If he refused to escrow,how did you not take that as a red flag ? If after all that you still believed in him,God bless you.What did he look like ?Jesus to you ?
I'm surprised DHL even acknowledged your query.


Why ? You look like you were more desperate to send him money than getting your iPHone.Either way,that's what happens if you do stupid deals with random scammers on the internet.

This wouldn't have happened if you engaged the service of a reputable escrow here. Scammers will find it extremely difficult to cheat if escrow is involved. A DHL airway bill proves nothing, even if it can be tracked on the DHL website. Scammers have been known to ship rocks or trash.

Refusing escrow is a major red flag.

In this case, you seem to have been negligent. Never ever send bitcoins upfront. His refusing PayPal was already a red flag. An indicator of a scam in the making.

Reporting the scam was a good move however. It will help other members here be aware and beware of criminals like him. As for his next move, he will probably abandon the account and start with a fresh one, ready to steal again. He is someone you can call one of the lowest life forms on this planet, someone who shamelessly puts food on his stomach paid for by money he stole.