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Icelandic Scammer Update - Stefan Birgir Stefansson and Magnus Sigurdsson

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to attempt to make such a diagnosis on the basis of a few bulletin board posts, and without taking any kind of history from the subject whatsoever, is irresponsible and negligent in the extreme.

A. It's only "irresponsible" or "negligent" for a mental-health professional, which I'm not. As a layman, I'm free to refer to a serial scam artist as a sociopath in the colloquial sense that the term is generally used by non-members of the mental-health field, based on forum posts; and you're free to restrict yourself to whatever language you prefer. Likewise, it's not a "diagnosis" coming from anybody who isn't a mental-health professional.

B. I already acknowledged that I can't "know" that he's a sociopath. In my lay opinion, he's a sociopath as I understand that term.
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I'm with @FreelanceWriter on this issue. The word is used far more broadly than within the narrow context of a formal diagnosis. Read this, from Psychology Today, and tell us that it isn't an apt description of the subject scammer (bold emphasis mine):

Sociopathy and sociopath are informal terms that refer to a pattern of antisocial behaviors and attitudes, including manipulative and deceitful behavior, often arising from environmental factors.

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), sociopathy is most closely represented by Antisocial Personality Disorder. It is important to note that sociopathy is not a formal diagnosis, but is often invoked in discussing people on the antisocial spectrum, who generally display callous behavior with little regard for others.

Sociopaths may or may not be criminals, but they are often difficult to identify until one is very familiar with their behavior. Sociopaths are often manipulative, lie frequently, lack empathy, and have a weak conscience that allows them to act recklessly or aggressively, even when they know their behavior is wrong.
 
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Well fingers crossed for the successful return of watch #2 (and #3...#13...#26 ?)

Whether Stefan/Marcus or whoever is a deliberate scammer, serial scammer, or maybe even has some medical condition that drives his actions, no-one here can answer that or decide the actions of the local/international police. Provide sufficient information to support such investigations and hopefully use the exposure to prevent others being scammed. The rest is for the authorities to pursue.

I'm not a victim, so I can't imagine how those actually affected feel. Best wishes to all concerned.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
Sociopaths are often manipulative, lie frequently, lack empathy, and have a weak conscience that allows them to act recklessly or aggressively, even when they know their behavior is wrong.
Just add in some narcissism in that mix and it's good enough for me. They're not all that rare, either...roughly 4% of the population...and another 1% are psychopaths.
 
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OF poll - chances that this is a lie? I think it'd be paying out $1.01 if I was a betting agency.

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That was a bloody good throw from Australia!
 
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Finished catching up with this thread! Pleased guaranteed.rohu that you got a result! A big up to you and your tenacity. Here's hoping for time2watch and a result there as well.
 
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Yes, was released from customs on Friday. They said no duties or taxes, and was given to Canada Post for further shipping. Should have it tomorrow or Tuesday. There better be my Omega in the box or I will lose it!
 
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Yes, was released from customs on Friday. They said no duties or taxes, and was given to Canada Post for further shipping. Should have it tomorrow or Tuesday. There better be my Omega in the box or I will lose it!
Good luck! Hoping for the best on your behalf.
 
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GOOD NEWS!

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I RECEIVED MY WATCH BACK TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Thank you EVERYONE for your support and especially, Robin for his awesome sleuthing skills!

Without all of you, this forum and your encouragement, I doubt I would have ever gotten my watch back.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU !!!!!!
 
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Amazing - dumbstruck. What are the odds?

Pretty good if he's seriously trying to avoid prosecution...
 
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