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Economy => Service Discussion => Topic started by: Financisto on August 18, 2013, 04:51:01 AM



Title: ⚡ LIST ⚡ ESCROW providers ⚡ Ranking & Scores available!
Post by: Financisto on August 18, 2013, 04:51:01 AM
⚡ List of Escrow Providers ⚡

WHAT IT IS: People trading goods and services can add a tool in order to "increase" the trust on both sides: customers and vendors. That may be done by employing an escrow system for all transaction. That additional step gives both sides some garantees.

HOW IT IS: This means that when you make an order the coins are deducted from your wallet, moves into a temporary escrow account, then after the vendor sends the order, he confirms it was sent. When you receive the package, you confirm it being received and the vendor claims the coin.

WHAT IF: If for whatever reason you do not receive the package you can send the order into resolution, where you and the vendor can resolve the problem or should that not work, the escrow service will step in an resolve the issue. Keep in mind this system is to prevent fraud on both the end of the seller and the buyer.

SUMMARY: Escrow services will not grant you 100% scam proof, but it is definetly an additional security layer in order to avoid coin losses and fraudsters.

All parameters here are subject to change, this is a work in progress...

If you got an idea, share it with us!

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just an preview for clients/customers in order to avoid scammers.

⚠️ We do not endorse any escrow provider. This list is not a recommendation of escrow services. Due diligence is a must, do yours! DYOR!

https://8upload.com/image/66342c9e7c5b2/list.png
Ranking List ⚡ Escrow Providers (Image/link): https://8upload.com/image/66342c9e7c5b2/list.png

⚡ Escrow Providers ⚡

⚡ bittawm (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=144811) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3661826.0) ⚡ minerjones (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=346731) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1833742) ⚡ MoparMiningLLC (aka Stryfe) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1478835) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5154480) ⚡ OgNasty (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18321) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=303281.0) ⚡ SebastianJu (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18640) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1102721) ⚡ SFR10 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=521899) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1680647.0) ⚡ zazarb (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369212) → Thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1161170.0) ⚡

⚡ Data & Info ⚡

Rank: the member's position on the list.

Escrow provider: who's offering the service.

Escrow Provider Rating Grade → Thresholds per grade

AAA (Prime) → 15pts
AA (High grade) → 12pts
A (Upper medium grade) → 9pts
BBB (Lower medium grade) → 6pts
BB (Speculative) → 3pts
B (Highly speculative) → 1pt
CCC (Substantial risk) → 0

Score:

Code:
( 50 * sqrt(Trust) + 1 * sqrt(Activity) + 2 * sqrt(Merit) + 10 * sqrt(Recognition) ) / ( 50 + 1 + 2 + 10 )

P.S. Contributions about improving the algorithm will be much appreciated.

Trust: the 1st number (left to right) the escrow provider got at bitcointalk.org Marketplace trust system (as it's shown to me → Financisto).

P.S. Escrow providers with overall negative ratings (1st number left to right) will not be accepted on the list.

Brand new members with "Newbie" and "Jr. Member" status won't be accepted on the list as well: go get some activity/merit/trust first!

Merit: the number shown at that indicator (under member's name/avatar). It shows if that member posts good stuff at bitcointalk.org community.

Activity: the number shown at that indicator (under member's name/avatar). It shows how active (and for how long) that member is at bitcointalk.org community. Members without activity for over a year will be delisted.

Recognition: The most recognized profiles which is calculated using:
Code:
1000 - ((Activity Rank + Trust Rank + Earned Merit Rank) / 3)
by the Bitcointalk Public Information Project - BPIP (https://bpip.org/Report?r=mostrecognized).

Fees: cost for using the escrow service.

Sig.: Does the escrow provider work with PGP signed messages? And/Or does he or she sign messages from an already staked(b) cryptocurrency's address?

P.S. Signed messages provide additional security measures in order to grant the client some authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation.

Application form

If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info:

1) Your fees;

2) Do you work with either PGP signed messages OR signed messages from an already staked(b) cryptocurrency's address?

3) Link to your "escrow announcement thread or website".

Notes

(b) Stake your cryptocurrencies' addresses here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0)


Title: ⚡ Escrow Providers ⚠️ Warnings ⚠️
Post by: Financisto on August 18, 2013, 04:51:32 AM
⚠️ WARNINGS ⚠️

April 8th, 2020: Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

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Lauda alleges: Due largely to the factors mentioned in this topic, I believe that anyone dealing with Blazr is at a high risk of losing money, and guests would be well-advised to avoid doing so. This determination is based on concrete red flags which any knowledgeable & reasonable forum user should agree with, and it is not based on the user's opinions.
Support: owlcatz, The Pharmacist, actmyname, DiamondCardz, CryptopreneurBrainboss, Coolcryptovator, Foxpup, Lauda, hacker1001101001, GSpgh
Opposition: (None)
Active.
Source: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=51908

Nov 10th, 2020: monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) seems not doing escrow in spite of his/her "escrow thread remaining open. This has led to dozens of scams over the last 2 years by Monbux impersonators. Any time you are approached by someone on Telegram claiming to be Monbux, you are being set up for a scam". So monbux has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Further info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114)

Update - Jan 5th, 2021: The situation has been solved as monbux made one final post on his escrow thread, closing down the service: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55894427#msg55894427

Apr 27th, 2023:

→yogg (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=140827) is out as several reputation problems emerged and that user is nowhere to be found. References and flags:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=140827

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5434506.0

→bL4nkcode (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=765632) is out due to some reputation issues and that seems to be inactive for a while. References and flags:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=765632

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5376475.0

→PsychoticBoy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54752) is out due to some reasonable evidence that shows the user's account was for sale or might even be hacked. References: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=54752

Jun 10th, 2023:

→Dabs is delisted because he has an active 15k USDT no collateral loan not repaid yet. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=54791)
Reference: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3243635.msg61219066#msg61219066 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3243635.msg61219066#msg61219066)

P.S. The situation is aggravated considering some evidences of financial problems.
Reference: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405127.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405127.0)


Title: Re: Escrows' Reputation: Whitelist Ranking (Blacklist too).
Post by: MPOE-PR on August 18, 2013, 12:16:46 PM
Not a bad idea overall.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Dabs on August 22, 2013, 05:50:14 AM
Hey.. I didn't know I was on this list until now. Thanks.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on August 23, 2013, 01:34:26 AM
Hey.. I didn't know I was on this list until now. Thanks.

And your score is not bad. Congrats!

BTW, more members will be on the list soon...


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: KS on August 23, 2013, 06:20:50 PM
this thread still useful?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108716.0

BTW, SebastianJu is also doing escrow.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: gweedo on August 24, 2013, 03:45:04 AM
this thread still useful?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108716.0

BTW, SebastianJu is also doing escrow.

Please don't add me to the list, I am currently not doing escrows anymore as per request from my legal team.

Thank you.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: KingOfSports on August 24, 2013, 04:26:29 AM
People have used me to escrow in the past (highest was ~$2000 worth of BTC). Reputation thread link is in my signature. Feel free to add me to the list if I meet your expectations.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on August 24, 2013, 05:14:27 AM
this thread still useful?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108716.0

BTW, SebastianJu is also doing escrow.

I don't know about that thread.

I could not find the announcement thread to Mr. SebastianJu's escrow service.

As mentioned above:

Quote
Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

@gweedo

Quote
Please don't add me to the list, I am currently not doing escrows anymore as per request from my legal team.

Thank you.

Ok. No problem.

@KingOfSports

Quote
People have used me to escrow in the past (highest was ~$2000 worth of BTC). Reputation thread link is in my signature. Feel free to add me to the list if I meet your expectations.

More members joined the list.

The scores from all members were updated too.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Kluge on August 28, 2013, 08:04:07 AM
Could I be added since I'm getting a lot of referrals with John away for a bit? Free/tips unless Cas' three-party escrow tool is used, then a minimum of .1BTC or 1% of transaction, whichever's greater.

Escrow sheet w/ previous & current transactions @ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ao892S4MOoDZdFFTc0tFbWVxUTZFVzVOMWxzV3pkclE&output=html

(BTC only, won't touch anything where a chargeback or account reclaim is possible, GPG available on request)


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on August 31, 2013, 02:19:43 AM
Could I be added since I'm getting a lot of referrals with John away for a bit? Free/tips unless Cas' three-party escrow tool is used, then a minimum of .1BTC or 1% of transaction, whichever's greater.

Escrow sheet w/ previous & current transactions @ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ao892S4MOoDZdFFTc0tFbWVxUTZFVzVOMWxzV3pkclE&output=html

(BTC only, won't touch anything where a chargeback or account reclaim is possible, GPG available on request)

I've got to keep the rules posted above:

Quote
Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

Do you have/started any announcement thread about your service?


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Kluge on August 31, 2013, 09:05:16 AM
Could I be added since I'm getting a lot of referrals with John away for a bit? Free/tips unless Cas' three-party escrow tool is used, then a minimum of .1BTC or 1% of transaction, whichever's greater.

Escrow sheet w/ previous & current transactions @ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ao892S4MOoDZdFFTc0tFbWVxUTZFVzVOMWxzV3pkclE&output=html

(BTC only, won't touch anything where a chargeback or account reclaim is possible, GPG available on request)

I've got to keep the rules posted above:

Quote
Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

Do you have/started any announcement thread about your service?
Blam. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=285211.0


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: ninjaboon on August 31, 2013, 09:26:16 AM
How can I put my name on the list?

I know JohnK's busy moving now and that's given me some business.
JohnK's also on our local Whatsapp group that talks about everything on Bitcoin.
Had a 36 BTC escrow completed yesterday and I also run an automated escrow service at BTC-ASIA(see sig).
Thanks.

ninjaboon Reputation Thread
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=240370.0

Trust summary for ninjaboon:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=64005




Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on September 01, 2013, 09:34:21 PM
How can I put my name on the list?

I know JohnK's busy moving now and that's given me some business.
JohnK's also on our local Whatsapp group that talks about everything on Bitcoin.
Had a 36 BTC escrow completed yesterday and I also run an automated escrow service at BTC-ASIA(see sig).
Thanks.

ninjaboon Reputation Thread
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=240370.0

Trust summary for ninjaboon:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=64005

@ninjaboon

Do you own/operate BitcoinMalaysia.com and BitAngels.co?

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Report:

More members joined the list: Kluge & ninjaboon.

The scores from all members were updated too.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on September 12, 2013, 03:03:58 AM
Minor modification added to list's algo.

The weights have been changed as follows:

Code:
( 25 * Trust + 5 * Biz + 1 * SQRT(Activity) ) / ( 25 + 5 + 1 )

The scores from all members have been updated as usual.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: ninjaboon on September 28, 2013, 04:43:53 AM
How can I put my name on the list?

I know JohnK's busy moving now and that's given me some business.
JohnK's also on our local Whatsapp group that talks about everything on Bitcoin.
Had a 36 BTC escrow completed yesterday and I also run an automated escrow service at BTC-ASIA(see sig).
Thanks.

ninjaboon Reputation Thread
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=240370.0

Trust summary for ninjaboon:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=64005

@ninjaboon

Do you own/operate BitcoinMalaysia.com and BitAngels.co?

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Report:

More members joined the list: Kluge & ninjaboon.

The scores from all members were updated too.

To be continued...

つづく

Hi

I own/operate BitcoinMalaysia.com.

As for BitAngels.co, I'm a just member. The site is owned by David Johnston.



Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on September 29, 2013, 06:23:42 AM
The scores from all members have been updated as usual.

Notes and additional info updated as well.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: ninjaboon on September 29, 2013, 07:30:07 AM
The scores from all members have been updated as usual.

Notes and additional info updated as well.

To be continued...

つづく

thank you


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: OgNasty on October 02, 2013, 05:37:52 PM
I'd like to throw my hat in the ring as a trusted escrow provider.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=303281.msg3244972#msg3244972


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: Financisto on October 12, 2013, 06:11:23 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen,

New member added: Mr. OgNasty.

The scores from all members have been updated as well.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Shallow on October 13, 2013, 12:25:54 AM
Thanks for the comprehensive list


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on October 19, 2013, 06:44:05 AM
Thanks for the comprehensive list

You are welcome!

----------------------

A new member has been added.

The scores from all members have been updated as usual.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: ninjaboon on October 20, 2013, 01:05:29 AM
Good work and I see that I'm still on the 5th rank - ninjaboon. Thanks


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: johnniewalker on October 20, 2013, 06:33:03 AM
I've made a couple posts in the services section. I'm willing to offer free escrow. I have plenty of seasoned users to vouch for me, I've been active in the marketplace for a long time, and I'm willing to provide ID for larger (like >5 BTC) transactions. I just want to become a more prominent member of the community.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Shogen on October 20, 2013, 07:04:53 AM
Thanks for your effort :)

This post should be sticky.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on October 26, 2013, 06:34:48 AM
I've made a couple posts in the services section. I'm willing to offer free escrow. I have plenty of seasoned users to vouch for me, I've been active in the marketplace for a long time, and I'm willing to provide ID for larger (like >5 BTC) transactions. I just want to become a more prominent member of the community.

No problem. You just need to apply to some requirements such as:

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Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

Thanks everyone for the support.

The scores from all members have been updated.

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: escrow.ms on October 26, 2013, 06:45:18 AM
Good job Financisto  :)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on October 27, 2013, 01:45:50 AM
Good job Financisto  :)
Thanks.

Warning added on the 2nd post of this thread.

You guys be aware and watch out!

Take care...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: escrow.ms on November 07, 2013, 04:19:41 PM
Bump.

@Financisto I think you should add localbitcoins feedback in your rating formula.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on November 09, 2013, 01:45:46 AM
Bump.

@Financisto I think you should add localbitcoins feedback in your rating formula.

I'll try to quantify that and translate to numbers in order to add that info to the current formula.

Suggestions accepted!

Thanks for the contribution.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on November 24, 2013, 12:39:48 AM
List updated once more.

Congratulations for those that obtained higher rankings.

Keep up the professional service!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: escrow.ms on November 24, 2013, 06:57:25 AM
I'm sorry but rankings are not correct, since its based on the green number.
Its different for everyone, for example you can see 27 trust ratings on my profile but for others its probably 1 or 0. (Not sure)
So if you want to keep it fair either use the green number a newbie can see (based on default trust) on escrow service providers profile or
Use their total trust feedback.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on November 24, 2013, 08:15:24 PM
As the forum trust system has matured a little more, ranking calculation will change in the following weeks, so that "Trust" is going to be the 1st number (left to right) the member got at bitcointalk.org Marketplace trust system.


Title: Re: Escrows Reputation: Whitelist Ranking|Blacklist too - Must read before using it.
Post by: OgNasty on December 03, 2013, 09:14:22 PM
New member added: Mr. OgNasty.

I just noticed this.  Thank you!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: rammy2k2 on December 03, 2013, 09:25:28 PM
nice list, im glad i have found it


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 04, 2013, 12:37:17 AM
nice list, im glad i have found it

You are welcome!

Help us by making scam accusations of users that are "harming" members' pockets.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 08, 2013, 04:35:35 AM
Gentlemen,

The "database" has been updated.

Minor changes:

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Trust: the 1st number (left to right) the member got at bitcointalk.org Marketplace trust system;
Quote
Brand new members with "Newbie" and "Jr. Member" status won't be accepted on the list as well: go get some activity first!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Tomatocage on December 26, 2013, 09:45:10 PM
I do escrow services as well, 0% fee other than the Tx fee.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 27, 2013, 03:12:56 AM
I do escrow services as well, 0% fee other than the Tx fee.

I could not find the announcement thread to your escrow service. Just found about your lending service at your signature.

As mentioned above:

Quote
Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

I'll update the list when there is one.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: gweedo on December 27, 2013, 03:36:39 AM
I am going to get back into doing escrows for a bit. Here is my kinda old service thread.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=105282.0


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Viceroy on December 28, 2013, 12:36:22 AM
I am going to get back into doing escrows for a bit. Here is my kinda old service thread.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=105282.0

Are ANY of the listed escrow agents actually escrow agents?  I bet not a one of them is legit.

By way of example:

In the terminology of the escrow industry, all escrow agents performing escrow services in California are either “licensed” or “controlled” escrow companies.  A "licensed" escrow company, which is also known as an “independent” escrow company, is licensed by the Department of Corporations.  This license can only be obtained after the escrow company has met and satisfied all of the licensing requirements set forth by the Escrow Law, which are enforced by the Department of Corporations.

http://www.corp.ca.gov/Laws/Escrow_Law/Consumer.asp



Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: escrow.ms on December 28, 2013, 12:57:38 AM
@viceroy California or USA =/= World. 


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: SaltySpitoon on December 28, 2013, 01:17:10 AM
I talked to a family friend who is a lawyer in MD, and they told me as long as you are doing less than $50,000 in *escrow deals per year, you don't fall under MSB status that requires a money transmitter license, nor do you have to strictly follow AML laws. However, they told me if I wanted to be safe, to record any transactions above $10k and if I had suspicion that it was being used illicitly, I had an obligation to report it to some AML organization. ($10,000 transactions for neopets codes or something fishy like that, not for mining hardware)

However, I haven't done escrows that large in a while, so I haven't needed to record anything of the sort. Also, that being said, thats in Maryland, not sure how it applies elsewhere.

* She cited Bitcoin escrow as being similar to situations where a friend buys a car from another friend, and will have a mutual friend hold the money for an agreed upon amount of time, to make sure that they have assurance that the car wont fall apart due to an undisclosed issue. There are of course lawsuits available in that senario, however informal escrow is not uncommon. That is if you consider Bitcoin applicable to fiat laws, which assuming so is probably the safest way to stay out of trouble.

I think things change if you charge for your escrow service, depending on location, however if you do escrow for tips, you should be alright, again depending on location. Probably not a bad idea to talk to a lawyer or someone who can give you advice on how to keep yourself legal.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on December 28, 2013, 03:27:29 AM
Yeah, I have mandatory tips. Or non-optional tips. Or something like that.

You can also call us the "middle-men" if you don't like calling us "escrows".

If bitcoin is following fiat laws, then it must be considered currency. Which is good for bitcoin. Especially if the US government decides that. However, how about the rest of the world?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 28, 2013, 04:41:03 AM
Yeah, I have mandatory tips. Or non-optional tips. Or something like that.

You can also call us the "middle-men" if you don't like calling us "escrows".

If bitcoin is following fiat laws, then it must be considered currency. Which is good for bitcoin. Especially if the US government decides that. However, how about the rest of the world?
I agree!

By this time, while bitcoin is not recognised as a currency yet (by majors governments), I think we'll leave it that way: escrow.

"Middle-men" reminds me of "man-in-the-middle" (attack). And that's so bad.

BTW, besides some people might think differently, the world is a little wider than the US...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: SaltySpitoon on December 28, 2013, 04:46:31 AM
Yeah, I have mandatory tips. Or non-optional tips. Or something like that.

You can also call us the "middle-men" if you don't like calling us "escrows".

If bitcoin is following fiat laws, then it must be considered currency. Which is good for bitcoin. Especially if the US government decides that. However, how about the rest of the world?

I completely agree that going by fiat law isn't correct for Bitcoin, but as we have seen as recently as Mike (Casascius) getting shut down, the U.S Gov is willing to overlook and imply a few things in order to be a pain in the ass. Abiding by fiat laws is partially unnecessary, however if its not a huge inconvience, its the safest way to operate without having someone knocking at your door. And if they do, you can at least say you were trying to do things legally. (That all assuming you are in the U.S)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 28, 2013, 04:59:31 AM
Yeah, I have mandatory tips. Or non-optional tips. Or something like that.

You can also call us the "middle-men" if you don't like calling us "escrows".

If bitcoin is following fiat laws, then it must be considered currency. Which is good for bitcoin. Especially if the US government decides that. However, how about the rest of the world?

I completely agree that going by fiat law isn't correct for Bitcoin, but as we have seen as recently as Mike (Casascius) getting shut down, the U.S Gov is willing to overlook and imply a few things in order to be a pain in the ass. Abiding by fiat laws is partially unnecessary, however if its not a huge inconvience, its the safest way to operate without having someone knocking at your door. And if they do, you can at least say you were trying to do things legally. (That all assuming you are in the U.S)
If that word (escrow) "attracts" such "regulatory problems" for you, maybe we can adopt the word Custodian.

What do you guys think about it?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on December 29, 2013, 01:40:12 AM
Custodian, care taker, handler, "I know a guy."

The generic name is Trusted Third Party.

So we could go by: Trusted Third Party Bitcoin and Crypto Custodian.

My biggest has been 47 or 42 BTC, so not quite yet at the US limit. Then again, I could go by Weex exchange rate (or whoever is lowest). I mean, a bitcoin is only worth what someone will pay for it. It's ALWAYS less than you think.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on December 29, 2013, 02:19:25 AM
On the other hand, take a look at the scuba ddiving industry. None of the certificate cards, such as PADI, NAUI, IANTD, GUE, etc are government departments or agencies. They are all just private entities or associations or groups or explorers. Yet they tend to call their c-cards as licenses. There is also no government requirement or regulation about accepting or preventing experienced or new divers from renting or using equipment.

In other words, they are self regulating.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Viceroy on December 29, 2013, 04:47:55 AM
"I know a guy". rofl.

yea the word "escrow" is a "reserved" word all around America. 
/me scoffs at the notion that America != the world



Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on December 29, 2013, 06:41:06 AM
I know a guy = I saw it in a recent movie starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, Two Guns.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on December 30, 2013, 01:49:36 AM
I guess I'll leave the name the way it is: "escrow service". At least untill bitcoin starts getting some serious attention from governments and regulators worldwide.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Kluge on January 04, 2014, 11:55:33 AM
I will be accepting Litecoin escrow transactions starting on Monday. (still familiarizing myself with the LTC client and studying LTC in general)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on January 09, 2014, 06:46:47 AM
Gentlemen,

The list has been updated!

New criterions and score types added:

Quote
OTC#: is the member "total rating" at #bitcoin-oc web of trust data.

Reason - a long time OTC trader that did lots of deals tends to be more trustworthy.

P.s. member must send a GPG signed personal message mentioning the link to his rating page at bitcoin-otc.com in order to be verified for this criterion.

LB#: is the member score at LocalBitcoins.com.

The score will be calculated as:

Code:
Feedback score * Number of confirmed trades

Reason - a long time P2P trader that did lots of deals tends to be more trustworthy.

P.s. member must send a GPG signed personal message mentioning the link to his account profile page at localbitcoins.com in order to be verified for this criterion. Additional info: member must add his GPG fingerprint/key id as an additional profile info at localbitcoins.com in order to be verified.

New member added: Mr. gweedo

A new Warning: member The Koolio has been suspended from the list.

More to come...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on January 09, 2014, 07:10:44 AM
Just mention at your announcement thread that you have it and may use it if asked so.

You can also add the key ID to your signature or even sign what is written at the announcement thread.

Take a look at other's example...  :)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on February 24, 2014, 01:38:06 AM
List updated (and scores upgraded)!

UPDATE #2 of year 2014.

Keep up the good work everybody!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on February 24, 2014, 05:39:17 AM
Oh no, I'm in 8th place now. hehe.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Tomatocage on March 11, 2014, 08:50:33 PM
Please consider me for the list in the OP. I've been doing escrow jobs under the radar for some time now and think I have a pretty good feel for it :)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: techgeek on March 14, 2014, 12:34:49 AM
List updated (and scores upgraded)!

UPDATE #2 of year 2014.

Keep up the good work everybody!

つづく


Thanks for updating this still. It helps people like myself who are debating who to go with, since theres just so many escrow service providers that claim to do escrow.



Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on March 17, 2014, 02:05:45 AM
Please consider me for the list in the OP. I've been doing escrow jobs under the radar for some time now and think I have a pretty good feel for it :)
As I've said before, I could not find the announcement thread to your escrow service.

As mentioned above:

Quote
Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

I'll update the list when there is one.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on March 17, 2014, 02:08:45 AM
Thanks for updating this still. It helps people like myself who are debating who to go with, since theres just so many escrow service providers that claim to do escrow.
You are welcome! I really appreciate the fact that you like it and that you find it useful.

Cheers!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: DannyHamilton on March 20, 2014, 04:13:15 AM
Financisto,

I sent you a PM with a signed message indicating my localbitcoins and OTC info.

In case you missed it, here it is again:

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

For my Escrow Whitelist entry, here is my localbitcoins profile:
https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/danny.hamilton/

This link has been added to my announcement page.

Additionally, here is my OTC rating page:
http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewratingdetail.php?nick=DannyHamilton

My OTC ID has been added to my signature
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG/MacGPG2 v2.0.17 (Darwin)
Comment: GPGTools - http://gpgtools.org

iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJTHOgrAAoJEN6cvAAgyl4FaRUH/1QnJ/69j5H9XtkRaOEThTZr
3STfgTuwAL3vebeFQhnxlkg10KSCdEsed8y9yGxoZiH8arETjEM55e8MTg8lHTBe
w+WQB4IsFslEMI753Cqkl5Xe9/e4IB1FEgUhZhQVNkd63Iu9k8WD7WVphtg884r/
QVUHsAsfReWRnAofFtEHb4w+coEDOkOO4MpY2kkLhOuPltX0A1H+W9WQZgnMJxmM
I/2F7GF/zyi8sC0chtjNE5u1EXvYE6rwR7Rjc5PyRHDqQoKLHx521u9w73Da10Ag
/Ai7SOX7I+QJWhBz9ZEBVPJXZ81WcKRSKzgYF6PFuoeIEX1j/Csjiuy0XRF0KLE=
=vxg2
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on March 23, 2014, 04:34:15 PM
I've been a little busy lately. But don't worry, I'll add your info to this list soon. ;)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on March 30, 2014, 02:16:18 AM
List updated (and scores upgraded)!

UPDATE #3 of year 2014.

Keep up the good work everybody!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: bitpop on April 09, 2014, 03:08:27 AM
 My fee is currently 0% but a transaction fee of 0.001 is required (sent to me, in addition to the miner's fee not sent to me).


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: jparsley on April 12, 2014, 08:16:26 AM
Nice work thanks


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on April 27, 2014, 09:26:45 AM
UPDATE #4 of year 2014.

New member joined: Tomatocage.

List updated and scores upgraded.

Keep up the good work everybody!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Kluge on May 05, 2014, 12:55:20 PM
Hello. I no longer offer escrow services. No time.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on May 09, 2014, 04:25:10 AM
Hello. I no longer offer escrow services. No time.
You've been removed from the list.

Thank you for letting us know about your decision.

Best regards.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: jonsi on May 25, 2014, 03:29:21 PM
I think SebastianJu would be a good adittion to the list. I made transactions with him providing escrow, all went without any problems.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on May 26, 2014, 01:41:35 AM
I think SebastianJu would be a good adittion to the list. I made transactions with him providing escrow, all went without any problems.
Is there any Announcement Thread about his escrow service?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: monbux on June 04, 2014, 01:04:48 AM
I think SebastianJu would be a good adittion to the list. I made transactions with him providing escrow, all went without any problems.
Is there any Announcement Thread about his escrow service?

Could you add me to the escrow list?  I've done a couple of trades as escrow, not as big as 5 figure trades, but they all went through flawlessly.  My escrow ANN:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.0

Thank you :)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: TwinWinNerD on August 06, 2014, 01:35:20 AM
Have done multiple escrow trades as well as tons of positive feedback. Always open to trades/escrows. And I am always online and fast!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=722047.new#new


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on August 17, 2014, 04:26:29 AM
UPDATE #5 of year 2014.

New players joined the market: monbux, TwinWinNerD and kcud_dab.

Welcome to the list!

List updated and scores upgraded as well.

Best of luck in all your escrow biz everyone!

To be continued...


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: kcud_dab on August 17, 2014, 12:02:54 PM
thx


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: devthedev on August 17, 2014, 05:34:09 PM
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512

Hi Financisto, can you please add me to your escrow list?
I've been running Devscrow for about a month and it's currently the most secure Bitcointalk escrow service.
It's free, and I even cover transaction fees!
I use a combination of Multi-sig, Biometric security.

Official Devscrow thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=708658.0

My PGP Key (https://keybase.io/dev/key.asc/)

Bitcointalk Feedback: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=136592
OTC Feedback - http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewratingdetail.php?nick=devthedev

Thanks!
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Version: Keybase OpenPGP v0.3.1
Comment: https://keybase.io/crypto

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Rx7VHVZ45KwgeI39eGFANb6tlin4Vd2MVN7T1vu0A+u1rRdgG4l9uEH693dD4ieS
95aC2qDlpIeQobWNoddGuiMwbaJLFcMwxqdJe2er/csaehbLB9Xp3JN+qckrv4NZ
swVlpVa14jrqfWff6mgmmGuXMoPi5GvgUTLm7bAwb3gtc3Qz2i9+Nx7dJZ6L/Yla
WymhilxiVToqwsZByqZt0G5+UXYplaP1nhDAr/uyk4yB6VAOwj387lccyx2GPzlm
RiEmdfpkgUx/AtFYij0etmjRnExXDNotpD7FnOarndJW9VUOoVE0iEFk/b4PS4c=
=zb+Z
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Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: picolo on September 09, 2014, 06:07:59 PM
UPDATE #5 of year 2014.

New players joined the market: monbux, TwinWinNerD and kcud_dab.

Welcome to the list!

List updated and scores upgraded as well.

Best of luck in all your escrow biz everyone!

To be continued... つづく

Maybe you could become an escrow yourself ;)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: cooldgamer on September 22, 2014, 06:39:34 AM
Please add me to the list.  My thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=667469)

My LBC account (https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/Nigma/)


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: SebastianJu on November 07, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
Only found this thread today. Im an escrow since a long time. You can add me to the list too.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Tomatocage on November 17, 2014, 10:44:49 PM
Added PGP_Sign. See sig.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: TwinWinNerD on November 18, 2014, 05:19:13 PM
Added PGP_Sign. See sig.

Either a mod edits OP, or this project is dead, because OP wasn't online for months.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 20, 2014, 06:12:48 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: TwinWinNerD on November 20, 2014, 07:23:57 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Anduck on November 20, 2014, 09:15:31 AM
The OTC# is a bad measurement. Total ratings count doesn't matter _AT ALL_. Trust paths matter. Just check my otc ratings for an example.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 21, 2014, 01:03:55 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?

Of course. Did I miss something?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: TwinWinNerD on November 21, 2014, 01:20:55 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?

Of course. Did I miss something?

Yes. Read again:

Added PGP_Sign. See sig.

Either a mod edits OP, or this project is dead, because OP wasn't online for months.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 21, 2014, 01:30:30 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?

Of course. Did I miss something?

Yes. Read again:

Added PGP_Sign. See sig.

Either a mod edits OP, or this project is dead, because OP wasn't online for months.

Oh, right. I only read the OP. Could be great if someone could maintain updated a similar thread.

Quote
Last Active:    August 24, 2014, 10:08:26 AM


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: DannyHamilton on November 21, 2014, 01:45:37 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?

Of course. Did I miss something?

Yes. Read again:

Added PGP_Sign. See sig.

Either a mod edits OP, or this project is dead, because OP wasn't online for months.

Oh, right. I only read the OP. Could be great if someone could maintain updated a similar thread.

Quote
Last Active:    August 24, 2014, 10:08:26 AM

Your attention to details does not fill me with confidence in your ability to handle escrow in a reliable, fair, and professional manner.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 21, 2014, 03:11:22 AM
Hello, I'm offering an escrow service. Could you add it to the list?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=865770.0

Thanks!

did you even read the post before yours?

Of course. Did I miss something?

Yes. Read again:

Added PGP_Sign. See sig.

Either a mod edits OP, or this project is dead, because OP wasn't online for months.

Oh, right. I only read the OP. Could be great if someone could maintain updated a similar thread.

Quote
Last Active:    August 24, 2014, 10:08:26 AM

Your attention to details does not fill me with confidence in your ability to handle escrow in a reliable, fair, and professional manner.


Right, I didn't read the last post of the thread before posting, just the OP.

But I found details like having GPG, that more than half of people on that list doesn't have, more important.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: picolo on November 21, 2014, 09:14:49 PM
Greetings!

I've just started the following list in order to keep a track at who's offering an honest escrow service and in order to blacklist scammers out there.

Only members with announcements threads / sites will be listed.

All parameters here are subject to change, this is a work in progress...

If you got an idea, share with us!

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, just an introductory guide for clients/customers in order to avoid scammers.

We cannot guarantee any member's reliability and that your coins will be 100% safe. This is just a simple guide and tool. Due diligence is still necessary.

P.s. I'll try to update the list once every 15 days or, at least, monthly.



Reasons for using an Escrow Service

WHAT IT IS: People tranding goods and services can add a tool in order to increase the liability on both sides: customers and vendors. That may be done by employing an escrow system for all transaction. That additional step gives both sides some garantees.

HOW IT IS: This means that when you make an order the bitcoins are deducted from your wallet, moves into a temporary escrow account, then after the vendor sends the order, he confirms it was sent. When you receive the package, you confirm it being received and the vendor claims the coin.

WHAT IF: If for whatever reason you do not receive the package you can send the order into resolution, where you and the vendor can resolve the problem or should that not work, the escrow service well step in an resolve the issue. Keep in mind this system is to prevent fraud on both the end of the seller and the buyer.

SUMMARY: Escrow services will not grant you 100% scam proof, but it is definetly an aditional security layer in order to avoid coin losses and scammers.



LIST - Legend / Labels:

Rank: the member's position at the list;

Reason - General classification of members.

BT#: the 1st number (left to right) the member got at bitcointalk.org Marketplace trust system;

Reason - "Web of trust" inside bitcointalk.org community.

P.s. members with overall negative ratings (1st number left to right) will not be accepted on the list (the same for those already tagged as "SCAMMER" by community staff).

Brand new members with "Newbie" and "Jr. Member" status won't be accepted on the list as well: go get some activity first!

OTC#: is the member "total rating" at #bitcoin-otc (http://bitcoin-otc.com/viewratings.php) web of trust data.

Reason - a long time OTC trader that did lots of deals tends to be more trustworthy.

P.s. member must send a GPG signed personal message mentioning the link to his rating page at bitcoin-otc.com in order to be verified for this criterion. I'd also recommend that you add that link (rating page at bitcoin-otc.com) to your escrow service announcement page or to your personal signature.

LB#: is the member score at LocalBitcoins.com (http://www.localbitcoins.com/).

The score will be calculated as:

Code:
Feedback score * Number of confirmed trades

Reason - a long time P2P trader that did lots of deals tends to be more trustworthy.

P.s. member must send a GPG signed personal message mentioning the link to his account profile page at localbitcoins.com in order to be verified for this criterion. Additional info: member must add his GPG fingerprint/key id as an additional profile info at localbitcoins.com in order to be verified. I'd also recommend that you add that link (account profile page at localbitcoins.com) to your escrow service announcement page or to your personal signature.

Activity: the number shown at that indicator (under member's name/avatar);

Reason - It shows how active (and for how long) that member is at bitcointalk.org community.

Rating: it is the following (beta) algorithm.

Code:
( 25 * BT# + 5 * OTC# + 5 * LB# + 1 * SQRT(Activity) ) / ( 25 + 5 + 5 + 1 )

Reason - We are just trying to build our own kind of fair classification here.

P.s. collaborations about a fairer algorithm in order to improve that task will be appreciated.

Member: member's ID.

Cryptocoin: which coin the escrow works with.

PGP Sign: Does the escrow work with PGP signed messages/transactions?

Reason - PGP is an additional tool in order to grant the client some authenticity and security.

Fees: price paid for using the escrow's service.

   Escrow's Reputation: Whitelist Ranking   
                                                            

                                                                  
   Rank      BT#      LB#      OTC#      Activity      Rating      Member      Cryptocoin      PGP_Sign      Fees      Advertisement   
   1ş      150      0      58      798      113.01      John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=31288)      Bitcoin      Available      1.5%-2%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141672.0)   
   2ş      70      100      0      490      63.11      escrow.ms (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=76380)      BTC & Alts      Available      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=235452)   
   3ş      48      0      6      1176      35.12      OgNasty (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=18321)      Bitcoin      N/A      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=303281.0)   
   4ş      24      100      17      798      33.70      DannyHamilton (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=60820)      Bitcoin      Available      Free      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=254369.0)   
   5ş      37      0      0      1106      26.62      Tomatocage (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=37522)      BTC & Alts      N/A      1%-10%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=581834.0)   
   6ş      13      0      0      392      9.58      monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846)      BTC & Alts      N/A      0 – 2%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.0)   
   7ş      9      0      0      770      7.02      Maidak (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=35312)      Bitcoin      N/A      Free      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133985.0)   
   8ş      7      3      2      728      6.31      Dabs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54791)      Bitcoin      Available      1% - 2%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=234939.0)   
   9ş      5      0      0      1078      4.38      bitpop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=14283)      Bitcoin      Available      1 mBTC      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=231416.0)   
   10ş      4      0      0      980      3.65      Juggalodarkclow (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=43085)      Bitcoin      N/A      Free      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=80071.0)   
   11ş      4      0      0      840      3.58      gweedo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=57136)      Bitcoin      Available      .5%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=105282.0)   
   12ş      1      0      0      742      1.45      ninjaboon (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64005)      Bitcoin      N/A      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=245445.0)   
   13ş      1      0      0      490      1.31      fible1 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=101975)      Bitcoin      Available      1% + $2      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=248617.0)   
   14ş      1      0      0      434      1.27      sayulita (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=120945)      Bitcoin      N/A      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=237164.0)   
   15ş      1      0      0      434      1.27      TwinWinNerD (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=16614)      BTC & Alts      N/A      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=722047.0)   
   16ş      0      0      0      490      0.61      kcud_dab (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=85550)      Bitcoin      N/A      ~1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=726762.0)   
   17ş      0      0      0      235      0.43      BTCrow (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=27514)      Bitcoin      N/A      1%      [ANN] Thread. (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=21544.0)   
   Total      375      203      83      11981      312.43   
   Median      #      #      #      742      4.38   



Notes and additional info:

bitpop: Hero Member. Registered member since May 21st, 2011.

BTCrow: Full Member. He offers his service on his own website. Registered member since June 20th, 2011.

Dabs: Hero Member. Registered member since March 29th, 2012.

DannyHamilton: Hero Member. Registered member since June 25th, 2012.

escrow.ms: Hero Member. Registered member since December 28th, 2012.

fible1: Hero Member. Registered member since April 18th, 2013.

gweedo: Hero Member. Registered member since May 2nd, 2012.

John (John K.): Hero Member. Registered member since July 1st, 2011.

Juggalodarkclow: Hero Member. Registered member since October 2nd, 2011.

kcud_dab: Hero Member. Registered member since March 13th, 2013.

Maidak: Hero Member. Registered since July 22nd, 2011.

monbux: Hero Member. Registered since July 22nd, 2011.

ninjaboon: Hero Member. He offers his service on his own website. Registered member since August 11th, 2012.

OgNasty: Hero Member. Registered since June 5th, 2011.

sayulita: Sr. Member. He offers his service on his own website. Registered member since May 20th, 2013.

Tomatocage: Hero Member. Registered member since August 6th, 2011.

TwinWinNerD: Sr. Member. Registered since May 31st, 2011.



Very nice work, could you add the date of the last update in OP each date you update?


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: SebastianJu on November 21, 2014, 09:18:52 PM
I think someone should create a new list with actual escrows. Though i guess only escrows are interested in this and this would mean if an escrow is doing this then it would look a bit strange and would bring up critics.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 21, 2014, 10:20:37 PM
I think someone should create a new list with actual escrows. Though i guess only escrows are interested in this and this would mean if an escrow is doing this then it would look a bit strange and would bring up critics.

I was thinking to start a new one too, but I thought something like that. But using objective stats like that based on reputation would seem fair anyway.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on November 22, 2014, 02:19:36 AM
I'm still here, but my stats don't really change, even though I handle more volume now. Some people are just too lazy to post feedback, and sometimes I'm too lazy to remind them. :) And I am quite often offline, so my current contracts are just about enough for me to handle.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Salmon1989 on November 22, 2014, 12:58:07 PM
I'm still here, but my stats don't really change, even though I handle more volume now. Some people are just too lazy to post feedback, and sometimes I'm too lazy to remind them. :)

The real problem is that Financisto hasn't been online for almost 3 months now. So all the stats are out of date, and new escrows are not included in the list.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: SebastianJu on November 22, 2014, 02:06:52 PM
I'm still here, but my stats don't really change, even though I handle more volume now. Some people are just too lazy to post feedback, and sometimes I'm too lazy to remind them. :)

The real problem is that Financisto hasn't been online for almost 3 months now. So all the stats are out of date, and new escrows are not included in the list.

Unfortunately i hear from many many people that they turn their back to bitcoin. I can understand it a bit. Practically everyone lost very much coins on scammers, inept businessmans, hacks, lost times for miners, accidents and so on. And a currency that is losing its worth more and more isnt very interesting at that time. Others are bound in their business and dont have time because of this. Maybe Financisto thinks similar.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: fran2k on November 22, 2014, 04:53:18 PM
I'm still here, but my stats don't really change, even though I handle more volume now. Some people are just too lazy to post feedback, and sometimes I'm too lazy to remind them. :)

The real problem is that Financisto hasn't been online for almost 3 months now. So all the stats are out of date, and new escrows are not included in the list.

Unfortunately i hear from many many people that they turn their back to bitcoin. I can understand it a bit. Practically everyone lost very much coins on scammers, inept businessmans, hacks, lost times for miners, accidents and so on. And a currency that is losing its worth more and more isnt very interesting at that time. Others are bound in their business and dont have time because of this. Maybe Financisto thinks similar.

Yes, this is a concern for various of us who believe in the internets and distributed systems like cryptocurrencies. Here in the local Bitcoin Association we have got a lot of people reaching us because they had they computers infected with Cryptolock in example. But we shall not be confused. This is no inherent to cryptocurrencies, every system could be exploited by both ways.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Dabs on November 23, 2014, 12:58:42 PM
I'm still here, but my stats don't really change, even though I handle more volume now. Some people are just too lazy to post feedback, and sometimes I'm too lazy to remind them. :)

The real problem is that Financisto hasn't been online for almost 3 months now. So all the stats are out of date, and new escrows are not included in the list.

I don't think you'd want to use an escrow agent who is only 3 months old. Just saying. I'm sure Financisto is fine, he's probably just busy with real life stuff. I'm usually busy myself.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: montello on November 25, 2014, 09:12:20 AM
Thank you for your effort at least money will no longer be going the wrong way via the escrow stuff.


Title: Re: Escrow list: Whitelist Ranking & Blacklist - Must view before sending your coins
Post by: Financisto on January 11, 2015, 11:28:48 AM
Greetings to all!

I'm sorry I'm gonna lock this thread.

Reason (as mentioned before by our friend Dabs) is:

Quote
I'm sure Financisto is fine, he's probably just busy with real life stuff. [...]

As I've been VERY busy lately, I decided this way...

I hope others will (or already are) keep some list like this one...

And for those worried/curious about: I have not lost my faith in Bitcoin. We're still in the first stage. Cryptocurrencies are the future!

I wish a wonderful new year for everyone!

Cheers!


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on March 08, 2017, 05:09:26 AM
This list has been brought back from the ashes.

If you wanna apply for it post here (or send me PM) with the following info:

1) Cryptocurrencies accepted;

2) Fees;

3) PGP available?

4) Link to announcement thread.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: torry28 on March 08, 2017, 05:25:19 AM
This list has been brought back from the ashes.
It has been a while when you decided to lock this thread (more than 2 years ago) Since you were very busy with your real life. ;)
But with this thread, there is another thread which has similar content (About escrow list). Here is the other one https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=855778.0


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on March 08, 2017, 05:41:33 AM
Yes I also know about the other thread.

BTW @marcotheminer has been doing a great job since then.

There's no problem at all with that situation, I guess my way of ranking the members is a bit different but the community only gets more benefits with two lists available!  8)


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: SFR10 on March 08, 2017, 06:59:46 AM
Since "marcotheminer" thread isn't updated for a long time, it would be nice to have this updated version instead (I'm seeing a lot of other missing names that are present on the other thread, you should add them as well).

Here goes mine:

1) Cryptocurrencies accepted: BTCitcoin

2) Fees: 1% or minimum of 0.001BTC (the greater one would be the fee)

3) PGP available? No.

4) Link to announcement thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1680647.0

Update:
@SFR10

There you go!

Welcome to the list!
Thank you, I appreciate it.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: torry28 on March 08, 2017, 08:14:34 AM
There's no problem at all with that situation, I guess my way of ranking the members is a bit different but the community only gets more benefits with two lists available!  8)
Well yeah, i kinda like how you determine "The big 3" based on rating score ;D
Goodluck then for update this thread and welcome back :)


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on March 09, 2017, 03:45:20 AM
Since "marcotheminer" thread isn't updated for a long time, it would be nice to have this updated version instead (I'm seeing a lot of other missing names that are present on the other thread, you should add them as well).

Here goes mine:

1) Cryptocurrencies accepted: BTCitcoin

2) Fees: 1% or minimum of 0.001BTC (the greater one would be the fee)

3) PGP available? No.

4) Link to announcement thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1680647.0
@SFR10

There you go!

Welcome to the list!

Well yeah, i kinda like how you determine "The big 3" based on rating score ;D
Goodluck then for update this thread and welcome back :)

I implemented an "Escrow Service Class model" instead of the "big/top guys" as I think that's gonna be better to visualize the ranking, incentivize Escrows to achieve all the badges and it's gonna improve competition among everybody.

Cheers!


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist - Avoid scammers!
Post by: Dudeperfect on March 09, 2017, 04:08:25 AM
I appreciate this thread, users can find the list of available escrows without having to look anywhere around the forum. I am submitting my details

1) Cryptocurrencies accepted: BTCitcoin

2) Fees: 0% for trades, 0% for disputes

3) PGP available? Yes.

4) Link to announcement thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1793296.0

5) Special Note: Escrow for maximum amount of BTC0.05 or less.

Thanks in advance


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on March 10, 2017, 02:03:47 AM
Done!

You're welcome.

Edit:

SebastianJu is Back to the Game!

Welcome back!


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on March 23, 2017, 04:31:08 AM
minerjones joined the show!

P.s. I gently ask all members from this list to keep me aware of any changes concerning cryptocurrencies accepted, min./max. amount allowed, fees or PGP signed msg availability.

i.e. If you change anything about your escrow rules, please tell me!

Thanks in advance.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on April 15, 2017, 10:26:35 AM
I replaced the previous "Escrow Service Class model" to something more similar to what's done by rating agencies as I think that's gonna be more professional... Please refer to OP to see it.

All scores have been updated.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Dabs on April 15, 2017, 03:18:37 PM
Maybe skip the D rating and just go to F. F = Fail or something like that.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on April 23, 2017, 09:00:24 AM
Maybe skip the D rating and just go to F. F = Fail or something like that.
I'd rather keep the original alphabetical order (A to D).

"D" might also mean "disaster", "debacle", "disgrace", "discredit" or "danger".

I like "débaclê"!  8)


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: PsychoticBoy on May 07, 2017, 04:28:08 PM
You can add me to the list.

Escrow fee is 1%.

Kind regards,
PB


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on May 12, 2017, 03:17:53 AM
You can add me to the list.

Escrow fee is 1%.

Kind regards,
PB
If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info:

1) Which cryptocurrencies do you work with?

2) Minimum and Maximum amount of coins allowed/accepted while using your escrow service (in BTC or USD);

3) Your fees;

4) Are PGP signed messages available?

5) Link to "escrow announcement thread/website" OR "user reputation thread".


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: PsychoticBoy on May 12, 2017, 03:21:27 PM
You can add me to the list.

Escrow fee is 1%.

Kind regards,
PB
If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info:

1) Which cryptocurrencies do you work with?

2) Minimum and Maximum amount of coins allowed/accepted while using your escrow service (in BTC or USD);

3) Your fees;

4) Are PGP signed messages available?

5) Link to "escrow announcement thread/website" OR "user reputation thread".

Hi,

1) All decent cryptocurrencies.

2) Max amount in Escrow will be 25 BTC or 40000$, minimum amount will be 10$.

3) Escrow fee is 1%

4) Yes, I can PGP sign any message.

5) My reputation thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=626000.0
    My Escrow thread (Dutch): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=419908.0
    A great review about my Escrow: http://betbybitcoin.com/escrow-note-of-positive-trust-for-psychoticboy-of-bitcointalk/

Kind regards,
PB


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on May 17, 2017, 04:36:07 AM
Here we are again!

Please welcome the newcomers Lauda, Lutpin, PsychoticBoy and zazarb!

All stuff updated as usual...


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: OgNasty on May 19, 2017, 12:28:22 AM
Thank you for including me on this list. 

P.s. collaborations about a fairer algorithm in order to improve that task will be appreciated.

Might I suggest that you also include the length an escrow service thread has been running in your rating.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on May 22, 2017, 05:23:16 AM
Thank you for including me on this list.
You're welcome!

Quote
Might I suggest that you also include the length an escrow service thread has been running in your rating.
That's an interesting idea. Maybe we should add how old an escrow service thread has been running (e.g. in number of months)...

I'm gonna think a little more about that!

BTW I guess I'll remove (or complement) the PGP signed message requirement because BTC signed messages from an already staked address (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0) might do the same work properly...


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: SebastianJu on May 23, 2017, 01:58:52 AM
Thank you for including me on this list.
You're welcome!

Quote
Might I suggest that you also include the length an escrow service thread has been running in your rating.
That's an interesting idea. Maybe we should add how old an escrow service thread has been running (e.g. in number of months)...

I'm gonna think a little more about that!

BTW I guess I'll remove (or complement) the PGP signed message requirement because BTC signed messages from an already staked address (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0) might do the same work properly...

Well, I myself only created an escrow thread years after I started escrowing so the thread doesn't mean the start of escrowing. I could show other threads though. It might make sense at all since there were some highly trusted escrows in the past who created their accounts fast, leveled their trust up with scambusting and turned scammy after becoming escrows and had a lot of coins in escrow.

Hopefully no escrow serious escrow would ever sell his escrow account. If he would then the start of escrow for an account wouldn't be of use anymore.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: philipma1957 on May 25, 2017, 01:57:53 PM
I would like to be included.

1 % fee

I do only real goods.

.000875 for tx fees.

Minimum deal 0.050 btc

Max deal 20 btc.

I take BTC and some Alt coins



I have been doing escrow for years and handled a lot of coins.

I will link to my trust.
I think I am on the reputation threads somewhere.

I will look for them.

I am on the default trust list.

all my trusted feedback

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=64507

Code:


rifiuti 0: -0 / +0 2017-04-08 0.00000000 I've been reading his threads and comments about mining equipments and tools. Very valuable person to this community. Keep up good work :)
Biodom 107: -0 / +12 2017-03-01 0.00000000 Bought MSI GPU from Phil. Card is great, everything went smoothly, he sent it super fast. Thanks again!
leowonderful -3: -2 / +1 2017-01-19 0.00000000 Bought a slightly used RX 460 from him shipping included for 50 bucks. Great guy, what more can I say? :)
thedreamer 3: -1 / +8 2017-01-04 0.13000000 Reference Bought an older GPU from Phil, No problems and works fine. Thank You
Eyedol-X 3: -0 / +1 2016-10-10 1.13500000 Reference Purchased 3 Graphics Cards without escrow. Great Communication. Items packaged very well. Would definitely purchase from again.
hedgy73 360: -0 / +36 2016-09-26 0.00000000 Reference Bought some Gekkoscience Compac sticks from Phil, all arrived working perfectly and very well packed.
generalt 98: -0 / +10 2016-09-22 0.60000000 Reference Used as the escrow agent for a deal. Trustworthy and very professional. Everything went smoothly. Thanks!
CrazyGuy 250: -0 / +25 2016-08-27 2.80000000 Great escrow agent. Attentive and fair!
BITMAIN 1: -2 / +24 2016-08-17 0.00000000 Has often shared experience of buying and using Bitmain hardware with those in doubt.
edonkey 50: -0 / +5 2016-07-01 0.15000000 Reference Phil handled the escrow of my sale of Thunder X3 to bigs21024. As always Phil was great. Will definitely work with him again.
Zeroxal 219: -0 / +29 2016-07-01 0.48000000 We agreed on a GPU deal. The GPU however was returned to philipma from Europe due to logistics problems by PostNL and we decided not to resend the package. Philipma refunded me the coins after subtracting the shipping costs in no time. Thanks for this Phil!
TheButterZone 146: -0 / +16 2016-04-28 0.75500000 Reference Great deal, fast shipping, thanks!
edonkey 50: -0 / +5 2016-03-31 4.00000000 Reference Phil handled the escrow of my sale of 3 B1 S7 units to hawkfish007. Phil was very attentive and active during the process. He even monitored the shipment tracking info. Best escrow ever! Would absolutely work with him again.
jmumich 20: -0 / +2 2016-03-25 3.25000000 Reference Purchased 2 Avalons from his well-organized group buy. Perfect transaction.
Mikestang 40: -0 / +4 2016-03-19 1.61000000 Reference Purchase new Avalon 6 through group buy, super smooth tx. Sent me a new fan for s/h $ only, what a guy.
jonnybravo0311 50: -0 / +5 2016-03-15 3.23000000 Reference Another well managed group buy by Phil. Purchased 2 more Avalon 6 miners. They were drop shipped directly to my hosting provider and arrived just a few days after the order was placed. Thanks for running another successful group buy, Phil!
HerbPean 124: -0 / +13 2016-03-02 2.50000000 Reference Phil and I teamed up to buy 3 Avalon 6. A pleasure as always ! Thanks Phil :)
jonnybravo0311 50: -0 / +5 2016-02-05 5.58000000 Reference Purchased a couple Avalon 6 miners from Phil's group buy. Payment sent on 1/27, miners in hand on 2/5. Phil is extremely communicative and provides updates regularly. Highly trustworthy and an asset to the BTC community.
HerbPean 124: -0 / +13 2016-02-04 2.80000000 Reference Phil did an Avalon 6 group buy and I bought one unit. Two words => Pro service ! Thanks :D
HerbPean 124: -0 / +13 2016-01-21 2.40000000 Reference Phil was our escrow service for Kilo's Avalon 6 group buy. Tested all our units before he ship them with the absolute care. Thanks, your the best !
suchmoon 1: -1 / +6 2016-01-19 1.31900000 Reference Class act. Active and helpful in many mining-related topics.

Continues to pay out difficulty guess rewards. I'm happy to have been part of this in 2015.
hedgy73 360: -0 / +36 2015-11-28 0.00000000 Reference Sent me a Gekkoscience Compac stick with priority shipping for winning a best share competition for these sticks. Top guy and absolute credit the bitcoin community.
Chris_Sabian 30: -0 / +3 2015-11-07 1.44000000 Buy some S3 miners and PSU from Phil. Excellent packaging and shipping. He provided updates and was extremely helpful all around.
generalt 98: -0 / +10 2015-11-04 0.56100000 Purchased two power supplies from him. Great to deal with and a great benefit to the community. Thanks!
DaveF 233: -0 / +25 2015-10-20 0.00000000 Reference Sold him a 49 port USB hub.
He paid 1st with no issues.
mavericklm 110: -0 / +11 2015-10-17 0.00000000 Multiple small and bigger deals. Always a pleasure!!!!
tarzan2 180: -0 / +18 2015-09-26 0.10000000 theres a reason phillip here is a "legendary user", it is because there are legends about him and his trustworthiness... got a mystery box and it was certainly mysterious.. until i solved it by opening said box.. boy, the surprises it contained! definitely the stuff legends are made from.. thx :)
ZACHM 31: -0 / +4 2015-09-24 0.10000000 Reference Sent him 0.1 BTC and he sent me a box of random things just like he said he would. Would definitely deal again.
generalt 98: -0 / +10 2015-09-12 0.10000000 Reference Bought a surprise box from him and it was all full of goodies. Pleasantly surprised. Thanks!
-droid- 129: -0 / +13 2015-08-29 0.10000000 Purchased a raspberry pi from Phil, no escrow needed
quakefiend420 250: -0 / +25 2015-07-03 2.61000000 Reference Purchased 34" ultrawide monitor from Phil. No escrow needed, excellent packaging and exactly what he described.

Thanks! :)
armedmilitia 95: -0 / +10 2015-05-25 0.62000000 Reference I sent most of the payment first and then the rest later.

He shipped immediately, great communication. Would trade with again!
jonnybravo0311 50: -0 / +5 2015-05-18 2.50000000 Reference Phil has organized and run multiple "ck solo pool club" campaigns in which a group of us all pool funds and rent hashing power to point at Con's solo pool. So far I have been involved in 3 of these and Phil has been very open and transparent about where the coins are, how the orders are structured, etc. He has taken votes from the group members to ask about changes to existing orders. He has even chipped in his own coin to have an extra bit of hash rate for the group members.

Definitely one of the good ones.
Ntrain2k 140: -0 / +14 2015-05-16 0.70000000 Reference Bought an Asus 290. Near instant shipping and great communication. Thanks!
aurel57 40: -0 / +4 2015-04-29 3.50000000 Reference Sent Phil 3.5 BTC to rent us hash at. 50/50 partner and he did as he said he would. Very trustworthy person.
thedreamer 3: -1 / +8 2015-04-25 0.50000000 Great guy to deal with. Helpful and quick to ship.
Thank You
Diddyu 50: -0 / +5 2015-04-24 0.13320000 Bought USB miners from philipma1957. I paid first, the miners arrived two days later, like new.
notlist3d 90: -0 / +9 2015-04-23 0.00000000 Reference Went far above and beyond with helping me on 240 setup. Great guy.
wlefever 46: -0 / +5 2015-04-11 1.80000000 Purchased Avalon 4 w/ Rasberry Pi and all necessary accessories. Delivered everything as stated, and programmed all my info before shipment. Great guy!
buysolar 10: -0 / +1 2015-04-10 4.00000000 Philipma1957 acted as escrow for me on a transaction I did with amazon4u.
Service was excellent, very fast and professional.
thedreamer 3: -1 / +8 2015-03-24 0.90000000 Thanks for a great transaction as usual. Bought 2 EVGA 1300's from him over a few days. Both arrived VERY quickly and in perfect condition.
HerbPean 124: -0 / +13 2015-03-20 1.28500000 Reference Please to do business with ! An easy smooth deal
Blazed 1142: -0 / +122 2015-03-19 0.20000000 I purchased a Samsung SSD and paid first...smooth as always!
ezeminer 296: -0 / +34 2015-03-16 0.10000000 Bought a USB miner from Philip. Quick shipping, and product delivered working. 10/10 would deal with again.
thedreamer 3: -1 / +8 2015-03-14 2.00000000 Thanks for a great transaction and help getting started with my SP20 and PS.
Cheeseater 100: -0 / +10 2015-03-08 4.60000000 Phil sold me 2 SP-20's he shipped them the next day and even offered to host until shipped. He also has posted extremely helpful guides. He has my complete trust, Thanks.
valkir 119: -0 / +13 2015-02-27 1.80000000 Phil is really a nice guys. Buy a SP20 from him. No problem at all like always. Great job Phil
727miner 140: -0 / +14 2015-02-23 1.74401000 Bought an SP20E from Phil, it works great. He was quick to communicate with me and even set up the miner to mine against my pools the night before he shipped it out! He also shipped it USPS priority, so it made it down here in 2 days. It was a real pleasure to do business with him and he is an asset to the BTC community.
Gyfts 140: -0 / +14 2015-01-25 0.02011000 Good escrow. Recommended.
bassguitarman ???: -3 / +24 2015-01-25 0.05000000 Purchased a windows key, phillip escrowed. i risked $7.5
Stratobitz 124: -0 / +13 2014-12-24 0.50000000 Reference Pre-Paid for 1 month signature campaign. Awesome to work with. Responsive. Even helped me out setting up the signature. A+
buysolar 10: -0 / +1 2014-12-23 1.00000000 Great to do business. Fast, friendly and helpful. Big thumbs up : )
Diddyu 50: -0 / +5 2014-12-16 0.48000000 Bought an S3 from philipma1957. I paid first on Saturday, the miner arrived the following Monday, safely packaged.
davecoin 118: -0 / +12 2014-12-16 1.01200000 Bought a couple miners and he shipped them quickly. He is prompt to reply to pms about the transaction.
Blazed 1142: -0 / +122 2014-12-02 1.00000000 Paid first for 3 x S3 miners..arrived fast and well packed.
Chris_Sabian 30: -0 / +3 2014-11-19 0.01500000 Bought 2 Antiminer S3 coupons. Solid transaction
xZork 60: -0 / +6 2014-11-18 0.00000000 Reference Thanks!
dance191 70: -0 / +7 2014-10-14 1.20000000 Phil is very cool, thank you very much!!
Blazed 1142: -0 / +122 2014-09-04 0.00000000 Sold philipma1957 a Tube...deal went smooth
lazlopanaflex 164: -0 / +17 2014-09-02 0.00000000 Bought an S3 from Phil. He immediately pointed it to my pool, and shipped it out a few days later. Just an awesome guy to deal with, one of the best. Thanks again!
cncguru 20: -0 / +2 2014-08-28 0.62500000 I Purchased (1) Bitmain S3 from Phil for .625 BTC
Within minutes of payment he set it up to mine to my pool while waiting for shipping!
Arrived safely (2 days shipping time)
Doesn't get any smoother, Thanks Phil
Highly recommended!
crowetic 233: -0 / +25 2014-08-25 0.68000000 Reference Phil is awesome! I bought an s3 from him, and not only did he give me a good price, but he also started mining for me with the purchased item before he was able to get it shipped. It would be amazing if there were more people like him on the forums, extremely highly recommended, don't ever second guess dealing with Phil!

Thanks again!
MoreBloodWine 50: -0 / +5 2014-08-09 0.00000000 No reference link available, deal was done via PM.

I asked if he could order a Toshiba laptop recovery disc set for me. I offered to pay first but like the nice guy that he is, he ordered first and then asked for payment.

This is my second dealing with him and I couldn't be happier, Thx Philip !
Blazed 1142: -0 / +122 2014-07-09 0.60000000 Purchased 3 Antminer S1's...deal went smooth
SDRebel 10: -0 / +1 2014-06-27 0.50000000 bought gridseeds from him twice. both times he was clear on the terms, quick to ship, provided tracking info and updates. everything was clear and well and also offered help when needed. awesome.
CrazyGuy 250: -0 / +25 2014-06-10 0.00000000 Mr P purchased 6 RBox units from me and provided some great pics and info in the thread. Outstanding member of the community!
lazlopanaflex 164: -0 / +17 2014-06-10 0.00000000 Bought a hub and some USB miners for Paypal and BTC (I went first). Very smooth deal, would trade with Philip again. Thanks!
crashoveride54902 90: -0 / +9 2014-05-27 0.04000000 I sent first for 2 broken Gridseeds, He sent them as described Thxs for being honest :)
Cablez 170: -0 / +17 2014-05-23 0.00000000 Sold some cables to him. Quick payment and great communication.
stex2009 -59: -6 / +5 2014-05-21 0.53600000 Traded using PM, philipma1957 as escrow. Very professional and charged NO FEES. Great guy to work with! Always!
stex2009 -59: -6 / +5 2014-03-09 0.22000000 Sent him 0.22 BTC for usb hub. Great guy, great communication. He sent me free extra mining related stuff with it too!
klintay 350: -0 / +35 2014-02-20 0.29100000 Reference He paid for a hub and sent 0.291 btc first. No problem, great customer.
klintay 350: -0 / +35 2014-02-09 0.25000000 Reference Great customer, paid 200 usd first for a dipo electronic hub, good communication. Look forward to doing business with you again in the future.
stex2009 -59: -6 / +5 2014-01-22 0.30000000 Reference Trusted him by sending him 0.3 BTC first for the hubs. He shipped the Items quickly and in safe package. Thanks.
MoreBloodWine 50: -0 / +5 2014-01-13 0.03600000 I paid him $30 for 0.036 BTC and it was promptly received in about 1 hr.

Ty !
iluvpcs 220: -0 / +22 2014-01-04 2.19000000 Great to work with, Purchased 30 Antminer USB U1's.

Asset to the BitTalk community!
bobsag3 3: -2 / +44 2013-12-30 5.40000000 Reference Great guy- bought 5.4btc worth of anyminers and paid upfront.
DyslexicZombei ???: -1 / +3 2013-12-20 5.25000000 Reference philipma1957 is an original Round 1 DZ Miners Co-op member of our "Jupiter" Club (600 GH/s+) and a hero member. I appreciate his input and POV in the Group Buys we've been involved with him.

He also once gave the co-op a $1300-1400 UPS Batt deal of lightly used equipment for only $525! His Server grade UPS and battery bank is part of the co-op's backup power at our facility #1.

Mahalo for everything Philip. Cheers.
TookDk 533: -0 / +55 2013-12-08 0.40000000 Reference I purchased Addiction shares, I send payment first. Transfer was fast and smooth. Keywords: Trustworthy, fair and polite. Thank you sir.
dentldir 10: -0 / +1 2013-11-16 0.13100000 Reference Bought some misc Bitcoin equipment from him. Great communication and he threw in a number of extras for free. Highly recommended.
Unacceptable 25: -0 / +3 2013-07-21 5.00000000 Traded 5 BTC for Paypal,smooth transaction.
jc328 0: -0 / +0 2013-06-12 0.10000000 Ebay Transaction with the fella, nice and honest


my untrusted feedback
Code:
delicopsch56 0: -0 / +0	2017-05-07	0.00000000		Just a class act, shares valuable info here everyday!
Akarabzie 0: -0 / +0 2017-04-28 0.50000000 Bought (4) 480X 8GB cards from phil. He packed them well, all had original boxes/manuals/foam, and have been mining for 2 days with no issues. He even gave me a free mini atx mobo for free!
isoneguy 35: -0 / +10 2017-04-05 0.06000000 I've made multiple purchases from Phill, every time successful without need for worry. He even donated some hardware to my farm...great guy.
Humanxlemming 7: -0 / +4 2017-03-25 0.00000000 Just trade again with him very trustworthy

-My btc to his PP, smooth transact
Jdope 0: -0 / +0 2017-03-23 0.00000000 Bought 2 MSI rx 470s, sent first and he shipped in the same day, fast, trustable and very friendly!
isoneguy 35: -0 / +10 2017-03-22 0.13000000 Bought a GPU, arrived in great condition. Thought I needed escrow but didn't actually.

He was also still nice to me even though there was a compatibility issue between my keyboard and chair.
superiorus 3: -0 / +2 2017-03-20 0.20000000 Great deal! Exchanged my 0.2 BTC for Paypal.
100% recommended!
isoneguy 35: -0 / +10 2017-03-02 0.22765600 purchased 2 gpu's without escrow.
they arrived quickly.
miningdude -8: -3 / +0 2017-02-19 0.00000000 Funny dude, make me laughs at his posts
what1005 23: -0 / +5 2017-02-02 0.00000000 Good trader.
what1005 23: -0 / +5 2017-01-25 0.00000000 I sent btc for Paypal

I sent BTC first.
vg54dett 14: -0 / +2 2017-01-25 1.60000000 I sent 1.6 BTC first as I have some trust for Phil, and I 've not been disappointed. He is very serious, nice and effective. Package sent quickly, very well packed and gear in great condition. Perfect.
rockmoney 7: -0 / +1 2016-11-24 0.00000000 Sent Items I won in an auction to benefit GekkoScience before I fully paid. Items arrived FAST, all were working, & even included some free items he knew I needed.

Very trustworthy in my opinion, & was very kind, helpful, generous, & polite!
not.you 20: -0 / +2 2016-11-19 1.10000000 Escrowed two different transactions for me for .55 each. One went through (A sale I made), one was cancelled (A buy I was going to make). In each case funds were promptly transferred as necessary. Communication was perfect.
BtcCrazy1 46: -0 / +5 2016-11-19 1.78800000 Philip escrowed my sale for my s9 will use him again if I need escrow. :)
HagssFIN 6: -0 / +1 2016-10-29 0.07700000 Reference We had a group buy in summer 2016 for Antminer S7LN, modded by user Sidehack. Philipma1957 dealt with packing and sending my unit after the payments for the unit and shipment were made.
Sidehack received the payment for the unit and Philipma1957 received the payment for shipping. He was trustworthy and a nice guy as usual!
Last of the V8s 0: -0 / +0 2016-10-29 3.13370000 Reference Ran a good game
-EOS- 0: -0 / +0 2016-10-17 0.00000000 Phil sold and shipped miner as described, fast. Will work with him again in a heart beat.
BtcCrazy1 46: -0 / +5 2016-07-13 0.72000000 Reference Philipma was the escrow agent between me and MarkAz he was very communicative solid escrow even when the post office screwed up.
bigs21024 -1: -1 / +1 2016-07-02 0.15000000 Reference I bought a script miner from edonkey and Phil did escrow and he was great at it. Very hands on with the deal and great communication. Super cheap for the work he did will do business again and will also tell others. Thanks so much job well done sir!
DanDan 0: -0 / +0 2016-06-02 0.00000000 I won his difficulty prediction game and he paid me asap.
aarons6 0: -0 / +0 2016-05-14 1.15000000 Bought an Avalon6, rpi, psu and all the cords to go with it.. very fast shipping and very well packaged.. he even mined on my pool for me for a week while it was being shipped. thanks again..
utbeauchamp 0: -0 / +0 2016-04-06 0.10000000 Was involved in a Avalon 6 group buy that was undermined by Bitmain, but Phil sold me a fan for my new A6 (from HolyScott) and sent me the controller for free. Awesome guy to deal with. Very helpful and trustworthy!
HagssFIN 6: -0 / +1 2016-03-25 1.84500000 Reference Philipma1957 organized the Avalon 6 group buy from BlockC and everything went well! Very nice guy, shipped my piece personally all the way to here Finland and with a Sanyo San Ace 120mm fan as an extra!
buyandhold 0: -0 / +0 2016-03-19 0.00000000 Reference Ran a competition and paid the winner as promised
aarons6 0: -0 / +0 2016-03-11 0.27000000 Bought a power supply.. he also threw in some insulated duct to help keep my s7 quiet.. works great.. thanks again.
wikkidtt 49: -0 / +5 2016-02-09 0.00000000 Fast transaction on a S7 coupon. Much appreciated. Great asset to the Bitcoin community!
Cyper_BLC 0: -0 / +0 2016-02-08 0.00000000 helpful man.. thanks
bctmke 16: -0 / +2 2016-02-05 2.80000000 Phil as always was a gentleman and a scholar. He took care of another Avalon 6 group buy. My miner went where it was supposed to and was available when he said it would be.
kipper01 0: -0 / +0 2016-01-28 2.56000000 Reference Phil was nice and easy to work with on this Avalon 6 group buy.
Would definitely do transactions with him in the future.
nhando -6: -3 / +2 2015-12-22 0.10000000 Phillip have always been super helpful. He's a great asset to the Bitcoin community. He help come up with creative solution for the community and also provides many valuable reviews / recommendations. Thank you Phil!!!
aarons6 0: -0 / +0 2015-12-11 0.02500000 He gave me a USB hub and a Y-USB cable, all i paid was shipping.. Thanks again.. its working great..
tss 30: -0 / +3 2015-09-18 0.00000000 Reference i won the diff thread pool. paid quickly by suchmoon. thanks phil for running the game.
tss 30: -0 / +3 2015-09-18 0.10000000 Reference sent .1 btc for a surprise box. he shipped within 24 hours on a saturday and i got it very quick. box was worth it. highly recommended.
edric 0: -0 / +0 2015-09-07 0.00000000 Thanks for answering my mining question!
edric 0: -0 / +0 2015-09-06 0.00000000 Helped me with my mining equipment questions. Thanks!
Kexkey 0: -0 / +0 2015-05-28 5.00000000 Reference Phil has been very transparent, patient and generous when managing the CKPool-Solo Club. Very trustworthy and active in the forums, helping a lot of people. Would do business with him again without hesitating.
amazon4u 70: -0 / +7 2015-05-16 0.00000000 Reference Excellent Escrow Service ! Thank you for helping out my Amazon business
btc2code 20: -0 / +2 2015-05-15 1.15380000 Reference Escrow for a trade on 399.9USD Amazon order to 280USD worth BTC between me and DeathEscaped. Very smooth transaction!
amazon4u 70: -0 / +7 2015-05-07 1.00000000 Reference Great Escrow Service ! Thank you for helping out my Amazon business
5w00p 10: -0 / +1 2015-05-07 1.11000000 Performed escrow for me. Honest escrow. Thank you.
amazon4u 70: -0 / +7 2015-04-05 1.40000000 Reference Great Escrow service ! Thank you
Muhammed Zakir 3: -1 / +12 2015-01-10 0.00000000 Reference Trustworthy user! Pruned the list just after telling!
Quickseller -9999: -18 / +36 2015-01-10 0.00000000 Reference philipma1957 was made aware of the fact that his trust list was compromised of many people who probably should not have been on level 2 default trust after he was promoted to level 1 default trust. He quickly pruned his trust list which protected the community from people who may potentially act maliciously in the future. +1
cryptoglance 10: -0 / +1 2014-12-30 0.30000000 Reference Told me valuable information regarding the Bitmain S5, directed me towards the correct fan type to replace on the miner
Albertdroid 20: -0 / +2 2014-12-17 0.48000000 Reference Bought Antminer S3, Quick status updates and delivered promptly. A Trustworthy person. TY!
boldar 10: -0 / +1 2014-12-06 0.55005500 Reference Bought 1 Antminer S3 with PSU from Phil. The transaction was smooth as silk! He really went above and beyond to make the experience better by proving the hashrate on my own pool overnight, sending shipping verification and being generally helpful. Very well spoken in his communication. This guy is a good honest member that the community should look towards as an example of how everything should be :) Looking forward to dealing with him again soon!
Xtra7973 10: -0 / +1 2014-10-18 0.50000000 He gave me a great deal on a couple psu's two switches two fans and even gave me some extra wires. I wouldn't hesitate to make any deals with him. Before I could even send him a thank you in a PM he already printed out a shipping label with tracking for me. Fast shipping. Great guy thanks again
de_ixie 0: -0 / +0 2014-08-26 0.65000000 Sold me a S3 for 0.65 BC, I paid upfront, he honored the deal, highly trusted member
RitzGrandCasino 30: -0 / +3 2014-05-29 0.00000000 Reference trusted great signature member
MunkeySpaz 10: -0 / +1 2014-05-17 0.55590000 Reference He was very honest and worked with me. Met in a public place during the day and everything worked out perfect.
Was for Antminer S1, Seasonic PSU for .5559 ($250)
dyland 20: -0 / +2 2014-05-05 0.53600000 Acted as escrow for my sale of Dualminer USBs to stex2009.

Very professional and much appreciated.
sebdude420 ???: -1 / +2 2014-04-19 1.00000000 Great guy, always pays on time, ships on time. Ol' time miner. :D
tripppn 20: -0 / +2 2014-02-17 0.09000000 Phil sold me a PSU and shipped it immediately and it arrived ahead of scheduled. Thanks!
crocko 10: -0 / +1 2014-01-16 0.25000000 I sent 0.25 BTC to philip as payment for 5 shares from DZMC without escrow. Very trustworthy member. I recommend !
Delarock 40: -0 / +4 2014-01-14 0.12000000 Sent first for a hub, received without issue with extras. Answered all my questions, great transaction.
CoinGeneral 0: -0 / +0 2013-11-29 0.12300000 Awesome trader. Risked $100 which is .123 BTC at the time, package arrived with all working pristine condition items with original packaging in promptly 3 days.

Would trade again yes.
btceic 10: -0 / +1 2013-10-30 0.00000000 Phil is a great seller, very fair negotiations and fast professional shipping.

Purchased 21 asic miner USB sticks.
bronxnua 0: -0 / +0 2013-10-29 0.00000000 Where did you get those fans used on the 49 usb hub ? I can't post pm or reply to messages.
btcxcg 20: -0 / +2 2013-07-19 7.00000000 Reference Fast and smooth transaction, Sell to him 7btc by ppal!
champbronc2 20: -0 / +2 2013-07-16 10.00000000 Reference I sent 10 BTC to philip and immediately received payment. Very trustworthy member. Verified his identity as well via drivers license. He is legit!

my ebay feedback

 http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=philipma1957




I will get back to this when I am on a real pc.

I don't see my reputation thread since I don't bother feeding info on it still looking for it.


Found myself here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=108716.msg9783452#msg9783452  

which is at least 2+ years ago


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Kamran099 on May 25, 2017, 02:23:14 PM
There were good ones, but they ask for more fee


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: numanoid on May 25, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
There were good ones, but they ask for more fee
The fee is depends from how much the transaction (now it isn't, they already set how much min fee without asking more (except the buyer give more by donation))


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on May 26, 2017, 03:50:06 AM
Well, I myself only created an escrow thread years after I started escrowing so the thread doesn't mean the start of escrowing. I could show other threads though. It might make sense at all since there were some highly trusted escrows in the past who created their accounts fast, leveled their trust up with scambusting and turned scammy after becoming escrows and had a lot of coins in escrow.

Hopefully no escrow serious escrow would ever sell his escrow account. If he would then the start of escrow for an account wouldn't be of use anymore.
That delay while creating the thread might really happen. That's why I'm gonna set (2) as weight for that criteria if it's inserted in the rating calculation (and if I'm convinced it's worth the task)...no more, no less...

Nevertheless I'm still thinking about it as there might be candidates with several threads spread around the forum and that's not good to keep track.

edit: scores updated again. philipma1957 also joined the group!

P.s. PGP signed messages option changed in order to support staked address' signed messages possibility. The requirement for reputation thread has been "dismissed"...


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: philipma1957 on May 26, 2017, 11:42:50 PM
Well, I myself only created an escrow thread years after I started escrowing so the thread doesn't mean the start of escrowing. I could show other threads though. It might make sense at all since there were some highly trusted escrows in the past who created their accounts fast, leveled their trust up with scambusting and turned scammy after becoming escrows and had a lot of coins in escrow.

Hopefully no escrow serious escrow would ever sell his escrow account. If he would then the start of escrow for an account wouldn't be of use anymore.
That delay while creating the thread might really happen. That's why I'm gonna set (2) as weight for that criteria if it's inserted in the rating calculation (and if I'm convinced it's worth the task)...no more, no less...

Nevertheless I'm still thinking about it as there might be candidates with several threads spread around the forum and that's not good to keep track.

edit: scores updated again. philipma1957 also joined the group!

P.s. PGP signed messages option changed in order to support staked address' signed messages possibility. The requirement for reputation thread has been "dismissed"...

Thank you  and I will mention this for security purposes:

  I only use this address

1JdC6Xg3ajT3rge3FgPNSYYFpmf53Vbtje

https://blockchain.info/address/1JdC6Xg3ajT3rge3FgPNSYYFpmf53Vbtje


which has been in my profile for years
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64507

I do take altcoins if we need to  do that for a deal.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on June 03, 2017, 07:07:30 AM
Members Lauda and minejones removed from the list as they joined a group called "Crypto Escrow Team" which is now listed.

All new data from other participants got updated too.

Good deals for everybody.


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Lauda on June 03, 2017, 11:24:29 AM
Members Lauda and minejones removed from the list as they joined a group called "Crypto Escrow Team" which is now listed.
Thanks for listing us!

I do have question regarding John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141672.0). I was under the impression that he stopped being active/doing escrow a while ago. Did something change that I have missed?


Title: Re: [LIST] BitcoinTalk Escrows: Ranking & Blacklist → Avoid scammers!
Post by: Financisto on June 15, 2017, 06:20:47 AM
I do have question regarding John (John K.) (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141672.0). I was under the impression that he stopped being active/doing escrow a while ago. Did something change that I have missed?
I've talked to him a few weeks ago. By that time he said he was still doing business.

I'm gonna check that out though...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 24, 2017, 04:05:25 AM
«UPDATE»

Newest changes:


↓monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) has been removed from the list because he was unable to reply our PMs confirming his Escrow service status and operations since February, 2017;

↓Zepher (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369879) no longer offers escrow service (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.msg19710666#msg19710666) and is out of the Crypto Escrow Team (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.0);

↑Seccour (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=75764) joined as Escrow agent.

List and all scores refreshed...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: ITVS on June 29, 2017, 06:31:28 AM
«UPDATE»
List and all scores refreshed...
Thanks for  updating list. Suggestion : Would be good to post below chart on pg1 of thread an Update Date e.g. LAST UPDATED : 24th June 2017

Anyone out there help with Escrow on AGC e-gift card for btc at a rate of 20%
I’m selling for AGC $38 & want $30 btc (0.011)
Seems many Escrows don’t do gift cards & not open to 0.01 trades


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Muhammed Zakir on June 29, 2017, 02:35:07 PM
«UPDATE»
List and all scores refreshed...
Thanks for  updating list. Suggestion : Would be good to post below chart on pg1 of thread an Update Date e.g. LAST UPDATED : 24th June 2017

Anyone out there help with Escrow on AGC e-gift card for btc at a rate of 20%
I’m selling for AGC $38 & want $30 btc (0.011)
Seems many Escrows don’t do gift cards & not open to 0.01 trades

Because it is hard to escrow a trade of gift card.

1. Seller can use it before buyer does.
2. Buyer can use it and say seller used it before he could.

In both cases, a forged proof can be shown. Escrow won't be able to do anything once that happens. It is hard to "successfully" escrow such trades If there is a way to change codes* of a gift card, escrow can do their job successfully. AFAIK, there isn't any such service!

Edit: It maybe confusing when I say "change codes". In simple words, redeem gift card send by seller, escrow creates new one and send to buyer. You can't do this with Amazon. Is there any websites which supports this?



If you want to conduct a small transaction and there isn't any escrow, I can do it. For large sums, I am not doing it until my existing issue of Bitcoin/PGP address is solved. You can use my service as a last resort, but I doubt there would be anyone except who knows that I really am MZ, to trust me with large sums.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 30, 2017, 03:02:53 AM
«UPDATE»
List and all scores refreshed...
Thanks for  updating list. Suggestion : Would be good to post below chart on pg1 of thread an Update Date e.g. LAST UPDATED : 24th June 2017
It's already there (right below the image):

Quote
http://image.ibb.co/gAzw8Q/escrow.png
Ranking List: Escrow Agents (Image/link): http://image.ibb.co/gAzw8Q/escrow.png (http://image.ibb.co/gAzw8Q/escrow.png) «Last updated on June 24th, 2017»
::) ::) ::)


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 20, 2017, 06:05:18 PM
«UPDATE»
List and all scores refreshed...
Thanks for  updating list. Suggestion : Would be good to post below chart on pg1 of thread an Update Date e.g. LAST UPDATED : 24th June 2017

Anyone out there help with Escrow on AGC e-gift card for btc at a rate of 20%
I’m selling for AGC $38 & want $30 btc (0.011)
Seems many Escrows don’t do gift cards & not open to 0.01 trades

Because it is hard to escrow a trade of gift card.

1. Seller can use it before buyer does.
2. Buyer can use it and say seller used it before he could.

In both cases, a forged proof can be shown. Escrow won't be able to do anything once that happens. It is hard to "successfully" escrow such trades If there is a way to change codes* of a gift card, escrow can do their job successfully. AFAIK, there isn't any such service!

Edit: It maybe confusing when I say "change codes". In simple words, redeem gift card send by seller, escrow creates new one and send to buyer. You can't do this with Amazon. Is there any websites which supports this?



If you want to conduct a small transaction and there isn't any escrow, I can do it. For large sums, I am not doing it until my existing issue of Bitcoin/PGP address is solved. You can use my service as a last resort, but I doubt there would be anyone except who knows that I really am MZ, to trust me with large sums.

Yeah  anything not tangible I pretty much avoid.
No so much that a gift card is low cost  say a 25 dollar card.
But I can list 6 ways for a buyer or seller to cheat with a gift card and as the escrow I am stuck.
I prefer a tangible good and if both sides point fingers at each other I can do some research as to which one lies.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 23, 2017, 03:05:07 PM
I am Suspending escrow services  for the rest of July  2017  and at least for the 1st week in August. 2017


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: isoneguy on July 25, 2017, 05:15:34 PM
I would like to point out that OGnasty should be removed from this list as he's not to be trusted.

He still owes me .25BTC from a failed escrow he provided.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: DannyHamilton on July 25, 2017, 07:33:34 PM
I would like to point out that OGnasty should be removed from this list as he's not to be trusted.

He still owes me .25BTC from a failed escrow he provided.

You appear to be mistaken.

His payment back to you can be clearly seen in the blockchain:
https://blockchain.info/tx/53fc3f154b358609a4147db3cda09b6be040ce26acdc38443fd5f88d055d20b4

I understand that, according to your your own words, you have a mental issue:

- snip -
I have a mental issue so bear with me...
- snip -


Perhaps you should take that into consideration before throwing out unfounded accusations?


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 26, 2017, 03:06:22 AM
I would like to point out that OGnasty should be removed from this list as he's not to be trusted.

He still owes me .25BTC from a failed escrow he provided.

You appear to be mistaken.

His payment back to you can be clearly seen in the blockchain:
https://blockchain.info/tx/53fc3f154b358609a4147db3cda09b6be040ce26acdc38443fd5f88d055d20b4

I understand that, according to your your own words, you have a mental issue:

- snip -
I have a mental issue so bear with me...
- snip -


Perhaps you should take that into consideration before throwing out unfounded accusations?

I reviewed this case and it appears that OgNasty rule 2 which can prevent scams and is needed to be enforced has a secondary flaw. 
Which may or may not have occurred in this case.
As I have enough facts to see problems on both sides were possible.
I see that Og has the rule 2 that he enforces to stop scammers  and it does stop scammers,but  an innocent can get caught up in the rule.  This is why
I offered to mediate and was turned down. i.e. I thought isoneguy was an innocent victim .  I believed my solution would have worked.

I understand both parties positions  here  and this is one of the reasons I won't be doing escrows. Since I do not want to use a rule like ognasty's number 2 but if I fail to enforce a rule like it I can be scammed.

I see a flaw in my method that can cause an exploit against me
I see a flaw in OgNasty's method that can cause hardship to an innocent person.
I will try to develop a better method of escrow.  Better then oG's and better then mine.

until then I won't escrow anymore.
I do have 1 outstanding escrow  and will finish that one.

If I figure out a new method that protects everyone I will start again.

To everyone if you use OG Nasty be sure to fully understand his rule 2.  If you do not control the account you send coin  and need a refund you may not get it back.

To the ignorant if you send from coinbase  you may not get a refund.  As OgNasty will refund to the btc addy it come from.

A coinbase send is not from a btc addy you own or control.

so a refund back to it goes to coin bases general accounts  since coins= base has many customers it could take weeks to get it transferred to your coin base account.





Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: DannyHamilton on July 26, 2017, 03:24:07 AM
- snip -
I will try to develop a better method of escrow.  Better then oG's and better then mine.
- snip -

Back when I had the time to handle escrow, my method was:

  • Generate a unique address for the escrow (do not provide it to the transacting parties yet)
  • Ask the paying party to provide a refund address
  • Ask the paid party to provide a release address
  • Ask either party to provide the terms of the agreement
  • Write up an agreement that describes the terms, includes the escrow address, refund address, and release address
  • Send the agreement to both parties to be accepted
  • Make it clear that escrow should NOT be funded until I acknowledge that BOTH parties have accepted the agreement
  • Make it clear that NOTHING should be provided by the paid party until the escrow address has been funded with at least 1 confirmation

Is there a flaw in this method that I'm overlooking?


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 26, 2017, 10:28:30 AM
- snip -
I will try to develop a better method of escrow.  Better then oG's and better then mine.
- snip -

Back when I had the time to handle escrow, my method was:

  • Generate a unique address for the escrow (do not provide it to the transacting parties yet)
  • Ask the paying party to provide a refund address
  • Ask the paid party to provide a release address
  • Ask either party to provide the terms of the agreement
  • Write up an agreement that describes the terms, includes the escrow address, refund address, and release address
  • Send the agreement to both parties to be accepted
  • Make it clear that escrow should NOT be funded until I acknowledge that BOTH parties have accepted the agreement
  • Make it clear that NOTHING should be provided by the paid party until the escrow address has been funded with at least 1 confirmation

Is there a flaw in this method that I'm overlooking?


The buyer sends to you a refund address that matches his send address and has control of it.
The deal dies  and the buyer needs a refund.

You go to return the to the designated refund address.  
The buyer lost control of the address.  It can happen and be real and legit.

What do you the escrow do?

If the buyer has a way of proving his identity  do you send to a different refund address?

I can tell you most USA laws  would favor the buyer and the escrow  should send the coin to the new address.



The case with isoneguy and OgNasty

The buyer sends to you a funds with a coinbase address that he does not have  control of it.
The deal dies  and the buyer needs a refund.

You go to return the to the designated refund address.  
The buyer has  no control of the address.  It can happen and be real and legit.

What do you the escrow do?

If the buyer has a way of proving his identity  do you send to a different refund address?

I can tell you most USA laws  would favor the buyer and the escrow  should send the coin to the new address.


This opens up a big can of worms for escrow.
I had a looser system then you or OG

OG   explained the exploit  scammers are trying  and his rule 2 stops the exploit  as does your method.

But  if shit happens and it does sometimes the buyer can lose control of the refund address.

 The escrow  faces a choice  to alter refund address or not. isoneguy  did multiple sales with me  and I have his home address with my records in this case  my mediation would have worked.{i think}  But scammers can do a clever long term scam  with 3 or 4 legit sales  to establish  that a shipping address is good.  

Then create  the isoneguy  vs OG   setup for a large refund  say 10-15 coins.   So I do understand why OG wants rule 2 to stand  .  Just like your rules  if you enforce them it stops the scam.
But it that buyer  truly had lost control  of an address  and  can prove it.  The escrow agent gets put into a spot.
  

I for one no longer think  I can do escrow  and fully protect

The escrow agent
The Buyer
The Seller


This  address is my main address

https://blockchain.info/address/1JdC6Xg3ajT3rge3FgPNSYYFpmf53Vbtje

it is a blockchain.info  hotwallet

I have control of the keys as I imported it from core  years ago.

I send 50 coins to OG  for a large purchase.  Someone breaks into my home and gains control of the wallet.

The deal falls through  I show police reports to OG  and other proof of whom I am.  OG follows rule 2. Sends to a compromised wallet. I have a court case.

change and I did deal with  Danny H  followed his rules

even used my core wallet  that has multiple  hdd backups.

the wallet gets compromised  due to a natural disaster.  I am in NJ so Hurricane Sandy

I proof to Danny this happened he sends to core wallet address effectively burning the money.
I take him to court  he could lose.

So as I see it for now I won't be doing escrow.

As  I do not have a solution  for the issues I see here.

Look  with isoneguy vs og   they both got a bit stubborn (I think)  , but frankly  I am glad it happened as I see issues

in providing escrow I did not see. Possibly  I won't ever do escrow again.

 I do not want to get stuck  or have to stick someone.



Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: blo8i on July 26, 2017, 11:41:39 AM
I never understood why people feel the need of having a stacked address and why it means so much.

For example I installed only at very first touch of bitcoin the qt but i kept it for one day only.

I never signed a message even if I did thousands of transactions over time. I understand the need of a signed message but I don't find it mandatory.

Regarding refund address, for small ammounts I always use poloniex it has only 0.0001 fee so it is perfect for under 0.05 transaction but If i send this ammount to ognasty and the deal with the buyer dissapear where will do the refund?

I was always afraid of this kind of moments. I think it happend one or two years ago and as escrow I used Dabs.

Since that moment the only escrow that I am accepting is bitrated.com . Simple and efficient.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: DannyHamilton on July 26, 2017, 01:41:35 PM
- snip -
I see issues in providing escrow I did not see. Possibly I won't ever do escrow again.

I do not want to get stuck  or have to stick someone.

Interesting.  I'm glad I got out of handling escrow when I did.  After reading your example, I can see how it would be an interesting court case if there was effectively a contract that says to send to a particular address, and then before release of escrow a buyer claims that he no longer has exclusive control of that address.

I'm glad I never encountered that.

I suppose as long as both parties agreed, it would be safe to modify the refund address.  However, if the selling party disappears it might become impossible to get their agreement.

Another option might be to state in the agreement that the refund will be sent to any address requested by the buyer once the refund conditions have been met.  As long as you can confirm that the person providing the refund address is the same person that agreed to the buyer side of the agreement, that might work properly?


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: lockept93 on July 26, 2017, 11:44:10 PM
I need escrow services for a quite big ICO. Better more than one.
Organizing payments and handle the moneyflow. A bit more than normal requests.
Pls hide me up if one of the trustfully escrows want join.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 27, 2017, 02:59:25 AM
- snip -
I see issues in providing escrow I did not see. Possibly I won't ever do escrow again.

I do not want to get stuck  or have to stick someone.

Interesting.  I'm glad I got out of handling escrow when I did.  After reading your example, I can see how it would be an interesting court case if there was effectively a contract that says to send to a particular address, and then before release of escrow a buyer claims that he no longer has exclusive control of that address.

I'm glad I never encountered that.

I suppose as long as both parties agreed, it would be safe to modify the refund address.  However, if the selling party disappears it might become impossible to get their agreement.

Another option might be to state in the agreement that the refund will be sent to any address requested by the buyer once the refund conditions have been met.  As long as you can confirm that the person providing the refund address is the same person that agreed to the buyer side of the agreement, that might work properly?


Yeah  I have to ponder this  as I do escrow to grease the wheels of cryptocoins  more then making profit.  I am USA based  and   this new scam as described to me by OG  and his method to prevent it opens up  these other issues.

At times I do 10000 dollar plus escrows.. making 100 bucks or so at my 1% rate.

 I do not need to do a 35000 dollar escrow  and have this happen to me.

All for the sake of making 1%  say 350 usd.

I also do not need to have to follow  a locked in refund address and get sued for doing so As I burn the buyer by insisting  to send to the fixed refund address.

I am going to look this over a bit more. Before I figure what to do.



Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SFR10 on July 27, 2017, 12:29:22 PM
I need escrow services for a quite big ICO. Better more than one.
Organizing payments and handle the moneyflow. A bit more than normal requests.
Pls hide me up if one of the trustfully escrows want join.
You should try contacting "CET": https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.0
They seem to be suitable enough for your need.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: lockept93 on July 28, 2017, 03:22:55 AM
I need escrow services for a quite big ICO. Better more than one.
Organizing payments and handle the moneyflow. A bit more than normal requests.
Pls hide me up if one of the trustfully escrows want join.
You should try contacting "CET": https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.0
They seem to be suitable enough for your need.

We tried, but unfortunately we don't find together.

So this service needing is still open.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: WaffleMaster on July 28, 2017, 10:12:05 AM
The only thing you can do that would be legal, in that case, would be to abide by your contract. There is no fault in following the contract through, even if it means the coins are lost forever. Everybody knew the deal when they signed it, and just because some freak accidents happened doesn't mean you get to break the contract and open yourself up for a lawsuit. To avoid that you could have them provide multiple addresses for refund. Why does there only need to be one address?

That being said it's unfortunate a lot of people doing escrow are not feeling up to it anymore. It's really hard to use crypto for peer to peer trades. Nobody is protected unless there is an escrow.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on July 29, 2017, 04:39:56 AM
The only thing you can do that would be legal, in that case, would be to abide by your contract. There is no fault in following the contract through, even if it means the coins are lost forever. Everybody knew the deal when they signed it, and just because some freak accidents happened doesn't mean you get to break the contract and open yourself up for a lawsuit. To avoid that you could have them provide multiple addresses for refund. Why does there only need to be one address?

That being said it's unfortunate a lot of people doing escrow are not feeling up to it anymore. It's really hard to use crypto for peer to peer trades. Nobody is protected unless there is an escrow.
IMO that's the best approach to follow while doing your deals. You can even demand/insist that customer must use (or at least be fully aware of) addresses wich he or she controls the private keys himself/herself (so no exchanges' addresses should be allowed).


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: monbux on July 29, 2017, 03:25:07 PM
I'd like to be considered for this list as an escrow provider. :)

My thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.0
My Trust profile: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=133846


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SebastianJu on July 31, 2017, 01:27:50 AM
The only thing you can do that would be legal, in that case, would be to abide by your contract. There is no fault in following the contract through, even if it means the coins are lost forever. Everybody knew the deal when they signed it, and just because some freak accidents happened doesn't mean you get to break the contract and open yourself up for a lawsuit. To avoid that you could have them provide multiple addresses for refund. Why does there only need to be one address?

That being said it's unfortunate a lot of people doing escrow are not feeling up to it anymore. It's really hard to use crypto for peer to peer trades. Nobody is protected unless there is an escrow.

If you would send coins to an address when seller or buyer told you upfront this address can not be trusted anymore or is invalid then this might serve as a reason to sue if you still sent even being warned.

For big amounts it might make sense to send a small testtransaction to check out if the receiver really is the person you initiated the deal with. Wait some time to see if the real person intervenes and just then release the whole transaction.

Good posts lately. Made me thinking and revising my escrow details.

@philipma1957 What was the scam method happening. It sounds like I might know it but I'm not sure. Is there a link with full description?


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: philipma1957 on July 31, 2017, 11:44:01 PM
buyer a
seller b  are the same person

buyer a sends coins with addy 12345

deal dies

buyer a says  addy 12345  is not good asks for refund  to addy 12346

seller never answers    so you decide to refund to addy 12346

buyer  a comes back says account was hacked you refunded to wrong addy


ogNasty  has his I only refund to send addy rule it stops this scam.

But in the isoneguy case  he did not have access to the send address and  he can prove it is still him.  they should have mediated with me.



I looked at it and see both points of view  but  losing a controlled btc addy can happen  and  if it does ogNasty's rule  does not protect the escrow  if he insists on burning the coins by sending to a dead account.

For instance your home  and core wallet floods out  no core the hdd store in a local bank  was also flooded.  refund is sent to a dead addy.

or I die (it will happen) wife proves I am dead and she does not  have password  to the core  but has access to say coinbase.

 Escrow sends to core money = dead  wife sues escrow.

So if I  the escrow act with  the rule 

send address must be  refund address    I am thinking of a few cases that I can be sued.

I am working on a modification to that rule. 

that protects :
 
1)escrow
2)buyer
3)seller




Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SebastianJu on August 01, 2017, 12:08:33 AM
buyer a
seller b  are the same person

buyer a sends coins with addy 12345

deal dies

buyer a says  addy 12345  is not good asks for refund  to addy 12346

seller never answers    so you decide to refund to addy 12346

buyer  a comes back says account was hacked you refunded to wrong addy


ogNasty  has his I only refund to send addy rule it stops this scam.

But in the isoneguy case  he did not have access to the send address and  he can prove it is still him.  they should have mediated with me.



I looked at it and see both points of view  but  losing a controlled btc addy can happen  and  if it does ogNasty's rule  does not protect the escrow  if he insists on burning the coins by sending to a dead account.

For instance your home  and core wallet floods out  no core the hdd store in a local bank  was also flooded.  refund is sent to a dead addy.

or I die (it will happen) wife proves I am dead and she does not  have password  to the core  but has access to say coinbase.

 Escrow sends to core money = dead  wife sues escrow.

So if I  the escrow act with  the rule 

send address must be  refund address    I am thinking of a few cases that I can be sued.

I am working on a modification to that rule. 

that protects :
 
1)escrow
2)buyer
3)seller

Was the buyer really hacked? In any case, there is not really something that can be done except providing a further safety level like asking the buyer for a refund address before the deal start. Like Danny suggested. Or buyer and or seller provides a signature or a pgp key that can be used in case a refund has to happen.

Besides that... escrow would have to trust on the identity of the user. User has to make sure that his account is safe and not hacked. Escrow otherwise has to assume that he still deals with the same person.

With bigger amounts it might help to send a small amount first.

I had it happen that someone got hacked. Not sure if one of the users was the hacker or if it was a third party. Hacker had access to the sellers account and changed the receiving address. I asked back 2 times and always only received the answer that it is alright and the right address.

It turned out that the hacker, if it was so, deleted fast every incoming pm I sent to the seller and answered to me. Then deleted it from outbox also. Seller did not receive a notice about what went on. Probably didn't check email or hacker also deactivated email for new pm's. Not sure anymore.

In any case it is hard to protect against. At some level you have to trust that you still deal with the same person and the trader has to protect his account.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Dabs on August 03, 2017, 03:48:47 AM
I'm in the process of handling a $100k USD escrow. But, as I have stated many times, it's not the fiat value, it's the bitcoin that matters. I'm also chomping it into smaller portions over the course of several days.

If the transaction is simple, I usually accept. If it looks too complicated, or I can't see how I can verify either end, I just refuse and refer them to anyone else listed on this thread.

And if it's multi-sig, ... me and Seb have done a few together.

Danny's description seems to be a good one for a proper escrow process. I'd add that for high value (or perceived high value) transactions, I would require users to know how to sign bitcoin messages and GPG/PGP messages.

When you're about to leak NSA secrets to the press, ... PGP was required (and a flight to Honk Kong.)


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Agents: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on August 09, 2017, 03:52:36 AM
I'd like to be considered for this list as an escrow provider. :)

My thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.0
My Trust profile: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=133846
Just take a look at my last update:  :-\
«UPDATE»

Newest changes:


↓monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) has been removed from the list because he was unable to reply our PMs confirming his Escrow service status and operations since February, 2017;

↓Zepher (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369879) no longer offers escrow service (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.msg19710666#msg19710666) and is out of the Crypto Escrow Team (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1938190.0);

↑Seccour (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=75764) joined as Escrow agent.

List and all scores refreshed...
The reason is: you never reply my PMs (the last one I sent you in August 03, 2017, 01:53:51 AM)...

...but lets try once more.

If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info:

1) Which cryptocurrencies do you work with?

2) Minimum and Maximum amount of coins allowed/accepted while using your escrow service (in BTC or USD);

3) Your fees;

4) Do you work with PGP signed messages OR signed messages from an already staked* cryptocurrency's address?

[ * ] Stake your cryptocurrencies' addresses here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=996318.0


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: menikmati on August 09, 2017, 12:40:43 PM
Can we nominate some guys? I would suggest ranochigo... > https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1306343.msg13377210#msg13377210 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1306343.msg13377210#msg13377210)


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on September 17, 2017, 04:27:12 PM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↑Mitchell (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=113670) has joined the Crypto Escrow Team;

↑ranochigo (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=334898) has joined as Escrow Provider.

List and all scores updated...

P.S. I've noticed the overall score and trust points have decreased and some escrow providers have been downgraded as result. Has anything changed related to the forum's trust mechanism?


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on September 17, 2017, 05:31:18 PM
Has anything changed related to the forum's trust mechanism?
It has not. Some members got booted from DT since your last update, and some negative ratings were thrown around. It was much worse a while back.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: mekar sari on September 20, 2017, 08:27:10 PM
Buyer: mekar sari (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=615339)
Seller: ije07 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=914835)
Escrow fee covered by: lauda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=101872)
Details of the deal: 200 MNX
Amount in Bitcoin: 0.1
Extra details: -


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on September 20, 2017, 08:36:13 PM
Buyer: mekar sari (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=615339)
Seller: ije07 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=914835)
Escrow fee covered by: lauda (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=101872)
Details of the deal: 200 MNX
Amount in Bitcoin: 0.1
Extra details: -
This is not the thread in which you should post any escrow requests (not that this is a valid request as I am not covering anyone's fee, obviously).


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Silvercell on September 21, 2017, 01:35:18 PM
please share where i can find trusted escrow list
i already searching but cant find it.thank before


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on September 21, 2017, 01:37:52 PM
please share where i can find trusted escrow list
i already searching but cant find it.thank before
It's literally in the first post of this thread. It looks like you're a spammer though.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Silvercell on September 21, 2017, 02:56:18 PM
please share where i can find trusted escrow list
i already searching but cant find it.thank before
It's literally in the first post of this thread. It looks like you're a spammer though.
i read it on first page,and see the date is for years ago, and i need a newest info.
and why you judge me iam spammer


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on September 21, 2017, 03:00:45 PM
i read it on first page,and see the date is for years ago, and i need a newest info.
You have not read anything.

«Last updated on September 17th, 2017»
"Years ago", when it was literally updated 4 days ago. ::)

and why you judge me iam spammer
::)


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Silvercell on September 21, 2017, 03:12:29 PM
i read it on first page,and see the date is for years ago, and i need a newest info.
You have not read anything.

«Last updated on September 17th, 2017»
"Years ago", when it was literally updated 4 days ago. ::)

and why you judge me iam spammer
::)
im sorry i didnt notice small writen under the boxs,i just fokus on the date of the post


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on September 21, 2017, 03:14:13 PM
im sorry i didnt notice small writen under the boxs,i just fokus on the date of the post
Sigh. When the date is underlined, it means that the post was edited and you can see the last change if you hover over it with your mouse.

https://i.imgur.com/zGlex2R.png


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: bL4nkcode on October 06, 2017, 11:13:33 AM
Hello to the thread maker, I open my escrow service last year on local and 2 months ago I open my escrow service on service section, here's the thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2062906.0
All trade amounts of <0.10 BTC is free of service and I ask 1% service fee amounts of => 0.10 BTC.

Regards,
Bl4nk


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on October 08, 2017, 04:02:20 AM
B E W A R E

Lauda is a known scammer (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1764757.msg21943770#msg21943770) and extortist (check it out yourself (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1764757.0)) he is in the same boat with Legendary user cryptodevil (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=224980;sa=showPosts), well known for bashing and accusing legitimate projects a scam!

T H I N K   T W I C E   B E F O R E  Y O U  T R U S T   T H E M !
What I saw there was an endless discussion and lack of undeniable proofs and evidences.

As mentioned by Shorena, It really seems that Lauda commited some mistake but IMO nothing that really leads to a permanent ban as an escrow provider here though (i.e. no clients' funds stolen)...

...your trust score doesn't help either.  :-\

You're free to bring us some more facts if you wish.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on October 08, 2017, 05:20:42 AM
-snip-
...your trust score doesn't help either.  :-\

You're free to bring us some more facts if you wish.
The user is a butthurt shill from some project that cryptodevil stumbled upon then exposed. Any such, hypocritical and biased outbursts seeking revenge can't be taken seriously. Regarding my escrowing services, they were almost non-existent before that sting operation with the first major ones happening months after. It absolutely does not have any impact on that, nor does anyone who has/is/is planning to work with me care about that, largely falsified, thread.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on October 08, 2017, 09:56:34 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent change:

↑bL4nkcode (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=765632) has joined as Escrow Provider.

List and all scores updated!


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: silent17 on October 13, 2017, 01:10:01 AM
Hello, I'm just wondering, what is the qualification to become an escrow? I see some of the project usually need escrow so I really wanted to join to earn extra income.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SFR10 on October 13, 2017, 05:16:45 AM
I see some of the project usually need escrow so I really wanted to join to earn extra income.
Then you'll be doing it for the wrong reason. The point of an escrow provider should be to help securing transactions/dealings between involved parties (not for a way to earn few extra bucks).


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on October 13, 2017, 05:17:10 AM
Hello, I'm just wondering, what is the qualification to become an escrow? I see some of the project usually need escrow so I really wanted to join to earn extra income.
You need to be trustworthy and good at securing and handling large quantities of money. You're likely neither.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Dabs on October 13, 2017, 08:19:34 PM
"earning a few extra bucks" is a side effect of helping secure transactions/dealings, it's not the main goal or target. A lot of us do escrows for tips or negligible amounts. Some do it for free.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: DannyHamilton on October 13, 2017, 08:31:01 PM
I really wanted to join to earn extra income.

I would NEVER trust any escrow provider that was doing it for the purpose of "earning some extra income".

There will always come a time when it will become more profitable to steal the bitcoins you are entrusted with than to continue to operate the service. If you are only doing it for the money, then that incentive and temptation will become a problem.

I would ONLY trust an escrow that had established a significant history of honest, trustworthy, honorable, and fair behavior in all of their public and private interactions.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on October 13, 2017, 08:55:07 PM
I would NEVER trust any escrow provider that was doing it for the purpose of "earning some extra income".
There will always come a time when it will become more profitable to steal the bitcoins you are entrusted with than to continue to operate the service. If you are only doing it for the money, then that incentive and temptation will become a problem.
Well, given that the fee is often 1% (if not lower) and given the mentioned reasoning, I think the individual would be tempted when escrowing almost any kind of *non trivial* (of which the definition will be quite different depending who you ask).

I would ONLY trust an escrow that had established a significant history of honest, trustworthy, honorable, and fair behavior in all of their public and private interactions.
Correct. If only everyone had a similar mindset, plenty of scams could have been avoided.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: olliewagoner on October 23, 2017, 11:31:29 AM

Automated Bitcoin Escrow/ Escrow Integration (transcrow.net).




We focus exclusively on business to business transactions, providing security to both the buyer and the seller and our fee is affordable 1.5%.  Plus, we offer a RESTful API for developers (e.g. online B2B marketplaces, e-invoice providers, etc.) who are looking to integrate our payment service right into their site.
The process is automated, after signing up a wallet will be assigned to you.

This thread is open for comments and reviews!!!
Try us and rate us!!



www.transcrow.net




Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Block Chainy on November 14, 2017, 03:51:04 PM
Hi guys. I am very new to this concept. I have a deal coming up with someone wanting to sell me some alt coins he doesnt want in exchange for €150,- worth of ETH.

Now, I don't know the guy, I've never met him and I met him on another forum (from a trading platform).
Ofcourse I am more than willing to pay him the ETH..

But how do I approach this so we can both be sure we get what we payed for from eachother without 1 having to make the first step in 100% good faith? How do I go about escrow? Have absolutely zero experience in this, so I am asking for your help.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: NiceSoft12 on November 15, 2017, 02:26:01 PM
Looking for reliable escrow.

More details here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2405059.0



Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: BaNgTHai on November 21, 2017, 02:47:07 AM
I need an escrow service for a transaction of about 1k worth of btc


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on December 10, 2017, 03:11:23 AM
Hi guys. I am very new to this concept. I have a deal coming up with someone wanting to sell me some alt coins he doesnt want in exchange for €150,- worth of ETH.

Now, I don't know the guy, I've never met him and I met him on another forum (from a trading platform).
Ofcourse I am more than willing to pay him the ETH..

But how do I approach this so we can both be sure we get what we payed for from eachother without 1 having to make the first step in 100% good faith? How do I go about escrow? Have absolutely zero experience in this, so I am asking for your help.
Choose some reputed escrow provider from the list and ask him or her how to proceed. I'm sure him or her will guide you accordingly.

P.S. I'm gonna update the list soon...


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: bL4nkcode on December 10, 2017, 04:07:39 AM
Hello Financisto I just want to update my listing here, since I accept ETH to escrow now and decreased my minimum amount to be traded with 1% fees to 0.05 BTC instead of 0.1 BTC before.

Thanks.


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on December 10, 2017, 04:55:55 AM
Hello Financisto I just want to update my listing here, since I accept ETH to escrow now and decreased my minimum amount to be traded with 1% fees to 0.05 BTC instead of 0.1 BTC before.

Thanks.
Duly noted. Gonna update soon...


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Ompyon on December 10, 2017, 05:56:41 AM
Hello Financisto I just want to update my listing here, since I accept ETH to escrow now and decreased my minimum amount to be traded with 1% fees to 0.05 BTC instead of 0.1 BTC before.

Thanks.
Duly noted. Gonna update soon...
waow really interesting, it turns out BTT is very broad, although it seems a bit late, but I am very happy,
 because here I find something new about the list of escrow services


Title: Re: ☢ LIST ☢ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on December 11, 2017, 03:02:57 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent change:

↑monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) has returned as Escrow Provider.

↑silent17 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1148174) has joined as Escrow Provider.

Whole List and all scores updated (including info about coins accepted, fees, min/max dealt, etc).


Title: Re: ⚓LIST⚓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: jamalaezaz on January 13, 2018, 04:24:17 PM
I'd like to apply for listing .. I've started my escrow a year ago. but for the reason that I had no enough trade I have been forced to close my escrow service. but now since I've done millions of $$ trades and projects. I think I can resume my escrow service..

here is my thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1574265.0

Edit: I've done several escrows too through telegram.


Title: Re: ⚓LIST⚓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: wfthkttn on January 22, 2018, 03:09:06 PM
Would be nice to add supported languages and timezone.
Nice list, btw.


Title: Re: ⚓LIST⚓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on February 11, 2018, 12:45:56 AM
I'd like to apply for listing .. I've started my escrow a year ago. but for the reason that I had no enough trade I have been forced to close my escrow service. but now since I've done millions of $$ trades and projects. I think I can resume my escrow service..

here is my thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1574265.0

Edit: I've done several escrows too through telegram.
Sorry pal, your trust score is sinking right now.

It's heading way down into negative territory, you should fix that first.

Would be nice to add supported languages and timezone.
Nice list, btw.
Thanks for the suggestion.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on February 11, 2018, 03:50:40 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↑Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) is the newcomer. Welcome to the list!

Merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0) points are now considered for the purpose of this list's overall score. Calculation modified in order to reflect the changes.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as well.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SebastianJu on February 11, 2018, 10:22:09 PM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↑Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) is the newcomer. Welcome to the list!

Merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0) points are now considered for the purpose of this list's overall score. Calculation modified in order to reflect the changes.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as well.

Maybe I checked the first post in a long time not anymore, where did the table gone? It seems to be an alphabetical list only now.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: DarkStar_ on February 12, 2018, 03:51:04 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↑Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) is the newcomer. Welcome to the list!

Merit (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2818350.0) points are now considered for the purpose of this list's overall score. Calculation modified in order to reflect the changes.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as well.

Maybe I checked the first post in a long time not anymore, where did the table gone? It seems to be an alphabetical list only now.

I still see the table?



Side note: Perhaps add my escrow service? Link here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2724325.msg27877712#msg27877712


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on February 12, 2018, 03:54:06 PM
Maybe I checked the first post in a long time not anymore, where did the table gone? It seems to be an alphabetical list only now.
https://i.imgur.com/3QBQsrQ.png
Ranking List: Escrow Providers (Image/link): https://i.imgur.com/3QBQsrQ.png «Last updated on February 11th, 2018»

I (and I guess others too) can see the table (which is an image file) without any problem right now. Current version url: https://i.imgur.com/3QBQsrQ.png

P.S. If anyone is getting problem viewing that image just refresh the page. If that's not enough please let me know.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SebastianJu on February 15, 2018, 12:18:37 AM
I see the image again. Last time I only saw the member part, not sure why the image wasn't available.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SFR10 on February 15, 2018, 05:34:54 AM
I see the image again. Last time I only saw the member part, not sure why the image wasn't available.
There was a bug (2 months ago) that disabled images to show normally. theymos fixed it (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2605179.msg26574474#msg26574474) but still from time to time, some of the images aren't shown normally.

P.S. If anyone is getting problem viewing that image just refresh the page. If that's not enough please let me know.
Refreshing the page will do the trick.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on February 17, 2018, 03:00:31 AM
I just forgot to mention that I'll always post the table's image url every time I update the numbers just like I did here:

Ranking List « since 2013 » Escrow Providers (Image/link): https://i.imgur.com/3QBQsrQ.png « Last updated on February 11th, 2018 »

P.S. It's written right below the table (see OP).

So if you cannot view the image here (maybe something is blocking it) just open that link in a new tab/window.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: wfthkttn on March 29, 2018, 08:53:56 PM
I see the image again. Last time I only saw the member part, not sure why the image wasn't available.
There was a bug (2 months ago) that disabled images to show normally. theymos fixed it (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2605179.msg26574474#msg26574474) but still from time to time, some of the images aren't shown normally.

P.S. If anyone is getting problem viewing that image just refresh the page. If that's not enough please let me know.
Refreshing the page will do the trick.

Add images this way:
Code:
[img alt=RANKING LIST - ESCROW PROVIDERS IMAGE WITH STATS NOT LOADED - RIGHT CLICK, REFRESH]https://linkto.image[/img]
Not sure how long the 'ALT' message can be.
But, I hope this will help you out.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 19, 2018, 03:41:57 AM
I see the image again. Last time I only saw the member part, not sure why the image wasn't available.
There was a bug (2 months ago) that disabled images to show normally. theymos fixed it (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2605179.msg26574474#msg26574474) but still from time to time, some of the images aren't shown normally.

P.S. If anyone is getting problem viewing that image just refresh the page. If that's not enough please let me know.
Refreshing the page will do the trick.

Add images this way:
Code:
[img alt=RANKING LIST - ESCROW PROVIDERS IMAGE WITH STATS NOT LOADED - RIGHT CLICK, REFRESH]https://linkto.image[/img]
Not sure how long the 'ALT' message can be.
But, I hope this will help you out.
Thank you for the advice!

I really appreciate it!


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: SFR10 on April 19, 2018, 06:20:20 AM
Paxful provides escrow as well. Their customer service is also 24/7.
This thread, is meant for bitcointalk's escrow providers (only).

To OP:

Unfortunately, "philipma1957" posted the following comment few days ago (whenever you'll be doing the next update, have this in mind as well):

I have been asked to end my escrow services.

So I regret to ask but please remove me from escrow listing.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: mikeywith on April 20, 2018, 09:24:24 PM
Paxful provides escrow as well. Their customer service is also 24/7.

i prefer Bitcointalk services . :P


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on May 01, 2018, 10:54:12 PM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↑DarkStar_ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=507936) is the newcomer. Welcome to the list!

↓philipma1957 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=64507) asked his removal from this list. Reference: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2439910.msg34166556#msg34166556

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on September 10, 2018, 06:20:38 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as well.

Go to 1st page in order to take a look at the table...


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: KingZee on November 18, 2018, 12:28:57 PM

Looks like zazarb is taking 1%, but has a minimum fee of 5mBTC.

https://puu.sh/C3LZR/150f3e5a76.png

Screen of a PM from a recent trade offer I was trying to do. You should confirm with him and maybe update the table! Cheers.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Hector9 on November 19, 2018, 07:53:59 PM
you guys need to update everything , i thought i was in the clear when i read this thread but then going into each use you see the negative trust they each have. ... :(


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on November 19, 2018, 11:22:03 PM
you guys need to update everything , i thought i was in the clear when i read this thread but then going into each use you see the negative trust they each have. ... :(
You must be confused. No personal disputes are relevant to this ranking, especially not with the included disclaimers. There isn't an existing issue with anyone currently listed in this thread from what I've seen just now.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 22, 2018, 11:43:44 PM

Looks like zazarb is taking 1%, but has a minimum fee of 5mBTC.

https://puu.sh/C3LZR/150f3e5a76.png

Screen of a PM from a recent trade offer I was trying to do. You should confirm with him and maybe update the table! Cheers.
I'm gonna check it out and update soon...

Thx in advance...


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 22, 2018, 11:48:21 PM
you guys need to update everything , i thought i was in the clear when i read this thread but then going into each use you see the negative trust they each have. ... :(
If you've got any scam accusation I'll try to verify it and update the info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.msg2955629#msg2955629


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: hondaz on November 28, 2018, 02:46:12 AM
Hello, I’m a new member and looking for mostly for bulk Ebay gift cards through a secure escrow.
Please help me  pointing out  someone doing escrow for digital goods especially EBay e-Gift cards.
Thank you very much

 :) :) :)


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on December 04, 2018, 02:33:57 AM
Hello, I’m a new member and looking for mostly for bulk Ebay gift cards through a secure escrow.
Please help me  pointing out  someone doing escrow for digital goods especially EBay e-Gift cards.
Thank you very much

 :) :) :)
Hello my friend,

Escrow providers in "cryptoland" tend not to work with stuff that might suffer from chargeback/expiration/invalidation or anything like that.

Nevertheless I suggest that you approach each person from this list individually and ask if it's possible though...


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Lauda on May 11, 2019, 10:24:42 AM
Quite outdated this is given the major change in the Trust System. I wonder where OP is?


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 05, 2019, 07:53:33 AM
Quite outdated this is given the major change in the Trust System. I wonder where OP is?
I'm still alive and around... ::)

I'm gonna update this list soon... 8)


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 10, 2019, 05:38:16 AM
« UPDATE »

Recent changes:

↓zazarb (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369212) has been suspended from this list temporarily because I'm unable to see if his "Trust" (score) is positive.

Reference: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369212 & https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=369212

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded!

P.S. Sorry for having you all waiting all that long...


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: PsychoticBoy on September 23, 2019, 04:19:46 PM
Is there any way to dispute the rating?
BBB seems low


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 14, 2019, 08:47:44 AM
« UPDATE » « November 2019 »

Changelog:

↑zazarb (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=369212) has returned as Escrow Provider;

↑minerjones (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=346731) has joined as Escrow Provider as the remaining Crypto Escrow Team (CET) member because CET is no longer offering their services anymore;

↑krogothmanhattan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1000199) has joined as Escrow Provider;

↑starsoccer9 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54489) has joined as Escrow Provider;

↓Crypto Escrow Team (CET) has left as the team has been dissolved;

"Escrow Provider Rating Grade → Thresholds per grade" has been updated (downgraded) in order to reflect recent changes on trust mechanism;

Whole list and all scores updated as well.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Dabs on November 14, 2019, 02:31:41 PM
Still in top 5 ... :) I liked my rating last time.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: coomoney on November 17, 2019, 07:43:11 AM
Any escrow doing digital goods?


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: LoyceV on November 17, 2019, 05:56:06 PM
Still in top 5 ... :) I liked my rating last time.
I'd like to point out that 5/6th of your positive DT feedback is based on Trust selfscratching (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5143841.0). Without this, your 10.9 Score would drop to 7.6, which mean you'd share Rank 11 and 12 instead of 5.

It doesn't seem right to use the Trust rating you've inflated by yourself to increase your Grade from A to AA.

@Financisto: I've only looked at one account because I noticed Dabs' post. It would be really nice if you can adjust all grades for the effect of "Trust selfscratching".


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: examplens on November 18, 2019, 10:43:16 AM
Still in top 5 ... :) I liked my rating last time.
I'd like to point out that 5/6th of your positive DT feedback is based on Trust selfscratching (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5143841.0). Without this, your 10.9 Score would drop to 7.6, which mean you'd share Rank 11 and 12 instead of 5.

It doesn't seem right to use the Trust rating you've inflated by yourself to increase your Grade from A to AA.

@Financisto: I've only looked at one account because I noticed Dabs' post. It would be really nice if you can adjust all grades for the effect of "Trust selfscratching".

In this case, might be the most relevant though only to count trust based on Escrow service feedback.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 25, 2019, 09:00:34 AM
Still in top 5 ... :) I liked my rating last time.
I'd like to point out that 5/6th of your positive DT feedback is based on Trust selfscratching (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5143841.0). Without this, your 10.9 Score would drop to 7.6, which mean you'd share Rank 11 and 12 instead of 5.

It doesn't seem right to use the Trust rating you've inflated by yourself to increase your Grade from A to AA.

@Financisto: I've only looked at one account because I noticed Dabs' post. It would be really nice if you can adjust all grades for the effect of "Trust selfscratching".
Your point here (about Trust selfscratching (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5143841.0)) is very interesting and valid.

Thank you for your collaboration!

Suggestions in order to change the calculation are welcome.

What would you suppose we might change (and how)?


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 25, 2019, 09:05:54 AM
In this case, might be the most relevant though only to count trust based on Escrow service feedback.
Thanks for your suggestion.

Do you have in mind any way more efficient than checking every user's trust section and counting one-by-one manually?


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: LoyceV on November 25, 2019, 10:10:32 AM
Suggestions in order to change the calculation are welcome.

What would you suppose we might change (and how)?
Unfortunately, I don't have an easy answer to this.


Title: Re: ⛓LIST⛓ BitcoinTalk's Escrow Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scammers ☠
Post by: Financisto on December 07, 2019, 06:33:14 AM
Unfortunately, I don't have an easy answer to this.
I just started a poll (see top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)) so members from this community may manifest their views on that matter...


Title: Re: 0=m LIST m=0 BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: lasneg on April 03, 2020, 08:20:05 AM
Looking for escrow that can accept tether. Need to protect 517usd deal.


Title: Re: 0=m LIST m=0 BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 08, 2020, 11:13:07 AM
Looking for escrow that can accept tether. Need to protect 517usd deal.
You should send pm to escrow providers from the list directly...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 08, 2020, 06:58:39 PM
« UPDATE » « April 2020 »

Changelog:

April 8th, 2020: Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Quote
Lauda alleges: Due largely to the factors mentioned in this topic, I believe that anyone dealing with Blazr is at a high risk of losing money, and guests would be well-advised to avoid doing so. This determination is based on concrete red flags which any knowledgeable & reasonable forum user should agree with, and it is not based on the user's opinions.
Support: owlcatz, The Pharmacist, actmyname, DiamondCardz, CryptopreneurBrainboss, Coolcryptovator, Foxpup, Lauda, hacker1001101001, GSpgh
Opposition: (None)
Active.
Further info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.msg2955629#msg2955629 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.msg2955629#msg2955629)

Whole list and scores updated.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)

REMINDER: don't forget to vote! Poll available! See top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0) so you may manifest your views on proposed matters...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: MoparMiningLLC on April 26, 2020, 09:45:36 PM
I would like to be considered to be added to your list.

I accept BTC, BCH, LTC or Dash - and may consider other altcoins as the situation/need arises. I have 211 merit at present and I have 100% trust rating for any deal I have been part of on the forums whether as a buyer, seller or escrow provider (+9 atm - equal to or higher than approx 20% of your current list) I charge a 1% fee

My thread with terms/conditions is here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5154480

Thanks!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on May 10, 2020, 04:59:33 PM
I would like to be considered to be added to your list.

I accept BTC, BCH, LTC or Dash - and may consider other altcoins as the situation/need arises. I have 211 merit at present and I have 100% trust rating for any deal I have been part of on the forums whether as a buyer, seller or escrow provider (+9 atm - equal to or higher than approx 20% of your current list) I charge a 1% fee

My thread with terms/conditions is here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5154480

Thanks!
Done!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on May 10, 2020, 05:06:32 PM
★ UPDATE ★ May 2020 ★

Changelog:

↑Stryfe (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1478835) has been included as new escrow provider. Welcome to the list!

↓DarkStar_ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=507936) asked his removal from this list.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)

REMINDER: don't forget to vote! Poll available! See top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0) so you may manifest your views on proposed matters...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: MoparMiningLLC on May 10, 2020, 06:58:47 PM
★ UPDATE ★ May 2020 ★

Changelog:

↑Stryfe (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1478835) has been included as new escrow provider. Welcome to the list!

↓DarkStar_ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=507936) asked his removal from this list.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)

REMINDER: don't forget to vote! Poll available! See top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0) so you may manifest your views on proposed matters...

Thank you for adding me!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: techknowlogy on June 13, 2020, 11:52:20 AM
I would like to get an escrow service! Any active middlemen please contact me

Thanks


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: stoneIsland on July 13, 2020, 03:55:47 PM
Hi I need escrow service to sell BTC for USD. Could anyone suggest an escrow? Thank you.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: SFR10 on July 14, 2020, 09:50:26 AM
Hi I need escrow service to sell BTC for USD. Could anyone suggest an escrow? Thank you.
Instead of asking for someone else's suggestion, I would advise going over the "★ Members ★ (https://archive.fo/teGDw#selection-885.0-1111.1)" area and read each of the escrow providers respective threads [in order to see if they handle such deals].
- Make sure to also check the trust section in their profiles [both Trusted/Untrusted feedback seections].


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 10, 2020, 06:57:47 AM
★ UPDATE ★ Nov 2020 ★

Changelog:

Nov 10th, 2020: monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) seems not doing escrow in spite of his/her "escrow thread remaining open. This has led to dozens of scams over the last 2 years by Monbux impersonators. Any time you are approached by someone on Telegram claiming to be Monbux, you are being set up for a scam". So monbux has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Further info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114)

New additional data inserted for all escrow providers: "Deals with"
P.s. Thank you minerjones for the suggestion!

If you (escrow provider) wanna change any data or info related to your services send PM.

Whole list and scores updated.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)

REMINDER: don't forget to vote! Poll available! See top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0) so you may manifest your views on proposed matters. Last weeks remaining for you to vote!

Be safe, stay safe and sound my friends!
Code:
-----BEGIN BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----
★ Ranking escrow providers since 2013 ★ Last updated on Nov 10th, 2020 ★
-----BEGIN SIGNATURE-----
1QCDzCvQrkMv1z9QqGyNTp6Z2GHgNtQ4zE
GzKXvqE0iKfa8fSL0LQZr9DYl/ty5426rcr/kjf/7fvVUyvbB5fApi7WDICHp3SBd0/Be7nt2AhuFL1w01M0Ge0=
-----END BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on November 12, 2020, 07:37:32 PM
This topic needs some more updates. Some of the users mentioned in OP should be removed, while others should be added.

Lutpin should be removed as I didn't see any topic where he announced that he is offering escrow services. The same applies for the other users with no ANN threads - Seccour, starsoccer9 and silent17. How do you know they offer escrow if they have no related threads?

bittawm's ANN thread is missing from OP; here it is: Bittawms Legendary Escrow Service - 0.9% BTC (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3661826.0). However, the user was banned in the past, according to LoyceV:

He's banned:
    27. Legendary bittawm (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=144811) (Trust: (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=144811) 118: -0 / +13) (45 Merit earned (history (http://loyce.club/Merit/history/144811.html))) (BPIP (https://bpip.org/profile.aspx?p=bittawm))

He was later unbanned (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5145454.msg51145914#msg51145914), but I don't know if an ex-banned user can be considered reliable for acting as escrow.

Hhampuz should be added: Hhampuz Campaign Management & Escrow Service | Available! (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4873710.0).
 
yogg should also be added: [ESCROW] 🌠 yogg's escrow service ⭐ BTC & Alts ⭐ Fast ⭐ Reliable ⭐ Secure 🌠 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2460025.0).

Other users from OP should be asked if they are willing to offer escrow services anymore. One example is John K., which is mostly inactive for months. But the other users should be also asked if their services are still operational. Maybe some retired...


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on November 24, 2020, 04:30:43 AM
Hi GazetaBitcoin,

A broader list update is scheduled for the beginning of 2021.

Any old escrow providers that have not logged in the last months (and not replied my PMs) and those that haven't posted their "escrow announcement thread or website" will be delisted.

Considering those escrow providers that you recommended, I'm getting in touch with them in order to ask if they wish to join the list.

Thanks for your considerations. I really appreciate that.

Cheers!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on November 24, 2020, 04:51:00 AM
Thanks for your considerations. I really appreciate that.

Thank you as well for taking my suggestions into consideration and also for updating the list. I'm glad I could help you :) An updated topic for escrow services is very useful for all forum members which, sometimes, don't know where to ask for such services.


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: MoparMiningLLC on November 24, 2020, 05:42:36 AM
Thanks for your considerations. I really appreciate that.

Thank you as well for taking my suggestions into consideration and also for updating the list. I'm glad I could help you :) An updated topic for escrow services is very useful for all forum members which, sometimes, don't know where to ask for such services.


^^^ #truth right there!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: monbux on December 21, 2020, 10:02:36 PM
★ UPDATE ★ Nov 2020 ★

Changelog:

Nov 10th, 2020: monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) seems not doing escrow in spite of his/her "escrow thread remaining open. This has led to dozens of scams over the last 2 years by Monbux impersonators. Any time you are approached by someone on Telegram claiming to be Monbux, you are being set up for a scam". So monbux has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Further info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114)

New additional data inserted for all escrow providers: "Deals with"
P.s. Thank you minerjones for the suggestion!

If you (escrow provider) wanna change any data or info related to your services send PM.

Whole list and scores updated.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)

REMINDER: don't forget to vote! Poll available! See top of this topic (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0) so you may manifest your views on proposed matters. Last weeks remaining for you to vote!

Be safe, stay safe and sound my friends!
Code:
-----BEGIN BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----
★ Ranking escrow providers since 2013 ★ Last updated on Nov 10th, 2020 ★
-----BEGIN SIGNATURE-----
1QCDzCvQrkMv1z9QqGyNTp6Z2GHgNtQ4zE
GzKXvqE0iKfa8fSL0LQZr9DYl/ty5426rcr/kjf/7fvVUyvbB5fApi7WDICHp3SBd0/Be7nt2AhuFL1w01M0Ge0=
-----END BITCOIN SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Thank you for updating the list. Definitely agree with the decision, and I apologize for being inactive within the community (life got in the way pretty quickly)

I made one final post on my escrow thread, closing down the service: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55894427#msg55894427


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on January 05, 2021, 08:40:51 AM
Thanks monbux for explaining your situation.

The issue has been updated here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.msg2955629#msg2955629

#poll

Poll results available!
Quote
Do you think changing "Escrow Provider Rating Grade" is necessary in order to get more realistic and accurate grades?
NO: It's doing good as it is now.    - 6 (40%)
YES: you should consider trust based on Escrow service feedback only.    - 4 (26.7%)
YES: you should consider reducing some points from "Trust Selfscratchers".    - 1 (6.7%)
YES: you should remove all "Escrow Provider Rating Grade" metrics. Only names on List shall remain, no ranking at all.    - 3 (20%)
YES: you should implement other suggestion(s) (please comment and share your opinion with us)...    - 1 (6.7%)

Total Voters: 15
Thank you for participating!

#other

P.S. Major list update coming soon...!!!


Title: Re: ★LIST★ BitcoinTalk's ESCROW Providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: SebastianJu on January 05, 2021, 08:07:25 PM
I think with current pricing I need to lower my minimum fee to 3 mBTC. Please update my entry in the list. Thank you!


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on January 18, 2021, 03:06:35 AM
₿ UPDATE ₿ Jan 2021 ₿

Changelog:


Temporarily suspended from this list:

Lutpin → waiting for link to "escrow announcement thread or website";
starsoccer9 → waiting for link to "escrow announcement thread or website";

Removed from this list:

ranochigo → answered me saying that's not doing escrow anymore;
monbux → closed his escrow thread and is not doing escrow anymore;
Dudeperfect → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);
Seccour → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);
silent17 → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);

Newcomers:

bittawm → welcome!
realediston → welcome!
yogg → welcome!

Additional major changes:

→"Escrow Provider Rating Grade → Thresholds per grade": points have been decreased;

→Score algorithm changed (increased numbers);

(Extra) Update: Jan, 19th 2021

Minor changes:

Updated fees data for SFR10 and OgNasty

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0

///

Wonderful year for everyone! May the force be with us all!

...and above all: stay safe out there!


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: SFR10 on January 18, 2021, 08:27:36 AM
Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.
I went over the list quickly and it looks like apart from me, OgNasty's minimum fee isn't also accurate [both of us have updated our fees recently]...
- Kindly include our updated fee structures whenever you'll be adding back the temporarily suspended users to the list :)
- Btw, thank you for continuous updates.


Wonderful year for everyone! May the force be with us all!

...and above all: stay safe out there!
Same to you and everyone else :)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on January 19, 2021, 05:10:01 AM
(Extra) Update: Jan, 19th 2021

Minor changes:

Updated fees data for SFR10 and OgNasty

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0

///

Wonderful year for everyone! May the force be with us all!

...and above all: stay safe out there!
Done! ::)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Gofrettin on January 31, 2021, 04:56:56 PM
hello i need escrow for  aws account


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on March 01, 2021, 05:44:46 AM
hello i need escrow for  aws account
View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0

PM escrow providers directly and stay away from impersonators... ;)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Brand0n on August 07, 2021, 05:32:42 PM
Hello i need escrow for revolut account


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on October 02, 2021, 09:19:10 AM
Hello i need escrow for revolut account
View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0

PM escrow providers directly and stay away from impersonators... ;)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on December 29, 2022, 01:28:38 PM
OP, I decided to join the group of users offering escrow services. My ann thread can be found here (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5432278.0).

Please be so kind and add me to the list. Thank you in advance.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: krogothmanhattan on January 18, 2023, 09:00:52 PM
  Please take YOGG off the escrow service as he just scammed people out of thousands of dollars in BTC

      https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5434506.0


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: examplens on January 25, 2023, 11:22:03 AM
  Please take YOGG off the escrow service as he just scammed people out of thousands of dollars in BTC

      https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5434506.0

Unfortunately, OP has not been active for 2+ months, some more updates are needed.
I would add that bL4nkcode should be removed from this list, he is also inactive after the fiasco escrow Bitcointalk Charity and its funds (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5376475.0)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on January 25, 2023, 11:42:36 AM
Unfortunately, OP has not been active for 2+ months, some more updates are needed.

I also noticed that and same things happened with the author of the other escrow providers thread (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2439910.0). As this situation should be changed, I decided to create a new and updated escrow providers topic and, in order to do this I contacted all escrow providers mentioned in these two threads (obviously, without going to mention / contact the scammers). In the PM I sent I asked them if they are still willing to act as escrows and, if so, to let me know if anything changed regarding their terms.

At the moment I am still waiting for replies to my PM and I am willing to wait for a month at max. If some will not reply even by then I will not mention them anymore, as (1) I will not know if they still want to act as escrows and (2) I don't believe they deserve to be listed (if you can't reply to a PM during a month then how can you act as escrow, considering that an escrow should always be there for clients?).

Therefore, having in mind that I sent the PM on Jan 19th, I estimate that the new topic will be ready by Feb 19th. I hope this helps.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 26, 2023, 09:54:58 PM
OP, I decided to join the group of users offering escrow services. My ann thread can be found here (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5432278.0).

Please be so kind and add me to the list. Thank you in advance.
If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info:

1) Which cryptocurrencies do you work with?

2) Do you accept deals with crypto, tangible goods, digital goods, group buying, campaigns, ICO, gambling, services?

3) Minimum and Maximum amount of coins allowed/accepted while using your escrow service (in BTC or USD);

4) Your fees;

5) Do you work with PGP signed messages OR signed messages from an already staked(b) cryptocurrency's address?

6) Link to your "escrow announcement thread or website".


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on April 26, 2023, 10:19:21 PM
If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info

With all due respect, I was already added to a escrow providers list (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5047302.0), which is also updated with lattest news about each escrow of the forum which still offers this kind of service.

I am sorry, OP, but this topic is obsolete and it contains a lot of inaccurate information. Unless you decide to be more active on the forum and put some (serious) efforts in keeping the topic updated and accurate I will not wish to be listed here.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 26, 2023, 10:43:57 PM
Hello there all escrow providers,

I'm trying to update this ranking list of escrow providers: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0

I'd like to know (from each of you) if:

Are you in escrow business yet?

There are any changes to the options below (about your business details)?

Code:
Cryptocurrency accepted: e.g. Bitcoin & Altcoins

Your business deals with: e.g. Crypto, ICO, tangible goods, campaigns

Amount accepted (min→max): e.g. 1satoshi→no max.

Your Fees: e.g. 1%(1mBTC min.)

Do you work with PGP signed messages? And/Or do you sign messages from an already staked cryptocurrency's address? Yes/No

Please let me know if you still want to be on the list and update any item from the data shown above.

I also sent PM to all current list participants.

I'll be waiting for your reply (for the following few weeks before I update the list once more)...

Best regards.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on April 26, 2023, 11:26:20 PM
I also sent PM to all current list participants.

I'll be waiting for your reply (for the following few weeks before I update the list once more)...

I did the same (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5047302.msg61703342#msg61703342) since January. More than half never replied until today... This is why I said there is a big amount of work needed to updating the thread and also for keeping it constantly updated...

I'll keep an eye on the changes though :)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on April 26, 2023, 11:46:43 PM
If you wanna apply for this list, please post here (or send me PM with) the following info

With all due respect, I was already added to a escrow providers list (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5047302.0), which is also updated with lattest news about each escrow of the forum which still offers this kind of service.

I am sorry, OP, but this topic is obsolete and it contains a lot of inaccurate information. Unless you decide to be more active on the forum and put some (serious) efforts in keeping the topic updated and accurate I will not wish to be listed here.
No problem pal.

Those current participants not replying my PMs will be delisted as a security measure.


Title: Re: Escrow Providers' Reputation ₿ WARNINGS & BLACKLIST ₿
Post by: Financisto on April 27, 2023, 12:11:48 AM
WARNINGS

April 8th, 2020: Blazr (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=51908) has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Quote
Lauda alleges: Due largely to the factors mentioned in this topic, I believe that anyone dealing with Blazr is at a high risk of losing money, and guests would be well-advised to avoid doing so. This determination is based on concrete red flags which any knowledgeable & reasonable forum user should agree with, and it is not based on the user's opinions.
Support: owlcatz, The Pharmacist, actmyname, DiamondCardz, CryptopreneurBrainboss, Coolcryptovator, Foxpup, Lauda, hacker1001101001, GSpgh
Opposition: (None)
Active.
Source: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=51908

Nov 10th, 2020: monbux (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=133846) seems not doing escrow in spite of his/her "escrow thread remaining open. This has led to dozens of scams over the last 2 years by Monbux impersonators. Any time you are approached by someone on Telegram claiming to be Monbux, you are being set up for a scam". So monbux has been flagged (and removed from the list until issue is solved):

Further info here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55440114#msg55440114)

Update - Jan 5th, 2021: The situation has been solved as monbux made one final post on his escrow thread, closing down the service: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=631008.msg55894427#msg55894427

Apr 27th, 2023:

→yogg (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=140827) is out as several reputation problems emerged and that user is nowhere to be found. References and flags:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=140827

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5434506.0

→bL4nkcode (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=765632) is out due to some reputation issues and that seems to be inactive for a while. References and flags:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=765632

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5376475.0

→PsychoticBoy (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54752) is out due to some reasonable evidence that shows the user's account was for sale or might even be hacked. References: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=54752



BLACKLIST

If you know any scammer acting as an escrow provider or if you've been scammed, please report here!

I'll post/update the names/IDs here.

ATTENTION: WARNINGS section UPDATED


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on May 25, 2023, 11:55:38 PM
₿ UPDATE ₿ May 2023 ₿

Changelog:


Removed from this list:

krogothmanhattan → replied saying that's not doing escrow anymore;

bittawn → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);

John (John K.) → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);

realediston → didn't answer my questions and seems not doing escrow anymore (last seen several months ago);

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on May 26, 2023, 07:46:10 AM
Thank you for this update, OP.

Please be aware that Dabs is in situation which can be called at least to be delicate.

1. He has an active loan of 15.000$ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=54791) since November 2022, which is not paid back yet.
2. He begs for money (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5405127.0) from various users.
3. I sent him a PM in January (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5047302.msg61703342#msg61703342), asking him if he still offers escrow services but he never replied.
4. He did not update his thread for 10 years (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=234939.msg4163614#msg4163614).

Having that said, I believe that using him as an escrow represents a high risk for anyone involved.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 02, 2023, 10:24:40 PM
₿ UPDATE ₿ June 2023 ₿

Changelog:


Removed from this list:

Dabs → replied saying that "I am not doing any escrows unless they specifically request for it and for me as I'm busy with other things going on right now".

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: GazetaBitcoin on June 04, 2023, 10:36:06 AM
Great job with the last update, OP! However, the real reason for removing Dabs should not be the fact that he said he is not offering escrow services anymore, unless someone specifically request for him.

The true reason for his removal should be related to the fact that he is "busy with other things going on right now". Among others, as I already explained above, Dabs is in a very deep debt, which totally not recommends him for being an escrow. Needless to mention, begging for money from other users does not offer him any credibility as an escrow.


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on June 10, 2023, 11:33:26 PM
₿ UPDATE #2 ₿ June 2023 ₿

Changelog:


WARNINGS Updated: included situation of (delisted) user Dabs.

View here: Escrow Providers' Reputation ₿ WARNINGS & BLACKLIST ₿ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.msg2955629#msg2955629)

Added new metric → "Recognition: The most recognized profiles which is calculated using:
Code:
1000 - ((Activity Rank + Trust Rank + Earned Merit Rank) / 3)
by the Bitcointalk Public Information Project - BPIP".

Changed "Escrow Provider Rating Grade → Thresholds per grade"

Score changed to:
Code:
( 50 * sqrt(Trust) + 1 * sqrt(Activity) + 2 * sqrt(Merit) + 10 * sqrt(Recognition) ) / ( 50 + 1 + 2 + 10 )

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0 (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0)


Title: Re: ₿ LIST ₿ Bitcointalk's ESCROW providers: Ranking & Blacklist ☠ Avoid Scam ☠
Post by: Financisto on March 05, 2024, 09:57:08 PM
₿ UPDATE ₿ March 2024 ₿

Changelog:


bittawm → rejoined the list.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as well.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0


Title: Re: ⚡ LIST ⚡ ESCROW providers ⚡ Ranking & Scores available!
Post by: Financisto on May 03, 2024, 12:25:54 AM
⚠️ UPDATE: May 2024 ⚡

Changelog:

Removed "Amount" data.

General text layout changed as well.

Whole list updated and all scores upgraded as usual.

View full updated list here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=276897.0