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Sorry, but I will not be able to update this any longer. Please use https://www.bitquick.co to buy bitcoin (https://www.bitquick.co) or sell bitcoin (https://www.bitquick.co) safely. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208203.msg2305958#msg2305958

Alright, due to the HIGH number of scammers, there needs to be a somewhat centralized resource/organization against scammers.

I will update this list frequently. If you have a rule you think I should add, or a trusted escrow service, or a known scammer, please post it.

Rules to safe trading:
1. Never send first to Jr. Members. You WILL get scammed.
2. Never send first to members with accounts under 2 months old. They have NO reputation to lose.
3. Search their username on the forum. If they are a scammer, you'll probably hear about it.
4. If someone is on the trusted list, but doesn't meet the above 3 criteria consider escrow!

Escrow Services: (If you want to be added to this list, post your qualifications)
1. Me, champbronc2. (1% fee) All Windows GUI coins except BTC (takes too long)
Qualifications: Member since September 2011, never scammed anyone.

2. Mobodick (0-2% fee)
Qualifcations: escrow thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193235.0 and is a hero member.

3. Saudibull. (1% fee)
Qualifications: member since May 8, 2013.  Here is his rep thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200390.msg2119145#msg2119145-scammer

4. mg27341. Supports FTC, BTC, LTC (no fee)
Qualifications: Full member since April 14, 2013. His escrow thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194662.0

5. noitev. Supports all Windows GUI client coins. (No fee)
Qualifications: Full member since March, 2011. Rating over 100 on http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewgpg.php?nick=noitev. Profile: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=5545

6. Chriswhen (not many details, but seems to be down for escrow)
Qualifications: Hero member since August 23, 2013. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170761.msg1775459#msg1775459

Other stuff can sometimes be found in the services section of bitcointalk.org https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=52.0

SCAMMER LIST (post the username if you want to add someone to the scammer list, along with what they did)
1. AlternativeCypt - several accusations https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208203.msg2187688#msg2187688
2. clue4 - scammed me for 5 BTC https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0
3. Yacoin - scammed me for .44 BTC https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207962.0
4. limitless - has scammer title https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=202292.0
5. penetration - scammed me for 2.5 BTC
6. hoco - running a fake escrow service https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208124.0
7. DEREZZED - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=199603.0
8. Liberty Payout - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200602.0
9. ChinaCoin - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207795.0
10. Wikileaksdude - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=192904.0
11. bitcrazy11 - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0 same guy as clue4
12. invest0r - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=191112.msg1978745#msg1978745 and on FTC scammer list https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av3jjlvLSeOSdHkxOThEWjBUWEZLM1EzVGVyTUJ1U3c#gid=15 warning: is active
13. bohanz - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=209058.0
14. saudibull

Scammer accusations forum: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=83.0
Scammer list from RYC spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc#gid=3

Suspicious List (Suspicious users? Post here why)

Safe traders list: (if you want to be added to this, post why you believe you should be trusted along with a rep thread if you have one)
Never be too safe, even with trusted members, escrow is recommended! This is not a list of people that are safe "to send first" to necessarily. ESPECIALLY NEW MEMBERS.. Excise caution.

1. champbronc2 - me! (Full member since Sept. 2011) This is also my rep thread, read through it. Heatware is champbronc2.
2. Prelude - (Full member since April 2013, rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=206565.0)
3. r3animation - His rep thread. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207803%22
4. RubberDuckie -  Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194535.0
5. Joerii - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188655.0
6. megablue - He sent first, got scammed. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207962.msg2177295#msg2177295
7. fenican - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201648.0 Member since May 4 2013.
8. gudmunsn - Successful trade: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=post;topic=208091.20
9. Saudibull - Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200390.msg2119145#msg2119145 Member since May, 8 2013
10. MajorMax - Proof: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=182424.msg1976483;topicseen#msg1976483 Member since April 24, 2013
11. yoshiyoshi - Traded 500 WDC for 9.5 LTC with him today and he went first. Went smooth.
12. BlastBob - Hero member since early April 2013.
13. syn999 - Hero member since April 3, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200426.0;topicseen
14. erundook - Member since early May, 2013. Runs his own pool. Successful trade: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207630.msg2175134#msg2175134 and traded with me 600 WDC successfully.
15. ElJay - Member since April 13, 2013. Traded 200 WDC with me successfully and went first. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=209189.new#new
16. jasonslow - Full member since October 2012. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=205058.0
17. relm9 - Sr. Member since June 16, 2011. Rep thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208627.new#new
18. lishbtc - Jr. member since April 30, 2013. Post history shows successful trades: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=109074;sa=showPosts
19. rbaggio - Jr. Member since October 2012. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194507.0
20. BitJohn - Full member since May 3, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207605.0
21. tytanick - Full member since June, 2011. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207604.msg2183018#msg2183018
22. tobobit - Full member since April 6, 2013. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207629.new#new
23. hope2907 - Full member since October 14, 2012. Rep: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=203588.new#new

Safe traders list from RYC spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc#gid=3

Alrighty, I hope this prevents some noobs from getting raped. If a mod can sticky this, I think it'd really help a LOT of people.

Message to mods: please don't move this thread to scammer accusations, it's much more than just scam accusations. Plus nobody reads that shit.

Updated with scammers I could find from search.

Will search for rep threads now.

Updated with new escrow services and trusted users.

Post if you wanna add something.

Not a bad idea.

I suggest you look at all the exchange spreadsheets, they have lists of scammers / good guys too.

this one for example, has a decent list.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av4g8w1tEXqUdFJodXBTS25tMEY0RU14UGNWLU5Ramc&usp=sharing

Thanks, added the link to the trusted users and scammer list. Since the list isn't very detailed, I put it separate.

Also added you to trusted trader.

I would like to be added to the safe traders list if possible.  Here is my reputation thread:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201648.0

I have also concluded a number of transactions out in public including a sale of 250 WDC to megablue a few minutes ago

Added your name, saw you did a successful transaction with megablue too just a little bit ago.

Bamp: anyone know a mod for this sub-forum so I could request this be posted at the top? Nobody ever reads the safety stuff in the other forums sadly.

Here is the story of limitless: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=202292.0
You can also add this story of clue4, his new account is bitcrazy11, as you can see in my post on the 2nd page: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=196488.0

Thanks for the contribution, added. Makes sense he made a new account cuz clue4 seems inactive now.

Bumping, please read.

Great idea champbronc2, should possibly become a sticky. Could avoid a lot of headaches for some people!

Possibly add a third list for people who are suspected of scamming, but not fully proven.

Prelude, got anyone in mind?

Also do you know who mods this sub-forum? I want to PM them to get this stickied. It's much more than just a trusted/scammer list like is already stickied. Also includes some good services.

Id like to be added to the safe list, I also offer escrow at 1 % -

I haven't seen him around in awhile, but I did a trade with Majormax awhile back and all went well. I believe in one of the litecoin/feathercoin trading threads he had several good public transactions, so I think that would qualify him for the trusted users list.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=182424.msg1976483;topicseen#msg1976483

I personally have only completed that one trade so far, so I wouldn't feel right requesting to be added to the trusted users list 'till I have more good feedback to prove myself.  :)

Added MajorMax and Saudibull (added your escrow service too)

Datguyian, if you make another successful purchase, lmk and we'll add you to the trusted list.

Just a note, a lot of these guys are new. Just because someone is on the trusted users list, doesnt mean you shouldnt use escrow.

Added yoshiyoshi to the list, very smooth transaction. 500 WDC for 9.5 LTC, he went first. Straight shooter.

Please add me to the list. hopefully in the right section :)

and me :)
i've got some WDC to sell.

add me please

syn999 and blastbob I have added you.

erundook, any details or rep thread? I found https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207630.msg2175134#msg2175134 so I'll add you too.

If you guys can provide info WHY you should be added, it helps :) but I can still search myself.

Also, PM me erundook, I'm buying WDC!

Successfully traded 6 LTC for 300 WDC with erundook

confirmed. i sent first :)

Added invest0r as scammer.

Looks like he is actively scamming too https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208581.new#new

Successfully traded 4 LTC for 200 WDC with user ElJay. He sent first.

Please add me, here is my reputation thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=205058.0

Done. Also, great account age.

Please add me to the trusted list. My reputation thread is here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208627.new#new

I just opened the thread, but feel free to verify with any of the buyers on the past trades I listed.

Can't say I do, haven't been around these parts long enough unfortunately... Or should that be fortunately? lol

Saltyspitoon is the mod, I believe. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=38894 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=38894)


Just had a thought, but this may add too much work load for you so please don't be shy to refuse. A lot of forums use heatware when it comes to buying and selling. Perhaps we could add those to the list by our names? My heat for example is perfect, and would probably add some confidence to potential traders?

Thanks, that was fast.

Any chance I could get added to safe traders list, being a jr member I'm always being asked to send first which leads to me getting scammed :( (looking at you Hoco!).

Majormax, imjson, hdclover, clint25n, tytanick can all vouch for successful trading with me (and I can vouch for them too - all easy good trades).

Cheers

Added you relm9. Great account age as well.

And thanks Prelude, I'm gonna send him a PM.

To everyone else: I'm headed out for now, I will update later tonight or tomorrow morning. :)

quick edit: added you lishbtc. Remember though (message to all), the trusted list is not a license to demand being paid first haha. Use escrow if need be.

EDIT: I need to read the whole post before I reply. I fit very few of the criteria

No problem. Edited my post while you psted that reply, take another look at it please. :)

Mullick, if you have proof of successful trades, you can be added to the list. This list should be used for reference only anyhow. I recommend people on that list still use escrow service in case someone decides to turn to the "dark side" haha.

Prelude, I'll definitely look into heatware, I've never heard of it before. I'll do that tomorrow :)

Thanks for the contributions guys, hopefully making this a safer place.

Thanks & that's fair - p.s I'm happy to go first if you're a trusted trader with a long history :)

Hi, I made a successful trade with joerii, rep thread here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=194507.0

What you've done already makes it much safer for new and existing members, keep up the good work! This service is just as, if not more, important as any manual exchange or other service being offered on this forum.

Enjoy your night!

Oh I have many successful trades. I just dont think members such as myself should be put on the list. Will encourage people to make a few trades to get on the list then start scamming. I know you put in there to still use escrow but seriously the people who get scammed aren't going to listen. Anyways check older posts ( links below as well ) . I have been working 12 hours days for the last week so haven't made any new coins to trade

LTC/CHN order history https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Avd6seEJ7rJ4dE9mSmswTzROOHdkSjV0YlJtZnFhTFE#gid=9

I would like to make the list for safe traders https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207605.0 I would also like to vouch for Tytanick and syn999 both good buyers and sellers.

There's a small escrow list in my sig, when I was (largely unsuccessfully) trying to consolidate a master list of escrow agents for altchains. Care to throw it into the first post? Maybe this will help re-ignite interest in it.

could you add me ?
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207604.msg2182951#msg2182951

you should definitely add Tytanick done MANY successful sales with him

I would also consider perhan007 just did a great deal with him

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207629.new#new (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=207629.new#new)
I would like to be added please.
thank you.

tobobit is quality as well

The proof that AlternativeCypt is a scammer can be found at https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201871.0 and https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=201425.0

EDIT: He's been banned and soon to be tagged :)

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=208915.0

ALTERNATIVECYPT IS UP TO IT AGAIN!

HE'S GOING FOR A BIG FISH! Someone ban him please!

I will update the OP tomorrow morning for everyone requesting to be added to trusted list after I review each person.

For now, this is the hot topic.

add me please
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=199974.msg2085700#msg2085700
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=199974.0
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=203588.new#new

i like this guy

great work op... these require a lot of afford, salute :)

+1 ElJay

Traded WDC for LTC

just had a successful trade with slavach. he sent first :)

Just have traded LTC/WDC with user erundook. Everything is ok. I sent 20 LTC, then he sent me 1K WDC. I've been satisfied.

made a successful trade with ElJay.

Alrighty, OP updated.

Added 3 new escrow services. Fees listed next to name of escrow provider.

Prelude, I like the heatware idea, but how can we prevent people from just claiming they own a particular heatware account? Just looked into the website. Definitely cool.

Also added anyone who requested to go on trusted list to the trusted list. Everyone who applied qualified this time.

I'm gonna restate this a WHOLE bunch of times, but if you are on the trusted list and have account age under 2 months, I highly recommend you still use escrow.

Added bohanz to scammer list!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=209058.0

Still not on trusted list :(

Also wantrepenuer is great. Done many trades with him as well as rubberduckie who is on the list

I traded with saudibull twice and once with Giskard
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=200390.msg2103965#msg2103965

pls add me to safe trader, tnx

I disagree. I've NEVER used escrow, done tens of trades, and never got scammed.
I think it's more important to look at what kind of posts someone has made, and if they havn't earned your trust yet, only send small ammounts of coins.

While I commend your initiative in creating this thread ( I've even linked to it in my sig ! ) I think you shouldn't push for escrow so much. Unless it's free. ( hint hint ;) )

best to trade and make long term business partner. actually most exchange do not use escrow, you have to judge with your own experience and judgment.

Exactly. I just have different scales of how carefull I am with different people. I'd loan syn999 a few BTC without breaking a sweat, but someone I don't know with only 50 bullshit posts... I wouldn't even send them 1 LTC first.

Traded with yaffare some WDC. successful trade!

Good question. I will look into it when I get a chance, champbronc2.

Can you add me thank you  :)

http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewratingdetail.php?nick=Liquid&sign=ANY&type=RECV

Hmmm just two ratings. Is that enough to be trusted ? Shouldn't someone post more feedback ?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=111941

Is the scammers profile
I think he is already on the watch list

i have done lots more trades but not recorded also

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154481.0

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134993.0

Helpful thread. Well done.

just had a successful deal with clint25n

Traded GLD/LTC with user 'darkproton' with success.

Sorry guys, just wanted to say it's been a very busy past 2 days. I will update sometime later tonight.

erundook truted

hoco has scammed again.

in the PhenixCoin exchange.

MajorMax for the trusted list !

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212217.0

Can i be added to the list please.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=211514.0

Hey guys, apologies again. I'm doin this crazy Organic Chemistry intense course where I got classes from 9-5 3 days a week. I will be able to update this by FRIDAY at LATEST.

Keep adding scammers and requests :)

I will also add escrow services!

Crymo has scammed me for 500pxc. We had private chat and he wanted to buy with high price. I split into many transactions but after the first one done he’s disappeared

Maybe you should also post in the thread primer that people relly thoroughly check the spelling of the nick, since some nicks are easy to fake and making them appear legit by simply lets say exchanging a "0" (zero) for an "O" ...

regards ...

Saudibull is a scammer,he scammed me for 117.5 pxc    >:(

warning: saudibull is a scamming fuck.

Can you add me to the trusted list? I had several hundreds successfull trades and started a reputation thread recently.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214415.0

Just want to apologize, I will no longer have the time to keep this thread updated.

Taking an Organic Chemistry course with classes from 9AM-5PM. This is also my informal goodbye to the alternative crypto market! Don't even have the time to trade anymore.

Gonna cash out all my alt's into BTC and cash my BTC into USD. Lost 6 total BTC out of 35 initial investment. Although I was scammed for 10 total BTC so I shoulda came out on top if I weren't stupid  >:(

ANYHOW, GOOD LUCK AND SAFE TRADING

Hope you kept your BTC until November/December 2013 ;) Are you still trading?

I am digging this old thread because I was looking for an escrow and ended up on your thread and among the 6 users you present as escrow, 4 are not active or have negative trust, maybe you want to strikethrough all of their names.

Your thread shows some interesting scenarios that can help know how you can trust someone or not online for someone who analises this saga "after the fact".

Epic Scammer - Erundook - him and CaptainFuture. Avoid like the plague!

PS, No Quickseller on you list of Escrow Scammers?


You might want to remove number fourteen from your trusted list of traders  ::)