Similar Usernames Attempting To Scam - Defaults Please Tag

[suchmoon]

Can an avatar be used in an attempt to impersonate? This example is clearly just a troll but I found myself confused for a good minute until I finally managed to see the actual username.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=232215

Looking at his sig and Personal message I believe he's just mocking you.

No kidding 

Ehhh, I think giving negative trust based on avatar pictures may be a bit of a stretch. There are a fairly good number of avatars that are shared between a large number of users.

In addition to the above, it is fairly clear that he is protesting a viewpoint/stance of yours, and while I do not know the merits of his protest, I don't think anyone should fear getting negative trust simply because they speak out against someone.

With the above being said, it looks like that is probably a hacked account regardless, and has existing negative trust.

You're right. Emotional reaction. I have removed my trust rating as it may sound retaliatory and that wasn't my intention.

[Sir_lagsalot]

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

[suchmoon]

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

An escrow trade would be much harder to fake, it involves fooling at least two parties. Fake Bitmain account can just post a Bitcoin address or post a link to a fake site and hope to catch someone.

[hilariousandco]

Why are there so many bitmain impersonators? Why not a staff member like Cyrus, Hilarious, Mitchell, Lauda, etc? Or even a trusted escrowed, so they can make a fake escrow trade?

Because we're not selling anything. They usually try impersonate people who are trying to sell something by PMing people who have shown interest or bidded on something. If I started trying to sell some goods then you can bet there will be someone trying to scam this way.

[1Referee]

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

[Mitchell]

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Account is already banned.

[ruggedman_dan]

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Are you selling something?

[1Referee]

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Account is already banned.

Good to hear

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Are you selling something?

I am selling domains quite regularly.

[ruggedman_dan]

Just searched for 1Referee and found z1Referee : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=526890

Not sure what the purpose of that account is, but it's definitely weird. No posts and no activity.

Are you selling something?

I am selling domains quite regularly.

Gotcha !

He wanted to scam the community by impersonating you and "selling domains".

[lemipawa]

hey mex this aint you right?
Rexxxem https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=470139

[mexxer-2]

hey mex this aint you right?
Rexxxem https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=470139

Thats just my username backwards, wonder how anyone could fall for it . At any rate I PGP sign any trades, so you know you are sending it to the real me.

[mexxer-2]

New one:

Scammer Alert. Just om my messages... BEWARE

!!! WARNING: This user is a newbie. If you are expecting a message from a more veteran member, then this is an imposter !!!
Thank you for your recent bid to advertise on bitcointalk round #161

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1253630.0

1 @ 2.9

I am pleased to advise you that your bid has been successful for 1 advertising slots on Bitcointalk.

Total due = 1 * 2.9 BTC = 2.9 BTC

Payment address : 1KVnFtWQLJz52rJhx3XJMkHD9jfqWvA3TH

In line with auction rules can you please ensure funds are sent within 24 hours of notification -

You must pay for your slots within 24 hours of receiving the payment address. Otherwise your slots may be sold to someone else, and I might even give you a negative trust rating.

After funds have been transferred please inform me of the transaction I.D, after funds have been confirmed you will then be forwarded a link and password to access the information required for your advertisement to go live.

Should you require any additional support then please feel free to reply this message.


Kind Regards,

Theymos.
Administrator

[EFS]

Nuked.

[suchmoon]

New one:

"theym0s ` `"

This is desperate. 5 extra characters and the gaudy warning in the PM, who could possibly get fooled by this.

[hilariousandco]

New one:

"theym0s ` `"

This is desperate. 5 extra characters and the gaudy warning in the PM, who could possibly get fooled by this.

You'd be suprised. Someone got nabbed last month for 1btc by sending it to someone named "sidehack `" https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=564701 trying to impersonate the actual  sidehack https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=130792

It must work about once out of every hundred tries so obviously worth doing to some.

[Athertle]

theymos: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=682122

"admin" spelled with an "l" instead of an "i"...

This is desperate.

[EFS]

Nuked.

[suchmoon]

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=789106

"nichash" impersonating "nicehash". Posted a download link.

I'm not going to try it but I'd guess it's malware.

New SGMiner testing release.

https://mega.nz/ link removed

Let us know how you get on

Best regards,
NiceHash team.

[whywefight]

Brand new: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=532388 Vod .
seems related to trust spammer: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=533610 ecorox

[Boelens]

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=856691 - JonD0w1968