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Title: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on January 19, 2013, 02:22:25 AM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics:
0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses. 1. smkvoip@gmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 2. selinadeola@hotmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 3. computerclubx@gmail.com | associated with attempted BTC sale scam. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=911961.0) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: bbit on January 19, 2013, 03:31:58 AM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: 21after2 on January 19, 2013, 03:39:16 AM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: bbit on January 19, 2013, 04:14:33 AM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. Yes, which puts him on the "potential scammer list" . It might be a sock puppet account for that Torac (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134363.0;all) guy Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on January 19, 2013, 12:05:49 PM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. He exhibits multiple characteristics of the typical scammer to boot. On top of that, if he has to beg for a half a Bitcoin for nearly a week, chances are high he's not going to be able to come up with another half a Bitcoin to pay back. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: 21after2 on January 19, 2013, 08:46:11 PM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. He exhibits multiple characteristics of the typical scammer to boot. On top of that, if he has to beg for a half a Bitcoin for nearly a week, chances are high he's not going to be able to come up with another half a Bitcoin to pay back. Exactly. And that 0.5 BTC loan was down from a previous request for 2. To me it feels like he was lowering the amount to draw more people in. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: repentance on January 19, 2013, 10:13:44 PM Scammers using dormant accounts seem to go on a posting spree just before they ask for a loan to get their post count up. It's a good idea to check the post history and not just the post count. While some people genuinely don't post very often, it always looks suspicious to me if someone who hasn't posted for months suddenly makes 30 posts just prior to asking for a loan.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on January 19, 2013, 10:50:38 PM Scammers using dormant accounts seem to go on a posting spree just before they ask for a loan to get their post count up. It's a good idea to check the post history and not just the post count. While some people genuinely don't post very often, it always looks suspicious to me if someone who hasn't posted for months suddenly makes 30 posts just prior to asking for a loan. +1 Excellent advice here. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Marker88 on January 20, 2013, 01:41:36 AM My account was dormant because i couldn't figure out why i couldn't reply, then late 2011 early 2012 I came back and figured it out >.<
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Matthew N. Wright on January 20, 2013, 02:01:21 AM @OP: I feel compelled to post here on an additional vector that is not often discussed-- inadvertent scamming. Many people who have had all the best intentions (fund operators, business owners, etc) but have been screwed by others due to bets, loans, or just their own bad business practices have been labeled as "scammers" as well. The label itself isn't so important I guess as it is that people may have trusted them, depended on them to pay on a certain time, and were subsequently let down and unable to handle their own finances as a result. This is may not be intentional scamming, but I would say in addition to outright scammers, something to watch out for would be:
In my personal life and in experiences dealing with others, I have found that most of the financial difficulties I've experienced first hand were preceded by one or more of the above. It's obviously not a sure fire list, and many people are just not people persons, but in a community where 13 year olds are trying to run their own "investment funds", and 18 year olds who have been to jail for possession of acid who ask for millions of dollars, it's important to look into these personal qualities carefully. Disclaimer: I have met more than one of the above at least once in my life and I too have let people down financially more than once in my life. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on January 20, 2013, 03:48:04 PM @Matthew Yeah I don't really consider you a scammer in the standard sense.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: fbastage on January 20, 2013, 05:09:41 PM "Deadbeat" tag
but "scammer" is close enough, barring creating a mutiplicity of tags perhaps if you wanted to be more politically sensitive, rename it "buyer beware" tag Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Monster Tent on January 21, 2013, 11:13:24 PM Along with not using paypal for bitcoin you shouldnt lend people bitcoins. It just encourages scammers.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: tjohej on January 22, 2013, 02:58:05 PM 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female Then also9. Any user blatantly claiming to be male? Explain? ??? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: 21after2 on January 22, 2013, 11:13:12 PM 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female Then also9. Any user blatantly claiming to be male? Explain? ??? There actually are females using bitcoin, but it is common practice among scammers to pretend to be females in order to receive more favorable conditions, including using it as a scapegoat for making various mistakes. (read: I'm just a helpless girl!) To add on to this: regardless of their sex, why would anyone need to announce their gender? You don't see the males of the forum going "Can anyone lend me some BitCoin? I'm a guy, btw :P" People aren't likely to announce that they're a female if they're actually a female. The ones who do are either looking for special attention or are trying to scam people because, as we all know, no male on the internet has ever talked to a woman before. ;) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Korbman on January 24, 2013, 08:04:56 PM 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) Also to add onto this, "Straight out of Newbie mode right into Securities (gathering funding for an investment project with high ROI)". I've seen this happen a couple of times. People have sort of learned their lesson after Pirate, but better safe than sorry I suppose. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: b3b456de on January 25, 2013, 11:12:11 PM And I fit criteria #7 for being a scammer (except for the stolen part). That's cool. Do I get an award if I can create a post that matches all eight criteria?
Anyways thanks for the list. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: ruggedman_dan on January 28, 2013, 07:37:58 PM Please confirm Jakers as a scammer on the list. There is plenty of confirmation in the "beware of jakers" thread.
Thanks. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: hardup on February 05, 2013, 06:10:40 AM Wow all you do speculate about ppl scamming on this post...
Wtf lol Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Korbman on February 05, 2013, 01:53:35 PM Wow all you do speculate about ppl scamming on this post... Wtf lol Welcome to Bitcoin. Unfortunately, most of the speculations noted above are pretty true to form. Watch yourself out there ;) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on February 10, 2013, 06:43:13 PM Wow all you do speculate about ppl scamming on this post... Wtf lol Funny how that works. You get loaned coins and then you suddenly either lose all interest in Bitcoin (and paying back your debt) and/or "forget" your login and create a new account, again not paying back your debt. And I see you haven't logged in for a few days, so I wonder which category you fit into. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: wholesaler on February 11, 2013, 12:18:21 AM Wow all you do speculate about ppl scamming on this post... Wtf lol Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on February 22, 2013, 10:50:15 PM Updated.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Korbman on February 22, 2013, 11:08:20 PM Updated. Good stuff as always. Since it's gotten quite a bit denser on the front page, you should also post what you've added / changed so we know what to look for. :) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on February 22, 2013, 11:13:04 PM Good stuff as always. Since it's gotten quite a bit denser on the front page, you should also post what you've added / changed so we know what to look for. :) Thanks, I'll try to do that from this point forward. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: John (John K.) on February 23, 2013, 02:50:30 AM I'm stickying this - ample warnings are given to anyone who are looking to post in this subforum.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: wholesaler on February 23, 2013, 04:13:46 AM Hi. I am the president of Phi Beta Lambda for my local chapter. I'm also vice-president for PBL on the state level for Colorado. Here's a picture of my local officer team: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/316218_10150289716061304_422325395_n.jpg We want to raise awareness and create a scholarship in memory of the recent and tragic school shooting in Colorado. This goes towards community service and will be an excellent way to place Colorado on the national PBL map. All of the students (242 active PBL members in Colorado) are excited to move forward with this. We decided to take a different approach this time. Due to budget cuts across the board in education, many school's student governments are being much tighter with their money; as we are activating new chapters left and right, funding is hard to come by. So, we turn to bitcoins. We are hoping to teach students economic lessons in a real-world environment. We will be ordering t-shirts and reselling them across Colorado Campuses during high-traffic times. We have previously done this and sold out. Everytime. With food, valentine's goodies, tshirts, wristbands, you name it. We have contacted babbletees.com/ who will give us a discount and produce custom tees for us. We also plan to raise awareness by creating a database of cell phone numbers and sending out a mass sms message to gently remind students to be kind and caring to one another. The service we selected for this was http://www.txt4coins.net/ I, Chris Dickerson, am asking you help reach our 40 bitcoin goal to fund this excellent endeavor. Any school names cannot be associated due to issues of contracts and liability. However, I can provide any information you need and guarantee that you will see a ROI within two and a half weeks. All I ask is that, in the nature of the project, you consider giving us a low interest rate. I will provide whatever information you need upon a return message. Thank you for your consideration. Warm Regards, Chris Dickerson Colorado PBL VP this is my fav so far 2 posts and when i ask for docs proving this or to verify with btcjam just abandons the account. ahahahha :) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: wholesaler on March 01, 2013, 08:46:13 PM hahah your funny there is no limit you could have 100 good trades and still be suspect;) but 5-10 and your in the clear and using escrow makes you very trustworthy
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Tomatocage on March 01, 2013, 09:26:37 PM How many successful trades does someone need before being recognized as a trustworthy trader and removed from "pending"? Good question. I put your entry up when you first started posting, but you've been around for a while now with (I'm guessing) some successful trades.Does this include OTC or just forum confirmations of reputable trading? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on March 05, 2013, 04:45:57 PM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributatory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 11. Never trust ANYBODY. Except people who like big butts. Because they can not lie. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147971.0 HyAfo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15459) (Scammer*, Tries to get you to install a remote-access app so he can "configure" your GPU to mine LTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending, New account + loan request) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) . Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144665.0 tldoctor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79132) (Pending, more elaborate than a typical scammer, but numerous red flags are raised) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138513.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138153.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Closed, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but going from 5->60BTC is a huge jump and raises some eyebrows) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128160.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136132.0 DPony13 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=75668) (Successful Loan! 2.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! .2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123728.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Successful Loan! 5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134847.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Successful Trade!, iTunes codes) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. But I will laugh at you later :) OP Backup. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sublime5447 on March 05, 2013, 07:09:59 PM Money pak trader will be removed from my list. I think he is trust worthy. I have been watching him for months.
Tomatocage will you let me know when you update your list? can you just post added or removed with the names and link and I will edit my list based on that Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sublime5447 on March 05, 2013, 07:14:36 PM tldr has also been removed from my list he is trusted MPT tradefortress has been added until the matter has been resolved
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on March 06, 2013, 02:47:18 PM Changed the color of legit users (ie. ones probably not shell accounts created for the sole purpose of scamming) to green. They are still may "fit the profile," so as usual use caution when doing business with anybody on here.
Changed the color of users who have completed successful trades to green as well. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: poly on March 07, 2013, 12:40:17 PM Money pak trader will be removed from my list. I think he is trust worthy. I have been watching him for months. Why are you using someone else's list and claiming it to be your own?Tomatocage will you let me know when you update your list? can you just post added or removed with the names and link and I will edit my list based on that Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: nicoin on March 08, 2013, 08:55:35 AM Thanks for this post - really useful. Can we please confirm this user as a scammer. Was a real noob investing on his loan, we all have to learn don't we :) Now I spend a lot more time before investing anything, and I have made back that loss with good loans fortunately,
itai3856 https://btcjam.com/users/1681 ฿18.05 overdue payments no response to pm, forum account appears abandonned He might have scammed other users on the forum selling stuff. thanks Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sublime5447 on March 08, 2013, 03:20:45 PM Money pak trader will be removed from my list. I think he is trust worthy. I have been watching him for months. Why are you using someone else's list and claiming it to be your own?Tomatocage will you let me know when you update your list? can you just post added or removed with the names and link and I will edit my list based on that Poly I am sick of you please stop posting to me. I asked permission to use the list, now fuck off. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: tacoman359 on March 18, 2013, 06:23:58 PM I'm not a scammer. Take a look at my eBay rep (same name). I'd even be happy to send first with older members.
I sell Xbox cards because I buy them in bulk. Just trying to get into the bitcoin market, too. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: tjohej on March 31, 2013, 08:05:06 AM 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female Then also9. Any user blatantly claiming to be male? Explain? ??? There actually are females using bitcoin, but it is common practice among scammers to pretend to be females in order to receive more favorable conditions, including using it as a scapegoat for making various mistakes. (read: I'm just a helpless girl!) To add on to this: regardless of their sex, why would anyone need to announce their gender? You don't see the males of the forum going "Can anyone lend me some BitCoin? I'm a guy, btw :P" If somebody announces also that they are a vegetarian could that cause any prejudice too? "I can't trust veggies! They are scammers. In the old days we had no freakin veggies, we threw them in the sea" Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shibaji on April 04, 2013, 07:02:08 AM Please see this thread as well : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: Manstef on April 05, 2013, 11:35:57 AM Along with not using paypal for bitcoin you shouldnt lend people bitcoins. It just encourages scammers. ....even an exchange (btc-e)? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 05, 2013, 09:20:52 PM I made this list yday and since then nckfor has already been outted as a scammer. Look for scams forthcoming from the following users:
c1010010 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92735) Cereal (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92628) TCollar (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88630) Starmie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70046) l0lface (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92781) bahehs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86500) nckfor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81666) BobsBurgers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92819) XXthetimeisnowXX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87921) gacbmmml (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92869) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 06, 2013, 11:24:41 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on April 06, 2013, 11:42:02 PM Wow, very extensive. Good work on this thread, Tomatocage.
You got the sig format? I'll chuck it into my sig. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 07, 2013, 08:48:05 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 07, 2013, 07:53:37 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169738.0 michaelangelo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85138) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 08, 2013, 05:36:49 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Pending, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Manstef on April 08, 2013, 10:58:33 AM HOw scammy does this sound?
BTC-e offered me a first time buyer offer whereby I sent them 8btc to an address on the promise of getting 10btc back for helping to improve traffic. I was talking via sykpe to "btc-e.support @ europe" and sent the coin last Weds (5 days ago). I checked my address at the time on blockchain but there was no confirmations there, it's only just occurred to me this might be a scam Have I been complete tool? Has anyone else experienced this offer/heard of anyone else having done so? Man I feel sick... Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Matthew N. Wright on April 08, 2013, 12:43:57 PM HOw scammy does this sound? BTC-e offered me a first time buyer offer whereby I sent them 8btc to an address on the promise of getting 10btc back for helping to improve traffic. I was talking via sykpe to "btc-e.support @ europe" and sent the coin last Weds (5 days ago). I checked my address at the time on blockchain but there was no confirmations there, it's only just occurred to me this might be a scam Have I been complete tool? Has anyone else experienced this offer/heard of anyone else having done so? Man I feel sick... "btc-e.support @ europe" is not a username. What was the Skype username? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Manstef on April 08, 2013, 12:59:50 PM HOw scammy does this sound? BTC-e offered me a first time buyer offer whereby I sent them 8btc to an address on the promise of getting 10btc back for helping to improve traffic. I was talking via sykpe to "btc-e.support @ europe" and sent the coin last Weds (5 days ago). I checked my address at the time on blockchain but there was no confirmations there, it's only just occurred to me this might be a scam Have I been complete tool? Has anyone else experienced this offer/heard of anyone else having done so? Man I feel sick... "btc-e.support @ europe" is not a username. What was the Skype username? btc-e.support.eu Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Manstef on April 08, 2013, 01:10:51 PM HOw scammy does this sound? BTC-e offered me a first time buyer offer whereby I sent them 8btc to an address on the promise of getting 10btc back for helping to improve traffic. I was talking via sykpe to "btc-e.support @ europe" and sent the coin last Weds (5 days ago). I checked my address at the time on blockchain but there was no confirmations there, it's only just occurred to me this might be a scam Have I been complete tool? Has anyone else experienced this offer/heard of anyone else having done so? Man I feel sick... "btc-e.support @ europe" is not a username. What was the Skype username? btc-e.support.eu the address is sent to was 1AdvcxSNdxdbRLquZdr9R2F29j7qAJRMY Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Matthew N. Wright on April 08, 2013, 01:53:32 PM HOw scammy does this sound? BTC-e offered me a first time buyer offer whereby I sent them 8btc to an address on the promise of getting 10btc back for helping to improve traffic. I was talking via sykpe to "btc-e.support @ europe" and sent the coin last Weds (5 days ago). I checked my address at the time on blockchain but there was no confirmations there, it's only just occurred to me this might be a scam Have I been complete tool? Has anyone else experienced this offer/heard of anyone else having done so? Man I feel sick... "btc-e.support @ europe" is not a username. What was the Skype username? btc-e.support.eu That is not BTC-E's Skype username. Their support username is btc-e.support. Someone simply made a new account with ".eu" tagged to the end and robbed you. Please be more careful with your internet gold as giving it over to scammers gives them more reason to try. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Manstef on April 08, 2013, 01:59:49 PM yeah, I get it thanks.
Usually pretty street smart, cant believe I did that, just got greedy. Any way I can track this little shit down, anywhere to report the address etc? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 08, 2013, 03:59:08 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 09, 2013, 07:22:54 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 10, 2013, 09:27:22 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172696.0 legendster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93844) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 25 BTC)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 11, 2013, 11:00:25 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=96094 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=96094) This genius contacted me on the forums saying that he had bulk btc for sale. He mentions that he has 10,000 BTC asks for international money transfer as payment. His skype profile says he is from cameroon and only has one skype contact (me). 99,9% this guy is up to no good His skype username: bitexchanger Good call. I'll add this one when I get in front of a real computer. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 11, 2013, 05:19:21 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 13, 2013, 08:39:31 AM nookiegirl (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=96139) ...Keep an eye out for this one ;D
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: TCollar on April 17, 2013, 06:43:17 AM I made this list yday and since then nckfor has already been outted as a scammer. Look for scams forthcoming from the following users: c1010010 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92735) Cereal (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92628) TCollar (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88630) Starmie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70046) l0lface (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92781) bahehs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86500) nckfor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81666) BobsBurgers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92819) XXthetimeisnowXX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87921) gacbmmml (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92869) TCollar? Really. I am curious as to why. I have not requested any money / bitcoin from anyone nor do I plan to. I do not even ask for "tips". I totally dig your scam exposing posts though so I am not offended that I am on the list. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 19, 2013, 03:33:55 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 20, 2013, 06:39:12 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: liberty90 on April 22, 2013, 07:34:35 PM This man: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94037
seems to be suspicious. He requested loan from me, in private message, "for funding new HYIP program". Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 23, 2013, 05:50:22 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 24, 2013, 03:17:40 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 24, 2013, 03:21:28 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 24, 2013, 07:59:31 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=184165.0 rarkenin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104529) (Pending, New acct + Loan req)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 26, 2013, 10:43:57 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on April 27, 2013, 04:01:16 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Majormax on April 27, 2013, 09:43:54 AM Very useful info. I only joined the forum 3 days ago. Since then I have made about 22 successful transactions for currency exchange. Sadly, another 5 were scammers who stole my payment in various different ways. I will list them when I can discern the right place to do so...Good learning curve, anyway
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on April 27, 2013, 03:27:12 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=182592.msg1906648#msg1906648
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58741 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on May 10, 2013, 06:22:52 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200690.0 GHE2OGOTH1K (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=112848) (Pending, New acct + MacBook Pro for sale, Insists on escrow but do not send to any address unless provided by the escrow agent himself)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: John (John K.) on May 10, 2013, 07:22:22 AM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200123.0
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Lethn on May 11, 2013, 10:05:00 AM From an experience I've just had, always be suspicious of people who have taken out several loans at once and they haven't taken steps to repay, chances are it's a grab and run strategy.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Welsh on May 17, 2013, 02:09:00 AM From an experience I've just had, always be suspicious of people who have taken out several loans at once and they haven't taken steps to repay, chances are it's a grab and run strategy. On this note, always ask if they can provide collateral. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on May 19, 2013, 09:53:52 PM REDACTED. Just a misunderstanding.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on May 19, 2013, 10:00:50 PM Had you gone through the reputation thread? Scammer galore.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on May 19, 2013, 10:04:59 PM I seen this guy trying to say you're a scammer, lolz. Had you gone through the reputation thread? Scammer galore. I have, but it's gotten to the point that it's hard to keep up culling all the potential scammers from honest traders. Can you edit out your quote from me plz? It was just a misunderstanding and I'm going back and editing my knee-jerk responses. Thanks man :) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on May 19, 2013, 10:15:51 PM done.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tywill on May 23, 2013, 03:24:59 AM I think the very nature of Bitcoins are an invitation for scammers looking for easy payout. Glad I read this, thanks for posting.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rudystyle on May 27, 2013, 10:20:43 AM The number of "old" members scamming seems to be much higher than newbs scamming. I have been scammed by a so called "veteran (Hero Member)" of this forum and I detected 3 more "old member" scammers in just a day of posting in the Marketplace. This forum should have a much better feedback/trust system as right now it seems out of 10 members , 9 are trying to scam (account age no bar)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: 🏰 TradeFortress 🏰 on May 27, 2013, 10:21:24 AM List the old members here? It's not much use if you don't tell who scammed you.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rudystyle on May 27, 2013, 10:25:53 AM List the old members here? It's not much use if you don't tell who scammed you. I left a feedback for him but I am not sure whether other members can see the feedback https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=58854 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on May 29, 2013, 05:46:11 PM The number of "old" members scamming seems to be much higher than newbs scamming. I have been scammed by a so called "veteran (Hero Member)" of this forum and I detected 3 more "old member" scammers in just a day of posting in the Marketplace. This forum should have a much better feedback/trust system as right now it seems out of 10 members , 9 are trying to scam (account age no bar) No it isn't -- trust me, I've been watching the activity for a LONG time. 99% of all scams are from brand new members (usually less than 3 months old). Occasionally you'll see a 2011 or early 2012 member try to pull off a scam, like Liberty Payout. A number of us have been calling him out from day 1 since he got out of newbie jail, but for some reason he never got a scammer tag. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on May 29, 2013, 05:56:05 PM It's very scary to even think about doing any crypto-currency exchange for hardware. Any time I sent, that sits in the back of my mind, that eery feeling. Takes a lot of time to mine coins with little hardware, and to see the coins vanish is one of my biggest fears. Keep saying, maybe tomorrow will be a better day to trade till you hoarded a ton of coins :D.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on June 02, 2013, 01:19:39 PM One more to the list.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=222971.msg2344070#msg2344070 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: givingbitcoinwings on June 05, 2013, 03:38:38 PM 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female
I am doomed then! :) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: ntz on June 07, 2013, 04:50:46 PM linuxer https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=227981.0 don't deal with him
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Hfleer on August 09, 2013, 11:21:27 AM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 11. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=184165.0 rarkenin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104529) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172696.0 legendster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93844) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 25 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169738.0 michaelangelo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85138) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147971.0 HyAfo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=15459) (Scammer*, Tries to get you to install a remote-access app so he can "configure" your GPU to mine LTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128570.0 hackattack2077 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=45380) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Good list. (7) with the stolen CC or Paypal is a good point, there was an article about some website where they trade these I read about some time ago. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sublime5447 on August 09, 2013, 02:48:56 PM What is up with hackattack2077? You have him tagged as a scammer but he doesnt have scammer taggs on his profile? Also the link that you provided for reference makes it look like he was the one who was scammed. He also doesnt have any negative trust ratings. Just asking because I was about to do a deal with him yesterday.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: boogiedown on August 09, 2013, 05:20:53 PM What is up with hackattack2077? You have him tagged as a scammer but he doesnt have scammer taggs on his profile? Also the link that you provided for reference makes it look like he was the one who was scammed. He also doesnt have any negative trust ratings. Just asking because I was about to do a deal with him yesterday. well to further elaborate, he called me one of the members in the thread. which i am not. my ips and all can be checked. I think he's trying to take the heat off him personally.Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Tomatocage on August 10, 2013, 05:32:43 PM What is up with hackattack2077? You have him tagged as a scammer but he doesnt have scammer taggs on his profile? Also the link that you provided for reference makes it look like he was the one who was scammed. He also doesnt have any negative trust ratings. Just asking because I was about to do a deal with him yesterday. I had hackattack2077 flagged as a scammer before it became known that all of his accusers were scammers themselves. Since I don't really have time to keep up with the latest revelations, he remained flagged (on this list anyway) for quite some time until he PM'd me about it. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sublime5447 on August 10, 2013, 11:33:26 PM Thanks for the update. :)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: hackattack2077 on October 26, 2013, 06:15:07 PM Wow,jesus christ. I just pmd tomato cage that he forgot to remove the red label of death next to my name on the list and remove me from it totally. This was all cleared up months ago,but I never even looked at the list personally and just saw this now. Its a real shame that reverse scammers even have my fucking name associated with this thread,and it kills me. Ive done over 30k's worth of trades so far on here,and alot of escrow through danny and john,all you gotta do is ask. This one of those things you call a major fuckup/mistake. Im as legitimate as they come folks.
~hack out~ Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: hackattack2077 on October 26, 2013, 06:20:16 PM Tomato is removing the tag and pruning me off the list now,thx brotha. And sublime,thx for having my back dude,weve done biz together a couple times and it was great.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rudystyle on November 11, 2013, 10:57:56 AM List the old members here? It's not much use if you don't tell who scammed you. You? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: missworld on November 17, 2013, 03:35:22 AM "Any user blatantly claiming to be female."
Well, let me just make it clear that I have posted on a couple of threads asking for gender/sex and I stated that I am female. I'm not a scammer and I'm not here to get bitcoins because I'm a chick. >:( Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: pekv2 on November 25, 2013, 09:25:53 PM May you add ciuciu as pending?
Profile: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1438 Post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88008.msg3579608#msg3579608 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: GoldSeal on November 26, 2013, 03:57:28 AM I'm concerned that RealSolid is a scammer. What's the best way to warn people?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: legendster on December 04, 2013, 03:43:13 PM Can I have my name removed from here Mr Tom Tom ?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rarkenin on December 13, 2013, 09:09:25 PM Can my name be updated in order to reflect my having paid the transaction?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: cybershawrk on January 19, 2014, 04:42:25 AM also you can probably safely assume if their user name has the numbers 419 in it
then its probably a scam lol Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rarkenin on January 20, 2014, 01:21:00 AM also you can probably safely assume if their user name has the numbers 419 in it then its probably a scam lol What makes you assume that? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: cybershawrk on January 20, 2014, 01:52:55 AM google 419 scam
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: colinistheman on February 15, 2014, 06:32:38 PM I just did a deal with user BTC4Amazon and he tried to scam me out of almost $900. He accepted my money but didn't ever ship anything, and even made up a fake tracking number. I realized later that I should have looked at his trust score. Luckily I made sure to pay with paypal so my claim is currently in with PayPal and I hope to get the money back within 10 days.
Please update your list. You can see the original thread here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=442349.msg4887247#msg4887247 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Amph on February 16, 2014, 01:26:25 PM some user like to tag other user as a scammer for fun, how to solve this?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: cybershawrk on February 28, 2014, 05:02:11 AM Geez scamming people happens waaay too often nowadays the only good way to make money is the honest way.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: MarshallSambell on March 11, 2014, 10:24:26 AM first name last name? I promise i'm not a scammer. And I probably should have read this before creating an account
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: ashleysly on March 20, 2014, 01:55:45 PM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172696.0 legendster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93844) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 25 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. I hope you could remove me from the list... I have had multiple transactions with Xch4ng3 here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=258014.msg2751154#msg2751154 I might have seemed like a scammer before, but i was new then. And im a male lol Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Amph on March 23, 2014, 10:34:30 AM some users leave false negative feedback, like this one
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68036 or he did it for the lulz, probably an alt account of someone else Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: yldouright on April 13, 2014, 07:04:49 PM Many honest people are being reported by Tomatocage as scammers, myself among them. If you read through his trust feedback by clicking on "Trust", you may draw some conclusions about why he slanders users who might threaten his dealings. His escrow service takes a percentage of your coin. If you are comfortable giving up tithes to him, fine but don't believe for a minute he is the only avenue of a successful transaction. He regularly gives negative trust feedback with the facade of diligence but it is all self serving and you should know this before you dismiss a transaction on his recommendation.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: rarkenin on June 15, 2014, 01:17:35 PM ...he slanders users who might threaten his dealings. His escrow service takes a percentage of your coin. If you are comfortable giving up tithes to him... What kind of activity "threatens" his dealings? Not going through his escrow? Going through a competitor? I personally didn't go through escrow, and after having contacted him regarding the loan I had running, my entry was amended to reflect the completion of that loan. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: IsraelBTC on August 05, 2014, 12:28:40 AM wonderful. as new member i have taken some notes down already.
thanks Op you did well here. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Jybrael on August 16, 2014, 11:16:06 PM This is a very nice section to keep an eye out for scammers. I have lost Btc I was earning using faucets on other places so this thing will make me be more aware. Thank you for sharing the information.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: starblocks on August 20, 2014, 09:35:59 AM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172696.0 legendster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93844) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 25 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. So tell me, am I a scammer? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sofia26 on September 04, 2014, 09:24:44 PM Why these scammer aren't banned? ::)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: xavio4980 on October 03, 2014, 08:20:03 PM Is it not possible to create a scammer database?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: ScottHenry944 on February 13, 2015, 03:11:44 AM doctor.coder - icq 550766196 is scammer!!
doctor.coder - icq 550766196 is scammer!!! Do not exchange reloadit or paypal my cash. He will take your money. Do not work with this guy. BEWARE!!!! Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: btcminer021 on February 15, 2015, 05:21:04 PM Saving his for later. Thanks for putting this together.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: RedhatCAT on February 26, 2015, 01:00:59 AM maybe you could add a number 13 that says
Quote 13. Anyone offering to buy significantly above market prices, or sell at significantly below market prices As the saying goes.....anything that sounds too good to be true probably isTitle: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: eneilwe on March 09, 2015, 02:17:43 PM So according to your logic, all noobs = scammers. That can't be right. I am new here. And I intend buying/selling as much bitcoin as I can + other currencies...whenever possible.
I have no intention of posting on topics that dont interest me, just so that I can drive up my post count, niether am I willing to wait for weeks or months before dealing. We all have to start somewhere. All old posters where once newbies. The Admin/Older posters should find a way of vetting newbies. Maybe make it a rule that noobs go 1st, and also make escrows a must until one reaches a certain level of trust. If an escrow is enforced, fees should be at the barest minimum to encourage rather than scare off potential users. Even at this, there are no gaurantees. Ive had experiences in other forums where trusted members turned rougue.Just upped and left with their clients cash. So my advice will be to deal with caution. A little bit of common sense helps. Yes and maybe luck. sometimes you are unlucky to be a victim,but caution will help minimize your loss. My main argument is that it is wrong to genaralize newbies and lump us all into 1 category. It is akin to saying all muslims are terrorists,that jews are greedy or that black people are lazy. Everyone should be given a chance. On the flip side you do have some very valid points. Infact most of your points are true. I just dont agree with the generalization. I'l also suggest that after naming and shaming scammers...they should be banned.their ip/mac addresses logged and prevent from using the site. at least make it harder for them to sign up again. Yes I know its difficult and near impossible. But maybe if those who benefit from this website through their exchanges and trades contribute a little something periodically...it will go a long way to helping police the site. just my 2 cents Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: edgarsxx on April 06, 2015, 10:38:23 AM Hello i get scammed 2 times talking about bitcoins I get 0.003btc in one site but did not withdraw and one time other site invested 0.002 to get 10% every day it just dont deposited in account.
i can give one realy cool site, order to protect your investments http://www.scamadviser.com/check-website just write website to check and its show you all known information! if someone whant somehow to thank me If I rescued your skin from SCAMERS here is my btc wallet (15T6THTyqfxJpKEvNGfDwUNACmQeFbhadP) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: bb2ebb on April 07, 2015, 10:11:48 PM they have intelligence, and ingenuity used to deceive >:(
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Grand_Voyageur on April 19, 2015, 10:50:21 AM Hello i get scammed 2 times talking about bitcoins I get 0.003btc in one site but did not withdraw and one time other site invested 0.002 to get 10% every day it just dont deposited in account. i can give one realy cool site, order to protect your investments http://www.scamadviser.com/check-website just write website to check and its show you all known information! if someone whant somehow to thank me If I rescued your skin from SCAMERS here is my btc wallet (15T6THTyqfxJpKEvNGfDwUNACmQeFbhadP) The URL you gave was marked as Malicious site. Forum rules (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=703657.0) doesn't allow to link malicious content/malware/etc, without a warning and a valid reason. https://www.virustotal.com/it/url/004593725b70306ac629440571be21d2314b4441af80751b0356fdd12d8df694/analysis/1429440323/ (https://www.virustotal.com/it/url/004593725b70306ac629440571be21d2314b4441af80751b0356fdd12d8df694/analysis/1429440323/) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: hunkey600 on May 30, 2015, 06:14:59 AM Good work, really spotted some of the big scammers, i hope everyone will keep this mind.
Thanks Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: d4rkwizard on July 13, 2015, 10:22:04 AM Just read this... CLEAR ;D
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: ermis1975 on December 13, 2015, 02:21:07 PM Is this a scam ?
http://www.grow-bitcoin.com http://bit-io.in Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Sweminer777 on January 02, 2016, 02:21:01 PM Very informative, this is just what scammers looks for . keep it safe!
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: ltguk on January 11, 2016, 02:26:06 AM Hi there, just joined the forum. Have been researching Bitcoin for the last three days. Please pardon me if this is not the right thread of posting this. But I really need some help.
Again I may be very late to the party. But I attended a bitcoin session in India yesterday. The organisers are promising 4.4% returns on BTC every month. So you 'invest' 1 BTC and get 0.1 BTC paid out every month. The 'contract' is for 18 months so effectively you earn 1.8 BTC for each of your BTC. They also have some referral schemes etc where you get 5% of BTC when someone else signs up and so on. Typical Multi Level Marketing Kind of stuff. I have bought my first BTC 3 days ago and am excited about the stuff. But quite confused about whether to trust anyone with my BTC. Because I believe a BTC in your wallet is yours... And as soon as it leaves that...you have nothing. I have searched internet for an hour now the posts here are quite informative seem to make sense (even to me who is technically challenged-Thank You) any advise would be great from anyone who has some knowledge please. Also is there a reliable cloudmining website which I can refer to? The organisers above are referring to be using F2pool, is there a way to join/invest in F2pool directly? Again apologies in advance for a random post. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: mexxer-2 on January 11, 2016, 05:47:56 AM Hi there, just joined the forum. Have been researching Bitcoin for the last three days. Please pardon me if this is not the right thread of posting this. But I really need some help. Highly likely a cloudmining scam. F2Pool is a mining pool, the only way to "invest" in it , is by buying a few miners and mining.Again I may be very late to the party. But I attended a bitcoin session in India yesterday. The organisers are promising 4.4% returns on BTC every month. So you 'invest' 1 BTC and get 0.1 BTC paid out every month. The 'contract' is for 18 months so effectively you earn 1.8 BTC for each of your BTC. They also have some referral schemes etc where you get 5% of BTC when someone else signs up and so on. Typical Multi Level Marketing Kind of stuff. I have bought my first BTC 3 days ago and am excited about the stuff. But quite confused about whether to trust anyone with my BTC. Because I believe a BTC in your wallet is yours... And as soon as it leaves that...you have nothing. I have searched internet for an hour now the posts here are quite informative seem to make sense (even to me who is technically challenged-Thank You) any advise would be great from anyone who has some knowledge please. Also is there a reliable cloudmining website which I can refer to? The organisers above are referring to be using F2pool, is there a way to join/invest in F2pool directly? Again apologies in advance for a random post. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: AzN1337c0d3r on January 27, 2016, 01:40:52 PM Most of the time it's just a matter of common sense. Scammers are pretty obvious and if a deal seems too good to be true then it probably is.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: tura on February 09, 2016, 11:02:34 AM Is this a scam ? http://www.grow-bitcoin.com http://bit-io.in this site are scam first and second Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: whywefight on February 13, 2016, 01:53:07 AM Someone said it elsewhere: the hardcore usage of "sir" and/or "bro" seems to be done by scammers.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: morantis on June 06, 2016, 06:02:35 AM Someone said it elsewhere: the hardcore usage of "sir" and/or "bro" seems to be done by scammers. i cannot see the use of "sir" and "bro", one of the other sure, but who walks around using sir and bro together, lol, just lightening the mood, sorry Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: benjidaimio on June 10, 2016, 04:27:58 PM So according to your logic, all noobs = scammers. That can't be right. I am new here. And I intend buying/selling as much bitcoin as I can + other currencies...whenever possible. I have no intention of posting on topics that dont interest me, just so that I can drive up my post count, niether am I willing to wait for weeks or months before dealing. We all have to start somewhere. All old posters where once newbies. The Admin/Older posters should find a way of vetting newbies. Maybe make it a rule that noobs go 1st, and also make escrows a must until one reaches a certain level of trust. If an escrow is enforced, fees should be at the barest minimum to encourage rather than scare off potential users. Even at this, there are no gaurantees. Ive had experiences in other forums where trusted members turned rougue.Just upped and left with their clients cash. So my advice will be to deal with caution. A little bit of common sense helps. Yes and maybe luck. sometimes you are unlucky to be a victim,but caution will help minimize your loss. My main argument is that it is wrong to genaralize newbies and lump us all into 1 category. It is akin to saying all muslims are terrorists,that jews are greedy or that black people are lazy. Everyone should be given a chance. On the flip side you do have some very valid points. Infact most of your points are true. I just dont agree with the generalization. I'l also suggest that after naming and shaming scammers...they should be banned.their ip/mac addresses logged and prevent from using the site. at least make it harder for them to sign up again. Yes I know its difficult and near impossible. But maybe if those who benefit from this website through their exchanges and trades contribute a little something periodically...it will go a long way to helping police the site. just my 2 cents I couldn't agree with you more. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: bolinao on November 13, 2016, 04:59:38 PM This or something similar should be pinned to the digital goods forum, God knows how many people get scammed there.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: GamerBless on December 05, 2016, 06:12:25 PM I was wanting to buy an Antminer S7 4.7TH/s. I've got contacted by BTC909 who's willing to sell me one. But after reading this post. I have my reservations in dealing with him, since, like me, he's also a newbie. Anyone can advise me on how I can purchase an Antminer?
what trading options do I have? Thanks for the advise. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: BTC909 on December 05, 2016, 06:14:49 PM Hey we all have to start somewhere both new
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: GamerBless on December 05, 2016, 06:22:07 PM Hey we all have to start somewhere both new Yes. But I can wait for some veterans for advise. I hope you understand. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: BTC909 on December 05, 2016, 06:28:24 PM yes I understand
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sbogovac on December 20, 2016, 09:45:34 AM I was wanting to buy an Antminer S7 4.7TH/s. I've got contacted by BTC909 who's willing to sell me one. But after reading this post. I have my reservations in dealing with him, since, like me, he's also a newbie. Anyone can advise me on how I can purchase an Antminer? what trading options do I have? Thanks for the advise. Use a well known and trusted escrow service (like - for instance - OgNasty (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18321), Blazed (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=134378) or PsychoticBoy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54752))... But - please - first check the user carefully to be sure you have the right one (status, trust, previous posts et cetera). A popular way of scamming seems to be a newby (yes, noobs again, sorry... but true) who assumes a name similar to a trusted member's name... Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: jovs on January 13, 2017, 09:58:37 PM Someone said it elsewhere: the hardcore usage of "sir" and/or "bro" seems to be done by scammers. i cannot see the use of "sir" and "bro", one of the other sure, but who walks around using sir and bro together, lol, just lightening the mood, sorry Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: anglorsan on April 09, 2017, 01:07:50 AM Hello all, I am new to this forum and cannot post yet, once I have the rights I will most likely place this comment in its own post. Question: do any of you have information on whether to or not invest on multilevel bitcoin schemes, where alleged brokers do trading for you in exchange of a % on the earnings, it seems that a 5% daily return is very attractive, among other payments for referrals, etc. E.g. twobitcoin, mecoin,
this seems to good to be true. your comments are higly appreciated. Thanks! Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: silverkamote on June 23, 2017, 09:51:53 AM you can protect yourselves by doing this: 1. Don’t trust anyone claiming they will give you or help you mine bitcoin. Again, cryptocurrency is valued by cybercriminals for a reason, and nefarious behavior related to bitcoin runs rampant on social media and digital channels.
2. Avoid URLs associated with social media profiles advertising too-good-to-be-true bitcoin offers. 3. Be vigilant when engaging with the social media accounts of legitimate bitcoin brokers or trading platforms, as they are frequently victims of convincing impersonations. 4. Never engage in any financial transaction, bitcoin or otherwise, via direct message on social networks. If you have already been scammed, report the crime to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, but do not expect to see your bitcoins again. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: bitnew17 on August 23, 2017, 10:33:46 PM very informative, thank you.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Eminx3 on September 03, 2017, 01:32:03 PM Very good information. Thanks for the good examples as well which are up there (examples of what scams look like and what genuine propositions may look like).
I think one should not ignore the their intuition in this whole shebang. If you get a gut feeling something is off or gonna go bad, or just not sure about it but cant quite put your finger on it.... its a good sign things may go sour... through all the years of experience one has had in the world, the unconscious mind can see pick up patterns we aren't aware of consciously, and that gut feeling is that i think at times. I feel my sentences up there may not be written the best way... but my point is, don't ignore your gut feeling, trust your intuition. The tips given in this topic is gold, I hope the people who need it find it =) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Casatokuser on September 15, 2017, 12:42:42 PM Very good overview.
But I see a "funny" problem: If there appears a let's say, more intelligent scammer, he would first do his research and will maybe find this post. Orienting on your descriptions the scammer could adapt his behavior to avoid accusations and seems to be a trustworthy user. But I think that is always a problem with detailed warnings: the bad guys can read them too and just adapt. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: trynaEat2 on September 27, 2017, 05:09:58 AM Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night-
Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was chemakotka11@gmail.com than another email from nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com - I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed. Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Danos on September 27, 2017, 01:38:54 PM Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night- Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was chemakotka11@gmail.com than another email from nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com - I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed. Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future I requested escrow dealing with this jerk. Why calling him jerk? Because i requested escrow for s9 sale and told him to request escrow "monbux" because i found him the most trusted around. After him posting his email requesting escrow service, few scammers contacted him obviously trying to rob him, and this idiot not only refusing to use escrow because some retards around trying to catch him, but also point me with bad names saying im the one trying to trick him. So, idiot, i told you twice, we using escrow and escrow only because you are shady as fuck and i will never deal you directly. I told you also twice to never respond anyone else than monbux but you obviously did and then trying to clean yourself pointing other people with bad names for no reason. Well guess what, you are proven failed scammer or an idiot who can't run away properly when your scam got failed. For all people reading this, please, beware that idiot is trying to waste your time and pull you with some bullshit story so he can cover his failed attempt to scam. Beware and always request escrow using this guy. You were warned Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: trynaEat2 on September 27, 2017, 04:38:58 PM Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night- Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was chemakotka11@gmail.com than another email from nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com - I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed. Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future I requested escrow dealing with this jerk. Why calling him jerk? Because i requested escrow for s9 sale and told him to request escrow "monbux" because i found him the most trusted around. After him posting his email requesting escrow service, few scammers contacted him obviously trying to rob him, and this idiot not only refusing to use escrow because some retards around trying to catch him, but also point me with bad names saying im the one trying to trick him. So, idiot, i told you twice, we using escrow and escrow only because you are shady as fuck and i will never deal you directly. I told you also twice to never respond anyone else than monbux but you obviously did and then trying to clean yourself pointing other people with bad names for no reason. Well guess what, you are proven failed scammer or an idiot who can't run away properly when your scam got failed. For all people reading this, please, beware that idiot is trying to waste your time and pull you with some bullshit story so he can cover his failed attempt to scam. Beware and always request escrow using this guy. You were warned DANOS IS THE GUY WHO TOLD ME TO PUT MY EMAIL IN THE THREAD TO THE ESCROW! HE KNEW I WAS A NEWBIE AND TRIED TO EXPLOIT ME!! HE PRESSURED ME AND I DIDNT ACCUSE ME BUT AFTER HE CALLED ME AN IDIOT I HAVE SCREEN SHOTS AND EMAIL PROOF THAT I WAS NOT DEALING WITH MONBUX BUT A FRAUD MOST LIKELY DANOS! BEWARE WHEN DEALING WITH PUNKS TRYING TO RUSH YOU INTO SENDING THEM AMAZON GIFT CARDS TO EXPEDITE A TRANSACTION! SHADY AS FUCK IS RIGHT ! YOU WOUDLNT PROVIDE ANY PROOF OF THE S9 AND I NEVER RECIEVED ANY MESSAGES FROM THE ACTUAL ESCROW SERVICE EVER! IT WAS ALWAYS A FAKE ACCOUNT! WITH THE EMAILS MENTIONED IN MY ORIGINAL THREAD Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Danos on September 27, 2017, 10:08:45 PM ofc you will put your email, consider the escrow itself leave his email as contact and we need his services, obviously its good idea to leave any form of contact consider he's not using skype or anything like that.
or now you blaming me that some retards around (and they are 12312321321) trying to scam you because your email is public? welcome to the bitcoin community where everyone is trying to rob you. and me (the one who requested fair and honest trade via escrow) was pointed with bad names for no reason, just because i wanted the trade with the new member (you) to be secured via escrow? you need some professional medical help mate. im aware of the scammers around and i protect myself, but you or anyone stupid enough to fall on the scammers attempts deserve to be scammed. i was glad that you didn't fall on those retards attempts, but now after seeing your lame excuses and trying to point fingers randomly to people who are looking to trade only via escrow because its the only safe say, i don't feel glad that they didn't catch you. Edit: Also, stating you have some kind of proofs or anything, do you mind show the community, how im connected with the retards trying to scam you ? or you just have evidences that you fucking placed your contact details public and you are easy target to everyone who trying to scam around? at least, try to use your brain, you will get headache for sure but at least you may realize whats going on around you. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: trynaEat2 on September 27, 2017, 10:38:41 PM ofc you will put your email, consider the escrow itself leave his email as contact and we need his services, obviously its good idea to leave any form of contact consider he's not using skype or anything like that. or now you blaming me that some retards around (and they are 12312321321) trying to scam you because your email is public? welcome to the bitcoin community where everyone is trying to rob you. and me (the one who requested fair and honest trade via escrow) was pointed with bad names for no reason, just because i wanted the trade with the new member (you) to be secured via escrow? you need some professional medical help mate. im aware of the scammers around and i protect myself, but you or anyone stupid enough to fall on the scammers attempts deserve to be scammed. i was glad that you didn't fall on those retards attempts, but now after seeing your lame excuses and trying to point fingers randomly to people who are looking to trade only via escrow because its the only safe say, i don't feel glad that they didn't catch you. Edit: Also, stating you have some kind of proofs or anything, do you mind show the community, how im connected with the retards trying to scam you ? or you just have evidences that you fucking placed your contact details public and you are easy target to everyone who trying to scam around? at least, try to use your brain, you will get headache for sure but at least you may realize whats going on around you. WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD NOTE AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SEE THE SCREEN SHOTS CAN PM ME PRIVATELY IS THAT THIS ASSCLOWN DANOS TOLD ME TO INITIATE THE ESCROW BY EMAILING AND SENDING A PM ON THE FORUM- I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL THE BUYER REQUESTING PROTECTION!! YET HE SOMEHOW WAS ABLE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE ESCROW VIA EMAIL (THE WORST METHOD OF CONTACT MIND YOU) BUT I WAS NEVER ABLE TO GET A RESPONSE, THEN GETS MAD AT ME FOR NOT SENDING THE SCREEN SHOTS TO SOME THIRD PARTY EMAIL CLAIMING TO BE ESCROW AS MENTIONED IN MY INITIAL POST. I WAS THE ONE AT RISK TO BE SCAMMED WITH MY MONEY , YET HES FLIPPING THE SCRIPT- HES GOT SOMETHING COMING IF ANYONE WANTS TO SEE SCREENSHOTS PM ME Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: bradleyb5155 on October 12, 2017, 08:41:29 AM I always hate it when it comes to scam accusations because its the fault of the idiot that participates in it. Its best to take small risk but not big ones because we can end up loosing it all.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: DarkSi on October 17, 2017, 03:43:14 AM Good stuff, thanks. Is there a similar topic for ICO scams?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: burky156 on October 17, 2017, 10:30:51 AM Too many scammers on the net. I had some mistakes and lost 0.08 BTC totaly. But now i know how to manage my BTC balance thankfully :)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: cipher-x_09 on October 20, 2017, 11:11:39 AM Thanks for the tip men there are various of newbies I've seen requesting a loan in which if this was not posted then many might get be a fall a victim there was requesting to trave a bitcoin if you were a newbie you've been fall in their traps. They are are using maniacal techniques just to get a hand of other peoples money.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: JackWilshereCrypto on October 25, 2017, 02:44:48 PM What do you say man ? We have 4 computer scientists in our group, 3 of which have awarded a Ph.D. Lots of sophisticated algorithms are implemented. Here is our channel and the signals Every thing is transparent You can check every signal on the chart to verify the results. I am sorry for those who say something without a background knowledge Our experience of 2 years of data analysis is turned into a tool which we've shared freely for now in a trial version. For more information you can join the following channel Pump/dump detector, price predictor and auto-trader robot Trial version.... https://t.me/BitWatcherTrial Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Podgor on October 31, 2017, 08:51:56 AM It's time to get something done with all the scammers, there's too many of them still stealing from honest people who just want to expand their business.
Restrict marketplace access, make people work for ability to trade trade. Ban all well know scammers and everything digitally connected to them. Spread more awarness among new members or unexperienced people who don't really do much deal. Feel free to join the discussion how can we make bitcointalk a bit better place. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2338602.msg23798107#msg23798107) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)"Parad Post by: Anton Gera on November 11, 2017, 09:06:09 PM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: ["lParadise Papers & Annemieke Dirkes"0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses. 1. smkvoip@gmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 2. selinadeola@hotmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 3. computerclubx@gmail.com | associated with attempted BTC sale scam. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=911961.0) "Netherlands check 4000 tax delas" "[/font] Recent revelations "Bitshares Foundation & Blockchain BV" raise doubts about tax practices in the Netherlands. The country's government is now announcing a full review. In response to the Paradise Papers revelations, the Netherlands & US authorities are reviewing 4,000 tax deals with companies and foreign organizations, the country's government said, because of the Paradise Papers, the Netherlands was Bitcoin & Token due to its favorable tax rules for international investors "come under fire. In early 2018, the Ministry of Finance intends to inform Parliament about the results of the tests. The ministry announced that it will implement two EU tax avoidance directives. The government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte wants to "end the situation in which firms obtain a seat in the Netherlands on paper," wrote State Secretary "Menno Snel" in a letter to Parliament. According to a report in the newspaper "Trouw", Blockchain BV and Bitshares Foundation & Bittrex in 2017 concluded a "secret agreement" with the Ammerican Russian Chinese investors on how to unnoticed many hundreds of millions of euros in taxes. " Bitshares & Bittrex "" dismissed reports of its tax practices as "false". "The Bitshares Foundation is said to have saved millions in taxes with the help of Annemieke Dirkes" The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" had reported on how Annemieke Dirke's Chief Executive Officer Blockchain BV & Bitshare's Annemieke Dirke's Face Foundation, with the help of the firm Appleby, proceeds in the area of tax avoidance: According to this, Annemieke Dirkes uses bitshares.org technology for the laws attractive to US private investors in the "Netherlands Germany Denmark Russia America" Annemieke Dirkes said she had upheld the law. "Annemieke Dirke's Chief Executive Officer Blockchain BV BLOCKCHAIN PROJECTS" http://www.blockchainprojectsbv.com/about.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=rbPFVXXKpuk Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: qqtest on November 16, 2017, 10:07:51 PM nice man you realy invested ti e in the post and...
:) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Nathan01 on November 17, 2017, 02:17:10 PM Wow... Oh great I have seen this post I will begin to be more careful with pms around here.. I am a newbie and I thought it's safe doing business here at least with minimal risk but thanks again for the heads up
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Prinox2 on November 20, 2017, 04:14:36 AM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses. 1. smkvoip@gmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 2. selinadeola@hotmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 3. computerclubx@gmail.com | associated with attempted BTC sale scam. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=911961.0) thank you for tips on how to spot scammers, but in my view, i think you hammered much on most potential scammers coming from Newbies level and might be discouraging to the genuine Newbies who ain't scammers , thanks Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Bitfinex is a scam on November 23, 2017, 05:27:05 AM Please don't try n do business with Bitfinex. They are posted multiple customer service phone numbers on Google and scamming people. The guy at supposed customer service. Said he would help me transfer my Bitcoin from Gemini to Bitfinex. Well the guy stole my Bitcoin. It no longer exists in my account. I have the address where it was sent. Not sure if I can get my Bitcoin back. The phone number I used has been disconnected since they stole my Bitcoin. The phone number was 888-451-1155. Please don't do business with Bitfinex.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: staker$ on December 09, 2017, 03:45:22 PM This is informative, but it requires thorough study though, for critical scrutiny at the smallest detail. Every scammer has different styles and they evolve into something wiser and tricky over time. A very valuable read for starters like me. Hope to avoid scammers and could never in any way scam another person.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: TyrellWellick on December 10, 2017, 01:57:41 AM Straight up to scam town. This mdfks don't want hard labor af. HAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: uccoin on December 12, 2017, 01:53:14 PM If a scam does pay, he won't be a scammer right?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Chris314 on December 24, 2017, 10:20:40 AM This thread should be stickied as well on top of every "goods" subsections. Newbies don't come here to read it before they are scammed by thieves who spread in this forum.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: waseelee on January 10, 2018, 12:00:42 PM Do not be fooled, the scammer can pay(invest) in the beginning just to lure more people into his game. After he/she has secured enough Maga, he can then cheat and make all the money invested and much more. A paying scammer is just waiting for the right time to hit and run. So, Beware!
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Neurocrypt on February 14, 2018, 09:58:29 PM Many scam out there just have to be careful when investing.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Neurocrypt on February 14, 2018, 10:00:03 PM Scammers have a way of doing things some are smart while some are too foolish. Newbies watch out do not be fooled. get proper in for before starting.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Rhinoboy11 on February 16, 2018, 08:54:46 PM interesting read. Thanks for the post OP
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: O$IRIS on February 17, 2018, 01:13:00 AM This is a great post - very informative and good details provided.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Neurocrypt on February 23, 2018, 03:50:43 AM This trend will help new user concerning spamming. A lot of them has fallen victims and how to we prevent such?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: tinyteapot on February 24, 2018, 12:07:49 AM All information and hints highlighted are quite comprehended, appreciated and commendable Guys. We just need to be very careful and be watchful guys. No one can be master of all guaranteeing himself in totality of not been scammed. Thanks Buddy.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: avadhoot on February 24, 2018, 11:53:43 PM Thanks for all the info guys. Super helpful :)
Tired and worried of all the scams in ICO space? So are we. We've started a telegram group to discuss about sketchy ICOs, scams and shady teams. Join the group and stay away from scams: https://t.me/icoscamsdetector Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Billak on February 27, 2018, 01:10:39 PM Thanks for the warning and all your hard work to create this
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: mecanian on March 08, 2018, 06:47:25 AM there are so many scam...@
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: worm1337 on March 11, 2018, 05:52:10 PM https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2833801.msg29056443#msg29056443
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2828401.msg28989435#msg28989435 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2822568.msg28913187#msg28913187 Unfortunately this is a SCAM. After sending kopdul the money, the information was never transferred. I thought that having all these different posts and no complaint below should be safe. However, it seems that he can delete the negative messages at will, as he/she did with mine when posted the above on the thread. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Primuscoin on March 12, 2018, 07:33:56 PM It´s actually very useful, thanks
Title: Superior Coin is being pumped up and down by people who stole it Post by: SuperiorCoin on March 15, 2018, 07:17:25 PM Superior Coin is being pumped up and down by thieves who stole it.
You just need to look at our Twitter account @thesuperiorcoin or our domain thesuperiorcoin.com to easily see that this currency is mine. They were both started over a year ago. Look at the tweets from the start. As for FBI we have regular contact with 5 different agents they do not give case names and do not give their personal names. Look at the documents on here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/timeline-5-key-documents-clearly-show-you-how-superior-michael-q-todd/ Read our Bitcoin talk forum here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1974261.120 Read the comments on the petition of over 100 people to keep Superior Coin off exchanges here https://www.change.org/p/nathan-senn-keep-superior-coin-off-public-exchanges-4289255d-1075-4cbc-ba1b-6c05a66cda74 Be careful to sell this currency quickly otherwise you could easily lose money Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: cryptomaster91 on March 21, 2018, 02:19:35 PM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. He exhibits multiple characteristics of the typical scammer to boot. On top of that, if he has to beg for a half a Bitcoin for nearly a week, chances are high he's not going to be able to come up with another half a Bitcoin to pay back. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: cryptomaster91 on March 21, 2018, 02:29:51 PM Quote https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending) ^^ This one is def. some sort of wierd scam he even PM's you lol.... He just asked for a BTC0.5 loan, then got all mad and quit the forum (or something). He seemed pretty desperate to get a loan from anyone. He exhibits multiple characteristics of the typical scammer to boot. On top of that, if he has to beg for a half a Bitcoin for nearly a week, chances are high he's not going to be able to come up with another half a Bitcoin to pay back. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Jhayr27 on March 21, 2018, 05:27:39 PM Wow this list is sure helpful their are so many ways to scam and you knew all your so great legendary suits you...☺☺☺ thanks for the list i wiil review it...
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shitcoinoffering on April 11, 2018, 03:26:30 PM Beware of airdrop scammers. It`s really serious: https://shitcoinoffering.com/airdrops-giveaways-tokens-and-free-bitcoins-whats-under-the-hood-part-1/
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shitcoinoffering on April 17, 2018, 07:16:33 PM Beware of the new scam ;) https://shitcoinoffering.com/stopthefakes-ico-pinkertons-from-russia/ (https://shitcoinoffering.com/stopthefakes-ico-pinkertons-from-russia/)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: anatolykarpov on April 22, 2018, 06:32:37 AM Guys I really appricate your effort to find these scammers and techniques. These guys are ruining the community, hope we will get rid of them as soon as possible
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: dengineersprof on May 04, 2018, 08:32:55 AM I have my own method of knowing scammer and yes your points are all true. Though anytime there is an urgency and falsehood to verifying their identity. I take off from the person. Alot have several accounts all in attempt to make it look real. They always make mistakes in their grammatical constructions.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Superbia on May 11, 2018, 03:16:56 PM will take it into account! 8)
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: kingshahi297 on May 16, 2018, 11:09:15 AM Hey guys just need some help ,
How to spot a scam ICO???? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: sirazimuth on May 18, 2018, 04:39:49 PM Hey guys just need some help , It's pretty easy actually...How to spot a scam ICO???? If its an ICO, its a scam...any questions? Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: DOPECOINRULES on May 18, 2018, 11:55:55 PM MO of a Scammer= little by little catch the monkey
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: DOPECOINRULES on May 18, 2018, 11:57:19 PM Beware of airdrop scammers. It`s really serious: https://shitcoinoffering.com/airdrops-giveaways-tokens-and-free-bitcoins-whats-under-the-hood-part-1/ Thing with 'Airdrop' is just that,...they drop air :) play on words Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before lending your coins!) Post by: nutildah on May 24, 2018, 07:30:24 AM jesus, who is going to be stupid enough to loan 0.5 bitcoins to a stranger . This thread was started over 5 years ago, when the price of BTC was considerably less... Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shitcoinoffering on August 02, 2018, 01:48:09 PM Hello bros! I have an interesting and helpful project for you - shitcoinoffering.com (http://shitcoinoffering.com). There we reveal scammers and share this information with all crypto community! Please share this link to all cryptolovers and join us!
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Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Helena Ruben on August 16, 2018, 03:01:45 AM Thanx for advices... ! Good thread if you just start ...Ive noticed that most scammers has a broken English or/and pretend to be a girl or an admin of some sort of ICO or a group of people to look legit.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: BeAwareOf on August 18, 2018, 01:59:56 PM Hi,
please be aware of Imed Boudali. https://beawareof974655055.wordpress.com/ This states everything you need to know about Imed Boudali. Do not trust him under any circumstances. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: RP220973 on September 18, 2018, 08:56:14 AM Hi,
new to this forum and already with a mistake done. Just wondering what some of you think: I contacted some guy asking for financial suggestion as he is a financial advisor and after some chat he suggest to invest in BTC instead of currencies. After a while he propose an investment of couple of thousand dollars to be sent in BTC to an address. I did it and all went ok. The investment was for mining and the daily income was huge, not realistic to me, but I was in already, so nothing could be done. At the end of the period I should have got back more than 200.000 USD and the period was not even a month. Issue is that the mining wallet is locked until I pay 10% of the amount earned, which I do not have (20.000 USD) and it seems that nobody can unlock, only me by paying this fee with new BTC from my wallet not with the BTC in the mining wallet. Happy to hear your comments. R. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shitcoinoffering on September 19, 2018, 10:54:54 AM I have also one lifehack how to spot a scammer easily. It's called Shitcoin Bingo -> https://shitcoinoffering.com/shitcoin-bingo-innovative-revolutionise-ai-vr-and-trust-less/ (https://shitcoinoffering.com/shitcoin-bingo-innovative-revolutionise-ai-vr-and-trust-less/) . There is a picture there and you have to cross out a straight line. If you succeed, congratulation - you've exposed scammer!
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: MedvedevVasilyS on October 02, 2018, 09:19:04 PM Is anyone knows the name of programm which can help to check team of ICO. I mean to check images. is it real or not? can you PM me?
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: FolckBeat on October 09, 2018, 02:03:46 PM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses. 1. smkvoip@gmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 2. selinadeola@hotmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 3. computerclubx@gmail.com | associated with attempted BTC sale scam. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=911961.0) Omg, this is so useful! Thank you so much for making this post, such a great job! I think everyone should read it before investing in some new ICO. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Heavybrewsky on November 07, 2018, 09:56:11 AM Not until recently did I realize that I have already signed up for this"BTC Hourly mining service for about 2 months now and coming across it on my telegram a few days ago baffles me on what action to take. I was extremely surprised at how quickly the money had grown but when I attempted to make a withdrawal it says I must have a minimum of 10 referrals. The surprising thing about is the payment proofs that keeps getting updated (like for real). i chose to post it here regardless of what is been already discussed here because I wasn't required to make any payment before withdrawal. Can anyone verify if it's legit?
Kindly copy and paste the picture links into a new window to view pictures. Thanks blob:https://web.telegram.org/376fda29-5572-4d30-9cd6-aa1e6b10f66d blob:https://web.telegram.org/391e7e0b-86e2-45d7-9b79-77eb185df17c You can also check the channel out by yourself here: https://t.me/BTC_Hourly_freebot?start=406667503 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Togacity on November 07, 2018, 07:42:01 PM This is an exceptionally pleasant segment to watch out for tricksters. I have lost Btc I was winning utilizing fixtures in different places so this thing will influence me to be more mindful. Much thanks to you for sharing the data.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: payung10 on November 09, 2018, 03:17:16 AM Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics: 0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER. There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a 100% chance that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself). 1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus) 2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value 3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name 4. Signs posts with full name 5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course) 6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union) 7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of any kind (they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road) 8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female 9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything 10. Sob stories asking for handouts 11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!! There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule: 12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review. Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0 btcmank (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=106297) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0 Liberty Payout (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58854) (Scammer, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0 Chalie215 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120614) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0 Waterberry (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=108936) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0 badgerman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0 CryptoTrader (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=105882) (Scammer, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0 vivithemage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=25851) (Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0 kidcudi09 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=104589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0 ashleysly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=86294) (Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0 theblazehen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=90589) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0 btc-escrow.co (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=103094) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0 barneyss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=94619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0 Slix313 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=102113) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0 ionux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88597) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0 StealthyDamn (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93595) (Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0 brie (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81255) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0 badgetman (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83465) (Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008 Bitzing (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89039) (New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008), Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0 nawazish1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91626) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0 zakolivers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89944) (Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0 vitalemontea (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87070) (Scammer, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208618.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0 Flux79 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91076) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0 lucyhiggins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=93260) (Scammer*, New acct + Wants you to link your bank account to his PayPal account) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0 TreePot (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=92493) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0 refta (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=91425) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0 OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0 World Commerce (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89745) (Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0 RobertClemons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81732) (Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0 GoldenAngel (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87904) (Pending, New acct + "Investment" req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0 Xnives99 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78741) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0 DastanX (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=89968) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0 c0ikws (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71778) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0 ChickaDee (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88838) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159028.msg1715487#msg1715487), Credit goes to John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0 ffernandex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88619) (Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0 TheDarkBanker (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=87867) (Pending, New acct + Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0 instaBoost (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82139) (Scammer, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168217.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0 BitPanda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80673) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct Surpbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84786)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0 rockso (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73106) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154186.0), Credit goes to Littleshop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=4587)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0 Humanxlemming (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84386) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0 MoneypakBuyer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79648) (Scammer, New acct + Loan req, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157998.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0 tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097) (Pending, New account + Microsoft Points) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0 Darkdata (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71120) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0 bennybong (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79344) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0 whathe12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84746) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0 kush1218 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79881) (Scammer, New account + Gift cards, alt of firstlady0524 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60269), More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162565.20), Credit goes to Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00 xavil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78214) (Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to BCB (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54113)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0 paysafecardbitcoin (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80121) (Pending, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0 Intueri (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80505) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151441.0), New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0 UncleBuckRIU (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82916) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0 flavius (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74912) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0 d3adleavez (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80765) (Pending*, New acct + Loan req) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0 OrangeVonPurple (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82649) (Scammer*, Possibly alt of marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906), tacoman359 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84097), and OMGBobMarley (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83108). Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0 RHCwebhosting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79281) (Pending*, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0 bluedye (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81996) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0 ironcross360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81269) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0 hiddenoreo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=81023) (Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0 jspring (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64186) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0 flatlinezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80669) (Pending, Gift cards) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0 tantienstar69 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80071) (Pending*, vouched for by audiation (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78762)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0 koelen3 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=68529) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0 claire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67995) (Scammer*, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00 SirChiko (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=48974) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0 realityfalacy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=80475) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0 lakzo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78433) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0 uhnonamiss (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77188) (Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0 ridgemont4 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=59881) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0 KJTetc (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78807) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0 blakbeard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=58601) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0 raven666 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79123) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0 cardinalG (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76986) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148606.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0 AndrewJ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79460) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0 constitution (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78615) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0 itai3856 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=79346) (Scammer, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141626.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0 tono18 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78495) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0 thomison360 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77285) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00 unkn0wn12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57839) (Scammer*, More info (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137641.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0 furrycoat (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74674) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0 SouthernComfort (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76552) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0 JonMcAlpine (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74692) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0 chillywilly (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77933) (Pending*, possible alt of cozz (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72619)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0 Ploni (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72763) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0 marketersales (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76906) (Scammer*, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0 teodor87 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77700) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0 shoopwooper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77399) (Pending*, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0 Marker88 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21614) (Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0 Jakers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77019) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0 swc1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64680) (Scammer) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0 leominer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66188) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0 AnonCard (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65811) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0 SynOps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73321) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0 drakedog (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=65766) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0 heart_mons (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69537) (Pending*, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on another loan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152135.0)) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0 61197da925c1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72280) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0 Dakster (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=72481) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0 Roxyoursox (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=73361) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0 andrew12 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3551) (Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0 pereiaex (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60598) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0 quirky53 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71378) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0 Crookid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71425) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0 Metta28 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69640) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0 RantinRave (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64091) (Pending) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0 Serenity.Sapphire (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71602) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0 pat231 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67952) (Scammer* though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0 jackdavis1983 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70209) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0 hobo66. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=67310) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0 Ssoftware (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66690) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0 Bitcoinscene (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=66921) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0 ChrisNelson (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70125) (Pending*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0 CoinCleaner (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63369) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0 LionHeart (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69858) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0 Gretchen (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=69203) (Scammer*) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00 noobularkid (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=63441) (Scammer*) * Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan. Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak. Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0 Wardrick (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85316) (Successful loan!, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0 hardup (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=78300) (Successful Loan!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0 bennett616 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=88882) (Successful Loan!, 0.1 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0 Mosper (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=70135) (Successful Loan!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0 shibaji (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=84616) (Successful Loan!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0 Currencevents (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=77039) (Successful Loan! 4.0 BTC, https://btcjam.com/listings/1573) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0 Jenger (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=83798) (Successful Loan! 0.5 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0 MoneypakTrader.com (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76065) (Successful Trades!, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0 xx78213 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=71400) (Successful Loan! 0.2 BTC) https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0 polymorphous (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=74895) (Successful Trade! 2.0 BTC) TLDR: Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here, you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you. Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses. 1. smkvoip@gmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 2. selinadeola@hotmail.com | associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams) 3. computerclubx@gmail.com | associated with attempted BTC sale scam. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=911961.0) Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: anababy98 on December 16, 2018, 03:37:37 AM I'd like to add the user YouTubeTV to this list. Negligence on my part for not viewing this post earlier. I bought GC from him and did the transaction through another service (figured if he took escrow to begin with he was legit), and he made it seem like he was actually going through with the transaction until he gave me $0 balance gift cards and stopped responding.
Red flags everywhere, but I wasn't on the forums long enough to realize. Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: shitcoinoffering on February 19, 2019, 12:59:58 PM I have also one lifehack how to spot a scammer easily. It's called Shitcoin Bingo -> https://shitcoinoffering.com/shitcoin-bingo-innovative-revolutionise-ai-vr-and-trust-less/ (https://shitcoinoffering.com/shitcoin-bingo-innovative-revolutionise-ai-vr-and-trust-less/) . There is a picture there and you have to cross out a straight line. If you succeed, congratulation - you've exposed scammer! By the way, don't forget about it :o Check the project you want to invest in and you'll understand if it is right or wrong... Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: brayktcristel on July 24, 2020, 05:10:28 PM why are there so many scamers in the digital sections and how why are they left here? many of themr so obvious but peoples still seem to get scamed by them. are they just dumb? lots of examples on here are just like them. i spotted them and their was no dougt.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: remalrfrence on November 14, 2020, 10:02:40 PM in the first post of this topic you can see "NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES".
i see some of scammers report and some of this users is registred on the site below 2013 And some of them even had more than 3000 posts. i think instead of this talks, To make sure of the authenticity of the trade, You should get it as a percentage. It does not matter what it will be. But do not buy it all at once. I think a clever scammer will never act on a new account ! Registration date, activity, position is not matter. The only thing that matters is how you receive your item ! There is very new guys and want to make a business on here, but with reference to your words "NEWBIES", absolutely everything goes wrong for them. Please do not think for a moment that I said this to myself :(, I just came here to check out a scam site. Hoping one day a something can stop a big scammer Business like "paypal and amazon" ! this both site always try anyway to steal your money or giftcard ! The management there should be really embarrassed. Especially paypal. don't trust to this both services at all. Especially when you have a lot of value there ! Thanks bye Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: willoweb on April 10, 2021, 07:26:47 PM At first glance, obvious thoughts are written, on the other hand, many really fall for lies, fraud and unfair actions. Personally, I am never in a hurry when it comes to choosing a project, ICO or exchange. There are many ways to check and analyze. Starting from the banal reading of the reviews of completely different people, as well as information about the project team, for example. In this case, there will always be those who will try to cheat someone and those who will readily part with their money in pursuit of high profits. People just don't lose your head and take your time. It is so simple.
Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Klp1122 on March 08, 2023, 07:21:57 PM All of us bounty hunters are deciding that
Crypto management Telegram group: https://t.me/cryptoworldmanagment @cmwhelper @AndroidV2 @CWM112 This team doesn't give us any payment for our work Champian name:( Tofycoin Bounty Campaign,Bitmark NFT,gamehub bounty champian. Alla bounty champian .they kill the payment so we all report to the manager. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3479982 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2814494 Title: Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) Post by: Bitcoin_Arena on May 08, 2023, 08:43:10 PM >>snip<< You did it the wrong way. When you make a scam accusation here, not so many people are going to see it and perhaps send red tags to the perpetrators.You are supposed to make a fresh topic in the scam accusations board, including all the details showing how you were scammed. Follow the scam report format in this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=260073.0) |
