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Title: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: Tomatocage on March 02, 2013, 04:54:16 PM I'm bored :D
Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: John (John K.) on March 02, 2013, 04:56:00 PM They're still here, but not in the lending subforum for the time being. Try taking a look around the Marketplace and Service discussion for 'investment opportunities' and fast 'deals'.
Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: KWH on March 02, 2013, 04:59:15 PM I think they have registered new accounts and started a "noob hurt feelings movement." ;D
It does look like the scams have tapered off a bit thanks to many people keeping their eyes open. Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: Tomatocage on March 02, 2013, 05:05:06 PM I've also noticed a significant slow down in gift-card/code sales in Marketplace too. On the flip, there's been a handful of newb lenders offering fractional loans. Hmm...
Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: 21after2 on March 02, 2013, 05:07:27 PM I've also noticed a significant slow down in gift-card/code sales in Marketplace too. On the flip, there's been a handful of newb lenders offering fractional loans. Hmm... I've noticed that too. Everyone is desperate to make BTC any way they can, it seems. Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: KWH on March 02, 2013, 05:07:48 PM I've seen that as well. I guess only time will tell.
I've also noticed a significant slow down in gift-card/code sales in Marketplace too. On the flip, there's been a handful of newb lenders offering fractional loans. Hmm... Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: KWH on March 02, 2013, 05:09:01 PM I've also noticed a significant slow down in gift-card/code sales in Marketplace too. On the flip, there's been a handful of newb lenders offering fractional loans. Hmm... I've noticed that too. Everyone is desperate to make BTC any way they can, it seems. I'm afraid as the economy tanks, it will only ramp up. Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: Akka on March 02, 2013, 05:23:53 PM Well, that's the curse if you make a job to good.
Congrats you have made yourself unnecessary ;D ... Give it some time, they will be back. Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: zkay on March 02, 2013, 06:07:23 PM I've also noticed a significant slow down in gift-card/code sales in Marketplace too. On the flip, there's been a handful of newb lenders offering fractional loans. Hmm... We have to start somewhere. :) Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: Blazr on March 03, 2013, 12:12:03 AM All the scammers are using their sockpuppets to get free XRP in the ripple giveaway, they seem to be making big bucks at the moment.
Title: Re: Where have all the scammers gone? Post by: Tomatocage on March 03, 2013, 12:24:46 AM All the scammers are using their sockpuppets to get free XRP in the ripple giveaway, they seem to be making big bucks at the moment. Must be a coinkidink that all those 2011 accounts with exactly 6 posts under their belt posted in that thread back to back. :D |