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Title: Is this not scam?
Post by: Charles-Tim on August 26, 2020, 02:56:50 PM
Please check this, is it not scam? The link is not even https, and want to provide scam service. His bitcointalk account is old but scam tactic I guess.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5271513.0
PVACodes.Com Automatic SMS verification Service at fixed rate 0.10$
   

PVA Codes is a project aimed at improving service of customers who are interested in multiple or single activation of social networks’ accounts, payment systems, microblogs, and many other online services that require confirmation of a registration by a mobile phone number

Our goal is to enhance the scope of SMS activations, be closer to a customer, and develop new approaches for the verification of accounts and receiving SMS in particular. Distinctive features of our service are the following:

      Our prices fixed rate of $0.10(1 credits) for any code verification
      We don’t have a rating or other systems of users restriction
      We don’t have delays and queues
      We do not draw the line between wholesalers and regular users
      Round the clock customer support
      Excellent referral system
     We accept PayPal, Bitcoin, Payeer, CreditCard (Visa, MasterCard with 3D Secure)



website : http://www.pvacodes.com



Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: ranochigo on August 26, 2020, 02:59:15 PM
How is it a scam?

The lack of SSL certificate doesn't mean its a scam; in fact, you can get one for free using LetsEncrypt. Unless there's a scam accusation, I can't see how this would be a scam.

Edit: They actually do have SSL certificate. Just go HTTPS instead of HTTP.


Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: jackg on August 26, 2020, 03:02:19 PM
How is it scam?


I mean I wouldn't trust them for security services if their website doesn't even force ssl connections but the lack of it from thst link doesn't really make them scam, I suggest you contact the thread owner instead and ask them to make it so it forces ssl connections and change the http to https in the link just in case.


Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: dkbit98 on August 26, 2020, 03:13:13 PM
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=post;board=24.0

OP your posted link is not correct and it is redirecting me to create new topic.

I would not use services of sayan162 and his pvacodes, but I would not say it is a scam.
Looking at his post history I see he is also selling some accounts, and that is it.


Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: Charles-Tim on August 26, 2020, 03:17:51 PM
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=post;board=24.0
OP your posted link is not correct and it is redirecting me to create new topic.
So sorry for that, I have edited it. But better still, you can click on the blue quote, it will also direct you to the link.

This is the link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5271513.0


Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: Rizzrack on August 26, 2020, 03:21:21 PM
Please check this, is it not scam? The link is not even https, and want to provide scam service. His bitcointalk account is old but scam tactic I guess.

PVA (phone verified accounts) services is nothing new. There are some websites, apps etc that ask for your phone number. You can give guys like him $0.10 and add another phone number so you avoid getting weird SMS down the road, or just for privacy.

The https thing is not a deal breaker. Seems he did not set up the redirects www -> https , http://www -> https, http -> https.
Would recommend to install the "HTTPS Everywhere" browser addon :)


Title: Re: Is this not scam?
Post by: TGD on August 26, 2020, 03:22:35 PM
I don’t want to vouch for that guy but com’n, it is just a sms automated verification service which is 0.1$ per verification. It’s a shame to scam a small amount for a low risk service. I know that SSL is a must on his service because it needs to protect privacy of the content of sms because it contains client detail sometimes.

But you can try it first for 1 transaction to know if it’s legit or not. Then scale Up/down once you confirm.