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We Got Scammed & the Fridge Fiasco Gets More Complicated | Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante | Ep 75
August 16, 2026 · 16 min · Isla Coronado
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Cosmo* transits from San Juanico to Isla Coronado and then to Honeymoon Cove on Isla Danzante within the Loreto National Park, Mexico.0:42 During the passage, the boat encounters 15 to 17 knots of beam winds and significant chop, requiring four hours of active helming.2:20 While anchored in the Sea of Cortez, the owners attempt to purchase an Isotherm Cruise refrigerator online.10:48 They lose approximately $2,400 after paying a fraudulent seller via Zelle for the unit and subsequent bogus shipping and tax deposits.11:41 The transaction, which involved an email-based invoicing process and requests for additional security deposits, serves as a warning regarding online shopping while cruising.11:22 The crew continues their southward journey toward La Paz while seeking an alternative source for the refrigerator.16:35
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