Maybe a help for those that don't use the web much.
I posted a 'wanted' on this forum (yeah, I know, asking for trouble straight up.....)
Received a private message saying "email jason....."
see below
First up, you never go outside the forum you are on AND only ever deal with people you actually talk to - if they won't ring or take your call after swapping phone numbers then you're sure as sh#t not going to send them money.
Give aways this is a scam;
Asking me to communicate differently - in this case email (bet it would have been, "Yeah here the scope is, I'll post no prob, just send $4000 to the bank account xxx/xxx"
User has zero posts and the forum account was created that day (warning bells a ringing)
When you click on user "therfwd423" (top left) you get "doesn't exist". Scammer would have created and then deleted after sending private message
Also, scams often have funny language - seriously, what Aussie says "Have a nice day"
Sniper Hide has just implemented a system whereby a new member is colour coded orange as a warning
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/aud-feeds/
Forums are used to take money from those that don't know better.
Beware guys, this type of thing will only get more common
Scam - how to spot one
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Scam - how to spot one
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Re: Scam - how to spot one
Same email from the person on two topics in WTB.
Time to have the person banned for life.
No I didn't reply either.
Time to have the person banned for life.
No I didn't reply either.
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Re: Scam - how to spot one
Yuup. I had the same scam email from him ... definitely a scam. needs to be booted!
Admin to delete and block him
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Jez
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Re: Scam - how to spot one
not being able to speak english properly is a bit of a giveaway too
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Re: Scam - how to spot one
Had one as well. I forwarded it to Graham.
Have a nice day......
Had two in one day.
Both used the same parrot language.
Great post.
Have a nice day......
Had two in one day.
Both used the same parrot language.
Great post.
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Re: Scam - how to spot one
I think we had 3 new users (US IPs) within a couple days prior to these PMs, it was reported to me mid morning and they were banned almost immediately.
It's a rare occurrence but it can happen.
The only reason they were allowed in was because of the APS, I thought there may have been some US interest.
I will be looking at implementing some restrictions for new members, particularly with foreign IPs.
Graham
It's a rare occurrence but it can happen.
The only reason they were allowed in was because of the APS, I thought there may have been some US interest.
I will be looking at implementing some restrictions for new members, particularly with foreign IPs.
Graham
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