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Topic: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!) (Read 149591 times)
jovs
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
January 13, 2017, 09:58:37 PM
#141
Quote from: morantis on June 06, 2016, 06:02:35 AM
Quote from: whywefight on February 13, 2016, 01:53:07 AM
Someone said it elsewhere: the hardcore usage of "sir" and/or "bro" seems to be done by scammers.
i cannot see the use of "sir" and "bro", one of the other sure, but who walks around using sir and bro together, lol, just lightening the mood, sorry
There is no certain word that can make you considered as a scammer, therefire using of sir or bro didn't indicate a person as a scammer(usually). Actually, scammers are those who will let you realize that you can get more advantage than with them if both of you are going to deal. They will late you panic, to close the deal in order to make an very swift transaction. Never fall on their traps.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
April 09, 2017, 01:07:50 AM
#142
Hello all, I am new to this forum and cannot post yet, once I have the rights I will most likely place this comment in its own post. Question: do any of you have information on whether to or not invest on multilevel bitcoin schemes, where alleged brokers do trading for you in exchange of a % on the earnings, it seems that a 5% daily return is very attractive, among other payments for referrals, etc. E.g. twobitcoin, mecoin,
this seems to good to be true. your comments are higly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
June 23, 2017, 09:51:53 AM
#143
you can protect yourselves by doing this: 1. Don’t trust anyone claiming they will give you or help you mine bitcoin. Again, cryptocurrency is valued by cybercriminals for a reason, and nefarious behavior related to bitcoin runs rampant on social media and digital channels.
2. Avoid URLs associated with social media profiles advertising too-good-to-be-true bitcoin offers.
3. Be vigilant when engaging with the social media accounts of legitimate bitcoin brokers or trading platforms, as they are frequently victims of convincing impersonations.
4. Never engage in any financial transaction, bitcoin or otherwise, via direct message on social networks.
If you have already been scammed, report the crime to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, but do not expect to see your bitcoins again.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
August 23, 2017, 10:33:46 PM
#144
very informative, thank you.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 03, 2017, 01:32:03 PM
#145
Very good information. Thanks for the good examples as well which are up there (examples of what scams look like and what genuine propositions may look like).
I think one should not ignore the their intuition in this whole shebang. If you get a gut feeling something is off or gonna go bad, or just not sure about it but cant quite put your finger on it.... its a good sign things may go sour... through all the years of experience one has had in the world, the unconscious mind can see pick up patterns we aren't aware of consciously, and that gut feeling is that i think at times.
I feel my sentences up there may not be written the best way... but my point is, don't ignore your gut feeling, trust your intuition.
The tips given in this topic is gold, I hope the people who need it find it =)
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 15, 2017, 12:42:42 PM
#146
Very good overview.
But I see a "funny" problem:
If there appears a let's say, more intelligent scammer, he would first do his research and
will maybe find this post. Orienting on your descriptions the scammer could adapt his behavior
to avoid accusations and seems to be a trustworthy user.
But I think that is always a problem with detailed warnings: the bad guys can read them too and just adapt.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 27, 2017, 05:09:58 AM
#147
Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night-
Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was
chemakotka11@gmail.com
than another email from
nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com
- I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed.
Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 27, 2017, 01:38:54 PM
Last edit: September 27, 2017, 02:47:54 PM by Danos
#148
Quote from: trynaEat2 on September 27, 2017, 05:09:58 AM
Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night-
Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was
chemakotka11@gmail.com
than another email from
nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com
- I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed.
Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future
I requested escrow dealing with this jerk.
Why calling him jerk? Because i requested escrow for s9 sale and told him to request escrow "monbux" because i found him the most trusted around.
After him posting his email requesting escrow service, few scammers contacted him obviously trying to rob him, and this idiot not only refusing to use escrow because some retards around trying to catch him, but also point me with bad names saying im the one trying to trick him.
So, idiot, i told you twice, we using escrow and escrow only because you are shady as fuck and i will never deal you directly.
I told you also twice to never respond anyone else than monbux but you obviously did and then trying to clean yourself pointing other people with bad names for no reason.
Well guess what, you are proven failed scammer or an idiot who can't run away properly when your scam got failed.
For all people reading this, please, beware that idiot is trying to waste your time and pull you with some bullshit story so he can cover his failed attempt to scam.
Beware and always request escrow using this guy.
You were warned
https://www.danos.com.cy
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 27, 2017, 04:38:58 PM
#149
Quote from: Danos on September 27, 2017, 01:38:54 PM
Quote from: trynaEat2 on September 27, 2017, 05:09:58 AM
Hi im new and I feel I almost got sucked in and scammed last night-
Although the user involved isnt a newbie the way I went about the escrow was completely wrong upon reading this section- I tried to use Monbux- but there was another email that linked to monbux- first it seemed like i was dealing with the monbux.bitcointalk but the email was
chemakotka11@gmail.com
than another email from
nicollesmith98uk@gmail.com
- I was very confused- i wanted to purchase an S9 i have been looking on here for a while but i dont know who or what to trust and not sure how to proceed.
Can someone give some advice or give some insight- I thought the intital user was legit who himself was pointing out shady users- but then again after reading this i realized real quick if its too good to be true it usually is and that i never got a response from the actual escrow account itself- thats when i had to cancel the gift card transaction but i want to make purchases and transactions securely in the future
I requested escrow dealing with this jerk.
Why calling him jerk? Because i requested escrow for s9 sale and told him to request escrow "monbux" because i found him the most trusted around.
After him posting his email requesting escrow service, few scammers contacted him obviously trying to rob him, and this idiot not only refusing to use escrow because some retards around trying to catch him, but also point me with bad names saying im the one trying to trick him.
So, idiot, i told you twice, we using escrow and escrow only because you are shady as fuck and i will never deal you directly.
I told you also twice to never respond anyone else than monbux but you obviously did and then trying to clean yourself pointing other people with bad names for no reason.
Well guess what, you are proven failed scammer or an idiot who can't run away properly when your scam got failed.
For all people reading this, please, beware that idiot is trying to waste your time and pull you with some bullshit story so he can cover his failed attempt to scam.
Beware and always request escrow using this guy.
You were warned
DANOS IS THE GUY WHO TOLD ME TO PUT MY EMAIL IN THE THREAD TO THE ESCROW! HE KNEW I WAS A NEWBIE AND TRIED TO EXPLOIT ME!! HE PRESSURED ME AND I DIDNT ACCUSE ME BUT AFTER HE CALLED ME AN IDIOT I HAVE SCREEN SHOTS AND EMAIL PROOF THAT I WAS NOT DEALING WITH MONBUX BUT A FRAUD MOST LIKELY DANOS! BEWARE WHEN DEALING WITH PUNKS TRYING TO RUSH YOU INTO SENDING THEM AMAZON GIFT CARDS TO EXPEDITE A TRANSACTION! SHADY AS FUCK IS RIGHT ! YOU WOUDLNT PROVIDE ANY PROOF OF THE S9 AND I NEVER RECIEVED ANY MESSAGES FROM THE ACTUAL ESCROW SERVICE EVER! IT WAS ALWAYS A FAKE ACCOUNT! WITH THE EMAILS MENTIONED IN MY ORIGINAL THREAD
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 27, 2017, 10:08:45 PM
#150
ofc you will put your email, consider the escrow itself leave his email as contact and we need his services, obviously its good idea to leave any form of contact consider he's not using skype or anything like that.
or now you blaming me that some retards around (and they are 12312321321) trying to scam you because your email is public?
welcome to the bitcoin community where everyone is trying to rob you.
and me (the one who requested fair and honest trade via escrow) was pointed with bad names for no reason, just because i wanted the trade with the new member (you) to be secured via escrow?
you need some professional medical help mate.
im aware of the scammers around and i protect myself, but you or anyone stupid enough to fall on the scammers attempts deserve to be scammed.
i was glad that you didn't fall on those retards attempts, but now after seeing your lame excuses and trying to point fingers randomly to people who are looking to trade only via escrow because its the only safe say, i don't feel glad that they didn't catch you.
Edit: Also, stating you have some kind of proofs or anything, do you mind show the community, how im connected with the retards trying to scam you ?
or you just have evidences that you fucking placed your contact details public and you are easy target to everyone who trying to scam around?
at least, try to use your brain, you will get headache for sure but at least you may realize whats going on around you.
https://www.danos.com.cy
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
September 27, 2017, 10:38:41 PM
#151
Quote from: Danos on September 27, 2017, 10:08:45 PM
ofc you will put your email, consider the escrow itself leave his email as contact and we need his services, obviously its good idea to leave any form of contact consider he's not using skype or anything like that.
or now you blaming me that some retards around (and they are 12312321321) trying to scam you because your email is public?
welcome to the bitcoin community where everyone is trying to rob you.
and me (the one who requested fair and honest trade via escrow) was pointed with bad names for no reason, just because i wanted the trade with the new member (you) to be secured via escrow?
you need some professional medical help mate.
im aware of the scammers around and i protect myself, but you or anyone stupid enough to fall on the scammers attempts deserve to be scammed.
i was glad that you didn't fall on those retards attempts, but now after seeing your lame excuses and trying to point fingers randomly to people who are looking to trade only via escrow because its the only safe say, i don't feel glad that they didn't catch you.
Edit: Also, stating you have some kind of proofs or anything, do you mind show the community, how im connected with the retards trying to scam you ?
or you just have evidences that you fucking placed your contact details public and you are easy target to everyone who trying to scam around?
at least, try to use your brain, you will get headache for sure but at least you may realize whats going on around you.
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD NOTE AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO SEE THE SCREEN SHOTS CAN PM ME PRIVATELY IS THAT THIS ASSCLOWN DANOS TOLD ME TO INITIATE THE ESCROW BY EMAILING AND SENDING A PM ON THE FORUM- I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE TO THE EMAIL THE BUYER REQUESTING PROTECTION!! YET HE SOMEHOW WAS ABLE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE ESCROW VIA EMAIL (THE WORST METHOD OF CONTACT MIND YOU) BUT I WAS NEVER ABLE TO GET A RESPONSE, THEN GETS MAD AT ME FOR NOT SENDING THE SCREEN SHOTS TO SOME THIRD PARTY EMAIL CLAIMING TO BE ESCROW AS MENTIONED IN MY INITIAL POST. I WAS THE ONE AT RISK TO BE SCAMMED WITH MY MONEY , YET HES FLIPPING THE SCRIPT- HES GOT SOMETHING COMING
IF ANYONE WANTS TO SEE SCREENSHOTS PM ME
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 12, 2017, 08:41:29 AM
#152
I always hate it when it comes to scam accusations because its the fault of the idiot that participates in it. Its best to take small risk but not big ones because we can end up loosing it all.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 17, 2017, 03:43:14 AM
#153
Good stuff, thanks. Is there a similar topic for ICO scams?
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 17, 2017, 10:30:51 AM
#154
Too many scammers on the net. I had some mistakes and lost 0.08 BTC totaly. But now i know how to manage my BTC balance thankfully
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 20, 2017, 11:11:39 AM
#155
Thanks for the tip men there are various of newbies I've seen requesting a loan in which if this was not posted then many might get be a fall a victim there was requesting to trave a bitcoin if you were a newbie you've been fall in their traps. They are are using maniacal techniques just to get a hand of other peoples money.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 25, 2017, 02:44:48 PM
#156
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
October 31, 2017, 08:51:56 AM
#157
It's time to get something done with all the scammers, there's too many of them still stealing from honest people who just want to expand their business.
Restrict marketplace access, make people work for ability to trade trade.
Ban all well know scammers and everything digitally connected to them.
Spread more awarness among new members or unexperienced people who don't really do much deal.
Feel free to join the discussion how can we make bitcointalk a bit better place.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)"Parad
November 11, 2017, 09:06:09 PM
#158
Quote from: Tomatocage on January 19, 2013, 02:22:25 AM
Alright, so I've been PM'd by a few people what red-flags to look out for since I have a pretty good track record of spotting scammers. Sometimes I get it wrong, but better safe than sorry. Anyway, watch out for the typical behavior from scammers who will usually fit at least two or three (and sometimes even more) of the following characteristics:
0. Newbies, NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER NEWBIES, EVER.
There are plenty of veteran members to do business with and ALWAYS use escrow. If you're a newbie you're doing business with another newbie, there's a
100% chance
that you will get scammed (or you're a scammer yourself).
1. New account (usually created within the last 3 months, plus or minus)
2. Low-medium message count with vapid posts of little to no contributory value
3. Use of a seemingly realistic first/last name as their forum account name
4. Signs posts with full name
5. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Lending (requesting a loan of course)
6. Straight out of Newbie mode right into Currency Exchange (PayPal, Liberty Reserve, Western Union)
7. Straight out of Newbie mode and selling gift cards/codes/Steam games of
any kind
(they'll often be purchased with stolen CC info, leaving you holding the bag later on down the road)
8. Any user blatantly claiming to be female
9. New user trying to sell an Apple iAnything
10. Sob stories asking for handouts
11. Never send to a Bitmerch.com address for escrow!!!
There. Pretty much in a nutshell how to spot a scammer. There's still some finesse to spotting a scammer, but these rules will separate most of the wheat from the chaff, so to speak. Oh, and I guess there's one more rule:
12. NEVER DO BACKROOM DEALS VIA PM WITH NEW USERS. Make sure all deals are negotiated in the open forum for both public record and peer review.
Examples of posts that fit the scammer pattern:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=193037.0
btcmank
(
Scammer
, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=221204.0
Liberty Payout
(
Scammer
, Numerous references, just do a search on his forum name)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=213754.0
Chalie215
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=214277.0
Waterberry
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=212603.0
badgerman
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188645.0
CryptoTrader
(
Scammer
, New acct + Currency exchanging where you send first)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=188674.0
vivithemage
(Pending, Old dormant account newly revived and asking for a loan)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=186031.0
kidcudi09
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185898.0
ashleysly
(Pending, New acct + Loan req + Signs with full name + Implied female)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=183309.0
theblazehen
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=181429.0
btc-escrow.co
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180757.0
barneyss
(Pending, New acct + Loan req, Highly implausible story)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=180246.0
Slix313
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173718.0
ionux
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171031.0
StealthyDamn
(Pending, New acct + Get rich quick scam)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=173215.0
brie
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=172793.0
badgetman
(Pending, New acct + Loan req for 2 BTC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119896.msg1793008#msg1793008
Bitzing
(New acct + Taking MP and not delivering BTC,
More info
, Credit goes to
BCB
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=171613.0
nawazish1
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=170446.0
zakolivers
(Pending, New acct + Wants to buy BTC with PayPal. He uses a seemingly real first/last name as his username, so he's gotta be legit, right?)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=169922.0
vitalemontea
(
Scammer
, New acct + Peddling digital goods/WU,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=165884.0
Flux79
(Pending, New acct + Gift cards)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=168669.0
lucyhiggins
(
Scammer
*
, New acct + Wants you to link
your
bank account to
his
PayPal account)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=167429.0
TreePot
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166991.0
refta
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166438.0
OMGBobMarley
(
Scammer
, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=166014.0
World Commerce
(Pending, New acct + Reloadable CC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145234.0
RobertClemons
(Pending, New acct + Attempting to buy BTC with Paypal acct that doesn't belong to him)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=163256.0
GoldenAngel
(Pending, New acct + "Investment" req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=164166.0
Xnives99
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=162204.0
DastanX
(
Scammer
, New acct + Loan req, Claims it was filled but probably won't provide a TxID)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=161647.0
c0ikws
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159934.0
ChickaDee
(
Scammer
, New acct + Loan req, Man-in-the-Middle scam, alt of
marketersales
,
More info
, Credit goes to
John (John K.)
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=159764.0
ffernandex
(Pending, New acct + Loan req, I think this one was meant to be a joke though)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158639.0
TheDarkBanker
(Pending, New acct + Gift cards)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=157764.0
instaBoost
(
Scammer
, New acct + Money exchange deals, iPhones for sale,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154761.0
BitPanda
(
Scammer
, New acct + Loan req, Loan filled by another new acct
Surpbitcoin
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154010.0
rockso
(
Scammer
,
More info
, Credit goes to
Littleshop
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153203.0
Humanxlemming
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152965.0
MoneypakBuyer
(
Scammer
, New acct + Loan req,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152461.0
tacoman359
(Pending, New account + Microsoft Points)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=152120.0
Darkdata
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151995.0
otown240
(
Pending, New acct + Loan req
, Nvm he was instructed to post a request by
kjlimo
as a matter of public record)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151563.0
bennybong
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151398.0
whathe12
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=151195.0
kush1218
(
Scammer
, New account + Gift cards, alt of
firstlady0524
,
More info
, Credit goes to
Blazr
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=94513.00
xavil
(Pending, Possible attempt at a fraudulent private BTC purchase, Credit goes to
BCB
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150569.0
paysafecardbitcoin
(Pending, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=150349.0
Intueri
(
Scammer
,
More info
, New acct + Loan req, Posting history seems to indicate a gambling habit)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=148593.0
UncleBuckRIU
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146968.0
flavius
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146788.0
d3adleavez
(Pending
*
, New acct + Loan req)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=146362.0
OrangeVonPurple
(
Scammer
*
, Possibly alt of
marketersales
,
tacoman359
, and
OMGBobMarley
. Went straight to selling XBoxLive points.)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145505.0
RHCwebhosting
(Pending
*
, Multiple red-flags on this one. Should be pretty obvious)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145274.0
bluedye
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145219.0
nlovric
(Pending, User appears to be legit)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145225.0
nlovric
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=147357.0
ironcross360
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144992.0
ironcross360
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=145195.0
emma
(Pending, May be legit, but as always use caution. See:
http://forum.litecoin.net/index.php/topic,1179.msg6757.html
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144665.0
tldoctor
(Pending, Now that he's had time to get a few posts in, it appears this is a legit user. His initial timing of the loan request was a bit alarming though)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144559.0
hiddenoreo
(Pending, New acct + Multiple loan reqs)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144582.0
jspring
(Pending, Gift cards)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142104.0
flatlinezor
(Pending, Gift cards)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143883.0
tantienstar69
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=143415.0
tantienstar69
(Pending
*
, vouched for by
audiation
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=142058.0
koelen3
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141424.0
claire
(
Scammer
*
, Loan requests (check!), MoneyPak (check!), gift cards (check!))
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=56835.00
SirChiko
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=144012.0
realityfalacy
(Pending
*
, Might be legit but the timing of the loan request is suspicious)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141739.0
realityfalacy
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141548.0
lakzo
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141456.0
uhnonamiss
(Pending, more Giftcards for Bitcoins)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140690.0
ridgemont4
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140846.0
KJTetc
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140933.0
blakbeard
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140531.0
raven666
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141039.0
cardinalG
(
Scammer
*
,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140049.0
cardinalG
(
Scammer
*
,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140095.0
AndrewJ
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139935.0
constitution
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139727.0
itai3856
(
Scammer
,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139257.0
tono18
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=139398.0
tono18
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137865.0
thomison360
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88315.00
unkn0wn12
(
Scammer
*
,
More info
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136346.0
furrycoat
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137633.0
SouthernComfort
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136941.0
JonMcAlpine
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136785.0
chillywilly
(Pending
*
, possible alt of
cozz
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130251.0
Ploni
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136282.0
marketersales
(
Scammer
*
, Accused of scamming then "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136306.0
teodor87
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138807.0
shoopwooper
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135612.0
shoopwooper
(Pending
*
, "found loan elsewhere" but no TXID provided)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=135459.0
Marker88
(Pending, long-dormant 2011 account recently revived)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=138131.0
Jakers
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136749.0
Jakers
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134835.0
Jakers
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=131217.0
swc1
(
Scammer
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133052.0
leominer
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=132983.0
AnonCard
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0
SynOps
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=130459.0
drakedog
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129557.0
heart_mons
(Pending
*
, User has had one successful loan of 5BTC before, but defaulted on
another loan
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134921.0
61197da925c1
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129615.0
61197da925c1
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129508.0
Dakster
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126470.0
Dakster
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=133368.0
Roxyoursox
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128437.0
Roxyoursox
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=128017.0
andrew12
(Old dormant account suddenly revived and now asking for a loan)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=126819.0
pereiaex
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=127143.0
quirky53
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123435.0
Crookid
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120647.0
Metta28
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122729.0
RantinRave
(Pending)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122668.0
Serenity.Sapphire
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121136.0
pat231
(
Scammer
*
though I suspect he's less a scammer and more likely just really bad at managing his money)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119831.0
jackdavis1983
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122082.0
hobo66.
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121998.0
Ssoftware
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=120233.0
Bitcoinscene
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119871.0
ChrisNelson
(Pending
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119384.0
CoinCleaner
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=121012.0
LionHeart
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=119824.0
LionHeart
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=118514.0
Gretchen
(
Scammer
*
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=99233.00
noobularkid
(
Scammer
*
)
*
Account appears to have been abandoned once it was flagged as a scammer, or became apparent he wasn't getting a loan.
Please note that the accounts listed above aren't necessarily or automatically assumed to be scammers. They just fit the description, so to speak.
Examples of posts that fit the pattern that were successful:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=154985.0
Wardrick
(
Successful loan!
, Little late on the payback, but he eventually came through)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141182.0
hardup
(
Successful Loan
!, 2.0 BTC, Several weeks late, but eventually paid back)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=185004.0
bennett616
(
Successful Loan
!, 0.1 BTC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=153274.0
Mosper
(
Successful Loan
!, 15.0 BTC, but repayment had to be coerced from lendee)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158761.0
shibaji
(
Successful Loan
!, Used collateral, 10.0 BTC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129567.0
SynOps
(Pending, Due to the spike in exchange rate it's become difficult to pay back the entire amount borrowed at once, but SynOps appears to be making an honest effort of it
, after further investigation, it appears SynOps was using a MITM scam,
More info
, Credit goes to
Kelticfox
Sonnyblack
and
Glooboy
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=141215.0
Currencevents
(
Successful Loan!
4.0 BTC,
https://btcjam.com/listings/1573
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=149335.0
Jenger
(
Successful Loan!
0.5 BTC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=137766.0
MoneypakTrader.com
(
Successful Trades!
, Has completed a few successful transactions. As always, use caution, even when dealing with senior members)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=136132.0
DPony13
(
Successful Loan!
2.5 BTC, Ended up defaulting on
another loan
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=122658.0
xx78213
(
Successful Loan!
0.2 BTC)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=123728.0
heart_mons
(
Successful Loan!
5.0 BTC, Ended up defaulting on
another loan
)
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134918.0
polymorphous
(
Successful Trade!
2.0 BTC)
TLDR:
Be careful before you freely give away your coins. From the evidence collected here,
you stand substantial chance of getting ripped off if lending to someone who fits the scammer profile
. If that chance is worth making an extra 1-10% on your money, I can't stop you.
Edit: This next section will list Email addresses associated with known scammers. Users are advised to not send PayPal (or anything really) to these addresses.
1.
smkvoip@gmail.com
| associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams)
2.
selinadeola@hotmail.com
| associated with payypalexchange.blogspot.com (beware of [whatever exchange name].blogspot.com are 100% certain scams)
3.
computerclubx@gmail.com
| associated with attempted
BTC sale scam.
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
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Re: [EDU] How to spot a scammer (Read this before doing any transactions!)
November 17, 2017, 02:17:10 PM
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Wow... Oh great I have seen this post I will begin to be more careful with pms around here.. I am a newbie and I thought it's safe doing business here at least with minimal risk but thanks again for the heads up
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