickets for a fairly cheap price. I was overjoyed and decided to give into temptation, in an instance I managed to get the ticket and was beyond ecstatic . After a few days of waiting, the ticket finally arrived in my mailbox and I opened it eagerly . To my dismay, all I saw in the big envelope was a torn piece of paper with cursive handwriting stating " Scammed " , I felt my heart sank and tears uncontrollably dripped down my face. I wished I was given the ability to turn back time.

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I was thrilled to find a seller that sold cheap concert tickets and immediately bought from her without reading the quality of the tickets. On the day of the concert, I was elated to get into the concert hall and could not wait for the concert to start. As we were waiting for the guards to scan our tickets, there were a few people that could not get in as their tickets were fake. It was finally my turn and i waited impatiently for the guards to scan my ticket. The guard scanned my ticket several times but it could not get through, sweat started to drip down my forehead and I felt a cold shiver in my body. The guard declared that my tickets were fake and forced me to stay outside. My heart sank and I was worried I could not get into the concert hall after spending $250 on the fake concert tickets. When i went back to find the seller that i bought my tickets from, i could not find the seller and desperately asked the website for help.

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i scanned my surroundings for the seller of my concert ticket. I caught a glimpse of a scrawny middle aged woman, who was waving her hand towards me. I walked towards her, thrilled to receive my tickets. In her hands was a piece of paper, which I assumed to be my ticket.

It was just a piece of paper, but to me that meant the world. The seller handed me the ticket, but I couldn't believe I had actually gotten it. I rushed home, ecstatic that i had received the ticket, and wanted to use it to access the online merchandise shop. Bewildered, i stared at my screen not wanting to believe what was on it.

I thumped into my chair, sighing in defeat. I knew that i should not have given into the temptation to purchase tickets, just because it was cheap. I felt cheated, all my hard work that was put into buying the tickets had gone to waste.

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I could not help but be ecstatic when I had stumbled upon an online website which sold figurines of video game characters, I ended up coming across a figurine that I had desperately searched for months now.

I took a minute and scanned the item, taking a few moments just to stare and admire the precious figure plastered on my screen. I hastily gripped onto my optical mouse, dragging my cursor onto the “ add to cart “ button, creating an obnoxious thud sound as my elbow accidentally knocked against the concrete wall beside me.

I jumped with delight, I had finally bought my dream item! I hummed random songs as I cheerfully wrote down the date of the delivery, I only needed to wait one month. It was gonna be worth the wait, and worth my hard earned savings.

The day had arrived, I picked up the package and dashed back home as fast as my short legs could carry me. I plopped down the brown box onto the living room floor, grabbing the penknife I had prepared beforehand, i gently cut open the box.

I frantically removed the bubble wrap which prevented me from reaching my new prized possession. That was when I felt it, the plastic box which was hidden inside. I hastily pulled out the plastic box, overjoyed to finally receive it but, I felt my heart stop as I saw what I had received.

The figurine inside, it was not what I had ordered. Not what I was shown. It was a disgusting, terribly made, fake China branded lookalike. I dropped the box in horror, did I just get scammed? I glanced back at the box that felt as if it was glaring at me, taunting me even. I decided to double check on the website, this must be a mistake right? I quickly searched up reviews and only to be horrible ratings and complaints on the website, how people were scammed and ended up wasting a lot of money on fake products. I felt so disappointed and never wanted to purchase anything online again.

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I slurped my noodles while patiently waiting for Phine to reply my text. Several minutes later, she texted me saying she managed to convince the seller to sell us the NCT concert tickets for only $100 . I stared at my phone in delight, it was too good to be true. I was thrilled and could not wait to attend the concert. On the day of the concert, we scanned the surrounding, looking high and low for the seller. However, he was no where to be found. My hope was forlorn. The plump looking man chunked the cigarette aside and walk towards us.
"Here’s your tickets $350 each” he taunted while frowning.
I was astonished, wasn’t it only $100?
“You told us it was only $100! What a scammer! Do you want me to report you to the police?” I bellowed furiously.
I glared at him in anger and felt like gobbling him up at that moment.
"Since when? I h-have never said s-such a thing!” He stammered and immediately walked away. I was both angry and disappointed at the same time.
“Why am i always so unlucky?” I sighed.

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when my favourite band released dates that they were coming to singapore, i was overjoyed and extremely excited. i waited more than a year for them to come and it finally happened. the tickets came out the saturday of the week they released dates and i sat in front of my computer and stared at my computer the whole morning waiting for the clock to strike 12pm which will be the time the tickets come out for sale.

the clock striked 12. it happened in a blink of an eye. tickets were bought within seconds and i did not make it in time to buy the tickets and i was so sad and disappointed. i was looking forward to going for their concert.

the next day, i chanced upon a carousell seller that were selling their tickets and i was thrilled yet in doubt that it may be a scam. i swiped up on the seller's account and asked if it was the real ticket. not long later, the seller replied, "yes it is! are you interested ? lowest price $132." the price engulfed me a lot. delighted, i confirmed once again if it was genuine. "yes it is !" the seller asserted.

i've never been to a concert myself before and hence asking mother might be a problem.

"mummy..may i go to...in real life's concert ??" i stammered, while asking mother.

she knew how much i loved them and took them as my idols and they were biggest inspiration. "okay," she sighed.

i proceeded to text the seller and fixed a time to meet, the seller then said that she was busy and could only mail me the letter. with excitement, i agreed.

about three weeks later, i retrieved the parcel from my letter box. i opened the parcel and to my disappointment, it was a piece of printed ticket. my heart broke into a million pieces and i had lost all hopes of getting a ticket

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My eyes widened in pure delight as I scanned the dull cardboard box that sat on my bed. After I had seen the figurine online, I knew I had to get it. It only took a few weeks of staring outside, waiting in anticipation for the delivery man to come and give me my box of goods.

When it finally arrived, I jubilantly took a small penknife and gently cut open the box, making sure that I did not do any damage to the goods inside. As I took the figurine out of the box, my heart fell. I squinted, scrutinising the item in my hands. “This wasn’t what I bought.” I muttered angrily. The shining and detailed figurine that I had seen online was most definitely not what I had gotten. I let the figurine fall onto the floor with a loud thud as I felt the joy and excitement drain out of me. I was soon filled with deep regret and disappointment. I should have expected this from such a suspicious website.

Thanks Ms Kwang

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“Surprise!” Erica exclaimed excitedly as she handed me a large plastic bag.

"What is this?” I questioned. As I opened the bag she handed me, I immediately recognised what was inside. It was the black bag that I had been eyeing for over two weeks now. I was ecstatic, the black smoothness of the bag and the gold chain hooked on it looked absolutely brilliant. It looks even better now that it belongs to me. However, the more I scrutinised it, the more I start to notice the tiny things that were not as obvious as before.

"Wait a minute...” I muttered under my breath. I grazed my finger against the small indent on the previously ‘smooth’ surface. I frowned and had even glared at it but soon after I stopped as I noticed the other small imperfections on the once gorgeous bag. It was not as perfect as I thought. However, I had to continue smiling as if I was thrilled with the gift. After all, it is a gift from a friend, a gift that I had been longing for.

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and even i was devouring my noodles like a ravenous beast that i had not eaten for days while chattering with my sister. when i was looking at my phone , i came across on this post where it says “ BTS fan meet tickets at $388 !” i was overjoyed when i saw that. i showed my sister and she warned me “please do not be gulible as there are a lot of news similar to online scamming on carousell.” Even though my sister had warned me i did not listen to her and even talked back to her. I texted the seller asking when she could pass me the tickets and she requested for me to use paypal and i agreed to her offer. After transferring the money to her , she accepted my deal and said that she would meet up with me within 2 weeks and after hearing that i was thrilled and delighted as i could finally meet my idol group after waiting for 3 years. Few days before collecting the tickets i texted the seller to question her when i could meet up to collect the tickets but after waiting for her reply for a few days she did not respond. i was petrified and i bit my lower lips to supress my trepidation. A plethora of wild thought of me getting scammed went through my head and i was terrified i stood rooted to my seat while calling the seller many many times but to no avail my efforts were futile. i was grief stricken as i had beeeeeeen cheated. I told my sister what had happen and she told me “Told u and u didnt listen and now u even got cheated.” I was crestfallen and i hung my head low in dejection as i could not meet my favourite boy group and even got cheated of a large sum of money

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Ah lian sat excitedly at her table, chattering away about the order she had just placed for a hand drawn commission from a talented artist that she had found online. The piece was to be huge, a lovely charcoal drawing of her favourite character from a television show. She had spent weeks saving up for the piece, pleading with her mother to help her place the order.
"It's going to be right in the middle of the wall above my desk!"
Ah lian was ecstatic, the piece was due to come in about a month, Ah Lian's brother, Ah Long, rolled his eyes and turned towards us.
"Do you guys want to know how much this dummy spent on that silly scrap of paper?"
Our group of friends nodded enthusiastically, waiting with bated breath for Ah Long's answer.
"She spent 200 dollars."
All of us backed up, eyes wide with shock. 200? On a drawing? Ah Lian groaned.
"It's hand drawn! I think it's worth 200 dollars. Not to mention, it's huge!"
We all crowded closer around Ah Lian, warning her not to make the purchase. Ah Lian scoffed, and waved her hand dismissively.
"Too late! I already paid over paypal. It'll be done by next month!"
The days flew by, and we all watched Ah Lian slowly deflate, hope diminishing. Ah Long always snuck dissappointed glances at his sister from across the classroom, clearly dissaproving of her impulsive purchase.
"They stopped responding. They won't let me take a refund, and they won't send me the drawing."
All our friends stopped what they were doing, and gaped at Ah Lian.
"What?" We all said in unision. Ah Lian's voice shook. "I said, they left me hanging. They won't let me have a refund, and they won't send the drawing over. They've gone MIA."
All of us murmured. "200 dollars is a lot. Are you okay?" Ah Long shook his head.
"I told you so. It's your own fault for not wanting to listen to me."
Ah Lian burst into tears, standing up abruptly and sending her chair skittering beind her with a screech, before sprinting out of the room.

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The queue was around the block. I brought a little frail chair to sit on. The ecstatic people in the queue looked around to one another with a child-like facial expression. The long queue led to the famous 5-star restaurant that had opened a few days ago. The starved and the stout all came to give their stomach a treat. I sat overjoyed on my pathetic little chair which had red and white stripes all over it. I brought my plump wallet full of money to spend which will leave it slender after eating the 2-course meal. Time flew when you are waiting for a mouthwatering meal. I was next. Electrical currents flowed through my veins.

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My eyes sparkled as I marvelled at the little clear plastic box with its glittering gold mechanisms. A tiny handle protruded out, coaxing me to turn it. With dewy eyes, I played the little music box. I turned the handle, admiring how the gold parts started to spin, playing the familiar tune of ‘la vie en rose’. Amazed and fascinated, I spun around and asked the shop staff to get me a new music box. It costed me $30 but it felt so worth it to spend on such a beautiful and lovely music box. The shop keeper came back with the unopened music box, reminding me that no refunds were allowed. With the excitement of a little child, I nodded, payed for the music box and went home, ecstatic.

When I got home, I immediately set everything down and opened the white paper box which contained the music box. Carefully, I took it out and examined it. It was just the way I saw it at the shop! Thrilled, I started to turn the handle. To my horror, the tune that came out was not ‘la vie en rose’ , but an out of tune, jumble of notes that sounded like it came from a horror movie. I stopped turning the handle, speechless. I can’t believe that I had spent $30 on a music box that was broken and out of tune! Then the shop keeper’s words came flowing back to me. Devasted, I stared into nothingness, thinking of the better things a could have spent $30 on.

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I stared at the notification. It was too good to be true, but what if I missed the opportunity?

I gobbled by noodles, muttered a word of thanks to my helper and scrambled to my bedroom.

I opened Carousell again and scrutinised the product. I frowned but decided to respond to the seller. I was bewildered yet thrilled to find such a good deal.

"Hi, is that a Category 1 ticket for the show on 21 June?" I texted in the chat.

Almost immediately, the seller responded.

"Yes, I accidentally bought the wrong ticket. $388 is the final price.